<div id= "arialfont1">"Alright, sir. One moment." Mr. Wagner came back with a selection of journals.
I chose the one I liked.
"Will that be all, sir?"{(set: $gender to 1)}
"I would also like to buy an oil cloth to keep the journal dry and a dozen pencils or so."
He collected the other items as I held up and inspected the journal.
"Thank you, sir," Mr. Wagner said, handing me my change. "I hope you don't mind me asking, but I see lots of people come through here before making their way out west, and I was just wondering what you did before you decided to go out on the trail. We sort of keep a tally to see if certain professions are more likely to move than others."
"No, I don't mind at all. I've spent my whole life as a…
[[blacksmith – making and repairing things made of metal."->blacksmith2]]
[[bookbinder – making and repairing books."->bookbinder2m]]
[[bricklayer – making brick buildings and walls."->bricklayer2]]
[[butcher – cutting the best pieces of meat."->butcher2]]
[[coal miner – not great work, but my family's done it for generations."->coalminer2]]
[[cooper – making and repairing barrels."->cooper2]]
[[farmer – trying to make things grow."->farmer2m]]
[[laborer – not glamorous but it pays the bills."->laborer2m]]
[[millwright – worked in my family's grist mill."->millwright2]]
[[painter – painting houses and whatnot."->painter2]]
[[shoemaker – making and repairing shoes."->shoemaker2m]]
[[teamster – been driving teams of animals for longer than I can remember."->teamster2]]
[[wainwright – making and repairing wagons."->wainwright2]]
[[weaver – making and repairing clothes."->weaver2m]]
{(set:$morale to $morale + 5)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"Alright, ma'am. One moment, please." Mr. Wagner came back with a selection of journals.
I chose the one I liked.
"Will that be all, ma'am?"
"I would also like to buy an oil cloth to keep the journal dry and a dozen pencils or so."
He collected the other items as I held up and inspected the journal.{(set: $gender to 2)}
"Thank you, ma'am," Mr. Wagner said, handing me my change. "I hope you don't mind me asking, but I see lots of people come through here before making their way out west, and I was just wondering what you did before you decided to go out on the trail. We sort of keep a tally to see if certain professions are more likely to move than others."
"No, I don't mind at all. I've spent my whole life as a…
[[bookbinder – making and repairing books."->bookbinder2f]]
[[factory worker – operating machines in a factory."->factoryworker2]]
[[farmer – trying to make things grow."->farmer2f]]
[[housewife – taking care of my husband and the house."->housewife2]]
[[laborer – doing any sort of unskilled, boring work."->laborer2f]]
[[laundress – washing clothes."->laundress2]]
[[milleress – working in my family's mill."->milleress2]]
[[nanny – taking care of children."->nanny2]]
[[printer – printing books and newspapers."->printer2]]
[[seamstress – making and repairing clothes."->seamstress2]]
[[servant – working in a master's home."->servant2]]
[[shoemaker – making and repairing shoes."->shoemaker2f]]
[[teacher – teaching children their ABCs."->teacher2]]
[[weaver – making cloth."->weaver2f]]
(set:$morale to $morale + 5)</div>"Before you go, I have one more quick question. I can't quite identify your accent. Where are you from?"
[["I'm from Sweden."->swedennames1]]
[["I'm from England."->englandnames1]]
[["I'm from Italy."->italynames1]]
[["I'm from Germany."->germanynames1]]
[["I'm from Ireland."->irelandnames1]]
[["I'm from here in America."->americanames1]](set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)(set: $daycounter to $daycounter+1)
Dear Diary,
I (either: "had trouble sleeping last night. I kept thinking about the journey ahead","slept like a rock last night. I am looking forward to getting started today","tossed and turned all night. I think I'm nervous about getting started today","was up all night. I kept wondering about all the unknowns ahead of me on this journey").
We have to make a big decision today. We have to pick which wagon company I want to join. I know that a wagon company is a group of people who work together to safely make it across the Great Plains. So, it is really important I make the right choice.
We can choose from three wagon companies. They all have slightly different traits.
The first is captained by <b>Mr. Henry Taylor</b>. He is a loud, outspoken man. (either: "His gray whiskers are always in motion, as he seems to always be talking.","") He is direct and seems to get his way. His wagon company is around (random: 110,130) wagons strong. (either: "I’ve heard big wagon companies like this mean that it is less likely that you will have to deal with bandits.","I’ve heard big wagon trains like that kick up a lot of dust.","")
The second is captained by <b>Mr. William Hutchins</b>. He seems to watch and listen a lot before he speaks. (either: "He sometimes spends quite a lot of time in discussion.","") He wears a wide-brimmed hat that shades the developing creases next to his eyes. His wagon company is around (random: 60,80) wagons strong.
The third is captained by <b>Mr. George Powell</b>. He is a very quiet man. He has dark eyes and seems to watch everything with a careful vigilance. (either: "A few in camp say he’s too young to handle the burden of leadership of running his own wagon company.","") {(either: "I’ve also heard that he’s made this trip a couple of times before.","")} His wagon company is made up of around (random: 23,36) wagons.
I also wanted to record that {(if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1)))[(print: $wifesname1) made me extra pancakes this morning. She's amazing!](if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2)))[(print: $husbandsname1) helped clean up after breakfast. He usually does, but today, he told me to just relax and put my feet up (so, of course, I did!).](if: $spouse is 0)[(print: $travelpartnername1) got up early today to make me some biscuit and gravy. It is one of my favorite meals and I am grateful.]}
[[I think I'll talk with the others for a while to see if they have any recommendations.->camptalk2]]
[[I’m nearly ready to choose, but I need a bit more advise from the person most important to me.->familyatcamp1]]The campfires were burning as I sat down with a number of people also getting ready to start out on the trail.
An old scout and army man was talking the most. I think he said his name is Captain Marcy. "Now, remember," he said, "(either: "wagons ought to be of the simplest construction. Wagons should be strong, light, and made of well-seasoned timber.","The wheels in particular need to be made of seasoned timber as the air on the prairie in the summer is very dry. If the wheels are made of green timber, they will split and crack.","your best wagons are made up in New Hampshire. They have the best close-grained oak and, as a result, are less prone to breaking on the trail.","the pole of the wagon should have a strong joint where it enters the hounds, to prevent the weight from coming upon it and breaking the hounds in passing short and abrupt holes in the road.","the perch or coupling-pole should be shifting or movable. This way if the wheel or axle breaks or some other accident happens where you have to abandon the wagon, a temporary cart may be constructed from the remaining portion.")"
(either: "I listened carefully as the sun slowly made its way down over the western horizon."," Some of the other people nodded in agreement.","The campfires crackled softly and the night grew darker.")
Captain Marcy (either: "drank from a flask","drank some coffee from a tin cup","took a few bites of beans") before continuing. "So, (either: "you’ve got to make sure you examine your tires carefully. If the wheels don’t fit perfectly snug, you’ve got to reset them so they don't cause problems on the trail.","one of the main causes of accidents on the prairie arises from nuts coming off the numerous bolts that secure the running gearing. To prevent this, you need to rivet all the bolts. If you need to take off a wheel while on the trail, you can just file the ends of the bolts, and that is easy to do.","you should never overload your wagon. A six-mule wagon should never have over 2,000 pounds unless you have another wagon where you will carry grain for the mules. The grasses on the prairie are good enough for food if your wagon is only hauling a ton. More than that and the animals will not have enough energy and may not make it")".
"One important thing to remember," he said, "is that you're going to probably eat more than you would back home. Moving across the prairie is a lot of work and requires a lot of energy. You'll probably end up eating four or five pounds of food each and every day. Make sure you have enough for at least two weeks at any given point just in case you can't make it to a trading post to buy more.
Sure, you'll be able to find game on the trail, but you can't rely on that. So, pack plenty of food."
[[I appreciate his advice, so I'll stay up a bit longer and continue listening to Captain Marcy.->camptalk1b]]
[[I know it is good information, but I am tired and need to get some sleep.->entry2]]<div id="awan"></div>
<center><h2>The Sea of Endless Grass</h2>
<h4>by Christopher McIntosh</h4></center>
{
(set: _result1 to (either:"I've made up my mind.","Ok, its done. I've made up my mind."))
(set: _result2 to (either: "I've talked it over with everyone, ","I've calculated the risks, ","I've thought long and hard about it, "))
(set: _result3 to (either: "and let the consequences be what they may.", "and I'm rolling the dice."))
(set: _result4 to (either: "I'm joining the thousands of others that are moving west!", "I'm heading out west!", "I'm following my dreams and crossing the prairie!"))
}
April 1850<br><br>(print:_result1) (print:_result2)(print: _result3) (print:_result4)
[[I'm heading to the City of the Great Salt Lake.->start1a]]
[[I'm heading to Sacramento, California.->start1b]]
[[I'm heading to Oregon City, Oregon.->start1c]]<div id= "arialfont1">"Ain't nothing wrong with being a farmer," Mr. Wagner said. "Without farmers, we'd all starve to death."
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $food to $food * 1.2)
(set: $money to 380)
(set: $farmer to 1)
}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"Ain't nothing wrong with being a coal miner," Mr. Wagner. "Without coal miners, all our factories would grind to a halt."
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $morale to $morale * 1.2)
(set: $money to 274)
(set: $coalminer to 1)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"Ain't nothing wrong with being a bricklayer," Mr. Wagner said. "Without you, we'd all be living in hovels."
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $food to $food * 1.1)
(set: $money to 429)
(set: $bricklayer to 1)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"A copper? Your skill ought to help you keep your barrels in tip-top shape," Mr. Wagner said.
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $food to $food * 1.2)
(set: $money to 528)
(set: $cooper to 1)
}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"Ain't nothing wrong with being a laborer," Mr. Wagner said. "Without laborers, we wouldn't have roads and ditches."
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $morale to $morale * 1.1)
(set: $laborer to 1)
(set: $money to 363)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"A blacksmith? I've always wondered what life would have been like if I were a blacksmith instead of a shopkeeper. I can imagine the power you must feel when you bend iron to your will.
Those skills will certainly help you and your wagon company," Mr. Wagner said.
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $money to 446)
(set: $blacksmith to 1)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"A weaver? Those skills will certainly help you and your wagon company," Mr. Wagner said.
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $money to 413)
(set: $weaver to 1)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"Ain't nothing wrong with being a book binder," Mr. Wagner said. "I don't do a lot of reading myself, but you've probably read some good stories in your time. Maybe you can keep your wagon company entertained on your journey."
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $money to 472)
(set: $bookbinder to 1)
(set: $morale to $morale * 1.2)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"A butcher? Those skills will certainly help you and your wagon company," Mr. Wagner said.
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $food to $food * 1.15)
(set: $money to 413)
(set: $butcher to 1)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"A shoemaker? Those skills will certainly help you and your wagon company," Mr. Wagner said.
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $money to 403)
(set: $shoemaker to 1)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"Ain't nothing wrong with being a painter," Mr. Wagner said. "Without painters, all our houses and fences would look plain and rot much faster." (set: $painter to 1)
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $morale to $morale * 1.1)
(set: $money to 505)
(set: $painter to 1)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"Ain't nothing wrong with being a millwright," Mr. Wagner said. "Without millwrights, we'd not have any flour to make our bread."
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $money to 446)
(set: $millwright to 1)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"A teamster? Those skills will certainly help you and your wagon company," Mr. Wagner said.
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $money to 413)
(set: $teamster to 1)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"A wainwright? Your skill will likely help you and your wagon company," Mr. Wagner said.
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $money to 505)
(set: $wainwright to 1)}</div>Someone asked what animals are the best on the trail.
Captain Marcy (either: "tossed another log onto the fire","brushed some dust from his pants","took of his hat and examined it") before continuing. "Well," he said, "(either: "there's been a lot of talk about that over the years.<br><br>See, you've got three main choices. You can go with mules, horses, or oxen. If you're hauling on good roads, then mules are your best bet. They go faster, can tolerate heat better, and don't mind eating grass. <br><br>Horses are also good as they're fast, but they tend to wear our over long distances. They also won't tolerate just grass for long. They prefer grain and will get ornery if they don't get it.<br><br>Oxen, now, they are the slowest, but they will go day after day without complaining.","we've been arguing about that for longer than I care to recall. Oxen are generally the best on a long trail. They are slow, but they will pull a load all day without complaining. They are also the cheapest choice, so this is why so many families will use them. Mules are better if you're traveling over roads. They can tolerate the heat better than oxen as well. I personally prefer horses as they can be used not only haul but can be used to scout or hunt when the need arises.")"
I thank him for sharing.
[[I could stay up for longer and listen, but I know I need the rest.->entry2]]{
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"It made it up to $weather degrees. I wonder what tomorrow will bring.",
"It made it up to $weather on the thermometer today.",
"It made it up to $weather out today.",
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"It was $weather degrees today and it felt like it.",
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"I'm beginning to think the thermometer isn't working right. It said it was $weather, but it felt warmer.",
"I'm beginning to think the thermometer isn't working right. It said it was $weather, but it felt hotter.",
"I'm beginning to think the thermometer isn't working right. It said it was $weather, but it felt cooler.",
"I'm beginning to think the thermometer isn't working right. It said it was $weather, but it felt colder.",
)
}{[(if: (passage:)'s tags contains "reloadgame1")[<br><br><br>(link: "* Load a previously saved game.")[(load-game:"SaveGame1")]]]}{(unless: (passage:)'s tags contains "titlepage1" or "nofooterhere1")[(if: ($food < ($foodmultiplier * 7)) or ($morale <= 42) or ($health <= 15))[<br><br>P.S. ][(if: ($food < ($foodmultiplier * 7)))[(display: "foodlevel2")] [(if: ($morale <= 40))[(display: "moralelevel2")] [(if: ($health <= 40))[(display: "healthlevel2")]]]]
<span style="font-size: 70%">
<br><hr width="100%" noshade>
{(link:"How much food do we have?")[(display: "foodlevel1")](else: )[Sorry, I couldn't get a count right now. I'll try again tomorrow.]}
{<br>(link:"How much money do we have?")[We have $(print: "$money").](else: )[Sorry, I couldn't get a count right now. I'll try again tomorrow.]}
{<br>(link:"How many medical kits do we have?")[We have (print: "$medicalkits") medical kits left.](else: )[Sorry, I couldn't get a count right now. I'll try again tomorrow.]}
{(if: $medicalkits >0)[<br>(link: "Use a medical kit to increase my health.")[I've used a medical kit to improve my health.(set: $medicalkits to it -1)(set: $health to it + (10 + (random: 0, 15)))]]}
{<br>(link:"How much does the wagon weigh?")[(if: ($wagonweight >=0) and ($wagonweight < 500))[The wagon weights about 500 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=500) and ($wagonweight < 700))[The wagon weights about 700 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=700) and ($wagonweight < 900))[The wagon weights about 800 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=900) and ($wagonweight < 1100))[The wagon weights about 1,000 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=1100) and ($wagonweight < 1300))[The wagon weights about 1,200 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=1300) and ($wagonweight < 1500))[The wagon weights about 1,400 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=1500) and ($wagonweight < 1700))[The wagon weights about 1,600 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=1700) and ($wagonweight < 1900))[The wagon weights about 1,800 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=1900) and ($wagonweight < 2100))[The wagon weights about a ton.](if: ($wagonweight >=2100) and ($wagonweight < 2300))[The wagon weights about 2,200 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=2300) and ($wagonweight < 2500))[The wagon weights about 2,400 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=2500) and ($wagonweight < 2700))[The wagon weights about 2,600 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=2700) and ($wagonweight < 2900))[The wagon weights about 2,800 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=2900) and ($wagonweight < 3100))[The wagon weights about 3,000 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=3100) and ($wagonweight < 3300))[The wagon weights about 3,200 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=3300) and ($wagonweight < 3500))[The wagon weights about 3,400 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=3500) and ($wagonweight < 3700))[The wagon weights about 3,600 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=3700) and ($wagonweight < 3900))[The wagon weights about 3,800 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=3900) and ($wagonweight < 4000))[The wagon weights about 4,000 pounds.](if: ($wagonweight >=4000))[The wagon weights at least two tons.]](else: )[Sorry, I couldn't get a count right now. I'll try again tomorrow.]}
{<br>(link:"How mays have we been on the trail?")[(if: ($daysonthetrail >= 0) and ($daysonthetrail < 4))[We've been on the trail less than a week.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 4) and ($daysonthetrail < 11))[We've been on the trail about a week.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 11) and ($daysonthetrail < 18))[We've been on the trail about two weeks.]
(if: ($daysonthetrail >= 18) and ($daysonthetrail < 25))[We've been on the trail about three weeks.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 25) and ($daysonthetrail < 32))[We've been on the trail about a month.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 32) and ($daysonthetrail < 39))[We've been on the trail about five weeks.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 39) and ($daysonthetrail < 46))[We've been on the trail about a month and a half.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 46) and ($daysonthetrail < 53))[We've been on the trail about seven weeks.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 53) and ($daysonthetrail < 60))[We've been on the trail about two months.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 60) and ($daysonthetrail < 67))[We've been on the trail about nine weeks.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 67) and ($daysonthetrail < 74))[We've been on the trail about two and a half months.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 74) and ($daysonthetrail < 81))[We've been on the trail about eleven weeks.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 81) and ($daysonthetrail < 88))[We've been on the trail about three months.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 88) and ($daysonthetrail < 95))[We've been on the trail about thirteen weeks.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 95) and ($daysonthetrail < 102))[We've been on the trail about three and a half months.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 102) and ($daysonthetrail < 109))[We've been on the trail about fifteen weeks.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 109) and ($daysonthetrail < 116))[We've been on the trail about four months.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 116) and ($daysonthetrail < 123))[We've been on the trail about seventeen weeks.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 123) and ($daysonthetrail < 130))[We've been on the trail about four and a half months.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 130) and ($daysonthetrail < 137))[We've been on the trail about nineteen weeks.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 137) and ($daysonthetrail < 144))[We've been on the trail about five months.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 144) and ($daysonthetrail < 151))[We've been on the trail about twenty-one weeks.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 151) and ($daysonthetrail < 158))[We've been on the trail about five and a half months.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 158) and ($daysonthetrail < 165))[We've been on the trail about twenty-three weeks.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 165) and ($daysonthetrail < 172))[We've been on the trail about six months.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 172) and ($daysonthetrail < 179))[We've been on the trail about twenty-five weeks.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 179) and ($daysonthetrail < 186))[We've been on the trail about six and a half months.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 186) and ($daysonthetrail < 193))[We've been on the trail about twenty-seven weeks.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 193) and ($daysonthetrail < 200))[We've been on the trail about seven months.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 200) and ($daysonthetrail < 207))[We've been on the trail about twenty-nine weeks.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 207) and ($daysonthetrail < 214))[We've been on the trail about seven and a half months.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 214) and ($daysonthetrail < 221))[We've been on the trail about thirty-one weeks.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 221) and ($daysonthetrail < 228))[We've been on the trail about eight months.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 228) and ($daysonthetrail < 235))[We've been on the trail about thirty-three weeks.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 235) and ($daysonthetrail < 242))[We've been on the trail about eight and a half months.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 242) and ($daysonthetrail < 249))[We've been on the trail about thirty-five weeks.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 249) and ($daysonthetrail < 256))[We've been on the trail about nine months.](if: ($daysonthetrail >= 256))[We've been on the trail forever. I'm surprised we've actually made it this long.]]}
{<br>(link:"How mays miles have we covered?")[We traveled about (print: "$totalmiles") miles.](else: )[Sorry, I couldn't get a count right now. I'll try again tomorrow.]}
<br><hr width="100%" noshade>
{(link:"* I'll write a letter back home to let them know everything I've done so far (this will save the game).")[(if:(save-game:"SaveGame1"))[I've sent the letter (I can now "reload" to this spot in the game).](else: )[Sorry, I couldn't send the letter.]]}
{(if: $Saves is 1)[<br>(link: "* Reread my diary to see where things went wrong (this will reload the game to the last time I sent a letter home).")[(load-game:"SaveGame1")]]}
<br><hr width="100%" noshade>
(print: '<meter value="' + (text: $health) + '" max="100"></progress>')  = Health = (print:$health)%
<br>(print: '<meter value="' + (text: $morale) + '" max="100"></progress>') = Morale = (print:$morale)%
</span>
]}I needed some more information before I can make a choice that might literally mean life or death.
I made my way to a family that are near my little camping spot. "Hi there. If you have a moment, I'd like to ask what traits you think a good wagon train captain should have?"
A (display: "chardesr1") man (display: "camptasks1") (display: "campactions1") and says, (either:"in a thick accent, ","","")"(either: "I’ve heard a good captain is one who has good judgment. He needs integrity. He should also have practical experience. Those are all essential traits.","I think being a good judge of a situation is important. I'd also think a captain should know the route and the things likely seen on the trail.","I’d recommend a captain who is smart, honest, and knows what he's doing.","I’d want a captain who is intelligent, calm in a crisis, and knows what he’s doing.","Hmmm, well, I suppose I’d want a captain who is fair, honest, and knows the ropes.","I’ve heard it best to have a captain who is quick on his feet, good with resolving conflicts, and has already made the trip a time or two.")"
His wife says, "I like a captain who is (either: "reliable","trustworthy","experienced"). He should also be (either: "straightforward","knowledgable","practical")."
The man nods at his wife's comments. "To be honest," he adds, "I’d recommend (either: "Mr. Taylor","Mr. Hutchins","Mr. Powell","Mr. Taylor","Mr. Hutchins","Mr. Powell","Mr. Hutchins"). He seems (either: "reliable","trustworthy","smart enough","like he knows what he’s doing","like the best choice","honest","like he’s got his head on straight","like he can safely get everyone out west")."
I thank them for their time and move off.
[[I think I'll talk with some others for a while longer.->camptalk3]]
[[I’m nearly ready to choose, but I need a bit more advise from those most important to me.->familyatcamp1]]{
(either:
"athletic",
"attractive",
"beefy",
"big",
"black-haired",
"blonde-haired",
"blue-eyed",
"bony",
"bowlegged",
"brawny",
"bright",
"broad-shouldered",
"brown-eyed",
"brown-haired",
"bulky",
"burly",
"calm",
"careful",
"careless",
"cheerful",
"chubby",
"chunky",
"clean",
"clumsy",
"confident",
"considerate",
"courageous",
"curly-haired",
"dainty",
"dark-haired",
"dark-skinned",
"disheveled",
"elderly",
"emaciated",
"fair-haired",
"fit",
"flabby",
"frail",
"friendly",
"frumpy",
"frustrated",
"full-figured",
"gangling",
"gaunt",
"gaunt",
"gentle",
"good-natured",
"good-tempered",
"gray-haired",
"green-eyed",
"happy",
"hard-working",
"heavy-set",
"helpful",
"hot-headed",
"humble",
"ill-mannered",
"knowledgeable",
"lanky",
"large",
"lazy",
"lean",
"light-hearted",
"likeable",
"lively",
"long-haired",
"messy",
"middle-aged",
"muscular",
"nervous",
"obese",
"odd-looking",
"old-looking",
"olive-skinned",
"overweight",
"pale-skinned",
"patient",
"personable",
"petite",
"plain",
"plain-looking",
"plump",
"poor",
"portly",
"pot-bellied",
"powerful",
"proud",
"pudgy",
"quaint",
"quiet",
"relaxed",
"religious",
"respectful",
"responsible",
"reverent",
"rich",
"rude",
"sad",
"sarcastic",
"self-confident",
"selfish",
"sensible",
"sensitive",
"serious",
"short",
"short-haired",
"shy",
"simple-minded",
"sinewy",
"skinny",
"slender",
"slim",
"sloping shoulders",
"smart",
"solid",
"squat",
"stocky",
"stout",
"straight-haired",
"strapping",
"stringy",
"strong",
"stubborn",
"studious",
"sturdy",
"tall",
"tanned-skinned",
"thick",
"thick-haired",
"thin",
"thin-haired",
"thoughtful",
"timid",
"tiny",
"tireless",
"tolerant",
"toned",
"tough",
"trim",
"trusting",
"untidy",
"warm",
"wavy-haired",
"white-haired",
"wide-eyed",
"willowy",
"wiry",
"wise",
"witty",
"young",
)
}{
(either:
"adjusts the harness on one of his animals",
"applying grease to the axle of their wagon",
"applying tar to their wagon",
"baking some beans",
"baking some biscuits",
"baking some bread",
"baking some flat cakes",
"baking some hardtack",
"baking some pancakes",
"chasing after a toddler",
"chewing on some bacon",
"chewing on some beans",
"chewing on some biscuits",
"chewing on some biscuits",
"chewing on some bread",
"chewing on some flat cakes",
"chewing on some hardtack",
"chewing on some pancakes",
"chopping some firewood",
"chopping some kindling",
"cleaning a pistol",
"cleaning a rifle",
"cleaning a saddle",
"cleaning some forks",
"cleaning some knives",
"cleaning some spoons",
"cleaning up the camp area",
"coiling up some rope",
"comforting a child",
"comforting a toddler",
"cooking a meal over a small campfire",
"cooking some bacon",
"cooking some kind of meat",
"cooking some soup",
"counting a bottle of dry matches",
"cutting some biscuits",
"cutting some bread",
"cutting some flat cakes",
"cutting some pancakes",
"cutting up some bacon",
"cutting up some meat",
"drinking some coffee",
"drinking some tea",
"eating some bacon",
"eating some beans",
"eating some biscuits",
"eating some bread",
"eating some flat cakes",
"eating some meat",
"eating some pancakes",
"eating some soup",
"emptying a bucket of water",
"emptying a pale of water ",
"feeding a baby",
"feeding a child",
"feeding the children",
"filling a bucket with water",
"filling a pale with water",
"filling some canteens with water",
"finishes drinking from her canteen",
"finishes frying some bacon",
"fixing a torn hat",
"fluffing up a pillow",
"frying some bacon",
"greasing the axle of her wagon, sets the black brush inside the pail",
"hanging a pail of water on the side of the wagon",
"hanging some clothes up to dry",
"helping a toddler get dressed",
"hold a sleeping toddler",
"holding a baby",
"lifting some sacks of flour to the back of the wagon",
"lifts a chest into their wagon",
"lighting a fire",
"looks up at some birds flying northward",
"making some coffee",
"making some hardtack",
"making some soup",
"packing some things in a small chest",
"places a folded blanket over her knee",
"polishing a saddle",
"polishing some boots",
"reading a book",
"reading a newspaper",
"reinforcing the canvas covering",
"relaxing",
"replacing the tar-bucket on the wagon",
"resting",
"rolling up a blanket",
"rolling up a comforter",
"sealing a bottle with wax",
"serving from a wrought-iron kettle",
"serving some soup",
"sets down a heavy sack",
"sets some boxes into the back of her wagon",
"sewing a patch on a blanket",
"sewing some bags of flour shut puts her needle and thread down and",
"sewing the canvas top of their wagon",
"sharpening an axe",
"sharpening an hatchet",
"sharpening an knife",
"shoving some blankets in the back of a wagon",
"smoothing out a blanket",
"splicing some rope",
"spreading a canvas cloth on the ground",
"stacking some firewood",
"stacking some firewood",
"stirring a wrought-iron kettle",
"stirs a pot of stew over the fire looks up",
"straightening out a comforter",
"taking care of a young child",
"tells her children to stop playing and with tired eyes",
"tightening the nuts on their wagon",
"tightening the wheels",
"tosses another piece of wood on the campfire",
"tosses some canvas into their wagon",
"whittling a stick",
"winding up some rope"
)
}{
(either:
"looks in my direction",
"looks in my direction",
"looks in my direction",
"looks in my direction",
"looks up at me",
"looks up at me",
"looks up at me",
"looks up at me",
"rubs an aching arm",
"rubs an aching back",
"rubs an aching neck",
"rubs an aching shoulder",
"stands up",
"stands up",
"stands up",
"stands up",
"stands up",
"stands up",
"stands up",
"stands up",
"stops briefly to look at me",
"stops briefly to look at me",
"stops briefly to look at me",
"stops briefly to look at me",
"stops briefly",
"stops briefly",
"stops briefly",
"stops briefly",
"stretches a stiff leg",
"takes a breath",
"takes a breath",
"takes a breath",
"takes a breath",
"turns to me",
"turns to me",
"turns to me",
"turns to me"
)
}I walk through the camp a while before I move toward another family’s tent. I'd seen them around town and was vaguely familiar with them.
"Excuse me. Do you mind if I ask you a quick question?"
The family stopped for a moment, looking at me.
"Do you know how many people there should be in a wagon company? Is there an ideal number to have?"
A (display: "chardesr1") woman (display: "camptasks1") (display: "campactions1") and says, "(either: "I’ve always heard that somewhere in the range of 40 to 60.","I heard that somewhere near 50 wagons made for a good company.","I don't really know, but I've heard somewhere near 50 or so wagons was a good number. I don't know how many people that would be. Sorry.")" She returned to her work.
Another female in the camp, a (display: "chardesr1"), (display: "chardesr1") woman says, "About 50 or so (either: "well-trained","experienced","courageous","strong") men is just about ideal. (either:"Any less than that and you'll find yourself short of people to do the watch, go hunting, and things like that. So, yeah about four or five dozen seems about right to me. More than that and you’ll have too many people and wagons. It’d take forever to get started in the morning.","Too many more and it takes too long to get everyone started in the morning. Too few and you won't have enough men to do all the things you need while on the trail, like hunting, scouting, and standing watch at night.","You'll want enough men to take care of the wagon train. Too few and you can't do all you need. Too many and they just end up arguing with each other.")"
"Oh," the first woman said, looking up at me, "when you're getting your wagon, don't get tricked into buying wheels made with green wood. They'll dry out on the prairie and fall apart." She returned to her work.
I thank them for taking the time to talk with me.
{(either: "As I was walking from their camp, one of their young children ran out in front of a horse and rider. I instinctively grabbed the child out of the way. The family was so thankful, they gave me ten dollars! Can you imagine that!(set: $money to $money +10)","Just as I was getting ready to leave, one of their children dashed out in front a horse and rider. The rider immediately pulled up, but it was too late. The small child was trampled. I can’t believe I was standing right there and couldn’t do anything to help. I feel so bad for that family.(set: $morale to $morale - 10)","")}
[[I still need some more information, so I’ll keep talking for a little while longer.->camptalk4]]
[[I’m nearly ready to choose, but I need a bit more advise from those most important to me.->familyatcamp1]]I walked back to our camp.
{
(if: ($spouse is 0))[ [ [My (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1) came over to greet me. (print: $travelpartnername1) said, "You look stressed. Are you doing ok?"]<br><br>"I'm alright. I just been thinking about the choice we have to make about which captain to pick."<br><br>(if: ($travelpartnergender1 is 1))[He](if: ($travelpartnergender1 is 2))[She] nodded. "Yes, I've been thinking about that, too."<br><br>"So, who do you recommend?"<br><br>(print: $travelpartnername1) turned to face me. "This is a big choice, probably the biggest one we've made since deciding to go to (if: $destination is 1)[the Great Salt Lake](if: $destination is 2)[California](if: $destination is 3)[the Oregon Territory]."<br><br> (if: ($travelpartnergender1 is 1))[He](if: ($travelpartnergender1 is 2))[She] was quite for a few minutes. "I'm just thinking aloud right now. I think Mr. Taylor seems like he's a bit hot-headed. Not that that is necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes having someone who is clearly opinionated and in charge is a benefit.<br><br>"Mr. Hutchins seems a bit unsure of himself. This might just be the sign of a good leader, though. Maybe his seeming self-doubt is just him listening to what everyone else has to say. So, it could either be good or bad. Its hard to tell at this point. I've heard rumors that support either side of it, so I don't know.<br><br>"Mr. Powell, now he's the real mystery to me. I can't figure him out. He's either real smart or real dumb. I don't know which. It is also hard because nobody really seems to know a lot about him. This is his first trip as captain, so... I don't know."<br><br>When (print: $travelpartnername1) was done speaking, I looked at (if: (($spouse is 0) and ($travelpartnergender1 is 1)))[him](if: (($spouse is 0) and ($travelpartnergender1 is 2)))[her], waiting.<br><br>"Well, if I'd have to pick, I think I'd go with (either:"Captain Taylor","Captain Hutchins","Captain Powell")."<br><br>"Alright, thanks." I said. "I'll go see if I can get us in a wagon company."<br><br>"Good luck," (print: $travelpartnername1) said as I walked toward our destiny.] ]}{
(if: ($spouse is 1))[(if: ($gender is 1))[<br>"So," (print: $wifesname1) said, "have you decided?"<br><br>"Decided what?" I asked.<br><br>"Which company to join?"<br><br>"No, not yet. Who do you think we should go with?"<br><br>My wife put her hands on either side of my face. "This is a big choice, probably the biggest one we've made since deciding to go to (if: $destination is 1)[the Great Salt Lake](if: $destination is 2)[California](if: $destination is 3)[the Oregon Territory].<br><br>"I'm just thinking aloud right now," my wife said, "so take this with a grain of salt.<br><br>"I think Mr. Taylor seems like he's a bit hot-headed. Not that that is necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes having someone who is clearly opinionated and in charge is a benefit.<br><br>"Mr. Hutchins seems a bit unsure of himself. This might just be the sign of a good leader, though. Maybe his seeming self-doubt is just him listening to what everyone else has to say. So, it could either be good or bad. Its hard to tell at this point. I've heard rumors that support either side of it, so I don't know.<br><br>Mr. Powell, now he's the real mystery to me. I can't figure him out. He's either real smart or real dumb. I don't know which. It is also hard because nobody really seems to know a lot about him. This is his first trip as captain, so... I don't know."<br><br>When (print: $wifesname1) was done speaking, I looked at her, waiting.<br><br>"Well," she said after a moment, "if I had to pick, I think I'd go with (either:"Captain Taylor","Captain Hutchins","Captain Powell"), but no matter who you pick, I support your decision."<br><br>"Alright, thank you." I held her hands for a moment. "I'll go see if I can get us in a wagon company."<br><br>"Good luck," (print: $wifesname1) said as I walked toward our destiny.]]{
(if: ($spouse is 1))[(if: ($gender is 2))[<br>(print: $husbandsname1) said, "have you decided?"<br><br>"Decided what?" I asked.<br><br>"Which captain to join?"<br><br>"No, not yet. Who do you think is the best option?"<br><br>My husband put his hands on my shoulders and took a slow breath. "This is a big choice, probably the biggest one we've made since deciding to go to (if: $destination is 1)[the Great Salt Lake](if: $destination is 2)[California](if: $destination is 3)[the Oregon Territory].<br><br>"I'm just thiking aloud right now," my husband said, "so take this with a grain of salt. I think Mr. Taylor seems like he's a bit hot-headed. Not that that is necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes having someone who is clearly opinionated and in charge is a benefit.<br><br>"Mr. Hutchins seems a bit unsure of himself. This might just be the sign of a good leader, though. Maybe his seeming self-doubt is just him listening to what everyone else has to say. So, it could either be good or bad. Its hard to tell at this point. I've heard rumors that support either side of it, so I don't know.<br><br>Mr. Powell, now he's the real mystery to me. I can't figure him out. He's either real smart or real dumb. I don't know which. It is also hard because nobody really seems to know a lot about him. This is his first trip as captain, so... I don't know."<br><br>When (print: $husbandsname1) was done speaking, I looked at him, waiting.<br><br>"Well, if I'd had to pick, I think I'd go with (either:"Captain Taylor","Captain Hutchins","Captain Powell"), but no matter who you pick, I support your decision.<br><br>"Alright, thank you." I held his hands for a moment. "I'll go see if I can get us in a wagon company."<br><br>"Good luck," (print: $husbandsname1) said as I walked toward destiny.]]
}
}
[[I'm ready to choose our captain.->captain1]]I walk around the camp for a while.
People are preparing for the long journey. Everywhere I look, they are starting to break down their camp and load their wagons. Animals kick at the dirt as if they expect something to happen soon. Children run between the wagons, nervously laughting and shouting. Somewhere, someone is playing a (either: "fiddle","harmonica","fife","whistle","jaw harp","concertina"). The opposing odors of sizzling bacon, hot pancakes, baking pies, and sweat, urine, and animal waste fill the air.
Everyone I try to talk to tells me to come back later as they are finishing their preparations. I feel like a nuisance, so I meander away.
{(either: "Fortunately, as I made my way around the camp, I managed to find a dollar stomped into the soil. I pry it out, dust it off, and put it in my pocket.(set:$money to $money + 1)(set: $morale to $morale + 1)","Unfortunately, as I was wandering around, I somehow managed to lose a dollar somewhere. I took a few minutes going back over my path, but I couldn’t find it.(set:$money to $money - 1)(set: $morale to $morale - 1)","As I was walking around, I saw a man drop a crate on his foot. When I asked if he was alright, he said he was fine. He wanted to thank me for my willingness to help me, so he gave me one of his medical kits!(set: $medicalkits to it + 1)(set: $morale to $morale + 1)")}
[[I’m nearly ready to choose, but I need a bit more advise from those most important to me.->familyatcamp1]]I made my way over to Mr. Taylor. He was talking loudly with a group of men and women.
"Well, I doesn’t matter what you think," Mr. Taylor said. "I’m the captain, and I know what’s best. Now, go get those supplies."
"But Mr. Taylor," one man said, "we can’t afford all those supplies."
"That’s not my concern," he replied. "If you want to make it across the plains, you’ll need everything I told you to get. Now, go!"
He turned toward me. "Yes, what is it?"
"Hello, sir," I said. "I’d like to join your wagon train."
Mr. Taylor rubbed his chin, looking me up and down. "I think I recognize you, you're the {
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}
I nod.
"Do you have your provisions yet?"
"I’m sorry, I don’t have a wagon, yet. Or supplies."
Mr. Taylor sighed heavily(either:" and rubbed the bridge of his nose"). "Well, <i>(if: $gender is 1)[sir](if: $gender is 2)[ma'am]</i>, hurry up and go get them. You’ll need the following supplies." He handed me a long list. "When you get your wagon, put it over there." He waved his hand toward an open spot next to a growing line of prairie schooners.
[["Oh, before you go, you need to read and agree to our wagon company bylaws."->wagoncompanybylaws]](set: $captain to 1)(set:$morale to $morale - 5)I made my way over to Mr. Hutchins. He was listening to a group of men and women.
"But Mr. Hutchins," one man said, "We don’t know what to do," one man said with his hat in his hands. "We just can’t afford all those supplies."
"Do the best you can," Mr. Hutchins replied, slapping the man on his shoulder. "You might not be able to buy everything you need right now, but we can work that out later. Perhaps you’ll have to stand an additional watch at night or be responsible for feeding the animals. Don’t worry, we will take care of you."
He turned toward me. "Hello there, (if: $gender is 1)[sir](if: $gender is 2)[ma'am]. How may I help you?"
"Hello, sir," I said. "I’d like to join your wagon train."
He smiled warmly. "Excellent. I think I recognize you, you're the {
(if: (history:) contains "blacksmith2")[blacksmith, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "bookbinder2m")[bookbinder, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "bricklayer2")[brick layer, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "butcher2")[butcher, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "coalminer2")[coal miner, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "cooper2")[cooper, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "farmer2m")[farmer, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "laborer2m")[laborer, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "millwright2")[millwright, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "painter2")[painter, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "shoemaker2m")[shoe maker, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "teamster2")[teamster, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "wainwright2")[wainwright, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "bookbinder2f")[bookbinder, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "factoryworker2")[factory worker, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "farmer2f")[farmer, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "housewife2")[housewife, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "laborer2f")[laborer, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "laundress2")[laundress, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "milleress2")[milleress, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "nanny2")[nanny, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "printer2")[printer, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "seamstress2")[seamstress, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "servant2")[servant, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "shoemaker2f")[shoemaker, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "teacher2")[teacher, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "weaver2f")[weaver, right?]
}
I nod.
"Do you have your provisions yet?"
"I’m sorry, I don’t have a wagon, yet. Or supplies."
Mr. Hutchins shook my hand vigorously. "That’s alright, (if: $gender is 1)[sir](if: $gender is 2)[ma'am]. There’s still time to get everything. Here," he said as he handed me a list. "This is everything you’ll need. I know it is a long list, but it's also a long ride on the prairie. Please get as much as you can – and maybe even a little extra if you have the money to do so for those that can’t afford it."
[["Before you go, you need to read and agree to our wagon company bylaws."->wagoncompanybylaws]](set: $captain to 2)(set:$morale to $morale + 5)I made my way over to Mr. Powell. He was leaning against the side of a wagon, carefully watching those around him.
"Hello, sir," I said. "I’d like to join your wagon train."
Mr. Powell squinted his eyes. "Alright."
I stood there for a moment, not knowing what to do next.
"I think I recognize you, you're the {
(if: (history:) contains "blacksmith2")[blacksmith, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "bookbinder2m")[bookbinder, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "bricklayer2")[brick layer, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "butcher2")[butcher, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "coalminer2")[coal miner, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "cooper2")[cooper, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "farmer2m")[farmer, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "laborer2m")[laborer, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "millwright2")[millwright, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "painter2")[painter, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "shoemaker2m")[shoe maker, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "teamster2")[teamster, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "wainwright2")[wainwright, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "bookbinder2f")[bookbinder, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "factoryworker2")[factory worker, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "farmer2f")[farmer, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "housewife2")[housewife, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "laborer2f")[laborer, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "laundress2")[laundress, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "milleress2")[milleress, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "nanny2")[nanny, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "printer2")[printer, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "seamstress2")[seamstress, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "servant2")[servant, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "shoemaker2f")[shoemaker, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "teacher2")[teacher, right?](else-if: (history:) contains "weaver2f")[weaver, right?]
}
I nod.
"Where’s your wagon?" he asked.
"I’m sorry, I don’t have one yet. I wasn’t sure what I needed to buy."
His eyes narrowed for a moment, then he took out a piece of paper from his shirt pocket and handed it to me.
[["Before you get everything, you need to read and agree to our wagon company bylaws."->wagoncompanybylaws]](set: $captain to 3)(set:$morale to $morale - 2)
Here is the list Captain (if: $captain is 1)[ Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[ Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[ Powell] gave me:
<u>Essentials</u>: A prairie schooner wagon. Four to six oxen (more is better) with all needed gear. Extra wheel. Extra parts. Extra wood.
<u>Bedding and Tent Supplies</u>: Blankets, feather beds, ground cloths, pillows, poles, ropes, stakes, tent.
<u>Weaponry</u>: bullet mold, bullet pouch, gunpowder, hatchet, holster, knife, lead, pistol, powder horn, and a good rifle.
<u>Food</u>: bacon, baking soda, coffee, corn meal, dried beans, dried beef, dried fruit, eggs, flour, hardtack, molasses, pepper, rice, salt, sugar, tea, and vinegar.
<u>Cooking Utensils</u>: butcher knife, coffee grinder, coffee pot, Dutch oven, kettle, ladle, matches, reflector oven, skillet, teapot, tin tableware, and a water keg.
<u>Miscellaneous Items</u>: Surgical instruments, liniments, bandages, campstool, chamber pot, washbowl, lanterns, candle molds, tallow, spyglasses, scissors, needles, pins, thread, and an herbal medicine kit.
<u>Clothing</u>: Wool sack coats, rubber coats, cotton dresses, wool pantaloons, buckskin pants, duck trousers, cotton shirts, flannel shirts, cotton socks, brogans, boots, felt hats, Palm-leaf sun hats, green goggles, sunbonnets.
<u>Tools and Extra Equipment</u>: Set of augers, gimlet, ax, hammer, hoe, plow, shovel, spade, whetstone, oxbows, axels, kingbolts, linchpins, ox shoes, spokes, wagon tongue, heavy ropes, chains.
<u>Luxuries</u>: Canned foods, plant cuttings, schoolbooks, musical instruments, dolls, family albums, jewelry, china, silverware, fine linens, iron stoves, furniture.
If you can afford it, at least one young cow.
"Well," I thought to myself, "that is quite the list. I'd better get started."
[[Go get the items from the Captain's list.-> buying1]]
[[You heard a few others in camp had a more detailed list. Go ask someone to see the more detailed list being passed around the camp.-> moredetailedlist1]]I first went to the animal yard. I figured I’d start by getting the animals I needed to pull the wagon.
{(if: $farmer is 1)[I bought six good oxen and the gear to attach them to a wagon. I wanted to buy more, but I am afraid of running out of money. I was able to talk the prices down a little because I know a good animal when I see it.
<br><br>
I named the first four oxen (print: $ox1), (print: $ox2), (print: $ox3), and (print: $ox4). The last two I called (print: $oxen5) and (print: $oxen6).(set:$oxen to 6)(set:$money to it - (40+(random: 0,15)))
<br><br>
I seriously thought about buying a couple animals today, but I'm worried about bringing them across the prairie. I don't know where I can find reliable sources of water and grain. It's a shame because I saw some real nice (either: "cows","pigs") today. Next time, I guess.
<br><br>
However, I did manage to buy a few chickens. I figured they would come in handy for some eggs and fried chicken if it got to it.(set:$chickens to 3)(set:$food to it + 6)]
(else:)[It smelled terrible and the noise from all the animals was almost overwhelming. There are so many kinds of animals - to name just a few, I saw (either:"cows, sheep, and pigs","donkeys, mules, and horses","oxen, chickens, and turkeys","sheep, pigs, and donkeys","mules, horses, and oxen","chickens, turkeys, and cows","pigs, donkeys, and mules","horses, oxen, and chickens","turkeys, cows, and sheep","mules, horses, and oxen","chickens, turkeys, and cows","sheep, pigs, and donkeys","horses, oxen, and chickens","turkeys, cows, and sheep","pigs, donkeys, and mules","oxen, chickens, and turkeys","cows, sheep, and pigs","donkeys, mules, and horses","chickens, turkeys, and cows","sheep, pigs, and donkeys","mules, horses, and oxen","turkeys, cows, and sheep","pigs, donkeys, and mules","horses, oxen, and chickens","donkeys, mules, and horses","oxen, cows, and sheep","pigs, chickens, and turkeys").
<br><br>
I bought six oxen and the gear to attach them to a wagon. I don't know if they are any good or not, I'm not a farmer. They all looked the same to me.
<br><br>
Anyway, I called my oxen (print: $ox1), (print: $ox2), (print: $ox3), and (print: $ox4). The last two I named (print: $ox5) and (print: $ox6). I think those are great names!(set:$oxen to 6)(set:$money to it - (60+(random: 10,25)))
<br><br>
I thought about buying a couple (either: "sheep","pigs","chickens","cows","donkeys"), but I don’t know a thing about raising animals, let alone trying to learn how to do so while walking across the country. Maybe I’ll buy some once I’m used to traveling by wagon.]}
[[Head over to the wagon shop.-> wagonwheels1]]{(set: $oxen to 4)}I encourage (print: $ox1) and (print: $ox2) to head over to the grocers. I parked the wagon outside and entered the store. I wandered around a bit, looking at everything for sale.
I eventually bought some (either: "bacon"," baking soda"), (either: "coffee","corn meal"), (either: "dried beans","dried beef"), (either: "dried fruit","eggs"), (either: "flour"," molasses"), and bunch of other things. I also purchased a Dutch oven, a (either: "butcher knife","coffee grinder","coffee pot"), a (either: "kettle","ladle","skillet"), some (either: "matches","tin forks"), and a water bucket.
Nearly exhausted, I drove at last to the general store. There, I bought (either: "some bandages","a campstool","a couple of lanterns"), (either: "a few candle molds","some tallow","a spyglass"), (either: "a pair of scissors","some threading needles","a bunch of pins for sewing","a few spools of thread"), and a medical kit. I got (either: "a set of augers","an ax","a hammer"), a (either: "hoe","shovel","spade","whetstone"), an extra (either: "oxbows","axel","kingbolt","linchpin","pair of ox shoes","set of spokes"), and some (either: "heavy ropes","chains").{
(set: _randomfoodweight to (random: 0,20))
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to (120 + (_randomfoodweight)))(set: $wagonweight to it + (120 + (_randomfoodweight)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it + (170 + (_randomfoodweight)))(set: $wagonweight to it + (170 + (_randomfoodweight)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it + (230 + (_randomfoodweight)))(set: $wagonweight to it + (230 + (_randomfoodweight)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it + (280 + (_randomfoodweight)))(set: $wagonweight to it + (280 + (_randomfoodweight)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it + (340 + (_randomfoodweight)))(set: $wagonweight to it + (340 + (_randomfoodweight)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it + (400 + (_randomfoodweight)))(set: $wagonweight to it + (400 + (_randomfoodweight)))]
}
{(if: $gender is 1)[I added (either: "some wool socks","a sack coat","a rubber coat to keep me dry when it rains","two cotton shirts","two flannel shirts"), (either: "3 pair of cotton socks","a solid pair of brogans","a pair of sturdy boots"), and (either: "a felt hat to keep the sun out of my eyes","a palm-leaf sun hat","a leather hat") to my order.](if: $gender is 2)[The last things I bought before leaving Independence, Missouri included (either: "some wool socks","a sack coat","a rubber coat to keep me dry when it rains","two cotton dresses","two flannel dresses"), (either: "three pairs of cotton stockings","a solid pair of brogans","a pair of sturdy walking boots"), and (either: "a felt hat to keep the sun out of my eyes","a palm-leaf sun hat","a sunbonnet").]}
I don't know if I should record this or not, but right now, we have $(print: $money). I don't know if that is going to be enough, but that was all we could save over several years.
[[Before leaving Independence, Missouri, I made one more trip through town to buy any list minuted items that I might have forgotten.->independencemarket1]]{(set: $medicalkits to it + 1)}{(set: $ox1 to (either: "Penelope","Bessie","Clarabelle","Betty Sue","Emma","Molly","Brutus","Caeser"))
(set: $ox2 to (either: "Jim","Henrietta","Ella","Duke","Nettie","Annie","Genghis"))
(set: $ox3 to (either: "Marcus","Anna","Bella","Annabelle","Dorothy","Gertie","Charlemage"))
(set: $ox4 to (either: "Homer","Daisy","Bob","Sampson","Angus","Midnight","Nero"))
(set: $ox5 to (either: "Zues","Hercules","Perseus","Helen","Agamemnon","Apollo"))
(set: $ox6 to (either: "Aphrodite","Artemis","Athena","Demeter","Dionysus","Hermes"))
(set: $ox7 to (either: "George","Alexander","Anne","Wolfgang","Jane","Catherine","Ramesses"))
(set: $ox8 to (either: "Jacob","Oliver","Martha","Lily","Abigail","Eve"))}When I finally track down the detailed list, I was a bit shocked. I thought that Captain (if: $captain is 1)[ Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[ Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[ Powell]'s list was long and a bit unreasonable, but this is almost ridiculous. Apparently, this list was copied (and modified) from someone who had already moved out west. This list was sent back east with instructions for the wife to get all of these provisions and make her way out to her husband.
<u>Teams, etc. </u>
3 good covered wagons
9 yoke of good cattle or oxen
1 cow
1 tent
<u>Provisions</u>
In pounds:
600 flour
400 sugar
400 dried apples
300 meat
300 bacon
200 ham
100 rice
100 dried peaches
100 coffee
50 black tea
50 dry beef
50 cheese
50 butter
50 beans
40 desiccated raisins
20 gallons syrup
20 salt
2 crackers
<u>Clothing</u>
Boots, Work, 1 pair
Drawers, 2 sets
Dress Boots
Dress Material and stuffs, 2 sets
Dresses, 2 sets
Everyday Coat
Everyday Pants, 2 pairs
Everyday Shoes, 12 good pairs
Hat
Sewing Machine with Assortment of Needles
Shoes, 2 pairs
Stockings, 4 pairs
Suit of good clothes
Undershirts, 2 sets
Woolen Drawers, 2 sets
Woolen Mittens, 2 pairs
Woolen Shirts, 2 sets
Woolen undershirts, 2 sets
<u>Bedding</u>
1 feather bed
2 Indian Rubber Spreads to lay on the ground nights and to pack your bedding in day
Good blankets, quilts, bed ticks, pillows, etc.
<u>Cooking Apparatus</u>
Bread pan
Camp kettles
Camp stove
Couple good brooms
Frying pans
Large cook stove (for use when we get to where we're going)
Matches
Milk pans
Table Dishes
Tin reflector
<u>Washing Apparatus</u>
Concentrated Lye (to make soap)
Flat Iron
Soap
Starch
Wash Board
Wash Tub
<u>Miscellaneous</u>
Candles, 1 box
Flower Seeds
Garden Seeds
Kerosene Oil, 5 gallons
Lamps, 2
Looking Glass
Nails, Assorted, 2 kegs
Ox Shoes and Nails
Oxbows
Pistol Cartridges, 5 boxes
Side Saddle
Spirits Of Turpentine
Tar
Tongue Bolts
Wagon Grease
Whiskey For Poisoned Cattle and to Make Vinegar
Window Glass, 2 half boxes
Yoke and Chains
<u>Stationary</u>
$5 Worth Stamped Envelopes
1 Ream Fools Cap Letter Paper
1/2 Dozen Memorandum Books
2 Dozen Lead Pencils
2 Gold Pens
2 Large Bottles Ink
2 Reams Good White Letter Paper
Box Steel Pens and Holders
Extra for Use On Road
Form Book (Plus Forms)
One or Two Good Maps
Reading Books
School Books and Slates
<u>Tools</u>
1 Buck Saw (not wood)
1 Flat File
1 Hoe
1 Pick
1 Shovel
1/2 Dozen Hand Saw Files
Candle Molds
Candle Wicks
Caps
Powder
Sausage Cutter
Shot
Tool Chest and Tools
Estimated Cost: $15,000
[[Go back to the Captain's list.->list1]](set: $daycounter to 1)"And of course," Mr. Lang said, "you know how to hitch up and control your team?"
{(if: $teamster is 1)[I smiled. "I sure do." I immediately began getting the team ready.
<br><br>
Mr. Lang watched for a minute or so, then tipped his hat. "Well, I guess our business is just about wrapped up here, (if: $gender is 1)[sir](if: $gender is 2)[ma'am]."
<br><br>
I thanked him for his help. He wished me a safe journey, and we parted ways.
<br><br>
[[I've got the wagon. I've got the team. Now, I need the supplies.->continuebuying1]]
]
(else:)["Well," I paused, embarrassed. "I've seen it done a couple of times."
<br><br>
(if: $gender is 1)["Don't you worry a bit, sir. Not every man knows how to do manly things. Meaning no disrespect, of course.](if: $gender is 2)["Don't you worry your pretty little head, ma'am. I'll teach you what to do in no time.]
]}
"First thing you'll want to do is to get your wagon on a piece of flat ground where it won't go rolling away.
"If you can manage it, it is always best to have your wagon facing something that your oxen can't walk over. What I mean is if you can have them facing a building or a wall of trees, while you're hitching them up, they're less likely to take off on you.
"Next, you'll want to make sure your wagon brake is on or there's something under a wheel to keep it from rolling either forwards or backwards. Check that the neck yoke is tied or chained on and the pin is secure."
"Keep them ox secured so they don't start wandering away! Get the yoke on the least experienced ox first. Just by guessing that's probably going to be that one." He pointed at (print:$ox3). "Hard to tell just by looking, but I bet I'm right. Anyway, you'll want to keep your fingers clear of those rings. I've known many people to get broken fingers 'cause they ain't careful."
I could feel my eyes starting to glaze over.
"Next, check the neck yoke center ring position. Make sure it ain't stuck on something but is snug against the tongue. If you don't, and I'm sure you won't at some point, everything will be hooked too loose. You won't be able to steer the team which is the whole point in doing all this."
As he was talking, he was guiding me through the process. It made me feel a bit like a (if: $gender is 1)[schoolboy](if: $gender is 2)[schoolgirl], but I needed to learn.
Mr. Lang spent the next half-hour finishing how to hitch up the team. "Hook the inside trace and then the outside. Check to make sure everything is all lined up. Double and triple check everything. Then," he said most seriously, "before you start driving, I'd recommend you just sit a while in the wagon. Go over everything in your mind again. The quickest way to an accident is by not taking the time to think things over."
With that, he handed me the reins, wished me luck, and started to walk away.
"Oh," Mr. Lang said, turning to me, "there's one more thing."
I paused and looked at him.
"Did you hear the story about the farmer who was on his way to town to sell his produce and to see the circus elephant?"
I shook my head.
"On the way to town, the farmer came across the traveling circus. He saw the clowns, the jugglers, and, most importantly, the elephant. Just as a smile was forming on his face, his horse became spooked by the sheer size of the elephant. It turned and ran away in fright. As it did so, it dumped all the vegetables on the ground, spoiling them, but the farmer said, "I don't give a hang, for I have seen the elephant."
I looked at him.
"I hope you don't see the elephant out there."
I thanked him, not really understanding what he was trying to tell me.
[[I'm got my wagon. I've got my team. All that's left is to get supplies.->continuebuying1]](set:$morale to $morale + 5)"Now, before we get much further, I want to talk with you about your wheels. Wheels on the wagon go round and round. Simple but true. Now the thing with wheels is they will either make or break your trip. Literally.
I'm sure you've heard that driving a wagon over the prairie is so bumpy that all that jolting and banging is actually enough to churn butter. It's true," he said, with a look of astonishment, "so, I'll let you in on a little trade secret." He leaned in closer. I could smell his breath. "See those wheels stacked up against that wall?" He nodded at them. "See how they're all old, dull, and worn out? That's what makes it so bumpy on the trail. Those wheels ain't got no give to 'em." He was almost whispering now. "See, what you want are some nice <i>green wheels</i>." He nodded several times and stepped back.
"Think of it like a stick or a branch. If you find an old branch and bend it, what happens? That's right, it snaps. But a young branch freshly cut from a tree, now it won't do that, will it? No, it sure won't. It'll flex and bend.
So, you can imagine being out on the trail, riding along," he mimed bouncing up and down. "Now if you had these green wheels over here," he motioned to another area, "you're ride would be as smooth as you can imagine." He stopped bouncing and smiled. "Now, isn't that better? So, which wheels would you like for your wagon – those old ones that snap sure as daybreak or these nice, soft, pliable ones?"
[[I'd like to purchase the soft, green wheels for added comfort.->buynewwheels1]]
[[I'd like to purchase the old, dried out wheels.->buyoldwheels1]]
"Excellent choice! See, most people coming through here ain't got a lick of sense about 'em. But you, you, I knew you had a good head on you. Alright, now that we have the wheels, lets find you the best wagon."
[[Pick out a wagon.->pickoutthewagon1]]{(set:$wheelcondition to 2)}Mr. Lang was clearly disappointed. He repeatedly sighed as he shook his head in dismay. I heard him mumbling, "Try to help out one of these city folks, and what do they do? They turn on you, that's what. Try to give 'em some advice on how to make it across the prairie and are they grateful? No, of course, they're not. Same thing day after day. Ungrateful lot, all of 'em." Eventually, he scoffed and looked at me.
"Alright, I suppose," he said, "we'd better get you finished up here. Let's get your wagon picked out. Remember, if you change your mind, you can come back in here and I'll switch out your mistakes for some of those new wheels."{(set:$wheelcondition to 1)}
[[Pick out a wagon.->pickoutthewagon1]](set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
(print: $daysonthetrail)st Day on the Trail!
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel2") (display: "rainlevel1")
I (either: "had trouble sleeping last night. I kept thinking about the long journey","slept like a rock last night. I am looking forward to getting started today","tossed and turned all night. I think I'm nervous about getting started today","was up all night. I kept wondering about all the unknowns ahead of me on this journey"). It took me longer than I thought to get the oxen reattached to the wagon. I kept making mistakes. I should have practiced more.
Everyone else seemed to be having similar problems, so I don’t feel too bad. Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[ Taylor kept yelling at us to hurry up. He said he’s never seen such a bunch of lazy, know-nothings. You could hear his voice ordering people what to do. He even yelled at me a few times. I don’t think he understands that I was doing the best I can do. I’ve never done this before.(set:$morale to $morale -3)]
(if: $captain is 2)[ Hutchins went to everyone while it was still very early. The sun wasn’t even up, but he was still smiling and joking with everyone. He helped people out and encouraged us to work together. We started out a little after dawn, but Captain Hutchins told us we were all doing a great job. He said he knows that we have likely never done this before. I’m looking forward to seeing what will happen on this first day of this great adventure. (set:$morale to $morale +2)]
(if: $captain is 3)[ Powell moved from family to family saying little but giving guidance where it was most needed. A lot of the families started helping each other get ready. We left an hour or two later than Captain Powell wanted, but we went as fast as we could. I hope I’m ready for this. (set:$morale to $morale -1)]}
[[Time to get rolling!->day1evening]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(if: $captain is 1)[We got off to a really late start. Captain Taylor was screaming at us before the sun even cleared the horizon. It seems that none of us can do anything right. We are all, apparently, a bunch on nincompoops. <br><br>The wagons got into several jams today. People were arguing about whose turn it was to go first. <br><br>It began (either: "sprinkling","raining","drizzling") in the (either: "early","late") afternoon and kept up for (either: "several","a couple","") hours. We barely made it (either: "five","six","seven") miles today, and we didn’t even stop until well after sunset. To be honest, I am a bit frustrated. To top it all off, Captain Taylor has told me I have to stand watch in the middle of the night. I hope tomorrow will be better. (set:$morale to $morale -3)]
(if: $captain is 2)[It took us a little longer to get on the trail than we wanted today, but, all in all, it was a good day. <br><br>There was a little confusion early this morning when we weren’t sure what the order of wagons was supposed to be. Captain Hutchins rode up and made a few quick corrections. The sun came out before noon and then some (either: "high ","")clouds eased across the sky by the (either: "early","late") afternoon. We made it (either: "eight","nine","ten") miles today. <br><br>We were able to make camp shortly before sunset. To be honest, I am actually having a pretty good time. I hope tomorrow will be just as great! (set:$morale to $morale +3)]
(if: $captain is 3)[We got off to a slow start. Captain Powell seemed a bit aggravated that it was taking so long to get the wagons ready. He didn’t say a lot but moved from trouble spot to trouble spot. After he was there for a time, the problem seemed to go away for a while. <br><br>It was (either: "mostly ","very ","entirely ","")cloudy for most of the day. While this kept it cool, which was nice as we were all sweating by the time wthe sun as above the horizon, it made the day feel (either: "gloomy","bleak","dismal","dreary","somber"). <br><br>We made it (either: "six","seven","eight") miles today. To be honest, I don’t think this was a great start to this grand adventure. I hope tomorrow will be better(set:$morale to $morale -1)]}
[[Time for some sleep.->leavingmissouri1]](set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 7)(set: $food to $food - 4)(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel2") (display: "rainlevel2")
{[(if: $wagontype is 1)[(print: (cond: ($wagonweight <1500),"The wagon still handled nicely.",(($wagonweight >= 1500) and (($wagonweight < 1750))), "The wagon continues to creak and groan a little, but I think it just has to get use to the load it is carrying.", (($wagonweight >= 1750) and (($wagonweight < 2000))), "The wagon continues to make some pretty terrible creaking sounds.", (($wagonweight >= 2000) and (($wagonweight < 2250))), "The wagon's axles keep making a terrible sound. I think I may have bought a bad wagon. Then again, maybe I've overloaded it.", (($wagonweight >= 2250) and (($wagonweight < 60000))), "The wagon sounds like it is cracking everytime I go over bump. I have I seriously overloaded the wagon."))]]
[(if: $wagontype is 2)[(print: (cond: ($wagonweight <2000),"The wagon still handled nicely.",(($wagonweight >= 2000) and (($wagonweight < 2250))), "The wagon continues to creak and groan a little, but I think it just has to get use to the load it is carrying.", (($wagonweight >= 2250) and (($wagonweight < 2500))), "The wagon continues to make some pretty terrible creaking sounds.", (($wagonweight >= 2500) and (($wagonweight < 2750))), "The wagon's axles keep making a terrible sound. I think I may have bought a bad wagon. Then again, maybe I've overloaded it.", (($wagonweight >= 2750) and (($wagonweight < 60000))), "The oxen are really struggling. They have a hard time pulling up even the lowest of grades. They are huffing and puffing after just a few minutes. I have I seriously overloaded the wagon."))]]
[(if: $wagontype is 3)[(print: (cond: ($wagonweight <3000),"The wagon still handled nicely.",(($wagonweight >= 3000) and (($wagonweight < 3500))), "The wagon continues to creak and groan a little, but I think it just has to get use to the load it is carrying.", (($wagonweight >= 3500) and (($wagonweight < 3750))), "The wagon continues to make some pretty terrible creaking sounds.", (($wagonweight >= 3750) and (($wagonweight < 4250))), "The wagon's axles keep making a terrible sound. I think I may have bought a bad wagon. Then again, maybe I've overloaded it.", (($wagonweight >= 4000) and (($wagonweight < 60000))), "The oxen are really struggling. They have a hard time pulling up even the lowest of grades. They are huffing and puffing after just a few minutes. I have I seriously overloaded the wagon."))]]}
{(if: $captain is 1)[We got off to another late start and things went downhill from there. Captain Taylor was red from all the yelling he did today. Once again, we were all scolded like children. It doesn’t seem like any of us can make that man happy. <br><br>Tomorrow has to be better. I’m exhausted, hungry, and I hurt everywhere.(set:$morale to $morale -2)]
(if: $captain is 2)[We actually had the whole wagon train moving shortly after sunrise. Captain Hutchins praised us all for our tenacity and cooperation. He said that he’s been across the prairie many times and this is the finest company he’s ever traveled with. I am a little sore today, but I knew I would be. <br><br>Tomorrow looks to be similar weather, but I think it will be a good day none-the-less (set:$morale to $morale +2)]
(if: $captain is 3)[We got off to another slow start. Captain Powell did not say a lot, but I could tell he was getting frustrated. It seems like he can’t explain exactly what he wants, then people make a mistake, and then he gets mad.<br><br>All that aside, my backside is mighty sore from driving all day. We didn’t get too far, I’m not sure how many miles actually, but it seemed like we did almost as much standing around waiting for something as we did moving forward. <br><br>Tomorrow will be better, I just know it. (set:$morale to $morale -1)]}
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} came over to our wagon as I was rearranging the load to make it more balanced.
"Good evening, {(if: $gender is 1)[Mr. (print: $familylastname1)](if: $gender is 2)[Mrs. (print: $familylastname1)]}. I'm just checking in with everyone to make sure you know how to safely handle your wagon. So, if you please, what is the first thing you need to do when getting your team hooked up to the wagon?"
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"No," Captain said. "The first think you need to do is to set the break. I would recommend you also place something like a rock or a log behind at least one wheel so the wagon can't roll on you while you're hitching up your team.<br><br>This is really important. You got to know this. Next time, don't forget."<br><br>He turned and walked away without another word.<br><br>[[I'll remember.->kansasnebraskaterritory1]](set: $morale to it -2)
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"That's right," Captain said. "I recommend that in addition to setting the break, you also place something like a rock or a log behind at least one wheel so the wagon can't roll on you while you're hitching up your team.<br><br>I've seen wagons start down a hill because the driver wasn't careful. Good job."<br><br>He turned and walked away without another word.<br><br>[[I'm glad I remembered.->kansasnebraskaterritory1]](set: $morale to it + (3 + (random: 0,3)))
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"No," Captain said. "The first think you need to do is to set the break. I would recommend you also place something like a rock or a log behind at least one wheel so the wagon can't roll on you while you're hitching up your team.<br><br>This is really important. You got to know this. Next time, don't forget."<br><br>He turned and walked away without another word.<br><br>[[I'll remember.->kansasnebraskaterritory1]](set: $morale to it -2)
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"No," Captain said. "The first think you need to do is to set the break. I would recommend you also place something like a rock or a log behind at least one wheel so the wagon can't roll on you while you're hitching up your team.<br><br>This is really important. You got to know this. Next time, don't forget."<br><br>He turned and walked away without another word.<br><br>[[I'll remember.->kansasnebraskaterritory1]](set: $morale to it -2)
]}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 8){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel4") (display: "windlevel3") (display: "rainlevel2")
We paused by Mr. John Bartleston’s farm in Little Sante Fe, Missouri around (either: "noon","one o’clock","two o’clock","nine o’clock","ten o’clock","eleven o’clock") today. It was nice to get a short break.
Once we moved out, we officially entered into the Nebraska Territory or the Kansas Territory. It depends on who you’re talking to. I've also heard it called Indian Territory, so I don't actually know where I'm at right now. Not that it matters much. There’s some talk about whether this territory should enter the Union as a Free or Slave state.
I expected that civilization would stop where the Trail started, but I was wrong. There are still farms and small villages out this way.
The land is not quite as flat as I thought it would be. It is more like gently rolling low hills. There are rocks here and there, but mostly it is just grass. Lots and lots of grass. Basically, no matter what direction you look, it is grass punctuated with lines of trees where they border streams and rivers. There are very few trees away from the water.
Tomorrow, Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} wants to make it out to where the Oregon and Sante Fe Trails splits.
[[Well, I’m off to bed.->kansasriver1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 12){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail)
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel4") (display: "windlevel3") (display: "rainlevel3")
This morning we passed the road to Sante Fe. We turned at a faded marker that says, "Road to Oregon." There was a lot of shouting and hooting as we made the right turn towards the Kansas river and out west!
We’ve gone about 40 miles since leaving Independence, Missouri.
A wagon got tipped sideways today. We’re not quite sure how it happened, but Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor was livid. At one point, I thought he was going to hit the driver.(set:$morale to $morale -2)]
(if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins organized some men and horse to get it set back upright in no time.(set:$morale to $morale +1)](if: $captain is 3)
[Powell seemed unsure of what to do. We waited around the better part of an hour before things got righted.(set:$morale to $morale -1)]}
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} says we are going to rest tomorrow. {(either: "I could really use the rest. My backside feels bruised.","I need a day off the driver's seat. My backside hurts.","")}
[[I’m going to sit up and talk with my fellow travels for a bit. It is surprisingly quiet during the day. I don't talk to a lot of people.->kansasrivertalk1]]
[[I’m going to take advantage of the early night and get some extra sleep. Maybe it will help my back.->kansasriver2]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 14)(set: $health to it - 1){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}The camp transitioned into its (either: "nightly","evening") routine. We pulled the wagons into a circle and drove all the livestock into the middle. This keeps them from running away (or being stolen). Some family members unhitched their animals while others started a fire and began making dinner. Sooner or later, someone would start playing a fiddle. Sometimes people would even sing. Usually, small groups of people would get together to pray or read their Bible.
After I got our tent set up and bedroll ready, I made my way over to some of those talking by a campfire.
"(either: "Howdy,","Evening,","Hello there,","How’s it going?","Well, that was a long day,")" I said as I (either: "sat down","strolled over","walked up"), (either: "slowing chewing on","eating","nibbling on") some (either: "biscuits","rolls","bacon","beans","hardtack","pie").
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} was already sitting there. "(either: "Good evening","Hello","Nice of you to join us")," he said.
We made small talk for a while, and then I asked a question that (either: "had been on my mind","I’d been thinking about for days","I was a bit worried about","I’d been wondering about").
"I know this may sound (either: "silly","ridiculous","strange","odd"), I started, "but I’ve heard that Indians can be a problem while we’re on the prairie. Is that true?"
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor scoffed. "No. They aren’t a problem unless you go out of your way to bother them. They’re basically harmless. Now, if we were going through Comanche or Apache territory, then it’d be a different story. They don’t take too much to people moving through their lands. Out here, though, no, you don’t have anything to worry about.]
(if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins smiled. "No, you don’t have to worry about Indians. We have good relations with just about everyone on the prairie. As a matter of fact, we’ll likely trade with them. We might even hire some to scout for us if we need to leave the main trail. So, the Indians are friendly."]
(if: $captain is 3)[Powell said, "No. They are not a problem."]}
"I’d heard the story of Cynthia Ann Parker. I heard her family had been killed and she had been captured by Comanches in the mid-1830s."
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} nodded. "That’s actually a true story," he said, "but it is exceptionally rare. I’m sure what you heard was probably from those dime novels. They always make things out to be bigger than real life. That won’t happen where we’re going. We’re safe."
I nodded. I was relieved to hear that. I had a feeling the stories I had heard were exaggerated.
"So, do you have any other questions?"
[[How do we know where to set up a good camp?->campselection1]]
[[How do we keep things sanitary?->campsanitation1]]
[[What happens if the animals stampede?->campstampede1]]
[[I didn’t have any more questions, so I wandered back to the wagon to finish my diary entry for today.->kansasriver2]](set: $morale to $morale + 1)(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
(print: $daysonthetrail) days on the trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel4") (display: "windlevel3") (display: "rainlevel3")
Even though it rained most of the day, we were able to rest.
I repacked most of the wagon. Over the last few days, I’ve learned what worked and what didn’t. I’ve taken the time to check all the nuts and bolts. I’ve tightened down the canvas. I’ve greased the axles. Basically, I tried to get everything in the best condition I can.
At one point, Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[ Taylor came by and managed to find something wrong with everything I was doing.(set:$morale to $morale -2)]
(if: $captain is 2)[ Hutchins stopped by and helped me out for a little while. He gave me a few pointers that made things easier.(set:$morale to $morale +1)]
(if: $captain is 3)[ Powell was walking by, stopped for moment, looked at what I was doing, nodded, and moved on.(set:$morale to $morale -1)]}
I’ve been able to spend a little more time getting to know a few of the families traveling in this company.
{(if: $captain is 1)[The Dunns’ are particularly nice. James and his wife, Mary, lived in Boston for a few years and have decided to try their luck out in (if: $destination is 1)[the Great Salt Lake Valley](if: $destination is 2)[California](if: $destination is 3)[the Oregon Territory]. They have three children, aged five, six, and nine. All girls.]
(if: $captain is 2)[The McAlister’s are very friendly and offer to help with anything. Kristine and her brother, Johannes, are taking their nephew, aged eleven, out to meet the rest of their extended family in (if: $destination is 1)[the City of the Great Salt Lake](if: $destination is 2)[Sacramento, California](if: $destination is 3)[the Oregon City].]
(if: $captain is 3)[The Washburn’s are very knowledgeable. Hans, Emma, and their two sons, aged fifteen and seventeen have actually made this trip twice before – once going west and once going east.<br><br>When I asked why they did so, they said they enjoyed the adventure. They said they made the first trip with just the husband and wife. They set up their homestead and came back to get their sons who were staying with their grandparents. Now, the whole family will be able to settle out in California.]}
(either: "While I was setting up my tent, I noticed something shiny in the grass. Turns out, it was 4 quarters just sitting there waiting for me to come alone.(set:$money to $money +1)(set:$morale to $morale +1)","I'm getting pretty good at setting up camp.")
I don't know why, but it really struck me today that I'm actually doing this - I'm really moving west in a covered wagon!
[[Maybe I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.->kansasriver2hunt1]]
[[I’m off to bed.->kansasriver3]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 10){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(if: (history:) contains "kansasrivertalk1")[](else:)[(set: $health to it + (3 + (random: 0,3)))]}Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor looked at me a moment before answering. "Do you think I don’t know? Is that it? Well, let me tell you. First, and foremost we need to make sure our animals are safe. So, we need an area big enough to keep ‘em all contained. We can drive ‘em up into a box canyon, but we won’t see any of those for a long time. So, we need an area big enough to circle our wagons. The area should be as level as possible. We also want to choose a spot that is as easy as possible to defend. Ideally, we camp next to a stream or river with a concave bend with deep, swift water. That way, we can only be attacked from one direction."(set: $morale to $morale - 1)]
(if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins said, "Well, we want to choose a spot as close to where we’re traveling as possible. I hate having to go a few miles out of the way to find a suitable place. What we’re looking for is a level area with as few thickets of brush and trees as possible. If we can use a bend in the river to set up camp, that is easiest. If you have an abrupt hill or cliff, that works as well. Pull the wagons close together in a circle to allow for the sheltering of the animals. We’ll set up the tents on the side that is most exposed to the prairie. This way, we can keep sentries on watch to make sure our animals stay safe and can’t run away."(set: $morale to $morale + 1)]
(if: $captain is 3)[Powell glared at me a moment before saying, "We make sure everyone is safe."(set: $morale to $morale - 2)]}
"Thanks for letting me know."
[[How do we keep things sanitary?->campsanitation1]]
[[What happens if the animals stampede?->campstampede1]]
[[I didn’t have any more questions, so I wandered back to the wagon to finish my diary entry for today.->kansasriver2]]Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor said, "If you keep a tight hand on the animals, they won’t stampede. It is only through laziness and ignorance of the people watching them that animals get up a head steam to stampede. A stampede is one of the worst things to happen to a wagon company. Some of your animals might get killed or become lame which is just as bad. If that happens, you’ll be stuck on the prairie and have to rely on hope and strangers."]
(if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins said, "Stampedes can be a real problem on the plains. Animals might be killed or run off across the prairie. Either way, and the company is in danger. Without our animals, we might not be able to move our wagons or have a reliable source of meat. To help prevent this, we make sure the animals are encircled by the wagons at the end of the each day. If, and when, a stampede happens, the best thing to do is to have our picket guards be ready with some saddled horses nearby. This way the pickets can quickly mount, and get the herd to turn back toward the camp. Generally, this helps to quiet their alarm. Above all, don’t panic. Keep your wits about you and you’ll be able to save most if not all of the animals."]
(if: $captain is 3)[Powell titled his hat back and smiled. "I don’t know if you know this or not but before I became a captain of this company, I was a ranch hand.<br><br>"Stampedes are a serious problem on these wide open grasslands. If a herd gets up much steam, there’s really no stopping ‘em. They can run for miles and miles before they slow on their own. So, the trick is to make sure you’re ready for a stampede at any time. Now, when we’re moseying along pulling wagons, there isn’t much threat. It is at night that you must be most watchful.<br><br>"Anything can scare a herd into jumping, thunder, heavy rain, even a strong wind might do it. We also have to be watchful of people trying to steal our stock. They might sneak in, make a mad dash, and get the animals spooked. If that happens, they’ll bolt. So, having some men on horses watching throughout the night is your best defense.<br><br>"If the herd runs, you get a strong mare in front of them to guide them. They’ll follow her. Then push on the side opposite the direction of the camp. In this way, the herd will slowly turn. When the animals see the camp, they will almost always calm down and stop running.<br><br>"Does that answer your question?"<br><br>"Yes, thank you."(set: $morale to $morale + 3)]}
I noticed some clouds start rolling in from the west as they blocked out the stars. Looks like it might be a wet night.
[[How do we know where to set up a good camp?->campselection1]]
[[How do we keep things sanitary?->campsanitation1]]
[[I didn’t have any more questions, so I wandered back to the wagon to finish my diary entry for today.->kansasriver2]]Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor looked me over. "Sanitary? What do you care about things being sanitary? You just do what I tell ya to do and you’ll be just fine."(set: $morale to $morale - 1)]
(if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins nodded his head several times before saying, "That’s a great question. Most people don’t really think about that stuff but it is really important. Generally speaking, we try to stay away from rivers and lakes surrounded by heavy timber or thick vegetation. Those areas seem to produce a lot of decomposition and miasma. So, naturally, we avoid camping in those places if we can avoid it. We don’t always have a choice, but when we do, we move away from there. We also know that most diseases can be found near the muddy banks of larger rivers, near ponds and swamps, and in areas that have had all their trees recently timbered. There is also an idea that stagnant air can also be places to avoid. So, we try to avoid areas with still area like inside forests or thickets."(set: $morale to $morale + 1)]
(if: $captain is 3)[Powell didn’t even look at me when he responded, "We stay away from areas that will make us sick." When I kept looking at him, he added, "I’ll know a bad place when I see it."(set: $morale to $morale - 1)]}
"Thank you."
[[How do we know where to set up a good camp?->campselection1]]
[[What happens if the animals stampede?->campstampede1]]
[[I didn’t have any more questions, so I wandered back to the wagon to finish my diary entry for today.->kansasriver2]](set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Its only been (print: $daysonthetrail) days on the trail, but it feels like a month.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel5") (display: "windlevel4") (display: "rainlevel4")
Today was a (either: "long","hard","challenging","difficult") day. Wagons and animals kept getting stuck in the mud. {[(if: ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[(print: $wifesname1) slipped and fell. She was covered in muck from head to toe and angry as a bear.]][(if: ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[(print: $husbandsname1) slipped and fell in the mud. He was angry for hours.]]}(either: "<br><br> A wagon snapped a wheel this morning. It took a bunch of us almost two hours to switch out the wheel with a spare. By the time we were all done, we were all covered in mud.(set:$morale to $morale - 1)","")
In the early afternoon, we made it to Captain Creek. Normally, it would be easy to cross over, but because of all the rain, it had swollen up a bit and was running fast. (either: "One wagon tipped over while crossing and they lost a lot of things to the stream. We spent some time trying to chase items down as they flowed downstream.","One wagon got stuck in mud on the far side of the creek. It took nearly an hour to get it out.","One wagon sank to nearly the axle. It took us more than an hour to get out.(set:$morale to $morale - 1)","")
Late in the day, we made it to the Wakarusa River. It was lined on both banks with trees and bushes. Off to the south, we could see a large bluish colored mound rising above the prairie. I'm told this is one of the last geologic features we'll see for a while.
{(if: $captain is 1)[Captain Taylor brought us up to the edge of the river. The river was swollen and flowing fast from all the recent rain. He said he’s seen worse. He wanted to cross here as this was the fastest way. We could try to go upstream for miles and miles, but it would be just as bad up there and would take us hours and hours out of our way. He said he would leave it up to us, but he’d rather just ford the river here.]
(if: $captain is 2)[Captain Hutchins halted the wagon train and called everyone forward. He explained that normally, we would just ford the river. He explained that it normally isn’t that deep or swift, but with all the rain we’ve had recently, he’s worried about the risk being too high. He said we could ford the river here or we can go upstream six or seven miles to see if it is any better. He said going the long way is not a guarantee to be any better, but it might be safer even though it will take us hours out of the way. He recommends we take the safer route.]
(if: $captain is 3)[At the edge of the river, Captain Powell halted the wagon train. After twenty minutes or so, I made my way up toward him. He stood on the bank of the river.<br><br>It wasn’t that wide, maybe 50 feet or so, but it was flowing swiftly. When I asked what we were going to do, Captain Powell hesitated.<br><br>He looked at the current, at the rain coming from the heavy clouds overhead, and then at the wagons. He kept chewing on his lips as he paced back and forth. "Well," he said, "we can either cross here or try to go upstream. What do you think we should do?"]}
I looked at the river closely. It was muddy and had a lot of debris. Sticks and logs were passing by quickly. I looked upstream, but I could only see a few hundred feet before the river went around a bend.
[[I vote to cross here. It will be just as bad further upstream.->fordwakarusahere1]]
[[I vote to go upstream. I know it will take us longer, but it might be safer.->fordwakarusathere1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 16){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor said, "I’m glad you’re able to listen to reason." <br><br>So, we started across. He kept yelling at us to push on through. As we started crossing, the clouds grew and grew. Lighting flashed and thunder started echoing across the prairie. The wagons plunged into the swift moving river. <br><br>(either: "The Dunns’ youngest daughter, Betty, fell out of the wagon and was swept downstream. Fortunately, some quick thinking riders were able to get a lasso on her and pull her out."," The Dunns’ six-year-old daughter, Sarah, fell out of the wagon and was swept downstream. Fortunately, some quick thinking riders were able to get a lasso on her and pull her out."," The Dunns’ oldest daughter, Anne, fell out of the wagon and was swept downstream. Fortunately, some quick thinking riders were able to get a lasso on her and pull her out.") <br><br>However, by the time we finished getting all the wagons across, (either: "two","three","four","five","six","seven","eight","nine") horses, (either: "two","three","four","five","six","seven","eight","nine") oxen, and (either: "two","three","four","five","six","seven","eight","nine") cows were drown. We made camp about a mile west-northwest of the Wakarusa River(either: ""," in a damp field"). It was a terrible day. (set:$morale to $morale -5)]
(if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins said, "Alright, but I would have preferred to go the long way around." <br><br>He ordered us to tie ropes across the river in case there was a problem. A strong swimmer took a rope, swam across, and tied the rope to a strong tree. It took us most of the day to get all the wagons across. <br><br>At one scary point, (either: "The McAlister’s nephew, Christian, fell out of the wagon and was swept downstream. Fortunately, he was able to grab the rope that Captain Hutchins has set up. This made it easier for some riders to lasso him and pull him out of the water. Christian was soaked to the bone and pretty terrified, but he was all right by the time I wrote this diary entry.") <br><br>However, by the time we finished getting all the wagons across, (either: "two","three","four") horses, (either: "two","three","four") oxen, and (either: "two","three","four","five") cows were drown. We made camp about a mile west-northwest of the Wakarusa River(either: ""," in a damp field"). It was a terrible day.(set:$morale to $morale -5)]
(if: $captain is 3)[Powell nodded. "Ok, yeah, that sounds alright." <br><br>We made our way into the swift moving water. It wasn’t long before we ran into problems. A wagon tipped over and all the supplies quickly disappeared in the water and downstream. <br><br>(either: "Even worse than that, the Washburn’s youngest son, Wilhelm, fell out of the wagon and was swept downstream. Fortunately, some quick thinking riders were able to lasso him and pull him out of the water. Wilhelm was soaked to the bone and pretty terrified, but he was all right by the time I wrote this diary entry.","Even worse than that, the Washburn’s oldest son, Paul, fell out of the wagon and was swept downstream. Fortunately, some quick thinking riders were able to lasso him and pull him out of the water. Paul was soaked to the bone and pretty terrified, but he was all right by the time I wrote this diary entry.") <br><br>By the time we finished getting all the wagons across, (either: "two","three","four") horses, (either: "two","three","four") oxen, and (either: "two","three","four","five") cows were drown. We made camp about a mile west-northwest of the Wakarusa River(either: " in a damp field",""). It was a terrible day.(set:$morale to $morale -5)]}
[[I’m exhausted. Tomorrow has to be a better day.->westlawrence1]](set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 6)(set: $food to $food - 2)(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)We turned the wagons westward to run parallel with the Wakarusa River. The trail was not as established and we had a hard time getting through all the ruts and bumps. The continuous rain didn’t make it any easier.
Every quarter-mile or so, we’d check to see if the river was any easier to cross. We couldn’t find a better place and eventually, we started entering into a swampy wetland area. Further west, it looked even more boggy. So, we turned the wagons northward and approached the river in the best place we could find.
The river was not quite as wide here, maybe only 25 feet or so, and the water wasn’t flowing quite as fast. A few riders went forward to see how deep it was. Fortunately, the water barely reached the horses’ bellies.
So, we decided to cross here.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor was clearly frustrated that we spent hours making our way upstream. He kept complaining about how we would have saved ourselves a lot of time and backaches if we had just crossed the river where we were hours ago. He ordered the wagons forward, and we were able to cross without many problems. It did take us until evening to get everyone across, but everyone was safe. <br><br>So, even though we’re all a little sore, bruised, and muddy from pushing the wagons through the marshy ground, we’re all ok, so, all in all, it was a good day.
(set:$morale to $morale +2)]
(if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins was grateful that we took the time to find a safer place to ford the river. He said it might have taken us a little longer today, but we made it across without any real problems. It did take us until evening to get everyone across, but everyone was safe. <br><br>So, even though we’re all a little sore, bruised, and muddy from pushing the wagons through the marshy ground, we’re all safe, so, all in all, it was a good day. (set:$morale to $morale +2)]
(if: $captain is 3)[Powell didn’t say a lot while we made our way upstream. <br><br>When we eventually made it across, everyone was soaked but no one was hurt and nothing was lost. So, even though we’re all a little sore, bruised, and muddy from pushing the wagons through the marshy ground, we’re all safe, so, all in all, it was a good day.(set:$morale to $morale +2)]}
We made camp a few miles north of the Wakarusa and about a half-mile south of the Kansas River. There are a few squatters house scattered about, (either: "but we didn’t speak with anybody.","and we spoke briefly with two brothers who had set up a small farm. They said they'd seen more and more people heading west and it might be better for them to set up a general store than a farm.","but we didn't see anyone about.","and we breifly spoke with a young family. They had moved out here and were attempting to set up a small farm. They looked pretty emaciated. We wished them well and moved on.")
[[It’s been a long day. I’m hoping for a good night’s sleep.->westlawrence1]](set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11)(set: $food to $food - 4)(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
(print: $daysonthetrail) days on the trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel2") (display: "rainlevel2")
From camp, our course was generally westward. We passed just south of some jumbled-up land – steep and narrow hills closer to the river. We had to drive the wagons over a few of the smaller hillocks now and again, but it wasn’t too difficult, especially now that it wasn't raining on us.
At one point, we were up on a little rise, and I saw the waters of the Kaw or Kansas River. It looked to be about six or seven hundred feet across. Muddy brown with trees mostly on the northern shore. Much larger than anything we'd seen while in the wagons so far. Of course, the Mississippi was much larger, but that was many miles and a lifetime behind me now.
We covered more miles than usual today. I know each mile we cover is one closer to our destination.
Also, I should mention that Mr. Gaines, a former ranch hand, produced a small jug of whiskey from somewhere. (if: ($gender is 1))[I thought it was nice of him to share, but someone must have gone and told on him. It wasn't ten minutes before Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} came up and {(if: $captain is 1)[demanded to know](if: $captain is 2)[asked](if: $captain is 3)[wanted to know]} what was going on. When he found out about the alcohol, he told Mr. Gaines that he was in violation of the company's bylaws and would therefore be assigned one extra hour of night watch for a period of two weeks.<br><br>Personally, I thought this was a bit harsh, but I guess it means no one else will share alcohol any more.](if: ($gender is 2))[Of course, some of the men got drunk.<br><br>Fortunately, Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} somehow heard about it. Of course, it was too late as some men were already intoxicated. Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} ordered Mr. Gaines and anyone who participated to one extra hour of night watch for one week.<br><br>Personally, I don't think the punishment is hard enough for someone who broke the company's bylaws we all signed, but maybe it will be enough to disuade the others from doing something like this again.]
[[Maybe I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.->Hwl1]]
[[Talk with some of the others around camp.->TOwl1]]{
(if: ($wifeisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $wifesname1).->TFwl1]]
(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TFwl1]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TFwl1]]
}
[[It was a good day. Hopefully, it will be a good night as well.->papansferry1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 17){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(if: $morale is > 100)[
(either: "I never want this journey to end.","I have never been happier in my whole life.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 99 or 100)[
(either: "I absolutely love it out here on the trail.","If you told me that I would be this happy on the trail a few months ago, I would have thought you were crazy, but I LOVE it out here.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 95 or 96 or 97 or 98)[
(either: "Today, as we were walking along, I find myself smiling about everything. The trail is so pretty. I love the wildlife, the variety of the plants and animals, and even the variety of weather we get to see every day.","I simply love it out here on the trail.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 91 or 92 or 93 or 94)[
(either: "I feel like can do anything.","I have rarely felt this successful in my life.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 86 or 87 or 88 or 89 or 90)[
(either: "I feel so great out here. I feel free.","I love the freedom of the trail. It is great.")]
(else-if: $morale is 81 or 82 or 83 or 84 or 85)[
(either: "I absolutely love being on the trail.","I love getting up in the morning so we can have a great day.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 75 or 76 or 77 or 78 or 79 or 80)[
(either: "I'm glad I came on this trip.","I'm not only looking forward to each day, but I find that I am really enjoying all of this.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 69 or 70 or 71 or 72 or 73 or 74)[
(either: "I find that I'm waking up early just so I can get started on another great day.","I find that I'm actually eager to get on the trail each morning. Sure, I know bad things happen out here, but, generally, things are going along pretty nicely.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 63 or 64 or 65 or 66 or 67 or 68)[
(either: "I've got to say, I'm actually happy.","I'm feeling happy lately.","I find that I wake up with a smile on my face lately.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 57 or 58 or 59 or 60 or 61 or 62)[
(either: "Things are going in the right direction lately.","I have a positive outlook lately.","Things are actually pretty nice out here on the trail.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 50 or 51 or 52 or 53 or 54 or 55 or 56)[
(either: "I'm feeling rather optimistic. I think we going to make it!","I was walking along today and thought to myself 'I actually am enjoying this.'","I'm having a pretty good time out here.","Despite everything that's happened, I'm feeling pretty good about this trip.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 43 or 44 or 45 or 46 or 47 or 48 or 49)[
(either: "I'm feeling pretty hopeful about this whole trip. I think we made the right decision to move west.","I'm thinking we're actually doing a pretty good job lately.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 38 or 39 or 40 or 41 or 42)[
(either: "While crossing the country is not something I'd recommend to most people, I'm actually doing alright.","To a quick note to record that this trip isn't too terrible.","I find that I don't actually hate crossing the country.","I find I don't actually mind the trail so much.","As we go through each day, it isn't actually that bad.","Once we're underway each day, I don't actually mind it that much.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 34 or 35 or 36 or 37)[
(either: "I just wanted to note that I'm incredibly bored with this whole trip.","To a quick comment to record that I'm bored.","We do the same thing day after day and I'm tired of it.","I'm tired of listening to the squeaking of the wheels and the breathing of the animals.","I'm tired of walking beside the wagon. I've lost count how many steps I've taken.","I'd love to have a change of pace for a while.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 30 or 31 or 32 or 33)[
(either: "I sort of feel like things are going as well as they should be.","I know it is not a big deal, but I'm feeling a little like it doesn't matter what path we choose. Something bad is likely to happen.","Today, Captain was not paying attention to the company.","It is not right that certain people have to stand watch at night while others don't.","When I go to sleep tonight, it is likely that I won't actually get any rest.","I don't think we're doing everything to make this journey as good as possible.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 26 or 27 or 28 or 29)[
(either: "I just gotta say, I'm getting a little frustrated with everything.","This trip just isn't turning out like I expected.","I should've just stayed home.","I'm frustrated.","Everything is starting to bother me.","I find myself becoming increasingly frustrated with being on the trail.","I'm getting frustrated with eating the same thing every day.","I can't stand the way the water tastes out here.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 23 or 23 or 25)[
(either: "I am irritated with everyone around me.","It doesn't matter what I try, nothing works.","Nobody seems to be doing their job. I have to do more and I'm tired of it.","I'm having to do most of the work myself and I'm getting pretty irritated with everyone else.","These crickets are driving me insane.","These mosquitoes are irritating me.","I've already added more grease, but one wheel just keeps squeaking. It is driving me nuts.","One corner of the canvas keeps flapping. I've tried to secure it, but it just keeps flapping, like it is taunting me.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 20 or 21 or 22)[
(either: "I wish it was tomorrow, already. I am tired of how long this trip is taking.","I wish we could take a break. I'm tired all the time.","I'm tired of waiting for everyone. I wish they would hurry up.","I wish the kids in the company would hurry up, it seems like we spend a lot of time waiting on them.","It really bothers me that people take so long to get up in the morning.","I wish people could set up camp at the end of the day faster. It shouldn't take this long.","I find myself being impatient with the others. I know they're doing their best, but it is annoying non-the-less.","I find myself getting frustrated with the oxen. They keep pulling against each other.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 18 or 19)[
(either: "I wish I never left home.","I don't think we're going to make it.","We travel too far everyday.","I'm tired of sleeping on rocks.","I'm tired of being on the trail.","I miss good food.","I'm feeling overwhelmed lately. I don't think it is anything in particular, just… everything.","I feel like there are too many things going on lately.","I feel like there is too much for me to bear right now.","It feels like there is too much that needs my attention right now.","I find myself sighing a lot lately. I just feel like there's too much to do and not enough time to get it all done.","I'm struggling to get everything done. You'd think that driving across the trail would be easy, but I'm increasingly finding meself overwhelmed.","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 17)[
(either: "This trip is not going the way I thought.","It would've been better if I stayed home.","This trip was a mistake.","I'm so disappointed with the prairie, it is just a sea of endless grass.","I thought the plains would be prettier.","I am tired of the same food, day after day.","I'm tired of this weather.","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 16)[
(either: "I doubt we'll make it.","I don't think we're going to make it out west.","I don't think the wagon company is going to last much longer.","I doubt that I have the skills to actually make it out west.","I doubt if I have the ability to make it all the way out west.","I don't know if I can actually do this.","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 15)[
(either: "I'm always worried. About everything.","I worry we're not going to make it.","I'm worried the wagon company won't hold together much longer.","I'm worried something bad is going to happen.","I'm worried this trip isn't turning out the way I planned.","I'm starting to get worried that we won't make it.","I'm worried that bad weather is coming.","I'm worried about a stampede.","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 14)[
(either: "I'm tired of everything that everyone else is doing.","The hunters are barely doing their job.","The captain seems like he's lost.","I'm tired of this wagon. I'm tired of the weather. I'm tired of all of it.","I blame myself for not being smart enough to stay back home.","I blame that blasted wagon salesman for selling me this piece of junk.","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 13)[
(either: "I am discouraged.","I give up.","I don't know what to do any more.","I feel like I've got nothing left.","It doesn't seem to matter what I do, it is never good enough.","I feel like I'm not good enough.","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 12)[
(either: "I hate this wagon. I hate the noise it makes. I hate the way it bumps over every rock.","Nothing ever goes my way.","This trip was a stupid idea.","I wish I have never started on this trail.","I am angry. At everything.","I burned a pancake today and I wanted to through the cookware over the horizon.","I know it sounds stupid, but the wind blew the canvas open today and I wanted to flip the whole wagon over. I'm just tired of all of this.","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 11)[
(either: "I am tired of the captain throwing his weight around. I'm going to get him, one way or another.","I can't prove it, but whoever is taking my stuff is going to pay.","They messed with the wrong person. I'll show them.","If I ever find the guy who talked me into going west, I'll wring his neck.","If I could go back to the guy who sold me this wagon, I'd punch him in the face.","I don't know who's at fault thinking that going west was a good idea, but I'd like to give them a piece of my mind.","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 10)[
(either: "Our captain is an idiot. I'm really beginning to hate him.","Those hunters couldn't shoot a deer if it stood right in front of them.","I swear, our captain has to be one of the least competent people I've ever met.","I can't stand the prairie. It stinks. Literally. I hate the very smell of it.","I hate this trip.","I don't know why everything is making me so angry lately. Everyone and everything is just on my last nerve.","I'm so sick and tired of everything.","","","","","","","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,1))]
(else-if: $morale is 9)[
(either: "I hate this!","I'm sick and tired of this blasted prairie.","I hate this whole trip!","I hate all of this – the dust, the bugs, the stink of the people – all of it!","I'm so tired of the captain. He thinks he's all high and mighty.","I feel like I want to punch something.","","","","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,1))]
(else-if: $morale is 8)[
(either: "I really don't think I can do this much longer.","I don't have the skills to make it out west. I may as well give up.","At night, I find myself wondering if I can actually do this. I don't know that I can make it all the way out west.","I thought I knew how to drive the team, but I don't think I've doing a good job anymore.","I think I'm failing everyone. I need to do better.","I keep checking the wagon over and over. It feels like I've lost something, but I don't know what it is.","","","","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,1))]
(else-if: $morale is 7)[
(either: "Taking this trip was selfish of me. I had family and friends back home that we counting on me.","I am slowing everybody down. They are constantly having to wait for me.","I need to do a better job. I am letting everyone down.","I know I'm letting people down, I just know if there's anything I can do about it.","I was selfish to come out west. I left everyone and everything important to me.","I bet everyone back home is suffering because I left. I shouldn't have done that. They needed me and I abandoned them.","","","","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,2))]
(else-if: $morale is 6)[
(either: "This whole idea as stupid. I should have known I couldn't do this.","People shouldn't count on me for anything. I'm not worth it.","I'm not worthy to be on this trail.","I'm constantly letting people down.","I wish I could do things better. I'm just not good enough.","I'm not good enough for anything of this. I should've stayed back home.","","","","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,3))]
(else-if: $morale is 5)[
(either: "I'm sad.","I find myself just staring across the prairie. It is like nothing really matters any more.","It's all the same. Nothing matters.","I wish I was a better person.","I feel sad, all the time.","From the moment I open my eyes to the time I fall asleep, all I can think about it this has all been on big mistake.","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,4))]
(else-if: $morale is 4)[
(either: "I'm depressed.","Is any of this really worth it?","I wish I could snap out of the way I feel.","The prairie once seemed pretty, now it is just a dreary gray in my eyes.","I used to love hearing the birds, now, it seems like they're all quite.","Even the stars seem lonely.","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,4))]
(else-if: $morale is 3)[
(either: "I don't know how to describe this, but I just have this feeling that something bad is going to happen soon.","I find myself jumping at everything little thing. A pheasant was spoked by the wagon and I nearly jumped out of my skin.","I heard some men hunting today and I don't know why, but I was so scared that one of them was hurt. Everyone was fine, but I can't shake the feeling.","I can't sleep any more, I'm afraid something bad will happen.","I have a feeling something bad will happen soon.","I'm scared of everything now-a-days.","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,4))]
(else-if: $morale is 2)[
(either: "I feel… despair. All the time. I just want to give up.","I feel like nothing I do matters. I try my best, but I never can seem to do anything right.","I may as well give up.","What's the point in going on? It will likely end badly anyway.","Even if I do make it out west, I'm sure I'll fail out there just as I have been doing here.","I don't even want to wake up anymore.","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,4))]
(else-if: $morale is 1 or 0)[(either: "If something doesn't change immediately, my journey will be over.","I don't think people care whether or not I make it out west.","I feel like there's nothing I can do to feel better about myself.","It seems like that days get worse and worse.","I wish I could see a path through all this misery. I just don't.","I'm about at my wits end.","I hope things turn around soon. I don't think I can take this much longer.","I don't have any more energy.","I'm just exhausted all the time.","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,4))]
(if: $morale < 0)[(goto: "endmorale1")]}{
(set: $foodmultiplier to 10)
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 0))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 10)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 1))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 15)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 2))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 20)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 3))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 25)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 4))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 30)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 5))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 35)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 6))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 40)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 7))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 45)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 8))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 50)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 9))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 55)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 10))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 60)]
(if: $food <= ($foodmultiplier * (-14)))[(goto: "endfood1")]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-13)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -12))[We have been without food for 13 days now.(set: $morale to it - (5 + (random: 0,5)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,6)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-12)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -11))[We have been without food for 12 days now.(set: $morale to it - (5 + (random: 0,5)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,5)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-11)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -10))[We have been without food for 11 days now.(set: $morale to it - (4 + (random: 0,4)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,5)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-10)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -9))[We have been without food for 10 days now.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,4)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,4)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-9)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -8))[We have been without food for 9 days now.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,4)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,4)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-8)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -7))[We have been without food for 8 days now.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,2)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,4)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-7)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -6))[We have been without food for 7 days now.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,2)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,4)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-6)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -5))[We have been without food for 6 days now.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,2)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,3)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-5)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -4))[We have been without food for 5 days now.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,2)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,3)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-4)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -3))[We have been without food for 4 days now.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,2)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,3)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-3)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -2))[We have been without food for 3 days now.(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-2)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -1))[We have been without food for 2 days now.(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-1)) and < ($foodmultiplier * 0))[We have been without food for 1 day now.(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 0) and < ($foodmultiplier * 1))[We have less than one day of food left.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,2)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 1) and < ($foodmultiplier * 2))[We have about 1 day of food left.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,2)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 2) and < ($foodmultiplier * 3))[We have about 2 days of food left.(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 3) and < ($foodmultiplier * 4))[We have about 3 days of food left.(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 4) and < ($foodmultiplier * 5))[We have about 4 days of food left.(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,1)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 5) and < ($foodmultiplier * 6))[We have about 5 days of food left.(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,1)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 6) and < ($foodmultiplier * 7))[We have about 6 days of food left.(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,1)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 7) and < ($foodmultiplier * 8))[We have about 7 days of food left.(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,1)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 8) and < ($foodmultiplier * 9))[We have about 8 days of food left.]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 9) and < ($foodmultiplier * 10))[We have about 9 days of food left.]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 10) and < ($foodmultiplier * 11))[We have about 10 days of food left.]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 11) and < ($foodmultiplier * 12))[We have about 11 days of food left.]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 12) and < ($foodmultiplier * 13))[We have about 12 days of food left.]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 13) and < ($foodmultiplier * 14))[We have about 13 days of food left.]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 14) and < ($foodmultiplier * 15))[We have about 14 days of food left.]
(else-if: $food > ($foodmultiplier * 15))[We have more than 2 weeks worth of food.(set: $morale to it + (random: 0,1))]
}{(set: $morale to it + 10000)}Eventually, you just gave up.
When you didn't send word that you made it out west, your extended family grew worried.
They did what they could to find what happened to you, but they never discover anything. Perhaps you're buried in one of the thousands of trail graves. Perhaps you went back east in shame and never spoke to them.
The world will never know.
<b>Your story is over.</b>
[[Would you like to start again?->Title Page]]
<h3>The Sea of Endless Grass</h3>
<h4>by Christopher McIntosh</h4>{{
(set: $Saves to 1)
(set: $weather to 55)
(set: $attitude to 75)
(set: $health to 75)
(set: $morale to 75)
(set: $wagonweight to (1300 + (random: -70,70)))
(set: $wagontype to 2)
(set: $wheelcondition to 0)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to 4)
(set: $wagonstrength to 2)
(set: $numberofchildren1 to 0)
(set: $destination to 1)
(set: $wifeisdead to 0)
(set: $husbandisdead to 0)
(set: $travelpartnerisdead to 0)
(set: $childname1isdead to 0)
(set: $childname2isdead to 0)
(set: $childname3isdead to 0)
(set: $childname4isdead to 0)
(set: $childname5isdead to 0)
(set: $childname6isdead to 0)
(set: $childname7isdead to 0)
(set: $childname8isdead to 0)
(set: $childname9isdead to 0)
(set: $childname10isdead to 0)
(set: $jamesdunnsisdead to 0)
(set: $marydunnsisdead to 0)
(set: $bettydunnsisdead to 0)
(set: $sarahdunnsisdead to 0)
(set: $annedunnsisdead to 0)
(set: $johannesmcalisterisdead to 0)
(set: $kristinemcalisterisdead to 0)
(set: $christianmcalisterisdead to 0)
(set: $hanswashburnisdead to 0)
(set: $emmawashburnisdead to 0)
(set: $wilhelmwashburnisdead to 0)
(set: $paulwashburnisdead to 0)
(set: $totalmiles to 0)
(set: $daycounter to 1)
(set: $daysonthetrail to 1)
(set: $captain to 1)
(set: $gender to 1)
(set: $spouse to 1)
(set: $blacksmith to 0)
(set: $bookbinder to 0)
(set: $bricklayer to 0)
(set: $butcher to 0)
(set: $coalminer to 0)
(set: $cooper to 0)
(set: $factoryworker to 0)
(set: $farmer to 0)
(set: $housewife to 0)
(set: $laborer to 0)
(set: $laundress to 0)
(set: $milleress to 0)
(set: $millwright to 0)
(set: $nanny to 0)
(set: $painter to 0)
(set: $printer to 0)
(set: $seamstress to 0)
(set: $servant to 0)
(set: $shoemaker to 0)
(set: $teacher to 0)
(set: $teamster to 0)
(set: $wainwright to 0)
(set: $weaver to 0)
(set: $money to 500)
(set: $food to 225)
(set: $medicalkits to 1)
(set: $oxen to 0)
(set: $horses to 0)
(set: $chickens to 0)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to 0)
(set: $extrawheelsold to 0)
(set: $waterbarrel to 1)
(set: $cookingstove to 0)
(set: $comfortablebed to 0)
(set: $rockingchair to 0)
(set: $piano to 0)
(set: $foodmultiplier to 10)
(set: $dates to (a:
"Monday, April 8, 1850","Tuesday, April 9, 1850","Wednesday, April 10, 1850","Thursday, April 11, 1850","Friday, April 12, 1850 - It is a new moon.","Saturday, April 13, 1850","Sunday, April 14, 1850","Monday, April 15, 1850","Tuesday, April 16, 1850","Wednesday, April 17, 1850","Thursday, April 18, 1850","Friday, April 19, 1850","Saturday, April 20, 1850","Sunday, April 21, 1850","Monday, April 22, 1850","Tuesday, April 23, 1850","Wednesday, April 24, 1850","Thursday, April 25, 1850","Friday, April 26, 1850 - There's a full moon today.","Saturday, April 27, 1850","Sunday, April 28, 1850","Monday, April 29, 1850","Tuesday, April 30, 1850","Wednesday, May 1, 1850","Thursday, May 2, 1850","Friday, May 3, 1850","Saturday, May 4, 1850","Sunday, May 5, 1850","Monday, May 6, 1850","Tuesday, May 7, 1850","Wednesday, May 8, 1850","Thursday, May 9, 1850","Friday, May 10, 1850","Saturday, May 11, 1850 - Not a lot of light at night, there's a new moon.","Sunday, May 12, 1850","Monday, May 13, 1850","Tuesday, May 14, 1850","Wednesday, May 15, 1850","Thursday, May 16, 1850","Friday, May 17, 1850","Saturday, May 18, 1850","Sunday, May 19, 1850","Monday, May 20, 1850","Tuesday, May 21, 1850","Wednesday, May 22, 1850","Thursday, May 23, 1850","Friday, May 24, 1850","Saturday, May 25, 1850 Full Moon","Sunday, May 26, 1850","Monday, May 27, 1850","Tuesday, May 28, 1850","Wednesday, May 29, 1850","Thursday, May 30, 1850","Friday, May 31, 1850","Saturday, June 1, 1850","Sunday, June 2, 1850","Monday, June 3, 1850","Tuesday, June 4, 1850","Wednesday, June 5, 1850","Thursday, June 6, 1850","Friday, June 7, 1850","Saturday, June 8, 1850","Sunday, June 9, 1850","Monday, June 10, 1850 New Moon","Tuesday, June 11, 1850","Wednesday, June 12, 1850","Thursday, June 13, 1850","Friday, June 14, 1850","Saturday, June 15, 1850","Sunday, June 16, 1850","Monday, June 17, 1850","Tuesday, June 18, 1850","Wednesday, June 19, 1850","Thursday, June 20, 1850","Friday, June 21, 1850","Saturday, June 22, 1850","Sunday, June 23, 1850","Monday, June 24, 1850 Full Moon","Tuesday, June 25, 1850","Wednesday, June 26, 1850","Thursday, June 27, 1850","Friday, June 28, 1850","Saturday, June 29, 1850","Sunday, June 30, 1850","Monday, July 1, 1850","Tuesday, July 2, 1850","Wednesday, July 3, 1850","Thursday, July 4, 1850 Independence Day","Friday, July 5, 1850","Saturday, July 6, 1850","Sunday, July 7, 1850","Monday, July 8, 1850","Tuesday, July 9, 1850 New Moon","Wednesday, July 10, 1850","Thursday, July 11, 1850","Friday, July 12, 1850","Saturday, July 13, 1850","Sunday, July 14, 1850","Monday, July 15, 1850","Tuesday, July 16, 1850","Wednesday, July 17, 1850","Thursday, July 18, 1850","Friday, July 19, 1850","Saturday, July 20, 1850","Sunday, July 21, 1850","Monday, July 22, 1850","Tuesday, July 23, 1850","Wednesday, July 24, 1850 Full Moon","Thursday, July 25, 1850","Friday, July 26, 1850","Saturday, July 27, 1850","Sunday, July 28, 1850","Monday, July 29, 1850","Tuesday, July 30, 1850","Wednesday, July 31, 1850","Thursday, August 1, 1850","Friday, August 2, 1850","Saturday, August 3, 1850","Sunday, August 4, 1850","Monday, August 5, 1850","Tuesday, August 6, 1850","Wednesday, August 7, 1850 New Moon","Thursday, August 8, 1850","Friday, August 9, 1850","Saturday, August 10, 1850","Sunday, August 11, 1850","Monday, August 12, 1850","Tuesday, August 13, 1850","Wednesday, August 14, 1850","Thursday, August 15, 1850","Friday, August 16, 1850","Saturday, August 17, 1850","Sunday, August 18, 1850","Monday, August 19, 1850","Tuesday, August 20, 1850","Wednesday, August 21, 1850","Thursday, August 22, 1850 Full Moon","Friday, August 23, 1850","Saturday, August 24, 1850","Sunday, August 25, 1850","Monday, August 26, 1850","Tuesday, August 27, 1850","Wednesday, August 28, 1850","Thursday, August 29, 1850","Friday, August 30, 1850","Saturday, August 31, 1850","Sunday, September 1, 1850","Monday, September 2, 1850","Tuesday, September 3, 1850","Wednesday, September 4, 1850","Thursday, September 5, 1850","Friday, September 6, 1850 New Moon","Saturday, September 7, 1850","Sunday, September 8, 1850","Monday, September 9, 1850","Tuesday, September 10, 1850","Wednesday, September 11, 1850","Thursday, September 12, 1850","Friday, September 13, 1850","Saturday, September 14, 1850","Sunday, September 15, 1850","Monday, September 16, 1850","Tuesday, September 17, 1850","Wednesday, September 18, 1850","Thursday, September 19, 1850","Friday, September 20, 1850","Saturday, September 21, 1850 Full Moon","Sunday, September 22, 1850","Monday, September 23, 1850","Tuesday, September 24, 1850","Wednesday, September 25, 1850","Thursday, September 26, 1850","Friday, September 27, 1850","Saturday, September 28, 1850","Sunday, September 29, 1850","Monday, September 30, 1850","Tuesday, October 1, 1850","Wednesday, October 2, 1850","Thursday, October 3, 1850","Friday, October 4, 1850","Saturday, October 5, 1850 New Moon","Sunday, October 6, 1850","Monday, October 7, 1850","Tuesday, October 8, 1850","Wednesday, October 9, 1850","Thursday, October 10, 1850","Friday, October 11, 1850","Saturday, October 12, 1850","Sunday, October 13, 1850","Monday, October 14, 1850","Tuesday, October 15, 1850","Wednesday, October 16, 1850","Thursday, October 17, 1850","Friday, October 18, 1850","Saturday, October 19, 1850","Sunday, October 20, 1850 Full Moon","Monday, October 21, 1850","Tuesday, October 22, 1850","Wednesday, October 23, 1850","Thursday, October 24, 1850","Friday, October 25, 1850","Saturday, October 26, 1850","Sunday, October 27, 1850","Monday, October 28, 1850","Tuesday, October 29, 1850","Wednesday, October 30, 1850","Thursday, October 31, 1850","Friday, November 1, 1850","Saturday, November 2, 1850","Sunday, November 3, 1850 New Moon","Monday, November 4, 1850","Tuesday, November 5, 1850","Wednesday, November 6, 1850","Thursday, November 7, 1850","Friday, November 8, 1850","Saturday, November 9, 1850","Sunday, November 10, 1850","Monday, November 11, 1850","Tuesday, November 12, 1850","Wednesday, November 13, 1850","Thursday, November 14, 1850","Friday, November 15, 1850","Saturday, November 16, 1850","Sunday, November 17, 1850","Monday, November 18, 1850","Tuesday, November 19, 1850 Full Moon","Wednesday, November 20, 1850","Thursday, November 21, 1850","Friday, November 22, 1850","Saturday, November 23, 1850","Sunday, November 24, 1850","Monday, November 25, 1850","Tuesday, November 26, 1850","Wednesday, November 27, 1850","Thursday, November 28, 1850","Friday, November 29, 1850","Saturday, November 30, 1850","Sunday, December 1, 1850","Monday, December 2, 1850","Tuesday, December 3, 1850 New Moon","Wednesday, December 4, 1850","Thursday, December 5, 1850","Friday, December 6, 1850","Saturday, December 7, 1850","Sunday, December 8, 1850","Monday, December 9, 1850","Tuesday, December 10, 1850","Wednesday, December 11, 1850","Thursday, December 12, 1850","Friday, December 13, 1850","Saturday, December 14, 1850","Sunday, December 15, 1850","Monday, December 16, 1850","Tuesday, December 17, 1850","Wednesday, December 18, 1850","Thursday, December 19, 1850 Full Moon","Friday, December 20, 1850","Saturday, December 21, 1850","Sunday, December 22, 1850","Monday, December 23, 1850","Tuesday, December 24, 1850","Wednesday, December 25, 1850","Thursday, December 26, 1850","Friday, December 27, 1850","Saturday, December 28, 1850","Sunday, December 29, 1850","Monday, December 30, 1850","Tuesday, December 31, 1850",
))}
{(set: $ox1 to (either: "Washington","Adams","Jefferson","Madison","Monroe","Jackson","Brutus","Caeser"))
(set: $ox2 to (either: "Jim","Henrietta","Ella","Duke","Nettie","Annie","Bartholomew"))
(set: $ox3 to (either: "Marcus","Anna","Bella","Annabelle","Dorothy","Gertie","Charlemage"))
(set: $ox4 to (either: "Homer","Daisy","Bob","Sampson","Angus","Midnight","Nero"))
(set: $ox5 to (either: "Zues","Hercules","Perseus","Helen","Agamemnon","Apollo"))
(set: $ox6 to (either: "Aphrodite","Artemis","Athena","Demeter","Dionysus","Hermes"))
(set: $ox7 to (either: "George","Alexander","Anne","Wolfgang","Jane","Catherine","Ramesses"))
(set: $ox8 to (either: "Jacob","Oliver","Martha","Lily","Abigail","Eve"))
(set: $ox9 to (either: "Penelope","Emma","Franklin","Hancock","Ethan Allen","Simeon","Molly"))
(set: $ox10 to (either: "Bessie","Clarabelle","Lafayette","Mercy","Matthias","Betty Sue"))
}
{(set: $myhorse1 to (either:"Abacus","Acorn","Admiral","Ali Baba","Apple","Arthur","Autumn","Bandit","Badge","Baron","Blazer","Blueberry","Buddy","Bunny","Carrots","Chocolate","Cimarron","Coal","Cloud Dancer","Curly","Dancer","Darling","Deputy","Doc","Duchess","Duster","Dutch","Dynamite","Double Trouble","Echo","Eclipse","Fire Foot","Flicka","Fancy Pants","Flyer","Ghost","Gold Dust","Goldie","Gypsy Rose","Hawkeye","Hero","Hobby","Higness","Indigo","Irish Moon","Jack","Jesse","Junebug","Lady Jenny","Kipper","Kricket","Lady Hawk","Lancelot","Legacy","Leonardo","Luna","Magic","Mandy","Midnight","Milky","Misty Moon","Moonbeam","Mountain","Neptune","Nutcracker","Nugget","Nutmeg","Nellie","Outlaw","Oliver","Odin","Pandora","Pepper","Phantom","Pumpkin","Polly-Anna","Pistol","Quincy","Riley","Romeo","Rusty","Roofus","Rembrant","Ransom","Raven","Riverwind","Rose Bud","Sassy","Serendipity","Shadowkins","Spooky","Sherrif","Skipper","Snicker Doodle","Squirrel","Sunrise","Tracker","Tornado","Twister","Ulysses","Valentine","Vincent","Walker","Wild Child","Wildwind","Winnie","Yoyo","Zenith","Zoe","Zodiac","Sabrina","Shadow Mist","Short Stuff","Sister","Skydancer","Snowball","Socks","Sunshine"))}
}{(set:$food to it + 10000)}You held on as long as you could.
You felt yourself getting weaker and weaker, but you couldn't find any food.
At first, you were just apathetic. You didn't really care what was going on around you. Then, you preferred to stay in your wagon, hidden away from the others. When people tried to cheer you up, you just didn't feel like it. You just wanted to be alone. The people in your wagon train felt bad for you, but they didn't have any food to spare.
Then you started coughing. Then the fever.
One morning, you just didn't wake up.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} had some people dig a shallow grave for you. He said a few words, and then the wagons rolled on.
Your grave marker, a piece of scrap wood from your wagon, says, "Here lies (print:$charactername1) (print:$familylastname1). (print:$daysonthetrail ) Days on the Trail."
<b>Your story is over.</b>
[[Would you like to start again?->Title Page]]
<h3>The Sea of Endless Grass</h3>
<h4>by Christopher McIntosh</h4>(set: $health to it + 10000)The end came quickly but not peacefully.
The disease was not kind. Your last hours were wracked with pain and misery.
The people in your wagon train tried to help but many were afraid to get too close for fear of catching whatever you had.
At some point, you just stopped breathing, and the suffering was over.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} had some people dig a shallow grave for you. He said a few words, and then the wagons rolled on.
Your grave marker, a piece of scrap wood from your wagon, says, "Here lies (print:$charactername1) (print:$familylastname1). (print:$daysonthetrail ) Days on the Trail."
<b>Your story is over.</b>
[[Would you like to start again?->Title Page]]
<h3>The Sea of Endless Grass</h3>
<h4>by Christopher McIntosh</h4>{
(if: $health <= 0)[(goto: "endhealth1")]
(else-if: $health >= 1)[(either: "h 1-10 ","H 1-10 ")]
(else-if: $health >= 11)[(either: "h 11-20 ","H 11-20 ")]
(else-if: $health >= 21)[(either: "h 21-30 ","H 21-30 ")]
}(either: "You can't believe it. You made it!","After all that work, you've finally made it!","This is it! You've made it!","You can't believe it is over. You have looked forward to this day for so long.","You did it! You made it!","You've made it. You're happy but also a little sad. You will miss the peace and quiet of the trail.","You made it! Now you can finally start reaching for the stars!","Unbelievable! After all the laugher, tears, joy, and heartbreak, you have finally arrived.","You look on the welcoming valley ahead of you. It beckons to you like a long-lost friend. You're home.")
It took you (print:$daycounter) days to reach your destination. You traveled over (print: $totalmiles) miles.
{(set: _finalscore to ($money + $attitude + $health + $food + $morale + ($medicalkits*50) + ($waterbarrel*250) + ($cookingstove*700) + ($comfortablebed*100) + ($rockingchair*70) + ($piano12) + ($familyheirloom*600)))
}Your finals rating = (print: _finalscore)
(print: '<meter value="' + (text: $money ) + '" max="500"></progress>') Money Remaining = $(print:$money)
(print: '<meter value="' + (text: $attitude) + '" max="100"></progress>') Attitude at Destination = (print:$attitude)%
(print: '<meter value="' + (text: $health) + '" max="100"></progress>') Percentage of Health Remaining = (print:$health)%
(print: '<meter value="' + (text: $food) + '" max="100"></progress>') Pounds of Food Remaining = (print:$food)
(print: '<meter value="' + (text: $morale) + '" max="100"></progress>') Your Morale = (print:$morale)%
(print: '<meter value="' + (text: $medicalkits ) + '" max="5"></progress>') Number of Medical Kits Remaining = (print:$medicalkits)
Chickens = (print:$chickens)
Oxen = (print:$oxen)
Wheels = (print:$wheels)(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel2")
Yesterday, Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} told us we needed to get an early start. He said, 'Papan’s Ferry' is the best way to cross the Kansas River and traffic can get backed up for miles." I didn’t understand what he meant until a few hours later.
As we got closer to where we would cross, I saw what seemed like hundreds of wagons waiting ahead of us. The canvas tops of the wagons made a long line of white dots stretching toward the river. I couldn't quite tell, but it looked as if there was a thick cluster of wagons close to one spot on the southern shore.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} rode by all the wagons and said, "Just settle in. This could easily take to nightfall."
I didn’t understand why until I realized that the water was too wide and deep to try to ford like we did with Captain Creek and the Wakarusa River. A few wagons from another company had tried to float their wagons across, but they ended up capsizing and sinking. A few people had even drowned.
So, we waited.
While we wait, I could use this time wisely.
[[I'll see if I can hunt up some rabbits or woodchuck.->hunting1]]
[[I'll chat with my "neighbors."->smalltalk1]]
[[I'll stretch my legs.->walking1]](set: $morale to $morale + 1)(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 22){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}I climbed down , stretched for a minute, and then retrieved my rifle from inside the front of the wagon.
I waved to a few of the others as I made my way toward a low gully. One man shouted out, "This areas been hunted out but good luck."
(either: "I made my way into the gully and then sat next to a tree for a while, just listening and looking. It was actually quite peaceful. After some time, I saw a raccoon make its way into a small clearing. He was a big fellow, too. I eased up my rifle, lined him up, and fired. He dropped immediately. When I walked back to the wagon, I held it up high so the man could see the area wasn't completely hunted out.(set: $food to $food + 4)(set: $morale to $morale + 1)","I slowly made my way into the gully. I spied a few rabbits nibbling on some grass. I raised my rifle, took careful aim, and was able to take one.(set: $food to $food + 2)(set: $morale to $morale + 1)","I carefully made my way through the grass. I saw a few rabbits munching on some grass. I took a shot, but missed. The rest scattered. Maybe next time.","The closest I came to getting anything was when I saw the tail of a snake slipping into a small hole. Maybe next time.","I worked my way carefully through the grass but I never saw so much as a mouse. Maybe next time.","I spent quite a while sneaking through the grass but didn't see one living thing. Looks like he was right, this area has been hunted out. Maybe next time.")
As I made my way back up out of the little gully, I saw Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} riding up the line of our wagon train. We must be getting ready to move toward the ferry.
[[Move back to the wagon.-> papansferry2]](set: $morale to $morale + 1)Aside from when we're sitting around a campfire, I rarely speak with my fellow travelers. While there wasn't exactly a lot going on while we rode, you still had to watch out for rocks, ruts, and other things that might cause the wagon to get into a trouble.
So, I made my way over to the {(if: $captain is 1)[Dunns Family](if: $captain is 2)[McAlister Family](if: $captain is 3)[Washburn Family]}. I usually had dinner and breakfast with them. Sometimes, if we stopped midday, I would also spend a bit of time then as well.
{(if: $gender is 1) + (if: $captain is 1)[Mr. James Dunns climbed down off his wagon to greet me.
<br><br>
"How's it going, (if: $gender is 1)[sir]? Can you believe all these wagons just waiting to cross?"
<br><br>
"I know. I wasn't expecting this many," I replied. "You'd think they would have more ferries set up, but then again, I don't know anything about how all this works." We stood and watched as the wagons slowly inched their way closer to the river. "So, you said you're planning on settling out in (if: $destination is 1)[the City of the Great Salt Lake](if: $destination is 2)[California](if: $destination is 3)[the Oregon Territory]?"
<br><br>
"That's right. I have a distant cousin who went out there a few years ago. He wrote the family and told us that (if: $destination is 1)[Salt Lake Valley](if: $destination is 2)[Sacramento](if: $destination is 3)[Oregon City] is straight from your dreams. He said the land is green, the waters are pure, and the climate is mild."
<br><br>
"Sounds a bit like heaven."
<br><br>
"Exactly," he said, nodding vigorously. "Well, it took us a bit more than a year to save up enough money and close up our affairs in Boston, but here we are." He looked at the gently rolling hills slowly dipping down toward the Kansas River.
]
(if: $captain is 2)[Mr. Johannes McAlister climbed down off his wagon to greet me. (either: "Christian came with him.","")](if: $captain is 3)[Mr. Hans Washburn climbed down off his wagon to greet me. (either: "Wilhelm came with him.","Paul came with him.")]
(if: $gender is 2) + (if: $captain is 1)[Mrs. Mary Dunns greeted me warmly. (either: "Betty came with her, holding her mother's dress and standing behind her.","Sarah skipped alongside her, a smile on her face.","Anne walked over with her, a book in her hands.","")](if: $captain is 2)[ Ms. Mary McAlister greeted me warmly.](if: $captain is 3)[Mrs. Mary Washburn greeted me warmly.)]}
I saw Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} riding up the line of our wagon train. We must be getting ready to move toward the ferry.
[[Move back to the wagon.-> papansferry2]](set: $morale to $morale + 1)I decided to take a break from everything and go for a short walk. It felt good to be off the wagon and stretch my legs.
I moved off to the south and up a very gentle hill. The grasses reached to the horizon. Long lines of trees would make their way down many gullies and ditches.
The weather was nice. Birds were singing. The sun felt good. Quite simply, it was relaxing.
I don't know how long I was walking, but eventually I saw Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} riding up the line of our wagon train. We must be getting ready to move toward the ferry.
[[Head back to the wagon.-> papansferry2]](set: $morale to $morale + 2)It wasn't long before Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} ordered us to move the wagons down to the Kansas River.
As we got closer to the river, I was surprised to see there were actually quite a few buildings. They were single room log cabins and sod houses.
Next to one log cabin, a man and a woman were speaking with the driver of each wagon as it approached the river. It took us a while to eventually make it to them.
"Salut," the man said. "My name is Joseph Papan. This is my lovely wife, Josette." She curtsied. "We run the best and only ferry across the Kaw. En tout cas, if you want for us to ferry you across the river, it will cost you (print: (cond: ($wagonweight <2000),"one dollar.(set:$money to it -1)",(($wagonweight >= 2000) and (($wagonweight < 2500))), "two dollars.(set:$money to it -2)", (($wagonweight >= 2500) and (($wagonweight < 3000))), "three dollars.(set:$money to it -3)", (($wagonweight >= 3000) and (($wagonweight < 3500))), "four dollars.(set:$money to it -4)", (($wagonweight >= 3500) and (($wagonweight < 10000))), "five dollars.(set:$money to it -5)"))"
{I paid Mr. Papan knowing that I didn't have much choice. (print: (cond: ($money <20),"I only have $[|moneyStat>[$money]] left. If I'm not very careful, I will run out of money. I'll have to find a way to make some money while on the trail. I need to think about it.",
(($money >= 20) and (($money < 50))), "I have $[|moneyStat>[$money]] left. That's not a lot. I need to be careful with it. Maybe I can find a way to make some money while on the trail. I'll have to think about it.",
(($money >= 50) and (($money < 100))), "I have $[|moneyStat>[$money]] left. I know that won't last long. Maybe I can find a way to make some money while on the trail. I'll have to think about it.",
(($money >= 100) and (($money < 180))), "I have $[|moneyStat>[$money]] left. I know the trail is still long and I'll likely have to spend money on repairs and food, but if I am very careful, I might just make it. Maybe I can find a way to make some money while on the trail. I'll have to think about it.",
(($money >= 180) and (($money < 300))), "I have $[|moneyStat>[$money]]. I know I still have a long way to go, so I don't want to spend my money like it is growing on trees, but I'm not too worried. Maybe I can find a way to make a little money while on the trail. I'll have to think about it.",
($money >= 300), "I have $[|moneyStat>[$money]]. I think I've saved up enough for this trip. I was worried about running out of money before I made it out west, but unless something terrible happens, I should be alright. Never-the-less, there might be some ways I can make a little money while on the trail. I'll have to think about it."
))}
I waited another few minutes for one of the two ferries to make it back to the shore. Each ferry could carry two wagons and animals. The men, as it turns out, are all brothers. These two are called Ahcan and Louis. They greeted me and help me board the little ferry. We made small talk until we reached the northern side of the Kansas River. I learned that the brothers and their wives had moved here about a decade ago and had been running the ferry service almost as long.
As they used long poles to push the ferry over the water, they talked about how their earliest customers were soldiers going from Fort Leavenworth to New Mexico. They also had a lot of miners, trappers, missionaries, and settlers among their clientele.
Before I knew it, I was unloading on the far shore. I thanked them and turned the wagon toward tonight's campsite.
[[Drive the team to the M.E. Church->mechurch1]]Before I leave the market, I can still buy and sell some goods. I should remember to keep at least $50 for ferries, repairs, and any miscellaneous costs. Currently, I have the following:
Remaining Money: $[|moneyStat>[$money]]
Relative Weight (in pounds) on the Wagon: [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
Pounds of Food = [|foodStat>[$food]]
Medical Kits = [|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
Spare Wheels, Green = [|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
Spare Wheels, Old = [|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
Additional Oxen = [|oxenStat>[$oxen]]
Horses = [|horsesStat>[$horses]]
Chickens = [|chickensStat>[$chickens]]
<b><u>Buy and Sell</b></u>:
{Food: 1 pound for $1 :
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money > 0))[
(set: $food to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $food > 0)[
(set: $food to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]}
{Food: 10 pounds for $10.00 :
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ((($money > 10))))[
(set: $food to it + 10)
(set: $money to it - 10)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $food > 10)[
(set: $food to it - 10)
(set: $money to it + 10)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]}
{Medical Kits: 1 for $25 (limit 4) :
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money > 24.99) and ($medicalkits < 4))[
(set: $medicalkits to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 25)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $medicalkits > 0)[
(set: $medicalkits to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 25)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]}
{1 Spare Wheel, Green (Newer): 1 for $15 :
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money > 9.99))[
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 15)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 80)
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $extrawheelsnew > 0)[
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 15)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]}
{1 Spare Wheel, Dried (Older): 1 for $20 :
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money > 19.99))[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 20)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $extrawheelsold > 0)[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 20)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]}
{1 Additional Ox : 1 for $100 (limit 4):
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money > 99.99) and ($oxen < 4))[
(set: $oxen to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?oxenStat)[|oxenStat>[$oxen]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $oxen > 0)[
(set: $oxen to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 100)
(replace: ?oxenStat)[|oxenStat>[$oxen]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]}
{1 Horse and Grain: 1 for $350 (limit 1):
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money > 249.99) and ($horses < 1))[
(set: $horses to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 250)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 700)
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $horses > 0)[
(set: $horses to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 250)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 700)
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]}
{1 Chicken: 1 for $5 (limit 2):
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money > 4.99) and ($chickens < 2))[
(set: $chickens to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 4)
(replace: ?chickensStat)[|chickensStat>[$chickens]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $chickens > 0)[
(set: $chickens to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 4)
(replace: ?chickensStat)[|chickensStat>[$chickens]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]}
[[Get ready to leave.->leavetown1]]{(set: _tempwheel to 0)(set: _randomdaysdelay to 0)(set: $originalwagonwheels to $originalwagonwheels -1)}
{(if: $wagonweight > 1500)[I overloaded my wagon. (print: $myhorse1) is not happy with me. It currently weighs more than [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds.] I can only move the wagon a few miles on a temporary repair, and we have more than that to go.
<br><br>[|canweleaveStat>[Right now, there are [|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]] good wheels on wagon, and I can't leave until I can replace the broken wheel.]]}
{
[
(if: (($extrawheelsold > 0)))[
<br>(link: "Ill use a spare old wheel.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $morale to it - 1)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?olderwheelsStat)[|olderwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time to continue on.->stilloverloaded1a]]]]
]
(if: (($extrawheelsnew > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll use spare newer wheel.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $morale to it - 1)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?newerwheelsStat)[|newerwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time to continue on.->stilloverloaded1a]]]]
]
(if: (($money > 100) and ($horses > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll ride back to the last place where they had wheels for sale.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 100)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + 1)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + 2)
(set: $morale to it - 2)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took me an extra day and a hundred dollars, but I'm finally ready to go. I never want to repeat that experience.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time to continue on.->stilloverloaded1a]]]]
]
(if: (($money > 100) and ($horses is 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll walk back to the last place where they sold wheels. This will likely take me more than a day.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 100)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + 2)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + 2)
(set: $morale to it - 5)
(set: $food to it - 8)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took me an extra 2 days and a hundred dollars, but I'm finally ready to go. I never want to repeat that experience.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time to continue on.->stilloverloaded1a]]]]
]
(if: $money < 100)[
<br>(link: "I guess I just have to wait here to see if someone comes along with a spare wheel they are willing to give me. There's no point in going all the way back to town if I don't have enough money to buy a wheel anyway.")[
(set: _randomdaysdelay to (_randomdaysdelay + (random: 3,8)))
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 200)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + _randomdaysdelay)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + _randomdaysdelay)
(set: $morale to (it - (_randomdaysdelay * 3)))
(set: $food to (it - (_randomdaysdelay * 4)))
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took me an extra _randomdaysdelay days. It cost me some of my food as I didn't have enough money. I never want to go through that again.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time to continue on.->stilloverloaded1a]]]]
]
]
}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day) - Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
Dear Diary,
I was able to finally get the broken wheel replaced. It is an experience I will never forget and, hopefully, will never have to repeat.
The problem is the wagon still weights about [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds. I know I am supposed to keep it around 2,000 pounds. The more weight I put on it, the more likely it will break down again. The closer I am to the max weight of 4,000 pounds, the greater the chance something will break.
So, now I am faced with a tough choice. Do I keep going without throwing anything to the side of the trail and risk breaking down again, or do I throw some things away to lighten the load?
[[I hate to do it, but I've decided to throw some things to the side of the trail.->stilloverloaded1b]]
[[I've decided to keep going with the overloaded wagon and hope I get lucky.->backtothestory1]]
P.S. {(if: $horses > 0)[(print:$myhorse1) seems a bit mad with me so, I gave her an apple. That seemed to help.] (set: $morale to $morale + 1)}{
(print: window.setBodyClass((passage:)'s tags))
}{
(set: $medicalkitsweight to ($medicalkits*5))
(set: _medicalkitsweight to $medicalkitsweight)
(set: _startmedicalkits to $medicalkits)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to ($extrawheelsold*75))
(set: _wheelsoldweight to $extrawheelsoldweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsold to $extrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to ($extrawheelsnew*80))
(set: _wheelsnewweight to $extrawheelsnewweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsnew to $extrawheelsnew)
(set: _startfood to $food)
(set: _starthorses to $horses)
(set: _startweight to $wagonweight)
}I've made up my mind. Some things have go to go.
The wagon weighs approximately [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds.
I have [|foodStat>[$food]] pounds of food, [|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]] medical kits ([|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]] lbs.), [|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]] spare older wheels ([|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]lbs), [|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]] spare newer wheels ([|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]] lbs.). (if: ($horses>0))[I also can unload the 700 pounds of grain for (print: $horse1), my horse. If I do this, I have to let the hourse run free on the prairie as I won't have enough to feed it and it will starve to death. This is a hard decision.].
Reluctantly, I dropped off:
{(if: ($food > 1))[
(link-repeat: "1, ")[
(if: ($food >= 1))[
(set: $food to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 5))[
(link-repeat: "5, ")[
(if: ($food >= 5))[
(set: $food to it - 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 10))[
(link-repeat: "10, ")[
(if: ($food >= 10))[
(set: $food to it - 10)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 25))[
(link-repeat: "25, ")[
(if: ($food >= 25))[
(set: $food to it - 25)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 25)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 50))[
(link-repeat: "50")[
(if: ($food >= 50))[
(set: $food to it - 50)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 100))[
(link-repeat: " or 100")[
(if: ($food >101))[
(set: $food to it - 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]] pounds of food
}
{(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 medical kit ")[
(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[
(set: $medicalkits to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 spare wheel, older ")[
(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to it - 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 spare wheel, newer")[
(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to it - 80)
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($horses > 0))[
(link-repeat: " The grain, and since I can't feed it any more, I will let the horse run free on the prairie ")[
(if: ($horses > 0))[
(set: $horses to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 700)
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{
(link-repeat: "Pick everything up and start over")[
(set: $food to _startfood)
(set: $medicalkits to _startmedicalkits)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to _medicalkitsweight)
(set: $extrawheelsold to _startextrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to _wheelsoldweight)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to _startextrawheelsnew)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to _wheelsnewweight)
(set: $horses to _starthorses)
(set: $wagonweight to _startweight)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]
}
[[I'm ready to get back on the trail.->backtothestory1]]Double-click this passage to edit it.{(set: $myhorse1 to (either:"Abacus","Acorn","Admiral","Ali Baba","Apple","Arthur","Autumn","Bandit","Badge","Baron","Blazer","Blueberry","Buddy","Bunny","Carrots","Chocolate","Cimarron","Coal","Cloud Dancer","Curly","Dancer","Darling","Deputy","Doc","Duchess","Duster","Dutch","Dynamite","Double Trouble","Echo","Eclipse","Fire Foot","Flicka","Fancy Pants","Flyer","Ghost","Gold Dust","Goldie","Gypsy Rose","Hawkeye","Hero","Hobby","Higness","Indigo","Irish Moon","Jack","Jesse","Junebug","Lady Jenny","Kipper","Kricket","Lady Hawk","Lancelot","Legacy","Leonardo","Luna","Magic","Mandy","Midnight","Milky","Misty Moon","Moonbeam","Mountain","Neptune","Nutcracker","Nugget","Nutmeg","Nellie","Outlaw","Oliver","Odin","Pandora","Pepper","Phantom","Pumpkin","Polly-Anna","Pistol","Quincy","Riley","Romeo","Rusty","Roofus","Rembrant","Ransom","Raven","Riverwind","Rose Bud","Sassy","Serendipity","Shadowkins","Spooky","Sherrif","Skipper","Snicker Doodle","Squirrel","Sunrise","Tracker","Tornado","Twister","Ulysses","Valentine","Vincent","Walker","Wild Child","Wildwind","Winnie","Yoyo","Zenith","Zoe","Zodiac","Sabrina","Shadow Mist","Short Stuff","Sister","Skydancer","Snowball","Socks","Sunshine"))}I'm tired and have already spent nearly all my money, but I don't want to forget anything before I leave. I should keep at least $50 for ferries, repairs on the trail, and any miscellaneous costs that might come up. I also have to remember that we will need as much money as possible when we finally make it out to (if: $destination is 1)[the Great Salt Lake](if: $destination is 2)[California](if: $destination is 3)[the Oregon Territory].
I have $[|moneyStat>[$money]] and the wagon weighs [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]. {(if: $wagontype is 1)[I should try to keep it under 1,500 pounds.](if: $wagontype is 2)[I should try to keep it under 2,000 pounds.](if: $wagontype is 3)[I should try to keep it under 3,000 pounds.]}
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 1))[
(set: $food to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $food > 0)[
(set: $food to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Food : 1 lbs for $1 : Lbs of Food = [|foodStat>[$food]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ((($money >= 10))))[
(set: $food to it + 10)
(set: $money to it - 10)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $food > 10)[
(set: $food to it - 10)
(set: $money to it + 10)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Food: 10 lbs for $10.00 : Lbs of Food = [|foodStat>[$food]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ((($money >= 50))))[
(set: $food to it + 50)
(set: $money to it - 50)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $food > 50)[
(set: $food to it - 50)
(set: $money to it + 50)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Food: 50 lbs for $50.00 : Lbs of Food = [|foodStat>[$food]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 25) and ($medicalkits < 4))[
(set: $medicalkits to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 25)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $medicalkits > 0)[
(set: $medicalkits to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 25)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Medical Kits : 5 lbs each : 1 for $25 (limit 4) = [|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 10) and ($extrawheelsnew < 2))[
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 15)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 80)
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $extrawheelsnew > 0)[
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 15)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Spare Wheels, Green: 80 lbs each : 1 for $15 (limit 2) = [|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 20) and ($extrawheelsold < 2))[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 20)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $extrawheelsold > 0)[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 20)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Spare Wheels, Old : 75 lbs each : 1 for $20 (limit 2) = [|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 15) and ($waterbarrel < 2))[
(set: $waterbarrel to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 15)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 350)
(replace: ?waterbarrelStat)[|waterbarrelStat>[$waterbarrel]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $waterbarrel > 0)[
(set: $waterbarrel to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 15)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 350)
(replace: ?waterbarrelStat)[|waterbarrelStat>[$waterbarrel]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Barrels of Water : 350 lbs each : 1 for $15 (limit 2) = [|waterbarrelStat>[$waterbarrel]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 100) and ($oxen < 10))[
(set: $oxen to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?oxenStat)[|oxenStat>[$oxen]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $oxen > 6)[
(set: $oxen to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 100)
(replace: ?oxenStat)[|oxenStat>[$oxen]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Additional Oxen : can pull 100+ lbs each : 1 for $100 (limit 10 total) = [|oxenStat>[$oxen]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 250) and ($horses < 1))[
(set: $horses to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 250)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 700)
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $horses > 0)[
(set: $horses to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 250)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 700)
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Horses : 700 lbs of grain : 1 + grain for $350 (limit 1) = [|horsesStat>[$horses]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 25) and ($cows < 5))[
(set: $cows to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 250)
(replace: ?cowsStat)[|cowsStat>[$cows]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $cows > 0)[
(set: $cows to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 25)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 250)
(replace: ?cowsStat)[|cowsStat>[$cows]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Cows : 250 lbs of grain : 1 + grain for $25 (limit 5) = [|cowsStat>[$cows]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 5) and ($chickens < 2))[
(set: $chickens to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 5)
(replace: ?chickensStat)[|chickensStat>[$chickens]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $chickens > 0)[
(set: $chickens to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?chickensStat)[|chickensStat>[$chickens]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Chickens : 5 lbs each : 1 for $5 (limit 2) = [|chickensStat>[$chickens]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: (($money >= 200) and ($cookingstove < 1)))[
(set: $cookingstove to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 200)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 700)
(replace: ?cookingstoveStat)[|cookingstoveStat>[$cookingstove]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $cookingstove > 0)[
(set: $cookingstove to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 200)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 700)
(replace: ?cookingstoveStat)[|cookingstoveStat>[$cookingstove]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Cooking Stove : 700 lbs : 1 for $200 = [|cookingstoveStat>[$cookingstove]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: (($money >= 75) and ($comfortablebed < 1)))[
(set: $comfortablebed to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 75)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 90)
(replace: ?comfortablebedStat)[|comfortablebedStat>[$comfortablebed]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $comfortablebed > 0)[
(set: $comfortablebed to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 75)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 90)
(replace: ?comfortablebedStat)[|comfortablebedStat>[$comfortablebed]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Comfortable Bed : 90 lbs : 1 for $75 (limit 1) = [|comfortablebedStat>[$comfortablebed]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: (($money >= 50) and ($rockingchair < 1)))[
(set: $rockingchair to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 50)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 50)
(replace: ?rockingchairStat)[|rockingchairStat>[$rockingchair]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $rockingchair > 0)[
(set: $rockingchair to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 50)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?rockingchairStat)[|rockingchairStat>[$rockingchair]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Rocking Chair : 50 lbs : 1 for $50 = [|rockingchairStat>[$rockingchair]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ((($piano < 1) and ($money >= 350))))[
(set: $piano to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 350)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 900)
(replace: ?pianoStat)[|pianoStat>[$piano]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $piano > 0)[
(set: $piano to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 350)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 900)
(replace: ?pianoStat)[|pianoStat>[$piano]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Piano : 900 lbs each : 1 for $350 = [|pianoStat>[$rockingchair]]
{Last but not least, should we pack my family's heirloom grandfather clock in the wagon? We've brought it all the way here, but it weights 300 pounds and takes up a lot of space.<br><br>
Family Heirloom = [|familyheirloomStat>[$familyheirloom]]
<br><br>
(link-repeat: " Yes, it has been in my family for generations, so I will bring it on the trail")[
(if: ($familyheirloom < 1))[
(set: $familyheirloom to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 0)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 300)
(set: $morale to it + 30)
(replace: ?familyheirloomStat)[|familyheirloomStat>[$familyheirloom]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] <br> or <br>
(link-repeat: " No, leave it in Missouri. Maybe someone will be willing to buy it.")[
(if: $familyheirloom > 0)[
(set: $familyheirloom to it - 1)
(set: $money to it - 0)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 300)
(set: $morale to it - 30)
(replace: ?familyheirloomStat)[|familyheirloomStat>[$familyheirloom]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]}
[[Go back to camp to pack the wagon.->familyseeswagon1]]{[(if: $familyheirloom is 0)[Someone saw that I was going to leave my family's heirloom grandfather clock behind and offered me $200 for it. It is worth far more, but I figured something is better than nothing, so I took the money and walked away.](set: $money to it +200)(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: -5, 3)))<br><br>]}
On the way back to camp, {[(if: $wagontype is 1)[(print: (cond: ($wagonweight <1500),"the wagon handled nicely.",(($wagonweight >= 1500) and (($wagonweight < 1750))), "the wagon creaked and groaned a little.", (($wagonweight >= 1750) and (($wagonweight < 2000))), "the wagon was making a terrible groaning sound.", (($wagonweight >= 2000) and (($wagonweight < 2250))), "the wagon's axles were making a terrible sound. I hope I haven't overloaded the wagon too much.", (($wagonweight >= 2250) and (($wagonweight < 60000))), "the wheels were also acting a little funny. I think I put too much weight on the wagon. I'll have to be very careful."))]]
[(if: $wagontype is 2)[(print: (cond: ($wagonweight <2000),"the wagon handled nicely.",(($wagonweight >= 2000) and (($wagonweight < 2250))), "the wagon creaked and groaned a little.", (($wagonweight >= 2250) and (($wagonweight < 2500))), "the wagon was making a terrible groaning sound.", (($wagonweight >= 2500) and (($wagonweight < 2750))), "the wagon's axles were making a terrible sound. I hope I haven't overloaded the wagon too much.", (($wagonweight >= 2750) and (($wagonweight < 60000))), "the wheels were also acting a little funny. I think I put too much weight on the wagon. I'll have to be very careful."))]]
[(if: $wagontype is 3)[(print: (cond: ($wagonweight <3000),"the wagon handled nicely.",(($wagonweight >= 3000) and (($wagonweight < 3500))), "the wagon creaked and groaned a little.", (($wagonweight >= 3500) and (($wagonweight < 3750))), "the wagon was making a terrible groaning sound.", (($wagonweight >= 3750) and (($wagonweight < 4250))), "the wagon's axles were making a terrible sound. I hope I haven't overloaded the wagon too much.", (($wagonweight >= 4000) and (($wagonweight < 60000))), "the oxen were struggling to pull the wagon. The wheels were also acting a little funny. I think I put too much weight on the wagon. I'll have to be very careful."))]]} I parked the wagon where Captain (if: $captain is 1)[ Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[ Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[ Powell] told me.
I spent a few hours packing and repacking everything in the back of the prairie schooner trying to make everything fit.
So, dear diary, here we go. I will probably only have time to right at the end of every day, but I’ll try to record as often as possible. I’ll stop writing for now as I'm exhausted and need to get some sleep.
We start on the trail tomorrow morning. Captain (if: $captain is 1)[ Taylor wants us ready to leave well before the crack of dawn. I hope it is not like this every day.](if: $captain is 2)[ Hutchins wants us to be ready to pull out near dawn tomorrow. I hope I haven’t forgotten anything.](if: $captain is 3)[ Powell said to be lined up ready to go before the sun breaks the horizon. I hope I’ve packed everything.]
[[Wish me luck!->onthetrail1]]{(set:$daysonthetrail to 1)}{(set: _tempwheel to 0)(set: _randomdaysdelay to 0)(set: $originalwagonwheels to $originalwagonwheels -1)(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11)(set: $food to $food - 4)}
{
(if: (($wagontype is 1) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (1750 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 2) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (2250 + (random: 0,500)))) or (($wagontype is 3) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (3250 + (random: 0,750)))) or (($wagontype is 1) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2000 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 2) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2500 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 3) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (3750 + (random: 0,250))))
)[I'd made it perhaps a mile before I hit a small rock or rut. I don't know, the point is the (either: "front right wheel","front left wheel","rear right wheel","rear left wheel") made a bang and then splitered into several pieces. (if: $myhorse1 is 1)[(print: $myhorse1) is not happy with me as she was tied up next to the wheel that cracked and it scared her something terrible. I'll have to make sure to give her something sweet when I get to camp.]
<br><br>
I think it is because I put too much weight in the wagon. If I had to guess, it probalby weighs about [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds right now. I know I can make a temporary repair but that'll only be good for a couple miles. M.E. Church is more than that, so I need to replace the broken wheel.
<br><br>
A few other wagons, including {(if: $captain is 1)[The Dunns](if: $captain is 2)[The McAlisters](if: $captain is 3)[The Washburns]},
have stopped to help out, but most are making their way to camp.
<br><br>[|canweleaveStat>[Bottom line is I can't leave until I can replace the broken wheel.]]
<br><br>
[
(if: (($extrawheelsold > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll use a spare old wheel.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $morale to it - 1)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?olderwheelsStat)[|olderwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours and everyone's help to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready. I won't make it to the campsite until well after dark.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time to continue on.->mechurch2]]]]]]
[ (if: (($extrawheelsnew > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll use spare newer wheel.")[
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(set: $morale to it - 1)
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(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready. Quite a few of the people helping out told me that the green wheels ain't worth a dime. They have a tendancy to splinter, especially as the climate gets drier further out west.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced with a green one. I'll have to be careful and make sure I get a dry spare. It is time to continue on.->mechurch2]]]]]]
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(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[Fortunately, we weren't that far from Topeka. I was able to ride back, buy a new wheel (although, it cost a hundred dollars), and get back before it was too dark. Most of the others had gone by the time I got back, but I was able to finish the repair in the middle of the night. I made it to the campsite and got maybe an hour or so of sleep.]<br><br>[[The wheel's been repaired. So, I caught up with the rest of the wagon train.->mechurch2]]]]]]
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<br>(link: "I don't have a spare, so I'll have to walk back to Topeka. Maybe I'll find a wheel shop tomorrow morning and get back out here tomorrow afternoon.")[
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(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took me an extra _randomdaysdelay days before someone came along that was able to trade for a wheel. It cost me some of my food as I didn't have enough money. I never want to go through that again.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time for me to catch up with the rest of the wagon train.->mechurch2]]]]]]]
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I made it to the M.E. Church and Blacksmith Shop without any difficulties.<br><br>The trail was easy, the grass was green, and the oxen pulled wonderfully.
<br><br>
[[Maybe I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.->Hmechrch1]]
<br><br>
[[My back has been hurting me today, so I think I'll turn in early. I hope I can sleep good tonight.->mechurch2]]]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Day (print: $daysonthetrail)
Dear Diary,
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There is a small community set up here. It is based primarily around a church. I think they are Baptists, but I haven't asked. There is also a small blacksmith shop and a very small market setup here. Quite a few people are going over to see if they can get repairs done, improve some little system they have on their wagon, or pick up some last minute supplies.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} rode up to my wagon. "If you need anything done, repairs or whatnot, I recommend you get it done here as it is harder to find a blacksmith further to the west. It is also lot more expensive."
"We're about two hundred miles from the next place you're really be able to get any supplies," he said as he looked over my wagon. "We might pass by another small church here or there, but Fort Kearney is two weeks away." He rode his horse slowly around the wagon, looking in, under, and on it. (if: $waterbarrel < 2)["I recommend you pick up another water barrel before too much longer. If you run out of water, you won't last more than a day or two out there on the prairie."] He paused a moment to open the back flap of canvas. (if: $food < 70)["I see you don't have a lot of food. I recommend at least 70 pounds. That way, if we run into delays, you won't have to go on emergency rations." ] He rode up next to me and looked me up and down. (if: $medicalkits < 1)["I highly encourage you to pick up at least one medical kit. You never know what might happen out there and it is better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it if you know what I mean." ]Before he rode away, he looked at my animals. (else:)["Alright, it looks like you're ready for the trip."]
He moved off to the next wagon.
[[I decided to go over to the blacksmith and small market.->mechurchblacksmith1 ]]
[[I have everything I need, so I decided to pull my wagon up toward to front of the line and skip the blacksmith and market.->mechurchfrontofline1]]
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(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}The blacksmith shop is constructed of sod and is attached to a long, low, log cabin. I could hear the blacksmith's hammer and smell the burning metal as I pulled up . A number of wagons sat outside in various states of repair. Several blacksmiths moved among them.
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"I'm just looking to see what you have."
"Well, as you can see, we have a bit of food, some medical supplies, a spare wheel or two, and some water barrels. We know it ain't as nice as Independence, but then again, we're just a few hard-working folks out here." He scratched his leg. "Oh, we can also reinforce your axles with some iron. It adds about 75 pounds of weight to your wagon, but it'll make it as strong as a bull. We can do that for $50 if you're interested. Also, once we put it on, there ain't no taking it off, so no refunds.
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[[Head west to tonight's campsite at St. Mary's.->stmarys1]]It was nice being closer to the front of the wagon train. My view wasn't as obstructed.
{[After a while,
(if: $gender is 1)[{(if: $captain is 1)[James Dunns wandered over.]
(if: $captain is 2)[Johannes McAlister wandered over.]
(if: $captain is 3)[Hans Washburn wandered over.]}]
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[{(if: $captain is 1)[Mary Dunns walked up to the wagon.]
(if: $captain is 2)[Kristine McAlister walked up to the wagon.]
(if: $captain is 3)[Emma Washburn walked up to the wagon.]}]
]}
(if:$gender is 1)[He](if:$gender is 2)[She] pointed a little way off to the south. "You see that lake?" (if:$gender is 1)[he asked.](if:$gender is 2)[she asked.] It was a narrow and curved lake, much like the letter 'U' or 'C.'
I nodded.
"Do you know what that's called?"
I shook my head.
"Its called an oxbow lake." (if:$gender is 1)[He](if:$gender is 2)[She] smiled. "See, when I was young, my grandfather took me on a hike. I saw one just like that and asked him if he knew what it was. 'Sure,' my granfather said, 'That's a baby river. All rivers start out small like that. When they get stronger and old, they will meander off to a far away land. Then, when they are ready, they will have little baby rivers.' He laughed and laughed when I though he was serious.
Years later and I saw a painting by Thomas Cole. It reminded me of my grandfather, who has since passed on. I liked that painting so much, I bought a copy and have been carrying it with me on the trail so I can have it with me out west. Here, you can look for yourself." With that, (if:$gender is 1)[he](if:$gender is 2)[she] handed me a small, rolled up canvas paper. When I opened it, I was amazed.
<div class=" oxbowpaintingimage"></div>
"Of course," (if:$gender is 1)[he said](if:$gender is 2)[she said], "When I was older, I learned that those oxbow lakes form over a long period of time. In the past, the river used to make its way up and around the corner. At some point though, the curve in the river got so bent that it folded back in on itself. When that happened, the river didn't need to take the long way around. So, it stopped flowing through the curvy part. What used to be river, became a lake."
I thanked (if: $gender is 1)[{(if: $captain is 1)[James for sharing, and he walked back toward his wagon.](if: $captain is 2)[Johannes for sharing, and he walked back toward his wagon.](if: $captain is 3)[Hans for sharing, and he walked back toward his wagon.]}](else:)[{(if: $captain is 1)[Mary for sharing, and she walked back toward his wagon.](if: $captain is 2)[Kristine or sharing, and she walked back toward his wagon.](if: $captain is 3)[Emma or sharing, and she walked back toward his wagon.]}]
I smiled to myself imaging (if:$gender is 1)[him](if:$gender is 2)[her] being told that story as a small child.
I noticed the wagons started to move toward the west.
[[Head to tonight's campsite at St. Mary's.->stmarys1]]{(set: $weather to 66)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel2") (display: "rainlevel1")
After parking the wagon, I made my way toward some buildings made with logs and sod. A priest, by the look of his clothes, and two Indians walked towards us.
The priest was young, perhaps in his thirties. The two Indians were both tall and lean. They wore deerskin breechcloths, leggings, and shirts. One had a simply adorned leather headband.
"Good afternoon. My name is Father Thomas Green." We shook hands. "Welcome to our Jesuit Mission. I am here to fill the hearts of the Faithful and kindle in them the fire of God's Love. How may I be of service?"
"It is nice to meet you. My name is Mr. (print: $charactername1) (print: $familylastname1). {(if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1)))[This is my wife, (print: $wifesname1).][(if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2)))[This is my husband, (print: $husbandsname1).]]}{(if: $spouse is 0)[This my (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1), (print: $travelpartnername1)].}
"Bozho nikan. Noswen Beshkno. Nikan Senajewen. Nitthe eshnekasyen?"
"He says hello. This is Bald Eagle," Fr. Green said, motioning to the man with the headband, "and his brother, Swift Water. He wants to know your name."
"My name is (print: $charactername1)." I nodded toward Bald Eagle. "Are you from around here?"
The priest translated my question and the Indian's response.
"No, he said, he is from east of the Mississippi. He was forced out here when he was twelve. He walked the Trail of Death. One hundred sixty of his people and one of my fellow priests, Fr. Petit, died before they made completed the journey."
"I had no idea that happened. I'm sorry."
The priest translated and the Indian stared at me, unblinking.
"So, I know you just passed by the church, but do you need anything? We have very few supplies here. We are a mission and not an outpost, but we have some food and some water. If you're making your way out west, I recommend at least forty pounds of food for each person in your wagon. That should get you to Fort Kearney. If you can carry more, I recommend it."
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I thanked them for the opporutnity to buy food, water, and medical supplies.
Bald Eagle walked over to me. "Bama mine gwabmen."
"He said goodbye," the priest translated.
"Please tell him it was nice to meet him. Thank him for the information. Thank you for your offer of supplies."
The priest translated and then paused. "Have you seen the elephant yet?" he asked.
I paused. "What do you mean?"
"Has anything bad happened yet?"
"What does that have to do with an elephant?"
The blacksmith chuckled. "It is a metaphor. I means that bad things will likely happen on your trip, but you'll still get to where you're going. Sort of like, 'Yeah, that was bad, but at least I got to see the elephant.'"
I nodded in understanding. "Yes, I think we've alrady seen at least one elephant."
"Safe travels out there," he said and waved goodbye.
[[Head back to camp.->stmarys2]]
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))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender3 to 1)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Aage","Adam","Adrian","Alexander","Alfred","Arvid","Axel","Carl","Charlie","Christian","Elias","Elliot","Filip","Frans","Gabriel","Hans","Harry","Hugo","Jens","Johannes","Kristian","Leo","Leon","Liam","Lucas","Ludvig","Matteo","Niels,","Nils","Noah","Oliver","Oscar","Peter","Svend","Theo","Theodor","Vincent","Walter","William",
))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender3 to 2)(set: $childname3 to (either: "Agnes","Alice","Alicia","Alma","Alva","Anna","Astrid","Clara","Ebba","Elisabeth","Ella","Ellen","Ellie","Elsa","Ester","Freja","Ines","Ingeborg","Iris","Johanne","Julia","Karen","Kristine","Leah","Lilly","Luna","Maja","Margrethe","Marie","Molly","Olivia","Saga","Sara","Selma","Signe","Stella","Vera","Wilma",
))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender4 to 1)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Aage","Adam","Adrian","Alexander","Alfred","Arvid","Axel","Carl","Charlie","Christian","Elias","Elliot","Filip","Frans","Gabriel","Hans","Harry","Hugo","Jens","Johannes","Kristian","Leo","Leon","Liam","Lucas","Ludvig","Matteo","Niels,","Nils","Noah","Oliver","Oscar","Peter","Svend","Theo","Theodor","Vincent","Walter","William",
))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender4 to 2)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Agnes","Alice","Alicia","Alma","Alva","Anna","Astrid","Clara","Ebba","Elisabeth","Ella","Ellen","Ellie","Elsa","Ester","Freja","Ines","Ingeborg","Iris","Johanne","Julia","Karen","Kristine","Leah","Lilly","Luna","Maja","Margrethe","Marie","Molly","Olivia","Saga","Sara","Selma","Signe","Stella","Vera","Wilma",
))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender5 to 1)(set: $childname5 to (either:
"Aage","Adam","Adrian","Alexander","Alfred","Arvid","Axel","Carl","Charlie","Christian","Elias","Elliot","Filip","Frans","Gabriel","Hans","Harry","Hugo","Jens","Johannes","Kristian","Leo","Leon","Liam","Lucas","Ludvig","Matteo","Niels,","Nils","Noah","Oliver","Oscar","Peter","Svend","Theo","Theodor","Vincent","Walter","William",
))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender5 to 2)(set: $childname5 to (either:
"Agnes","Alice","Alicia","Alma","Alva","Anna","Astrid","Clara","Ebba","Elisabeth","Ella","Ellen","Ellie","Elsa","Ester","Freja","Ines","Ingeborg","Iris","Johanne","Julia","Karen","Kristine","Leah","Lilly","Luna","Maja","Margrethe","Marie","Molly","Olivia","Saga","Sara","Selma","Signe","Stella","Vera","Wilma",
))]]]
{
(set: $familyagedifference1 to (random: 0,3))
(set: $childage1 to ((random: 14,15) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage2 to ((random: 12,13) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage3 to ((random: 10,11) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage4 to ((random: 05,09) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage5 to ((random: 02,04) + $familyagedifference1))
}
}
}
"You're from Sweden? I've never been there, but I've heard it is nice."
"Yes, I am. My name is (print: $charactername1) (print: $familylastname1). It is nice to meet you, Mr. Wagner."
"Forgive me for asking," he continued. "but do you have family with you? I ask because it may change the type of wagon and the amount of supplies you may need."{(set: $travelpartnergender1 to (random: 1,2))
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 1)[(set: $travelpartnerrelationship1 to (either:"father","uncle","nephew","cousin","brother","brother","brother"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 1)[(set: $travelpartnername1 to (either: "Aage","Adam","Adrian","Alexander","Alfred","Arvid","Axel","Carl","Charlie","Christian","Elias","Elliot","Filip","Frans","Gabriel","Hans","Harry","Hugo","Jens","Johannes","Kristian","Leo","Leon","Liam","Lucas","Ludvig","Matteo","Niels,","Nils","Noah","Oliver","Oscar","Peter","Svend","Theo","Theodor","Vincent","Walter","William"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 2)[(set: $travelpartnerrelationship1 to (either:"mother","aunt","niece","cousin","sister","sister","sister"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 2)[(set: $travelpartnername1 to (either:"Agnes","Alice","Alicia","Alma","Alva","Anna","Astrid","Clara","Ebba","Elisabeth","Ella","Ellen","Ellie","Elsa","Ester","Freja","Ines","Ingeborg","Iris","Johanne","Julia","Karen","Kristine","Leah","Lilly","Luna","Maja","Margrethe","Marie","Molly","Olivia","Saga","Sara","Selma","Signe","Stella","Vera","Wilma"))]
}
[["I don't have a family of my own, but I am traveling with my $travelpartnerrelationship1."->family1a]]
[["Yes, I am traveling with my family."->family1b]]</div><div id= "arialfont1">{{(set: $country to 2)}
{
[(if: ($country is 2))[(set: $familylastname1 to (either:"Allen","Davis","Jackson","Morris","Thompson","Baker","Edwards","James","Parker","Turner","Bennett","Evans","Johnson","Phillips","Walker","Brown","Green","Jones","Price","Ward","Carter","Griffiths","King","Roberts","Watson","Clark","Hall","Lee","Robinson"))]]
[(if: (($country is 2) and ($gender is 1)))[(set: $charactername1 to (either: "Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William" ))]]
[(if: (($country is 2) and ($gender is 2)))[(set: $charactername1 to (either:
"Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]]
[(if: (($country is 2) and ($gender is 1)))[(set: $wifesname1 to (either:
"Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]]
[(if: (($country is 2) and ($gender is 2)))[(set: $husbandsname1 to (either: "Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William"))]]
(set: $numberofchildren1 to (random: 1,5))
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 1))[(set: $randomchildgender1 to (random: 1,2))]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender1 to 1)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender1 to 2)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 2))[(set: $randomchildgender1 to (random: 1,2))]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender1 to 1)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender1 to 2)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender2 to 1)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender2 to 2)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 3))[(set: $randomchildgender1 to (random: 1,2))]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender1 to 1)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender1 to 2)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender2 to 1)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender2 to 2)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender3 to 1)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender3 to 2)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 4))[(set: $randomchildgender1 to (random: 1,2))]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender1 to 1)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender1 to 2)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender2 to 1)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender2 to 2)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender3 to 1)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender3 to 2)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender4 to 1)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender4 to 2)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 5))[(set: $randomchildgender1 to (random: 1,2))]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender1 to 1)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender1 to 2)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender2 to 1)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender2 to 2)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender3 to 1)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender3 to 2)(set: $childname3 to (either: "Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender4 to 1)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender4 to 2)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender5 to 1)(set: $childname5 to (either:
"Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender5 to 2)(set: $childname5 to (either:
"Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]]]
{
(set: $familyagedifference1 to (random: 0,3))
(set: $childage1 to ((random: 14,15) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage2 to ((random: 12,13) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage3 to ((random: 10,11) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage4 to ((random: 05,09) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage5 to ((random: 02,04) + $familyagedifference1))
}
}
}
"You're from England? I've never been there, but I've heard London is a sight to see."
"Yes, it certainly is." I held out my hand. "My name is (print: $charactername1) (print: $familylastname1). It is nice to meet you, Mr. Wagner."
"Forgive me for asking," he continued. "but do you have family with you? I ask because it may change the type of wagon and the amount of supplies you may need."{(set: $travelpartnergender1 to (random: 1,2))
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 1)[(set: $travelpartnerrelationship1 to (either:"father","uncle","nephew","cousin","brother","brother","brother"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 1)[(set: $travelpartnername1 to (either: "Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Benjamin","Charles","Daniel","David","Edmund","Edward","Edwin","Frank","Frederick","George","Harry","Henry","Isaac","James","John","Joseph","Michael","Peter","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Tom","Walter","William"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 2)[(set: $travelpartnerrelationship1 to (either:"mother","aunt","niece","cousin","sister","sister","sister"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 2)[(set: $travelpartnername1 to (either:"Alice","Amelia","Ann","Anne","Annie","Caroline","Catherine","Charlotte","Eleanor","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Elsie","Emily","Emma","Esther","Fanny","Florence","Frances","Hannah","Harriet","Isabella","Jane","Louisa","Lucy","Margaret","Maria","Martha","Mary","Rebecca","Sarah","Susan","Susannah"))]
}
[["I don't have a family of my own, but I am traveling with my $travelpartnerrelationship1."->family1a]]
[["Yes, I am traveling with my family."->family1b]]</div><div id= "arialfont1">{{(set: $country to 3)}
{
[(if: ($country is 3))[(set: $familylastname1 to (either: "Rossi","Russo","Ferrari","Esposito","Bianchi","Romano","Colombo","Ricci","Marino","Greco","Bruno","Gallo","Conti","DeLuca","Mancini","Costa","Giordano","Rizzo","Lombardi","Moretti"))]]
[(if: (($country is 3) and ($gender is 1)))[(set: $charactername1 to (either: "Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]]
[(if: (($country is 3) and ($gender is 2)))[(set: $charactername1 to (either:
"Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]]
[(if: (($country is 3) and ($gender is 1)))[(set: $wifesname1 to (either:
"Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]]
[(if: (($country is 3) and ($gender is 2)))[(set: $husbandsname1 to (either: "Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]]
(set: $numberofchildren1 to (random: 1,5))
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 1))[(set: $randomchildgender1 to (random: 1,2))]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender1 to 1)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender1 to 2)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 2))[(set: $randomchildgender1 to (random: 1,2))]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender1 to 1)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender1 to 2)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender2 to 1)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender2 to 2)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 3))[(set: $randomchildgender1 to (random: 1,2))]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender1 to 1)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender1 to 2)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender2 to 1)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender2 to 2)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender3 to 1)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender3 to 2)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 4))[(set: $randomchildgender1 to (random: 1,2))]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender1 to 1)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender1 to 2)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender2 to 1)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender2 to 2)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender3 to 1)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender3 to 2)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender4 to 1)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender4 to 2)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 5))[(set: $randomchildgender1 to (random: 1,2))]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender1 to 1)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender1 to 2)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender2 to 1)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender2 to 2)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender3 to 1)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender3 to 2)(set: $childname3 to (either: "Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender4 to 1)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender4 to 2)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender5 to 1)(set: $childname5 to (either:
"Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender5 to 2)(set: $childname5 to (either:
"Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]]]
{
(set: $familyagedifference1 to (random: 0,3))
(set: $childage1 to ((random: 14,15) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage2 to ((random: 12,13) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage3 to ((random: 10,11) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage4 to ((random: 05,09) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage5 to ((random: 02,04) + $familyagedifference1))
}
}
}
"So, you're from Italy? I can hear the accent now that you say that. I've always read about the great history of the Roman Empire. Must be quite the thing to see."
"Yes, it certainly is amazing. My name is (print: $charactername1) (print: $familylastname1). It is nice to meet you, Mr. Wagner."
"Forgive me for asking," he continued. "but do you have family with you? I ask because it may change the type of wagon and the amount of supplies you may need."{(set: $travelpartnergender1 to (random: 1,2))
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 1)[(set: $travelpartnerrelationship1 to (either:"father","uncle","nephew","cousin","brother","brother","brother"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 1)[(set: $travelpartnername1 to (either: "Alba","Alessandro","Alessio","Alonzo","Andrea","Antonio","Benito","Bruno","Christian","Daniele","Davide","Diego","Don","Edoardo","Elmo","Emanuele","Federico","Filippo","Francesco","Gabriel","Gabriele","Giovanni","Giuseppe","Horace","Horation","Leonardo","Lorenzo","Luca","Marco","Matteo","Mattia","Michele","Nicolo'","Pietro","Riccardo","Samuele","Simone","Tommaso"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 2)[(set: $travelpartnerrelationship1 to (either:"mother","aunt","niece","cousin","sister","sister","sister"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 2)[(set: $travelpartnername1 to (either:"Alessia","Alice","Alma","Angeline","Anna","Antonia","Arianna","Aurora","Beatrice","Camilla","Chiara","Clarissa","Donna","Elena","Elisa","Emilia","Emma","Esta","Francesca","Gaia","Giada","Ginevra","Giorgia","Giulia","Greta","Isabella","Ludovica","Maria","Martina","Matilde","Mia","Nicole","Noemi","Rebecca","Sara","Sofia","Viola","Vittoria"))]
}
[["I don't have a family of my own, but I am traveling with my $travelpartnerrelationship1."->family1a]]
[["Yes, I am traveling with my family."->family1b]]</div><div id= "arialfont1">{{(set: $country to 4)}
{
[(if: ($country is 4))[(set: $familylastname1 to (either: "Müller","Schmidt","Schneider","Fischer","Weber","Schäfer","Meyer","Wagner","Becker","Bauer","Hoffmann","Schulz","Koch","Richter","Klein","Wolf","Schröder","Neumann","Braun","Werner","Schwarz","Hofmann"))]]
[(if: (($country is 4) and ($gender is 1)))[(set: $charactername1 to (either: "Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]]
[(if: (($country is 4) and ($gender is 2)))[(set: $charactername1 to (either:
"Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]]
[(if: (($country is 4) and ($gender is 1)))[(set: $wifesname1 to (either:
"Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]]
[(if: (($country is 4) and ($gender is 2)))[(set: $husbandsname1 to (either: "Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]]
(set: $numberofchildren1 to (random: 1,5))
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 1))[(set: $randomchildgender1 to (random: 1,2))]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender1 to 1)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender1 to 2)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 2))[(set: $randomchildgender1 to (random: 1,2))]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender1 to 1)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender1 to 2)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender2 to 1)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender2 to 2)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 3))[(set: $randomchildgender1 to (random: 1,2))]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender1 to 1)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender1 to 2)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender2 to 1)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender2 to 2)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender3 to 1)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender3 to 2)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 4))[(set: $randomchildgender1 to (random: 1,2))]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender1 to 1)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender1 to 2)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender2 to 1)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender2 to 2)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender3 to 1)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender3 to 2)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender4 to 1)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender4 to 2)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 5))[(set: $randomchildgender1 to (random: 1,2))]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender1 to 1)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender1 to 2)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender2 to 1)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender2 to 2)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender3 to 1)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender3 to 2)(set: $childname3 to (either: "Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender4 to 1)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender4 to 2)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender5 to 1)(set: $childname5 to (either:
"Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender5 to 2)(set: $childname5 to (either:
"Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]]]
{
(set: $familyagedifference1 to (random: 0,3))
(set: $childage1 to ((random: 14,15) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage2 to ((random: 12,13) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage3 to ((random: 10,11) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage4 to ((random: 05,09) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage5 to ((random: 02,04) + $familyagedifference1))
}
}
}
"So, you're German? My parents came from Germany. I'm probably saying this wrong, but 'Es ist schön, jemanden aus dem Vaterland zu treffen.'"
"Ya, it is nice to meet a fellow German. My name is (print: $charactername1) (print: $familylastname1). It is nice to meet you, Mr. Wagner."
"Forgive me for asking," he continued. "but do you have family with you? I ask because it may change the type of wagon and the amount of supplies you may need."{(set: $travelpartnergender1 to (random: 1,2))
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 1)[(set: $travelpartnerrelationship1 to (either:"father","uncle","nephew","cousin","brother","brother","brother"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 1)[(set: $travelpartnername1 to (either: "Adolf","Albert","Alfred","Arthur","Artur","August","Carl","Emil","Ernst","Franz","Friedrich","Fritz","Georg","Gustav","Hans","Heinrich","Hermann","Hugo","Johann","John","Karl","Ludwig","Max","Oscar","Otto","Paul","Richard","Robert","Rudolf","Rudolph","Walter","Walther","Wilhelm","Willi","Willy"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 2)[(set: $travelpartnerrelationship1 to (either:"mother","aunt","niece","cousin","sister","sister","sister"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 2)[(set: $travelpartnername1 to (either:"Agnes","Anna","Auguste","Berta","Bertha","Carolin","Caroline","Clara","Klara","Dorothea","Elisabeth","Elise","Elsa","Else","Elsie","Emma","Erna","Etta","Frida","Frieda","Gertrud","Gertrude","Hedwig","Helene","Henni","Henny","Ida","Johanna","Karoline","Louise","Luise","Margarete","Maria","Marie","Marta","Martha","Meta","Minna","Olga","Paula","Wilhelmine"))]
}
[["I don't have a family of my own, but I am traveling with my $travelpartnerrelationship1."->family1a]]
[["Yes, I am traveling with my family."->family1b]]</div><div id= "arialfont1">{{(set: $country to 5)}
{
[(if: ($country is 5))[(set: $familylastname1 to (either: "Murphy","Kelly","O’Sullivan","Walsh","Smith","O’Brien","Byrne","Ryan","O’Connor","O’Neill","O’Reilly","Doyle","McCarthy","Gallagher","O’Doherty","Kennedy","Lynch","Murray"))]]
[(if: (($country is 5) and ($gender is 1)))[(set: $charactername1 to (either: "Andrew","Anthony","Bernard","Charles","Christopher","Cornelius","Daniel","David","Denis","Dennis","Edmond","Edward","Francis","George","Henry","Hugh","James","Jeremiah","Joe","John","Joseph","Laurence","Martin","Matthew","Maurice","Michael","Nicholas","Owen","Pat","Patrick","Peter","Philip","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Timothy","William"))]]
[(if: (($country is 5) and ($gender is 2)))[(set: $charactername1 to (either:
"Agnes","Alice","Ann","Anne","Annie","Betty","Biddy","Bridget","Brigid","Catherine","Christina","Delia","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Ellie","Hannah","Jane","Johanna","Josephine","Julia","Kate","Kathleen","Katie","Lizzie","Maggie","Margaret","Margret","Maria","Mary Ann","Mary Anne","Mary Ellen","Mary Jane","Mary Kate","Mary","Nellie","Nora","Norah","Rose","Rose","Sarah","Susan","Teresa","Winifred"))]]
[(if: (($country is 5) and ($gender is 1)))[(set: $wifesname1 to (either:
"Agnes","Alice","Ann","Anne","Annie","Betty","Biddy","Bridget","Brigid","Catherine","Christina","Delia","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Ellie","Hannah","Jane","Johanna","Josephine","Julia","Kate","Kathleen","Katie","Lizzie","Maggie","Margaret","Margret","Maria","Mary Ann","Mary Anne","Mary Ellen","Mary Jane","Mary Kate","Mary","Nellie","Nora","Norah","Rose","Rose","Sarah","Susan","Teresa","Winifred"))]]
[(if: (($country is 5) and ($gender is 2)))[(set: $husbandsname1 to (either: "Andrew","Anthony","Bernard","Charles","Christopher","Cornelius","Daniel","David","Denis","Dennis","Edmond","Edward","Francis","George","Henry","Hugh","James","Jeremiah","Joe","John","Joseph","Laurence","Martin","Matthew","Maurice","Michael","Nicholas","Owen","Pat","Patrick","Peter","Philip","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Timothy","William"))]]
(set: $numberofchildren1 to (random: 1,5))
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 < 15))[(set: $randomchildgender1 to (random: 1,2))]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender1 to 1)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Andrew","Anthony","Bernard","Charles","Christopher","Cornelius","Daniel","David","Denis","Dennis","Edmond","Edward","Francis","George","Henry","Hugh","James","Jeremiah","Joe","John","Joseph","Laurence","Martin","Matthew","Maurice","Michael","Nicholas","Owen","Pat","Patrick","Peter","Philip","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Timothy","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender1 to 2)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Agnes","Alice","Ann","Anne","Annie","Betty","Biddy","Bridget","Brigid","Catherine","Christina","Delia","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Ellie","Hannah","Jane","Johanna","Josephine","Julia","Kate","Kathleen","Katie","Lizzie","Maggie","Margaret","Margret","Maria","Mary Ann","Mary Anne","Mary Ellen","Mary Jane","Mary Kate","Mary","Nellie","Nora","Norah","Rose","Rose","Sarah","Susan","Teresa","Winifred"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender2 to 1)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Andrew","Anthony","Bernard","Charles","Christopher","Cornelius","Daniel","David","Denis","Dennis","Edmond","Edward","Francis","George","Henry","Hugh","James","Jeremiah","Joe","John","Joseph","Laurence","Martin","Matthew","Maurice","Michael","Nicholas","Owen","Pat","Patrick","Peter","Philip","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Timothy","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender2 to 2)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Agnes","Alice","Ann","Anne","Annie","Betty","Biddy","Bridget","Brigid","Catherine","Christina","Delia","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Ellie","Hannah","Jane","Johanna","Josephine","Julia","Kate","Kathleen","Katie","Lizzie","Maggie","Margaret","Margret","Maria","Mary Ann","Mary Anne","Mary Ellen","Mary Jane","Mary Kate","Mary","Nellie","Nora","Norah","Rose","Rose","Sarah","Susan","Teresa","Winifred"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender3 to 1)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Andrew","Anthony","Bernard","Charles","Christopher","Cornelius","Daniel","David","Denis","Dennis","Edmond","Edward","Francis","George","Henry","Hugh","James","Jeremiah","Joe","John","Joseph","Laurence","Martin","Matthew","Maurice","Michael","Nicholas","Owen","Pat","Patrick","Peter","Philip","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Timothy","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender3 to 2)(set: $childname3 to (either: "Agnes","Alice","Ann","Anne","Annie","Betty","Biddy","Bridget","Brigid","Catherine","Christina","Delia","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Ellie","Hannah","Jane","Johanna","Josephine","Julia","Kate","Kathleen","Katie","Lizzie","Maggie","Margaret","Margret","Maria","Mary Ann","Mary Anne","Mary Ellen","Mary Jane","Mary Kate","Mary","Nellie","Nora","Norah","Rose","Rose","Sarah","Susan","Teresa","Winifred"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender4 to 1)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Andrew","Anthony","Bernard","Charles","Christopher","Cornelius","Daniel","David","Denis","Dennis","Edmond","Edward","Francis","George","Henry","Hugh","James","Jeremiah","Joe","John","Joseph","Laurence","Martin","Matthew","Maurice","Michael","Nicholas","Owen","Pat","Patrick","Peter","Philip","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Timothy","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender4 to 2)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Agnes","Alice","Ann","Anne","Annie","Betty","Biddy","Bridget","Brigid","Catherine","Christina","Delia","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Ellie","Hannah","Jane","Johanna","Josephine","Julia","Kate","Kathleen","Katie","Lizzie","Maggie","Margaret","Margret","Maria","Mary Ann","Mary Anne","Mary Ellen","Mary Jane","Mary Kate","Mary","Nellie","Nora","Norah","Rose","Rose","Sarah","Susan","Teresa","Winifred"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender5 to 1)(set: $childname5 to (either:
"Andrew","Anthony","Bernard","Charles","Christopher","Cornelius","Daniel","David","Denis","Dennis","Edmond","Edward","Francis","George","Henry","Hugh","James","Jeremiah","Joe","John","Joseph","Laurence","Martin","Matthew","Maurice","Michael","Nicholas","Owen","Pat","Patrick","Peter","Philip","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Timothy","William"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender5 to 2)(set: $childname5 to (either:
"Agnes","Alice","Ann","Anne","Annie","Betty","Biddy","Bridget","Brigid","Catherine","Christina","Delia","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Ellie","Hannah","Jane","Johanna","Josephine","Julia","Kate","Kathleen","Katie","Lizzie","Maggie","Margaret","Margret","Maria","Mary Ann","Mary Anne","Mary Ellen","Mary Jane","Mary Kate","Mary","Nellie","Nora","Norah","Rose","Rose","Sarah","Susan","Teresa","Winifred"))]]]
{
(set: $familyagedifference1 to (random: 0,3))
(set: $childage1 to ((random: 14,15) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage2 to ((random: 12,13) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage3 to ((random: 10,11) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage4 to ((random: 05,09) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage5 to ((random: 02,04) + $familyagedifference1))
}
}
}
"So, you're Irish? I've never been to the fair isle, but I hear it is beautiful."
"Yes. The greenest greens you'll ever see. My name is (print: $charactername1) (print: $familylastname1). It is nice to meet you, Mr. Wagner."
"Forgive me for asking," he continued. "but do you have family with you? I ask because it may change the type of wagon and the amount of supplies you may need."{(set: $travelpartnergender1 to (random: 1,2))
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 1)[(set: $travelpartnerrelationship1 to (either:"father","uncle","nephew","cousin","brother","brother","brother"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 1)[(set: $travelpartnername1 to (either: "Andrew","Anthony","Bernard","Charles","Christopher","Cornelius","Daniel","David","Denis","Dennis","Edmond","Edward","Francis","George","Henry","Hugh","James","Jeremiah","Joe","John","Joseph","Laurence","Martin","Matthew","Maurice","Michael","Nicholas","Owen","Pat","Patrick","Peter","Philip","Richard","Robert","Samuel","Stephen","Thomas","Timothy","William"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 2)[(set: $travelpartnerrelationship1 to (either:"mother","aunt","niece","cousin","sister","sister","sister"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 2)[(set: $travelpartnername1 to (either:"Agnes","Alice","Ann","Anne","Annie","Betty","Biddy","Bridget","Brigid","Catherine","Christina","Delia","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ellen","Ellie","Hannah","Jane","Johanna","Josephine","Julia","Kate","Kathleen","Katie","Lizzie","Maggie","Margaret","Margret","Maria","Mary Ann","Mary Anne","Mary Ellen","Mary Jane","Mary Kate","Mary","Nellie","Nora","Norah","Rose","Rose","Sarah","Susan","Teresa","Winifred"))]
}
[["I don't have a family of my own, but I am traveling with my $travelpartnerrelationship1."->family1a]]
[["Yes, I am traveling with my family."->family1b]]</div><div id= "arialfont1">{{(set: $country to 6)}
{
[(if: ($country is 6))[(set: $familylastname1 to (either: "Abbott","Aiken","Albers","Baker","Ballenger","Bates","Bigham","Bishop","Bohnert","Boschen","Byrne","Chandiyana","Clark","Coleman","Coleman","Daily","Duggan","Dummar","Edwards","Epperson","Fitzgerald","Fordyce","Gibbs","Grissom","Hendricks","Holmes","Hubbell","Jacobson","Kahler","Klum","Leake","Letzelter","Lewman","Lyon","Mathers","McCall","McIntosh","Metzker","Morisi","Nelson","Newcomb","O’Rourke","Peterson","Phillips","Plavocos","Quackenbush","Reames","Ritchie","Ritter","Robinson","Rowbotham","Sargent","Seliga","Smith","Stanley","Stewart","Tenbrook","Thesing","Torrey","Walker","Watkins","Wells","Wilkens","Williams","Yocum","Young","Zigler"))]]
[(if: (($country is 6) and ($gender is 1)))[(set: $charactername1 to (either: "Adam","Alex","Amos","Ashton","Benjamin","Billy","Carter","Charles","Christopher","Clarence","Daniel","David","Elijah","Emmett","Felix","Frederick","Gideon","Gus","Henry","Ira","Isaac","Jacob","James","Jesse","John","Julius","Lawrence","Levi","Lewis","Liam","Lucian","Mason","Matthew","Nakoa","Nathaniel","Noah","Oscar","Otto","Oxford","Phillip","Robert","Roy","Samuel","Tait","Thomas","Walter","William","Zachariah"))]]
[(if: (($country is 6) and ($gender is 2)))[(set: $charactername1 to (either:
"Abigail","Ada","Adwen","Alice","Amelia","America","Amy","Anna","Annie","Avery","Belle","Betty","Celia","Chloe","Christina","Cleo","Cora","Daisy","Delphine","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ella","Emma","Etta","Frances","Grace","Hannah","Harriet","Hattie","Katherine","Lottie","Lucy","Lulu","Mabel","Maggie","Molly","Myrtle","Nellie","Nora","Olivia","Opal","Patty","Pearl","Rachel","Ruby","Sarah","Savvy","Sophie","Susannah","Taryn","Tessa","Thea","Violet","Wilma"))]]
[(if: (($country is 6) and ($gender is 1)))[(set: $wifesname1 to (either:
"Abigail","Ada","Adwen","Alice","Amelia","America","Amy","Anna","Annie","Avery","Belle","Betty","Celia","Chloe","Christina","Cleo","Cora","Daisy","Delphine","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ella","Emma","Etta","Frances","Grace","Hannah","Harriet","Hattie","Katherine","Lottie","Lucy","Lulu","Mabel","Maggie","Molly","Myrtle","Nellie","Nora","Olivia","Opal","Patty","Pearl","Rachel","Ruby","Sarah","Savvy","Sophie","Susannah","Taryn","Tessa","Thea","Violet","Wilma"))]]
[(if: (($country is 6) and ($gender is 2)))[(set: $husbandsname1 to (either: "Adam","Alex","Amos","Ashton","Benjamin","Billy","Carter","Charles","Christopher","Clarence","Daniel","David","Elijah","Emmett","Felix","Frederick","Gideon","Gus","Henry","Ira","Isaac","Jacob","James","Jesse","John","Julius","Lawrence","Levi","Lewis","Liam","Lucian","Mason","Matthew","Nakoa","Nathaniel","Noah","Oscar","Otto","Oxford","Phillip","Robert","Roy","Samuel","Tait","Thomas","Walter","William","Zachariah"))]]
(set: $numberofchildren1 to (random: 1,5))
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 < 15))[(set: $randomchildgender1 to (random: 1,2))]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender1 to 1)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Adam","Alex","Amos","Ashton","Benjamin","Billy","Carter","Charles","Christopher","Clarence","Daniel","David","Elijah","Emmett","Felix","Frederick","Gideon","Gus","Henry","Ira","Isaac","Jacob","James","Jesse","John","Julius","Lawrence","Levi","Lewis","Liam","Lucian","Mason","Matthew","Nakoa","Nathaniel","Noah","Oscar","Otto","Oxford","Phillip","Robert","Roy","Samuel","Tait","Thomas","Walter","William","Zachariah"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender1 to 2)(set: $childname1 to (either:
"Abigail","Ada","Adwen","Alice","Amelia","America","Amy","Anna","Annie","Avery","Belle","Betty","Celia","Chloe","Christina","Cleo","Cora","Daisy","Delphine","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ella","Emma","Etta","Frances","Grace","Hannah","Harriet","Hattie","Katherine","Lottie","Lucy","Lulu","Mabel","Maggie","Molly","Myrtle","Nellie","Nora","Olivia","Opal","Patty","Pearl","Rachel","Ruby","Sarah","Savvy","Sophie","Susannah","Taryn","Tessa","Thea","Violet","Wilma"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender2 to 1)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Adam","Alex","Amos","Ashton","Benjamin","Billy","Carter","Charles","Christopher","Clarence","Daniel","David","Elijah","Emmett","Felix","Frederick","Gideon","Gus","Henry","Ira","Isaac","Jacob","James","Jesse","John","Julius","Lawrence","Levi","Lewis","Liam","Lucian","Mason","Matthew","Nakoa","Nathaniel","Noah","Oscar","Otto","Oxford","Phillip","Robert","Roy","Samuel","Tait","Thomas","Walter","William","Zachariah"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender2 to 2)(set: $childname2 to (either:
"Abigail","Ada","Adwen","Alice","Amelia","America","Amy","Anna","Annie","Avery","Belle","Betty","Celia","Chloe","Christina","Cleo","Cora","Daisy","Delphine","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ella","Emma","Etta","Frances","Grace","Hannah","Harriet","Hattie","Katherine","Lottie","Lucy","Lulu","Mabel","Maggie","Molly","Myrtle","Nellie","Nora","Olivia","Opal","Patty","Pearl","Rachel","Ruby","Sarah","Savvy","Sophie","Susannah","Taryn","Tessa","Thea","Violet","Wilma"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender3 to 1)(set: $childname3 to (either:
"Adam","Alex","Amos","Ashton","Benjamin","Billy","Carter","Charles","Christopher","Clarence","Daniel","David","Elijah","Emmett","Felix","Frederick","Gideon","Gus","Henry","Ira","Isaac","Jacob","James","Jesse","John","Julius","Lawrence","Levi","Lewis","Liam","Lucian","Mason","Matthew","Nakoa","Nathaniel","Noah","Oscar","Otto","Oxford","Phillip","Robert","Roy","Samuel","Tait","Thomas","Walter","William","Zachariah"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender3 to 2)(set: $childname3 to (either: "Abigail","Ada","Adwen","Alice","Amelia","America","Amy","Anna","Annie","Avery","Belle","Betty","Celia","Chloe","Christina","Cleo","Cora","Daisy","Delphine","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ella","Emma","Etta","Frances","Grace","Hannah","Harriet","Hattie","Katherine","Lottie","Lucy","Lulu","Mabel","Maggie","Molly","Myrtle","Nellie","Nora","Olivia","Opal","Patty","Pearl","Rachel","Ruby","Sarah","Savvy","Sophie","Susannah","Taryn","Tessa","Thea","Violet","Wilma"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender4 to 1)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Adam","Alex","Amos","Ashton","Benjamin","Billy","Carter","Charles","Christopher","Clarence","Daniel","David","Elijah","Emmett","Felix","Frederick","Gideon","Gus","Henry","Ira","Isaac","Jacob","James","Jesse","John","Julius","Lawrence","Levi","Lewis","Liam","Lucian","Mason","Matthew","Nakoa","Nathaniel","Noah","Oscar","Otto","Oxford","Phillip","Robert","Roy","Samuel","Tait","Thomas","Walter","William","Zachariah"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender4 to 2)(set: $childname4 to (either:
"Abigail","Ada","Adwen","Alice","Amelia","America","Amy","Anna","Annie","Avery","Belle","Betty","Celia","Chloe","Christina","Cleo","Cora","Daisy","Delphine","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ella","Emma","Etta","Frances","Grace","Hannah","Harriet","Hattie","Katherine","Lottie","Lucy","Lulu","Mabel","Maggie","Molly","Myrtle","Nellie","Nora","Olivia","Opal","Patty","Pearl","Rachel","Ruby","Sarah","Savvy","Sophie","Susannah","Taryn","Tessa","Thea","Violet","Wilma"))]]
[(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 1))[(set:$childgender5 to 1)(set: $childname5 to (either:
"Adam","Alex","Amos","Ashton","Benjamin","Billy","Carter","Charles","Christopher","Clarence","Daniel","David","Elijah","Emmett","Felix","Frederick","Gideon","Gus","Henry","Ira","Isaac","Jacob","James","Jesse","John","Julius","Lawrence","Levi","Lewis","Liam","Lucian","Mason","Matthew","Nakoa","Nathaniel","Noah","Oscar","Otto","Oxford","Phillip","Robert","Roy","Samuel","Tait","Thomas","Walter","William","Zachariah"))]
(if: ($randomchildgender1 is 2))[(set:$childgender5 to 2)(set: $childname5 to (either:
"Abigail","Ada","Adwen","Alice","Amelia","America","Amy","Anna","Annie","Avery","Belle","Betty","Celia","Chloe","Christina","Cleo","Cora","Daisy","Delphine","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ella","Emma","Etta","Frances","Grace","Hannah","Harriet","Hattie","Katherine","Lottie","Lucy","Lulu","Mabel","Maggie","Molly","Myrtle","Nellie","Nora","Olivia","Opal","Patty","Pearl","Rachel","Ruby","Sarah","Savvy","Sophie","Susannah","Taryn","Tessa","Thea","Violet","Wilma"))]]]
{
(set: $familyagedifference1 to (random: 0,3))
(set: $childage1 to ((random: 14,15) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage2 to ((random: 12,13) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage3 to ((random: 10,11) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage4 to ((random: 05,09) + $familyagedifference1))
(set: $childage5 to ((random: 02,04) + $familyagedifference1))
}
}
}
"America? I must have been out here in Independence for far too long."
I laughed. "It is not a problem. My name is (print: $charactername1) (print: $familylastname1). It is nice to meet you, Mr. Wagner."
"Forgive me for asking," he continued. "but do you have family with you? I ask because it may change the type of wagon and the amount of supplies you may need."{(set: $travelpartnergender1 to (random: 1,2))
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 1)[(set: $travelpartnerrelationship1 to (either:"father","uncle","nephew","cousin","brother","brother","brother"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 1)[(set: $travelpartnername1 to (either: "Adam","Alex","Amos","Ashton","Benjamin","Billy","Carter","Charles","Christopher","Clarence","Daniel","David","Elijah","Emmett","Felix","Frederick","Gideon","Gus","Henry","Ira","Isaac","Jacob","James","Jesse","John","Julius","Lawrence","Levi","Lewis","Liam","Lucian","Mason","Matthew","Nakoa","Nathaniel","Noah","Oscar","Otto","Oxford","Phillip","Robert","Roy","Samuel","Tait","Thomas","Walter","William","Zachariah"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 2)[(set: $travelpartnerrelationship1 to (either:"mother","aunt","niece","cousin","sister","sister","sister"))]
(if: $travelpartnergender1 is 2)[(set: $travelpartnername1 to (either:"Abigail","Ada","Adwen","Alice","Amelia","America","Amy","Anna","Annie","Avery","Belle","Betty","Celia","Chloe","Christina","Cleo","Cora","Daisy","Delphine","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ella","Emma","Etta","Frances","Grace","Hannah","Harriet","Hattie","Katherine","Lottie","Lucy","Lulu","Mabel","Maggie","Molly","Myrtle","Nellie","Nora","Olivia","Opal","Patty","Pearl","Rachel","Ruby","Sarah","Savvy","Sophie","Susannah","Taryn","Tessa","Thea","Violet","Wilma"))]
}
[["I don't have a family of my own, but I am traveling with my $travelpartnerrelationship1."->family1a]]
[["Yes, I am traveling with my family."->family1b]]</div><div id= "arialfont1">{(set: $spouse to 1)"Yes. I have been married for a number of years. [(if: $gender is 1)[My wife's name is (print: $wifesname1).]][(if: $gender is 2)[My husband's name is (print: $husbandsname1).]]
[(if: $gender is 1)[She]][(if: $gender is 2)[He]] is waiting for me back at the camp."}
"Do you happen to have any children that are crossing the prairie with you?"
{(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0)["No, we don't have any children."]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1)["Yes, we have (print: $numberofchildren1) (either: "wonderful","amazing","great","","","") child.
{(replace: "1")[one]
(replace: "2")[two]
(replace: "3")[three]
(replace: "4")[four]
(replace: "5")[five]}
]
(if: $numberofchildren1 > 1)["Yes, we have (print: $numberofchildren1) (either: "wonderful","amazing","great","","","") children.
{(replace: "1")[one]
(replace: "2")[two]
(replace: "3")[three]
(replace: "4")[four]
(replace: "5")[five]}
]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 1))[(print: $childname1) is (print:$childage1) years old. (if: $childgender1 is 2)[She](if: $childgender1 is 1)[He] loves to work hard."
{
(replace: "10")[ten]
(replace: "11")[eleven]
(replace: "12")[twelve]
(replace: "13")[thirteen]
(replace: "14")[fourteen]
(replace: "15")[fifteen]
(replace: "16")[sixteen]
(replace: "17")[seventeen]
(replace: "18")[eighteen]
(replace: "19")[nineteen]
(replace: "20")[twenty]}
]]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2)[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 2))[(print: $childname1) is (print:$childage1) years old. (print: $childname2) is (print:$childage2)."
{
(replace: "10")[ten]
(replace: "11")[eleven]
(replace: "12")[twelve]
(replace: "13")[thirteen]
(replace: "14")[fourteen]
(replace: "15")[fifteen]
(replace: "16")[sixteen]
(replace: "17")[seventeen]
(replace: "18")[eighteen]
(replace: "19")[nineteen]
(replace: "20")[twenty]}
]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 3))[(print: $childname1), our eldest, is (print:$childage1). (print: $childname2) is (print:$childage2), and (print: $childname3) just turned (print:$childage3)."
{(replace: "10")[ten]
(replace: "11")[eleven]
(replace: "12")[twelve]
(replace: "13")[thirteen]
(replace: "14")[fourteen]
(replace: "15")[fifteen]
(replace: "16")[sixteen]
(replace: "17")[seventeen]
(replace: "18")[eighteen]
(replace: "19")[nineteen]
(replace: "20")[twenty]}
]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 4))[(print: $childname1) is the oldest at (print:$childage1), (print: $childname2) is age (print:$childage2), (print: $childname3) is (print:$childage3), {
(replace: "10")[ten]
(replace: "11")[eleven]
(replace: "12")[twelve]
(replace: "13")[thirteen]
(replace: "14")[fourteen]
(replace: "15")[fifteen]
(replace: "16")[sixteen]
(replace: "17")[seventeen]
(replace: "18")[eighteen]
(replace: "19")[nineteen]
(replace: "20")[twenty]} and (print: $childname4) just turned (print:$childage4)."{(replace: "2")[two]
(replace: "3")[three]
(replace: "4")[four]
(replace: "5")[five]
(replace: "6")[six]
(replace: "7")[seven]
(replace: "8")[eight]
(replace: "9")[nine]}
]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 5))[Our eldest, (print: $childname1), is already (print:$childage1). Then (print: $childname2) is (print:$childage2). (print: $childname3), our middle child, is (print:$childage3) years old.{
(replace: "10")[ten]
(replace: "11")[eleven]
(replace: "12")[twelve]
(replace: "13")[thirteen]
(replace: "14")[fourteen]
(replace: "15")[fifteen]
(replace: "16")[sixteen]
(replace: "17")[seventeen]
(replace: "18")[eighteen]
(replace: "19")[nineteen]
(replace: "20")[twenty]} (print: $childname4) is (print:$childage4), and (print: $childname5) is just (print:$childage5)."
{
(replace: "2")[two]
(replace: "3")[three]
(replace: "4")[four]
(replace: "5")[five]
(replace: "6")[six]
(replace: "7")[seven]
(replace: "8")[eight]
(replace: "9")[nine]}
]]}
"Thanks for talking with me. Have a safe trip!"
[[Head outside.->start3]]{
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $money to it + (450 + (random: 0,50)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $money to it + (700 + (random: 0,50)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $money to it + (950 + (random: 0,50)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $money to it + (1200 + (random: 0,50)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $money to it + (1450 + (random: 0,60)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $money to it + (1700 + (random: 0,70)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $money to it + (1900 + (random: 0,80)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $money to it + (2100 + (random: 0,90)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $money to it + (2450 + (random: 0,100)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $money to it + (2700 + (random: 0,125)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $money to it - (2950 + (random: 0,150)))]}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"I am just traveling with my (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1), (print: $travelpartnername1)."
Mr. Wagner nodded. "I understand. Traveling with a large family can be difficult. To be honest, I don't know how they do it. I think you'll find it much easier to just be traveling with your (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1)."
I nodded, not sure of what to say.
"Thanks for talking with me. Have a safe trip!"
[[Head outside.->start3]]</div>(if: $wainwright is 1)["Most of the good ones have just sold. If you'd been here a few days ago, you'd have your pick of the litter. Alas, this is all we have left."
I walked among the wagons, inspecting each on carefully.
"So, are you looking for a particular kind? You seem to be interested in the details."
"I'm looking for one that will get me across the country. Most of these won't make it across town."
"I beg your pardon, (if: $gender is 1)[sir](if: $gender is 2)[ma'am]. These are some of the most reliable wagons in all of Missouri. I'd stake my reputation on that."
"Forgive me. I didn't properly introduce myself. I've been a wainwright my whole life. I see what you've done to make these run down carts look presentable."
Mr. Lang's smile faded.
"I'm not here to ruffle your feathers, but don't expect me to pay full price for what you have left in your yard."
"Of course not. I'll tell you what, you take your time, pick out the one you want, then come inside and see me. I can't give it away, but I'm sure we can come to equitable terms. Is that acceptable, (if: $gender is 1)[sir](if: $gender is 2)[ma'am]?"
"Of course."
Half an hour later, I approached Mr. Lang.
"Alright," Mr. Lang said, "what have you decided?"
"I've narrowed it down to these three." I pointed at the ones I liked. "Tell me about them."
"Of course. The first one is a 3 1/2 by 9 feet. While it can't hold quite as much, it is a little lighter and easier to drive. I recommend you keep the weight under fifteen hundred pounds, but you already know that.
"The second is your standard sized wagon. Its bed is 4 by 10 feet. So, you'll have a little extra room to store things. The seat is new, so you'll have a bit more comfort while on the trail. It is strong, light, and made of well-seasoned timber. Still, I recommend you keep the weight under two thousand pounds.
"That last one there is the biggest one I still have. It is 4 by 12 feet. So, if you're looking for some extra storage space, this is the one I recommend. It can easily handle twenty-five hundred pounds. It has reinforced framing so it can handle a few more bumps while on the trail.
"So, which one would you like?"
I thought for a moment.
[[I want the smallest one.->smallestwagon1]]
[[I want the medium-sized one.->mediumwagon1]]
[[I want the largest one.->largestwagon1]]](else:)["Now, you said you wanted a schooner, are you sure you don't want a chuck wagon?" He laughed to himself. "Sorry, it's just that most people don't know the difference no-how." He laughed again. "Well, most of the good ones have just sold. If you'd been here a few days ago, you'd have your pick of the litter. Alas, this is all we have left."
I walked to among the wagons. They all looked the same to me.
"This one right here," Mr. Lang said, patting the side of one, "will suit you perfectly."
"It will?"
"Absolutely! See here, it's got all the parts you'll ever need."
"It does?"
"Well, sure," he said, talking ever more rapidly. "We'll start here, you've got your wagon bed (nice and big, ain't it?), sideboards, brake block, jockey box, falling tongue, double tree, single tree, neck yoke (for them nice oxen you brought with you), front and rear wheels, iron tires (for durability, of course), the cover, or as like to call, the bonnet, (that'll keep the sun from beating down on ya – sure, we can get that sewn up before you go), staples and bows (of course, we can replace that one – someone should've already done that – I'll have to speak with Micha about this), strap bolts, and underneath here, you got your hounds and reach, the bolster (now tell me that ain't made of solid stuff), the axle and axle assembly, hub, felly rim, fellows, the grease bucket, the coupling pin, the cross arms, and last but not least, the water barrel (for when you'd like a nice cool drink)."
[[I scratched my head.->discussthewheels1]]]I led the team of oxen over to the wagon and wheels shop. As soon as I walked up, the owner of the shop came out to greet me.
"Hello there, (if: $gender is 1)[sir](if: $gender is 2)[ma'am]. How nice to see you today. I gather you're in the market for a wagon seeing as how you're driving a team of oxen without one, yes?"
I smiled at the man. "Yes, I am looking for a good deal on the best wagon you have."
"Of course, of course. Right this way," the man ushered me toward the front door while an ostler took care of the animals. "My name is Mr. Lang. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, (if: $gender is 1)[sir](if: $gender is 2)[ma'am]."
We shook hands and spoke for a few moments before going to the yard to look at the wagons he had available.
[[See what is available.->toolate1]]Game Ending Events<div id= "arialfont1">"I can't imagine working in a factory," Mr. Wagner said. "I hear those conditions are terrible."
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $money to 280)
(set: $factoryworker to 1)
(set: $morale to $morale * 1.2)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"I've always thought that being a housewife must be one of the easiest jobs," Mr. Wagner said.
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $money to 220)
(set: $housewife to 1)
(set: $morale to $morale * 1.4)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"That's good honest work," Mr. Wagner said. "I am personally grateful for having nice, clean clothes."
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $morale to $morale * 1.1)
(set: $money to 276)
(set: $laundress to 1)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"Ain't nothing wrong with being a milleress," the clerk said. "Without milleresses, we'd not have any flour to make our bread." (set: $millwright to 1)
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set:$money to 334)
(set: $millwright to 1)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"I had a nanny when I was young," Mr. Wagner said. "I never liked her much, but you seem like a decent person."
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $money to 308)
(set: $nanny to 1)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"Did you like being a seamstress?" Mr. Wagner asked. "I am all thumbs when I try to mend my shirt."
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $money to 295)
(set: $seamstress to 1)
}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"I hired a servant girl a fews years ago," Mr. Wagner said. "I'm pretty sure she was stealing from me, but you seem like a decent person."
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $money to 275)
(set: $servant to 1)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"A teacher? No kidding," Mr. Wagner said. He looked at me a moment, tilting his head a bit. "You kind of remind me of a teacher I had when I was young." He absently rubbed his nuckles.
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $money to 320)
(set: $teacher to 1)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"I've heard that's dangerous work," Mr. Wagner said. "I have a cousin back east that got her hand caught in a machine. She lost the ability to use it."
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $money to 348)
(set: $printer to 1)
(set: $morale to $morale * 1.3)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"Ain't nothing wrong with being a book binder," Mr. Wagner said. "I don't do a lot of reading myself, but you've probably read some good stories in your time. Maybe you can keep your wagon company entertained on your journey."
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set:$money to 354)
(set: $bookbinder to 1)
(set: $morale to $morale * 1.2)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"Ain't nothing wrong with being a farmer," Mr. Wagner said. "Without farmers, we'd all starve to death."
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set:$money to 285)
(set: $food to $food * 1.2)
(set: $farmer to 1)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"Ain't nothing wrong with being a laborer," Mr. Wagner said. "Without laborers, we wouldn't have roads and ditches."
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $morale to $morale * 1.1)
(set: $money to 273)
(set: $laborer to 1)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"A weaver? Those skills might help you and your wagon company," Mr. Wagner said.
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set:$money to 310)
(set: $weaver to 1)}</div><div id= "arialfont1">"A shoemaker? Those skills will certainly help you and your wagon company," Mr. Wagner said.
[[I thank the clerk and turn to leave.->start2]]{
(set: $money to 302)
(set: $shoemaker to 1)}</div>Mr. Lang walked me over to an area where there were three wagons sitting side by side. They looked similiar to me.
"Alright," Mr. Lang said, "these are the three best wagons I still have.
"The first one is a bit on the smaller side. The bed of this wagon is 3 1/2 by 9 feet. While it can't hold quite as much, it is a little lighter and easier to drive. I recommend you keep the weight under fifteen hundred pounds. You can rest assured that this is a good wagon - it has already been out to Fort Bridger and back.
"The second wagon is your standard sized wagon. Its bed is 4 by 10 feet. So, you'll have a little extra room to store things. The seat is new, so you'll have a bit more comfort while on the trail(if: (history:) contains "buynewwheels1")[ especially with those new wheels](if: (history:) contains "buyoldwheels1")[ but you'd be a lot more comfortable with the new, green wheels]. It is strong, light, and made of well-seasoned timber. Still, I recommend you keep the weight under two thousand pounds.
"The last one is the biggest one I still have. It is 4 by 12 feet. So, if you're looking for some extra storage space, this is the one I recommend. It can easily handle twenty-five hundred pounds. It has reinforced framing so it can handle a few more bumps while on the trail. As you can see, it comes with an advanced breaking system. It might be a little heaver than the others, but it is quite strong. The biggest downside with this one is it means more work for your oxen.
"So, which one would you like?"
I thought for a moment.
[[I want the smallest one.->smallestwagon1]]
[[I want the medium-sized one.->mediumwagon1]]
[[I want the largest one.->largestwagon1]]{(set: _tempcostofwagon1 to (250 + (random:0,75)))}(if: $wainwright is 1)["Of course."<br><br>"That wagon is $(print: _tempcostofwagon1)."<br><br>"$(print: _tempcostofwagon1)? For that? I don't think so.<br><br>Mr. Lang began to fidget.<br><br>"I'll tell you what. I'll take if from you for $(print: _tempcostofwagon1) plus another $40 for two spare wheels. The ones made from dry wood."<br><br>Mr. Lang thought for a moment. "Deal."<br><br>We shook hands, exchanged money, and parted ways.(set: $money to it - (_tempcostofwagon1 + 40))(set: $wagontype to 1)(set:$wheelcondition to 1)](else:)["Now, I know you're new to all this," Mr. Lang said, "so I need to make sure you understand that you keep the loaded weight for this wagon to around 1,500 pounds. More than that and you risk a breakdown.
Anything over 2,000 and you'll almost certainly need to repair it on the prairie. The maximum rating for this wagon is 2,500 pounds. If you get anywhere near that though, you'll likely breakdown before you even leave town. It'll also likely kill your animals. Just a word of caution, you understand?"
"Yes, don't put on too much weight or I risk breaking the wagon. Thanks."
"Sounds good," Mr. Lang said. That'll be $375."{(set: $money to it - 375)(set: $wagontype to 1)}
I pause and then hand over the cash. I knew it would be expensive, but I've never spent that much money on any single thing before.]
Now that I have a wagon and a team of oxen, I'm almost ready to go.
[[Let's hitch up the team.->drivingtheoxen1]]{(set: _tempcostofwagon1 to (300 + (random:0,50)))}(if: $wainwright is 1)["Of course."<br><br>"That wagon is $(print: _tempcostofwagon1)."<br><br>"$(print: _tempcostofwagon1)? For that? I don't think so.<br><br>Mr. Lang began to fidget.<br><br>"I'll tell you what. I'll take if from you for $(print: _tempcostofwagon1) plus another $30 for two spare wheel. The ones made from dry wood."<br><br>Mr. Lang thought for a moment. "Deal."<br><br>We shook hands, exchanged money, and parted ways.(set: $money to it - (_tempcostofwagon1 + 30))(set: $wagontype to 2)(set:$wheelcondition to 1)](else:)["Now, I know you're new to all this," Mr. Lang said, "so I need to make sure you understand that you keep the loaded weight for this wagon to around 2,000 pounds. More than that and you risk a breakdown.
Anything over 2,500 and you'll almost certainly need to repair it on the prairie. The maximum rating for this wagon is 3,000 pounds. If you get anywhere near that though, you'll likely breakdown before you even leave town. It'll also likely kill your animals. Just a word of caution, you understand?"
"Yes, don't put on too much weight or I risk breaking the wagon. Thanks."
"Sounds good," Mr. Lang said. That'll be $400."{(set: $money to it - 400)(set: $wagontype to 2)}
I swallow and then hand over the cash. I knew it would be expensive, but I've never spent that much money on any single object before.]
Now that I have a wagon and a team of oxen, I'm almost ready to go.
[[Let's hitch up the team.->drivingtheoxen1]]{(set: _tempcostofwagon1 to (325 + (random:0,50)))}(if: $wainwright is 1)["Of course."<br><br>"That wagon is $(print: _tempcostofwagon1)."<br><br>"$(print: _tempcostofwagon1)? For that? I don't think so.<br><br>Mr. Lang began to fidget.<br><br>"I'll tell you what. I'll take if from you for $(print: _tempcostofwagon1) plus another $30 for two spare wheel. The ones made from dry wood."<br><br>Mr. Lang thought for a moment. "Deal."<br><br>We shook hands, exchanged money, and parted ways.(set: $money to it - (_tempcostofwagon1 + 30))(set: $wagontype to 3)(set:$wheelcondition to 1)](else:)["Now, I know you're new to all this," Mr. Lang said, "so I need to make sure you understand that you keep the loaded weight for this wagon to around 3,000 pounds. More than that and you risk a breakdown.
Anything over 3,750 and you'll almost certainly need to repair it on the prairie. The maximum rating for this wagon is 4,500 pounds. If you get anywhere near that though, you'll likely breakdown before you even leave town. It'll also likely kill your animals. Just a word of caution, you understand?"
"Yes, don't put on too much weight or I risk breaking the wagon. Thanks."
"Sounds good," Mr. Lang said. That'll be $425."{(set: $money to it - 425)(set: $wagontype to 3)}
I take a deep breath and hand over the cash. I knew it would be expensive, but I've never spent that much money on anything before.]
Now that I have a wagon and a team of oxen, I'm almost ready to go.
[[Let's hitch up the team.->drivingtheoxen1]]{(either: "I wandered away from the wagon train for fifteen minutes or so. It was very peaceful. I sat down to simply look out over the prairie. In a way, it is actually kind of pretty.<br><br>After twenty minutes or so, a small doe popped her head up above the grass. I lifted the rifle, took careful aim, and fired. She dropped almost instantly. It took me a while to get it cleaned, so by the time I got back, most people were already asleep.(set: $food to $food + 16)(set: $morale to $morale + 3)","I walked for nearly a mile before I settled in next to an old oak. After a few minutes, a rabbit hopped along, chewing on some grass. I raised my rifle, took careful aim, and was able to take it.(set: $food to $food + 3)(set: $morale to $morale + 2)","I walked for thirty minutes or so before I settled in next to an elm tree. I watched the sun go down for a while before I noticed a possum near a small stream. I was able to get a clean shot and carried some more food back to camp.(set: $food to $food + 2)(set: $morale to $morale + 2)","I walked for nearly two hours and didn't see anything except a snake skin and some rabbit tracks.","I worked my way carefully through the grass but I never saw so much as a mouse. Maybe next time.","I spent quite a while sneaking through the grass but didn't see one living thing. Maybe next time I'll be more successful.")}
[[I'm tired, so I'll head back to camp and get some rest.->mechurch2]]{(either: "I wandered away from the wagon train for a mile or two. It was nice getting away from the wagons for a while.
<br><br>
After nearly an hour, a couple of does made there way along the edge of some trees. I lifted the rifle, took careful aim, and fired. The doe dropped instantly. It took me a while to get it cleaned, so by the time I got back, it was well after dark.(set: $food to $food + 18)(set: $morale to $morale + 5)","It took me several hours, but I finally spotted a deer. I stalked it for a while and was eventually able to get off a shot. It fell almost where it stood. It took quite a while to clean it and carry it back to the wagon. It'll be nice to have some fresh meat for a while.(set: $food to $food + 16)(set: $morale to $morale + 5)","I hadn't even gone a mile before I saw a possum just sitting on a deer trail. I took the shoot and now have some fresh meat for a while.(set: $food to $food + 3)(set: $morale to $morale + 2)","I walked for miles but didn't see anything except some faded tracks.","I walked through the grass for nearly an hour, but I never saw anything.","It had been about thirty minutes, when I managed to trip on a rut. I twisted my ankle a bit. It took me until after dark to limp back to the wagon.")}
[[I'll head back to camp to get some sleep.->papansferry1]]{(either: "I slogged through the mud for nearly an hour before I gave up.
(set: $morale to $morale -2)","Going hunting was a bad idea. I just got wet and cold.(set: $morale to $morale -2)","That was a dumb idea. I was hoping for some fresh meat and all I got was wet and cold.(set: $morale to $morale -2)","Well, that was a waste of an hour. All I managed to catch was getting cold.(set: $morale to $morale -2)","I never even saw so much as the ears of a rabbit. It was just wet, cold, and miserable.(set: $morale to $morale -2)")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->kansasriver3]](set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel2")
We ended up staying at St. Marys for a second day.
Captain (if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell] said some of the wagons needed a few repairs before we got started. He wanted to get the repairs done while we were still close to a blacksmith's shop and a place where we could buy supplies.
Captain (if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell] also said we'd be going over a number of creeks and rivers soon. He wanted all of us to prepare our wagons.
We need to try to waterproof all of our containers as much as possible. This will make it a little more difficult to get to the goods, but it should also help to keep them safe for much longer.
We're also supposed to put tar along the inside edges and between the boards. The thinking is that will help keep out more water. Of course, this also makes anything that touches the tar because sticky.
It seems like everything out here will be a compromise in one way or another. Nothing is easy.
Captain said that over the next few days we'll be crossing the Doyle, Riley, Deep, Lost, Vermillion, Boxelder, Brush, Rock Vreeks. He said the Vermillion and Rock Creeks are the ones where we really have to be careful. I guess every year, some people don't make it over those creeks and are buried nearby.
This evening, we were sitting around the campfire and a few of the others got to talking about politics.
I generally stayed away from such topics and was just silently listening when someone asked a question for us to answer.
When it came time for me to respond, I tried to say I wasn't listening, but they repeated everything and asked again.
So I felt like I had to say something.
The questions was, "In the presidential election in '48, who had a larger percentage of the popular vote?"
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(link: "Lewis Cass, the Democrat, won more of the popular vote.")[
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(link: "Martin Van Buren, the former President, won more of the popular vote.")[
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|reply1)[
That's right, President Taylor won nearly 48% of the popular vote and 163 electoral votes.[[<br><br>Tomorrow, we start crossing the creeks, so I'll finished getting the wagon and our supplies ready and then get some sleep.->creekcrossings1]](set: $morale to it + (3 + (random: 0,3)))
]
|reply2)[
Lewis Cass won just over 40% of the popular vote although he did carry just as many states of President Taylor.[[<br><br>Tomorrow, we start crossing the creeks, so I'll finished getting the wagon and our supplies ready and then get some sleep.->creekcrossings1]](set: $morale to it -1)
]
|reply3)[
Martin Van Buren ran as a 'Free Soil' candidate. Even still, he managed to get a respectible 10% of the popular vote. This was no where close to what he needed to win the election, though.[[<br><br>Tomorrow, we start crossing the creeks, so I'll finished getting the wagon and our supplies ready and then get some sleep.->creekcrossings1]](set: $morale to it -1)
]
|reply4)[
James Polk was the 15th President of the United States. He didn't even run in '48.[[<br><br>Tomorrow, we start crossing the creeks, so I'll finished getting the wagon and our supplies ready and then get some sleep.->creekcrossings1]](set: $morale to it -2)
]
}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 0){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}Diary,
(display: "cloudlevel4") (display: "windlevel4") (display: "rainlevel3")
We made it over all the creeks. Vermillion and Rock Creeks were rough. They both have steep banks and the Vermillion had a very swift current.
Today was terrible.
It is with a heavy heart that I have to report two people drown today.
The first was a young girl. She was only four years old. She was riding in the back of her wagon when it tipped in the swift current of Vermillion Creek. She lost her hold and fell into the water. Captain (if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell] had assigned riders and men to be stationed along the river to lasso and rescue anyone that fell into the water.
They were able to get her out quickly, but she had stopped breathing by the time she was pulled to the shore. I was there. I tried to help. I feel terrible.
The second was a young husband. He was in his early twenties. His name was Jim Anderson. We had spoke several times, but I didn't know him or his family well.
I heard he wasn't able to swim. So Captain (if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell] had put him on one the horses to cross the Vermillion. I'm not sure exactly what happened as I wasn't there, but I guess the saddle was not tight enough and it rotated a bit on the horse. When that happened. Jim slipped off. He went under and never resurfaced.
We spent time burying Abigail on the western bank. We searched for a long time to find Mr. Anderson, but never found his body. We placed a gravemarker for him next to Abby.{(set: $morale to it - 5)}
Rock Creek is one I will never forget. It wasn't as deep, and it wasn't as fast as Vermillion, but the bank on the far side was much steeper and higher.{
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 3))[<br><br>Our youngest child, (print: $childname3) had already made it safely across, but moved back to the edge of the creek to help get any items that had fallen out of the wagons. I didn't see (if: ($numberofchildren1 is 3) and ($childgender3 is 2))[her](if: ($numberofchildren1 is 3) and ($childgender3 is 1))[him] go back to the water.
I heard shouting and screaming. I turned in time to see a ox stumble on the muddly bank and bump (print: $childname3) into the water. It happened in an instant.
<br><br>
I ran down to the water and dived in. I thank God the current was not swift. I was able to swim out and get (if: $childgender3 is 2)[her](if: $childgender3 is 1)[him] quickly. We made it back to shore with a number of lassos around us.
<br><br>
(if: $childgender3 is 2)[She](if: $childgender3 is 1)[He] is only (print:$childage3) years old and we almost lost (if: $childgender3 is 2)[her](if: $childgender3 is 1)[him] today.{(set: $morale to it - 3)}]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 4))[Our youngest child, (print: $childname4) had already made it safely across, but moved back to the water to help get any items that had fallen out of the wagons. I didn't see (if: $childgender4 is 2)[her](if: $childgender4 is 1)[him] go back to the water. I heard shouting and screaming. I turned in time to see a ox stumble on the muddly bank and bump (print: $childname4) into the water. It happened in an instant.
<br><br>
I ran down to the water and dived in. I thank God the current was not swift. I was able to swim out and get (if: $childgender4 is 2)[her](if: $childgender4 is 1)[him] quickly. We made it back to shore with a number of lassos around us.
<br><br>
(if: $childgender4 is 2)[She](if: $childgender4 is 1)[He] is only (print:$childage4) years old and we almost lost (if: $childgender4 is 2)[her](if: $childgender4 is 1)[him] today.{(set: $morale to it - 3)}]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 5))[Our youngest child, (print: $childname5) had already made it safely across, but moved back to the water to help get any items that had fallen out of the wagons. I didn't see (if: $childgender5 is 2)[her](if: $childgender5 is 1)[him] go back to the water. I heard shouting and screaming. I turned in time to see a ox stumble on the muddly bank and bump (print: $childname5) into the water. It happened in an instant.
<br><br>
I ran down to the water and dived in. I thank God the current was not swift. I was able to swim out and get (if: $childgender5 is 2)[her](if: $childgender5 is 1)[him] quickly. We made it back to shore with a number of lassos around us.
<br><br>
(if: $childgender5 is 2)[She](if: $childgender5 is 1)[He] is only (print:$childage5) years old and we almost lost (if: $childgender5 is 2)[her](if: $childgender5 is 1)[him] today.{(set: $morale to it - 3)}]
}
It wasn't until right before I wrote this journal entry that I realized we also lost 20 pounds of food out the back of the wagon. It must have happened as we were climbing the bank. That is nothing compared to almost losing my child, but I wanted to record it.{(set: $food to it - 20)}
We camped just north of Rock Creek. I don't know if I would have had the strength to go much further.
[[Tomorrow, we cross the Black Vermillion River. It is supposed to be the worst one yet.->blackvermillion1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 23){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
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(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel4") (display: "windlevel3") (display: "rainlevel3")
Last night, I barely slept. I kept thinking about what happened yesterday and worrying about crossing the Black Vermillion today.
We drove for most of the day with very few problems but the terrain was much hillier than anything we've been through so far. It was hard going.
We stopped at noon to water the animals and get a bite to eat. While we were stopped, some people at the front of the train said they saw some Indians in the distance.
By the time I made my way up there to see them, they had gone. I kept watch for the remainder of the day, but never saw anything.
When we made it to the Black Vermillion in the late afternoon (after even more hillocks), it took us a while to figure out where and how to cross it.
While we were scouting the area, we came across and man named Mr. Louis Tremble. He is half-Indian and half-French. He and his family live in a rough log cabin near the bank. He has seven children.
They were working to build a rudimentary log bridge over the river. He aims to charge people a dollar a wagon to cross. I'd be happy to pay the toll if the bridge was finished, but seeing how it is only partly constructed we had to ford the river.
The banks were as steep as Rock Creek and the water was even faster than Vermillion Creek we crossed yesterday.
I think because of what happened yesterday, everyone was especially careful. One horse and a couple of cows drown, but everyone made it safely across.
While we were waiting on the eastern bank to cross, I noticed a bunch of stone grave markers. I took a minute to walk over and investigate. Each one was engraved with a name and a date.
Mr. Tremble said about fifty people from a large wagon company died here in 1849 of cholera.
After crossing, we moved north another seven miles or so before we made camp. It was a physically exhausting day, but emotionally it was much easier.
[[Even thought I am tired, I will try my luck at a bit of hunting.->Hbv1]]
[[Talk with some of the others around camp.->TObv1]]{
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(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TFbv1]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TFbv1]]
}
[[Tomorrow, we are planning on making it to the junction with the St. Joe trail.->stjoesephindependencjunciton1]]
(set: $morale to it + (random: 1,5))
(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 23){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel4") (display: "rainlevel1")
We made it to the junction of the trails from Independence and from St. Joseph. Since we started out, I'd guess we've seen (either:"five or six","six or seven","seven or eight","eight or nine","about ten or so") other wagon companies. Sometimes they were nearer to us and other times they were a few miles away.
Rarely though, did we camp next to each other.
Tonight's campsite is within throwing distance of nearly half-a-dozen other wagon trains. A whole bunch of them came out from St. Joseph.
We talked for a little while with some people from the other trains. It was good getting to hear different stories.
I have learned that I can leave Captain (if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell] and switch wagon companies if I want to. This is a big choice.
After talking with many others, I've learned that Captain Taylor seems to be very strick. His wagon company often feels like they are not treated with a lot of respect. However, he certainly seems to have the most experience of all the captains. Hid wagon company is much larger than the others. Captain Hutchins has a reputation for patience and kindness. Although, he seems to let the people in the company decide what to do and this might be bad as he is the one who is supposed to be most experienced. Captain Powell likes to watch and appears to be reluctant to make decisions, unless it has something to do with animals, then he is very knowledgeable. He is the captain with the least experience. His wagon train also has the fewest number of wagons.]
{
(if: $captain is 1)[[I'll stay with Captain Taylor.->staywithtaylor1]]
<br><br>(if: $captain is 1)[[I'll leave Captain Taylor for Captain Hutchins.->joinhutchins1]]
<br><br>(if: $captain is 1)[[I'll can leave Captain Taylor for Captain Powell.->joinpowell1]]
(if: $captain is 2)[[I'll stay with Captain Hutchins.->staywithhutchins1]]
<br><br>(if: $captain is 2)[[I'll leave Captain Hutchins for Captain Taylor.->jointaylor1]]
<br><br>(if: $captain is 2)[[I'll leave Captain Hutchins for Captain Powell.->joinpowell1]]
(if: $captain is 3)[[I'll stay with Captain Powell.->staywithpowell1]]
<br><br>(if: $captain is 3)[[I'll leave Captain Powell for Captain Taylor.->jointaylor1]]
<br><br>(if: $captain is 3)[[I'll leave Captain Powell for Captain Hutchins.->joinhutchins1]]
}
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(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: $bookbinder to 1)
(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel2") (display: "rainlevel2")
{[(if: ($blacksmith is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make minor repairs. I was able to make a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($bookbinder is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,20)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I told some stories that others really enjoyed. They liked them so much, they actually gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($bricklayer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to make more effecient camp fires. This helps them use less fuel and spend less time cooking. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($butcher is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (15 + (random: 0,15)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to more effeciently butcher the animals they get from hunting. This helps them get more meat from each animal. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($cooper is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (40 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others repair some of their barrels and crates. They were so grateful they gave me some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(if: ($farmer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,20)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to store their food so it is less likely to go bad. This helps them keep more of the food they have. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($laundress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (20 + (random: 0,120)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I convinced some of the others to let me launder their clothes. It took a while to get things set up, but I was able to wash quite a lot of laundry. They were happy to have clean clothes again. They were so grateful they gave some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($milleress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make their axles work more effeciently. This makes it a bit easier for their oxen or mules to pull their wagons. It also helps to strengthen their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($millwright is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make their axles work more effeciently. This makes it a bit easier for their oxen or mules to pull their wagons. It also helps to strengthen their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($nanny is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others by watching their children for a little while. It gave the adults a much needed break. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($painter is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,30)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped paint some of the wagons. I've been carrying around cans of paint for just this purpose. I'm glad I was finally able to use it. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($printer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I told some stories that others really enjoyed. They liked them so much, they actually gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($seamstress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (60 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others mend their clothes. They were impressed with how quickly I fixed their torn and worn clothing. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($shoemaker is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (60 + (random: 0,80)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others repair their shoes. They were so grateful they gave me some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($teacher is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others by teaching their children for a while. It helped the kids learn something new, and it also gave the adults a much needed break. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($teamster is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,30)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some of the others learn how to manage their teams better. Now they can use their animals more effectively to pull their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($wainwright is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (75 + (random: 0,125)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped repair and improve some of the other wagons. The people were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($weaver is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,50)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped mend some clothes. I was also able to sell some of the cloth I've been preparing. The people were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]]}
I noticed some people appeared to be getting sick. Captain (if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell] told us not to worry. Sometimes people get ill on the trail, but so long as everyone remains calm, everything will be alright.
[[Get some sleep as tomorrow is supposed to be a long day.->enterednebraska1]]
(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 0){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel2") (display: "rainlevel2")
We drove long and hard all day. We barely stopped to water the animals at noon. Some of the wagons have started reporting they are running a little low on water. We've been running parallel to the Little Blue River but are usually more than a mile or two away. I think we may have to send a couple of teams with barrels to refill soon. I'll ask Captain (if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell] what he thinks.
I'm pretty sure a few people in the train are sick. Their wagons are a lot quieter today.
People are also a bit short tempered lately. Men are arguing and the women are openly criticizing each other.
Captain (if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell] says that the trail splits into different sections tomorrow. He says that we'll have to vote on which way to go.
{(if: $captain is 1)[I have a feeling this may not end well as some people are already arguing.](if: $captain is 2)[Hopefully, we won't spend too long trying to figure out which way to go tomorrow. Personally, I just want to go west.](if: $captain is 3)[I hope we can make a decision that the Captain likes.]}
[[Get some sleep so I can make a good decision on which way to go tomorrow.->sevenchoices1a]]
(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 28){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set:$captain to 1)
(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel2") (display: "rainlevel1")
{(if: $captain is 1)[Even before we broke camp this morning, people were already upset. Captain Taylor was practically shouting at a group of men.<br><br>They said, "We heard the northern-most route was more level and a better ride."<br><br>Captain Taylor said, "Well, you must have heard wrong. The southern route was more direct and would save us time."<br><br>After arguing for a while, Captain Taylor threw his arms in the air. "Fine, if you're all so smart, you decide."]
(if: $captain is 2)[Captain Hutchins called everyone over to his wagon this morning. "Alright," he said. "he's what the situation is. We can take either a more northerly route or one that stays further south." He paused, drinking some coffee. "The northern route is a little more level but will take us a couple miles out of the way. If we go the southern way, it is shorter but the trail goes over a bit more hilly terrain. The hills aren't large but we won't be able to see for very far around the wagon trail. So, everyone gets a vote. North or South?"]
(if: $captain is 3)[Captain Powell spoke with a few men before we broke camp. I overheard him say, "We can go on the north or south route. I don't think there's much difference between the two." He paused to drink his coffee. "Why don't you gentlemen go and see what the others want to do?"]}
I'll write later about how things went today.
[[My vote is to go on the northerly route.->sevenchoices1anorth]]
[[My vote is to go on the southerly route.->sevenchoices1asouth]]
(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 22){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
We made Timothy, that's the boy's name who was shot, as comfortable as possible.
We decided not to spend the night in the same campground, so after we got the wounded as comfortable as possible in the wagons, we moved on.
For hours, and for every bump we went over, you'd hear the boy cry out. It was one of the worst experiences in my life.
We camped well before sunset to make sure we could choose the best defensible space possible.
I don't know if anyone actually got any sleep.
In the morning, we rolled on. Timothy did not seem to be in as much pain today as he barely made a noise.
The man with the broken arm walked most of the day. He said it hurt but that he was alright.
Tomorrow, we are supposed to make it to where the Omaha and Nebraska City Trails merge with ours. It is also the point at which we will be traveling next to the Platte River.
I'm exhausted but have to stand watch for a couple of hours tonight.
[[In the morning, we'll go to Junction with Omaha Trail->secondjunciton1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 2)(set:$daysonthetrail to $daysonthetrail+2)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 28){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
We made it to the junction with the Omaha Trail.
I've never seen so many wagon trains. The white canvas bonnets stretch off to the eastern horizon. It was quite a sight to see. They almost look like ships on a sea of endless grass. There must have been almost five hundred wagons in my view.
It was a sight I think I'll remember until the day I die.
As we were making our way westward today, I spent quite a lot of time talking with {(if: $captain is 1)[Anne Dunns. She's quite smart for a nine-year-old.<br><br>At one point, we were talking about books, and I asked her if she liked to read.<br><br>"I don't like to read," she said. "I love to read!" She ran over to her wagon, her blonde braids flying from her bonnet, and a returned a moment later clutching a copy of 'The Little Mermaid' by Hans Christian Andersen.<br><br>"I had to beg my parents for them to let me bring some books along with us. I told them it was good for my learning and we would want books when we make it to Oregon City.<br><br>"This book is one of my favorites right now."<br><br>"Yes," I said, "I really like that one as well. Do you like any others?" I shouldn't have asked because she spent the next two hours or so telling me all about her favorite books.<br><br>Anne apparently loves anything by Charles Dickens but 'A Christmas Carol' is her favorite. She also loves 'Jane Eyre,' 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' and the new one by Emily Bronte, 'Wuthering Heights.' It seems her favorite of all time is 'The Leatherstocking Tales' by James Fenimore Cooper. She just loves "all the action and how brave Hawkeye is."<br><br>Anne was also very particular about telling me how she doesn't just read literature. She also really likes 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass' by Frederick Douglass.<br><br>We spoke for a while about slavery and about how some people saw it as a great evil while others saw it as an economic necessity. She said, "I could never do that to someone else. I think it is horrible to keep loved ones apart. I couldn't imagine being taken from my family or for my family to not have me around."<br><br>As she spoke, her eyes sparkled and her smile never stopped shining. She is quite a remarkable child.]
(if: $captain is 2)[Christian McAlister. He's only eleven years old, but he already knows exactly what he wants in life.<br><br>"When I'm older," Christian said, "I want to be a bishop. Of course, I will start as a priest as soon as turn sixteen. I can't wait to 'reach, teach, expound, and exhort. And to visit the house of each member, and exhort them to pray vocally and in secret and attend to all family duties.'<br><br>"I just love reading about the Gospel and can't wait to share it with others."<br><br>I told him that it was nice to see someone who knew what he wanted to do in life.<br><br>He said, "Oh, I've known my whole life. Maybe, if I work really hard, maybe someday when I'm older, I can even be an Apostle. I mean, if God wants me to serve in that way."<br><br>We spoke for well over two hours. The whole time, he impressed me with his drive, his dedication, and his desire to serve. He is quite a remarkable young man.]
(if: $captain is 3)[Wilhelm Washburn. He is a strong, confident fifteen-year-old. He was born in Germany, but moved to New York city when he was two-years-old.<br><br>"For the last couple of years, Paul and I have lived with our groseltern, our grandparents."<br><br>Although Wilhelm speaks excellent English, he will still revert to German from time to time. I think that is because that is what is mostly spoken at home, especially with his grandparents.<br><br>"We lived in a two room house near Sullivan and Prince. It was a nice place and the neighbors were great. I miss my friends." He paused. "I mean I am looking forward to California a lot, but I sometimes wonder what all my friends are doing?"<br><br>I told him I also miss a lot people from where I used to live. I asked him what he was excited about in {(if: $destination is 1)[the Great Salt Lake Valley](if: $destination is 2)[California](if: $destination is 3)[the Oregon Territory]}.<br><br>"Well, everything, really, but I think I like the idea that they have found precious minerals near there. I mean, if there's any left. I heard a lot of people rushed out there to get it all. I hope that after we settle down, I can go off and starting finding my own gold."<br><br>He spoke at least for the next hour about all the things he would do with his riches. He would buy nice clothes, a big house, have several horses, and go riding whenever he wanted. All in all, he is quite a nice young man. I hope his finds his gold.]}
[[We should make it to Fort Kearney tomorrow.->fortkearney1]]
(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 23){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
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(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}
{(set: $weather to 75)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
We've been talking about Fort Kearny for days and days. In my mind, I'd worked it up to this amazing fortification.
However, when we arrived, it, like most forts out here on the prairie, is not actually a fort at all. It is a station for troops and supplies. That's all.
It sits atop a hill perhaps a couple of miles south of the Platte River. For all I can see, it consists of five or six unpainted wooden buildings and two dozen long, low sod buildings. The wooden buildings are situated around a large open field or parade ground. The sod buildings seemed to have sprung up from the ground as they are scattered here and there without much rhyme or reason. Bordering the parade ground are a number of stunted trees. The next closest trees or bushes are along the sides of the Platte.
There are a number of military guns or artillery sitting next to the parade grounds. I can't imagine how much work it took to get those guns out here in the middle of nowhere.
On the west side of the parade ground, sits the home of the commanding officer. It is a two story, unpainted building . It has two long piazzas that stretch along the entire front of the building.
Opposite the parade ground from the commanding officer's house is the soldier's barracks. It seems to be about 30 feet wide and 70 feet long. It is also two stories tall. I must confess that although Fort Kearney is only a year or two old, the barracks looks to already be in a state of disrepair. Not only does it look like it might fall down soon, it appears to be significantly over-crowded.
I overheard one of the soldiers saying it was build for eight men but there is not more than a hundred crammed in there.
The remaining wooden buildings include the officers’ quarters, the hospital, and a merchant’s store. Like the barracks, these buildings also look like they were not quite finished and noone has woked on them in a while.
The wooden structures make the sod buildings look like royal palaces though. The sod buildings are not uniform in size. The biggest one is around 140 feet long and 40 feet wide. I'd guess that it was maybe 10 or 12 feet high. All 24 of them looked like they would collapse at any moment.
All that being said, it was a welcome relief to stop at the fort. It was great getting to speak with other people, to see the soldiers march on the parade grounds, and to hear the military bugles playing their songs.
[[I'm going to stop recording for now and go talk to the others.->fortkearney2]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
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<br><br>
Dear Diary,
<br><br>
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
<br><br>
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel2")(display: "rainlevel3")
<br><br>
It was a cold and wet night. First thing this morning, Captain made us all take our scurvy medicine. I hate the taste of that stuff, but I know it is needed to keep us all healthy.
<br><br>
After I returned from the medicine call, I was getting the wagon ready. I noticed a part of the canvas was loose. When I want to tighten it down, I discovered the the rope had been cut. When I lifted the flap, I realized someone had stolen a box of food. I can't even begin to explain how angry this made me. I noticed that other wagon train got going real early this morning. I'll bet it was one of them.(set:$food to it - 5 + (random: 15,20))(set:$morale to it - (random: 1,3))]
<br><br>
{(if: ((history:) contains "sevenchoices1anorth") and ($captain is 1))[Captain Taylor was in a worse mood today. I don't know why. Maybe it rained inside his tent.<br><br>Regardless, he was full of vim and vigor.<br><br>Captain Taylor said, "Alright, yesterday we went north. It was a waste of time. Sure the trail may have seemed smoother, but these oxen can easily pull a wagon over these little bumps. We need to make better choices and quite wasting so much time.
<br><br>
I recommend we take the southerly route as it is shorter. We'll be closer to the water and can therefore water our animals much easier."]
(if: ((history:) contains "sevenchoices1anorth") and ($captain is 2))[Captain Hutchins said, "Alright, yesterday we went north. Today, we have another choice. We can head to the northern route again or go south.<br><br>I recommend we go on the northern route. It is a litle further, but the trail is easier.<br><br>What do you all think?"]
(if: ((history:) contains "sevenchoices1anorth") and ($captain is 3))[Captain Powell said, "Alright, yesterday we went north. This added a bit of distance to the day. Today, I recommend we go on the southerly route. It is much closer to water. It will be easier to water the animals at noon, but the choice is up to all of us."]}
<br><br>
(if: (history:) contains "sevenchoices1anorth")[[My vote is to go on the northerly route.->sevenchoices2anorth]]
<br><br>
(if: (history:) contains "sevenchoices1anorth")[[My vote is to go on the southerly route.->sevenchoices2asouth]]
{(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + (22 + (random: 0,2))){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}}
]}}
}
{[(if: (history:) contains "sevenchoices1asouth")[Diary,
<br><br>
We've been attacked!
<br><br>
Sometime in the middle of the night, one of our sentries started shouting. I woke up in a start and looked around. Since it was so dark, I couldn't really see anything. The sentry was shouting that someone was trying to steal some of the horses.
<br><br>
A bunch of us got up and within a moment, we heard gunshots! I saw a few flashes from the darkness beyond our campfires. Within a minute, the gunfire stopped, but then we heard someone crying out.
<br><br>
As we ran around trying to figure out what was going on, I came across a young man lying on the ground. He was holding his stomach and crying. He couldn't have been more than fifteen years old.
<br><br>
We brough over some light and it was horrible. He had been shot! His shirt was covered in blood. He kept crying. I couldn't stand the sight of it, so I ran back to our wagon.
<br><br>
I feel so terrible for not being able to help. As I write this, I can still hear him crying and whimpering.
<br><br>
I also learned that another person was also wounded. It seems that when he was running to see what was happening, he tripped on something in the camp and broke his arm.
<br><br>
This is terrible.
<br><br>
Captain said we will stay here an extra day to treat the wounded. He is tripling the number of sentries tonight and we will keep the extra guards until we're far away from this area.
<br><br>{(set: $morale to it - 10)}
[[Treat the wounded before moving on.->healingup1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 2)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 22){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
}
]]}
}{
(set: _randomhunt1 to (random: 0,15))
[(if: _randomhunt1 is 9)[(either:"I tripped and hurt me knee.","I went out look for some fresh meat, but all I managed to do was to trip on a rock and bust up my knee.","I twisted my ankle while stepping over a rock. It felt warm and wet. I wanted to look at it while still out on the prairie, but I was afraid I'd get stuck out there. So, I hobbled back to the wagon.")(set: $health to it - (1+(random: 0,2)))]]
[(if: _randomhunt1 is 8)[(either: "While I was out hunting, I slipped on a rock and fell. I am not sure what I did exactly, but I twisted my knee. It is swollen and tender. It took me a while to get back to camp.")(set: $health to it - (4+(random: 0,3)))(set: $morale to it - (2+(random: 0,5)))]]
[(if: _randomhunt1 >9 and ($horses is 1))[(either:"I rode around on (print: $myhorse1) for more than an hour but didn't see any game. We rode back to camp.","I rode (print: $myhorse1) for more than an hour but didn't see any animals. We rode back to camp empty-handed.","I took (print: $myhorse1) hunting with me. I rode for over an hour. While it was nice to get away from the wagons for a while, I never saw any game. We rode back a little slower than we rode out.","While it was nice to get out on (print: $myhorse1), I never saw any game.","I took (print: $myhorse1) on a hunting trip. While it was nice to ride away from the wagons, I never saw any game.","I rode around on (print: $myhorse1) for more than an hour before I saw some game. I lifted my rifle, aimed, and fired. Unfortunately, I missed and the deer bounded away.","I rode around on (print: $myhorse1) for more than an hour before I saw some game. I lifted my rifle, aimed, and fired. Unfortunately, I missed and the rabbit scurried away.","I rode around on (print: $myhorse1) for more than an hour before I saw some game. I lifted my rifle, aimed, and fired. Unfortunately, I missed and the white-tailed deer bounded away.","I rode (print: $myhorse1) for more than an hour but didn't see any animals. We rode back to camp empty-handed.","I took (print: $myhorse1) hunting with me. I rode for over an hour. While it was nice to get away from the wagons for a while, I never saw any game. We rode back a little slower than we rode out.","While it was nice to get out on (print: $myhorse1), I never saw any game.","I took (print: $myhorse1) on a hunting trip. While it was nice to ride away from the wagons, I never saw any game.")(set: $morale to it - (1+(random: 0,1)))]]
[(if: (_randomhunt1 >9) and ($horses is 0))[(either:"I walked around for a long time, but never saw any game.","I spent more than an hour of hunting and didn't see so much as a single track.","I walked and walkred, looking for some game animals. Unfortunately, I didn't see anything.")(set: $morale to it - (1+(random: 0,2)))]]
[(if: _randomhunt1 is 0 or 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7)[(either:"After some work and over a mile of searching, ","I had to sit for a long time, but ","I walked away from the wagon train for quite a while. After things were quiet and still, ","I walked for a while without seeing anything, but then ","I was tired from the day, but walking for a while helped wake me up. I made my way along a small stream, and ","It didn't take very long, but ","I had been waiting for a while before I saw anything. To be honest, I almost fell asleep just sitting out there. Motion caught my eye, and ","I walked away from the wagon train for more than two miles before I started hunting. Once I did, I was surprised at how much game I saw. It wasn't long before ","I crossed through the grass for a while before I started hunting. Once I did, ","A few other people went hunting at the same time. I was worried they would chase away any game, but ","I hunted for a long time. I was about to give up, but then ","I hiked out away from the wagon train for a while before I started hunting. I spotted some tracks and carefully followed them. After twenty minutes or so, ","I wandered away from the wagon train for fifteen minutes or so. It was very peaceful. Eventually, ","I wandered away from the wagon train for thirty minutes or so. It was very nice. After sitting in the grass on a small rock for a while, I saw movement. I brought up my rifle, aimed carefully, and ","I walked away from the wagon train for twenty minutes or so. I sat down on a rock to simply look out over the prairie. In a way, it is actually kind of pretty. After a while, I saw some motion. I brought up my rifle, and ","After twenty minutes or so of walking away from the train, I saw some motion. I halted, holding my breath. I lifted the rifle, took careful aim, and fired, ","I walked for nearly a mile before I settled in next to an old oak. After some time, I saw some game. It lifted my rifle, and ","It was nice to get away from the wagons. After some time, I saw some game. It lifted my rifle, took aim, and ","I walked for thirty minutes or so before I settled in next to an elm tree. I watched the sun go down for a while before I saw some game. It lifted my rifle, took aim, and ","I walked for nearly two hours. I was about to give up and head back when motion caught my eye. I took up my rifle, took aim, and ","I worked my way carefully through the grass but it was a long while before I saw any game. Eventually, I heard something moving, so I raised my rifle, took a shot, and ","I spent quite a while sneaking through the grass before I saw anything. When I did, I slowly lifted my rifle to my shoulder. I took aim, and ","I wandered away from the wagon train for a mile or two. It was nice getting away from the wagons for a while. It took a while, but ","After nearly an hour of hunting, I finally spotted something. I lifted my rifle and fired, and ","It took me several hours, but I finally spotted some game. I stalked it for a while and was eventually able to get off a shot.","I had even gone several miles before I saw some game just standing on a deer trail. I lifted my rifle and took aim. ",)
(either: "I caught a ","I was able to get a ","I managed to get a ","I was able to get a ","I was able to shoot a ","I was able to get a ","I was able to get a ","I caught a ","I was able to shoot a ","I was able to get a ","I was able to see and shoot a ","I managed to take down a ","I shot a ","I got a ","I shot a ","I took down a ","I was able to get a clean shot off on a ","I eventually caught a ","eventually, I was able to get a ","I eventually managed to get a ","I was able to eventually get a ","I was eventually able to shoot a ","I was eventually able to get a ","I was eventually able to get a ","eventually, I caught a ","eventually, I was able to shoot a ","eventually, I was able to get a ","I was eventually able to see and shoot a ","I eventually managed to take down a ","eventually, I shot a ","I eventually got a ","I eventually shot a ", "I eventually took down a ","I was eventually able to get a clean shot off on a ","in the end, I caught a ","in the end, I was able to get a ","in the end, I managed to get a ","in the end, I was able to get a ","in the end, I was able to shoot a ","in the end, I was able to get a ","in the end, I was able to get a ","in the end, I caught a ","in the end, I was able to shoot a ","in the end, I was able to get a ","in the end, I was able to see and shoot a ","in the end, I managed to take down a ","in the end, I shot a ","in the end, I got a ", "in the end, I shot a ", "in the end, I took down a ","in the end, I was able to get a clean shot off on a ")
(set: _randomgame1 to (random: 1,9))
[(if: _randomgame1 is 0 or 1 or 2 or 3 or 4)[(either:"bullfrog","turtle","snapping turtle","midland painted turtle","three toed box turtle","ornate box turtle","vole","prairie vole","meadow vole","woodland vole","woodrat","eastern woodrat","southern plains woodrat","muskrat","northern grasshopper mouse","Texas mouse","white-footed mouse","deer mouse","fulvous harvest mouse","western harvest mouse","plains harvest mouse","rat","hispid cotton rat","lemming","southern bog lemming","house mouse","black rat","Norway rat","meadow jumping mouse","eastern chipmunk","chipmunk","gophers","yellow-faced pocket gopher","plains pocket gopher").(set: $food to it + (1+(random: 0,1)))(set: $morale to it + (4+(random: 0,3)))]
(if: _randomgame1 is 5 or 6)[(either:"American crow","crow","goose","sandhill crane","crane","ring-necked pheasant","pheasant","grouse","ruffed grouse","northern bobwhite","mallard","wood duck","duck","heron","egret","little blue heron","great blue heron","great egret","cattle egret","black-crowned night-heron","snake","copperhead","Osage copperhead","rattlesnake","timber rattlesnake","great plains rat snake","prairie kingsnake","speckled kingsnake","bullsnake","flathead snake","red-sided garter snake","northern redbelly snake","Texas brown snake","northern water snake","black rat snake","prairie dog","black-tailed prairie dog","southern flying squirrel","woodchuck","squirrel","gray squirrel","fox squirrel","Franklin's ground squirrel","spotted ground squirrel","thirteen-lined ground squirrel").(set: $food to it + (4+(random: 0,5)))(set: $morale to it + (4+(random: 0,2)))]
(if: _randomgame1 is 7 or 8)[(either:"wild turkey","beaver","porcupine","coyote","swift fox","red fox","gray fox","weasel","ringtail","raccoon","weasel","river otter","striped skunk","long-tailed weasel","black-footed ferret","least weasel","mink","skunk","eastern spotted skunk","badger","bobcat").(set: $food to it + (9+(random: 0,11)))(set: $morale to it + (4+(random: 0,4)))]
(if: ((_randomgame1 is 9) and ($horses is 1)))[(either:"deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","pronghorn","wapiti","bear","black bear","gray wolf","wolf").<br><br>Because I had my trusty horse, (print: $myhorse1), I was able to carry a lot more meat.(set: $food to it + (40+(random: 0,25)))(set: $morale to it + (4+(random: 0,5)))]
(if: ((_randomgame1 is 9) and ($horses is 0)))[(either:"deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","pronghorn","wapiti","bear","black bear","gray wolf","wolf").<br><br>If I had a horse, I could have carried a lot more meat.(set: $food to it + (15+(random: 0,25)))(set: $morale to it + (4+(random: 0,5)))]
(set: _longwayback1 to (random: 1,2))(if: _longwayback1 is 1)[
<br><br>(either:"It took me a while to clean it, ","It took longer than it should for me to clean it, ","I cleaned it, ","I carefully cleaned it, ", "While I was cleaning it, a coyote came around to see what I was doing. I took a shot at it as well, but missed. Either way, it took longer than I wanted, ","It took me a while to track it down, ","After I cleaned it, I just sat for a while, looking out over the prairie, ","I took my time cleaning it, ","After I cleaned it, I started back, but I got a little disoriented, ","On the way back to camp, I got a little lost. It took me a little while to figure out which way I had to go to get back, ","I cleaned it and slowly made my way back to the wagon, ","It took me a while to track it down after it moved off, ","While I was cleaning it, I heard the growl of a cougar. I was able to take a shot at it, and it took off. Because I was constantly looking over my shoulder, it took me longer to clean it, ","On the way back to the wagon train, I got a bit lost, ","On the way back, I came across another pioneer. He had hurt his leg. I spent some time getting him fixed up and helping him back, ","On the way back to my wagon, I took a different route thinking it would be faster. It wasn't, ")(either: "so I didn't get back to camp for quite a while.","so it took me a while to get back to camp.","so I didn't get back until after dark.","so I had to make my way back to the wagon train in the dark.","so I didn't get back until after dusk.","so I didn't get back to the wagon until after sunset.","so I got back to camp well after sundown.","so I didn't get back to camp until well after Captain sounded the bugle call to return to came. He was a little upset with me.","so I missed supper.","so I walked into camp well after dark.","so I got in a little bit of trouble for being out so late. Captain said I needed to make sure I get back earlier in the future.","so it took my a while to get back.")]]]]
[(set: _longwayback2 to (random: 1,5))
(if: _longwayback2 is 1)[<br><br>I almost forgot to mention it, but I found a few dollars just sitting out there on the prairie. Someone must have dropped it.(set: $money to it + (1 + (random: 0,9)))]]}
[[Get some sleep.->return1]]I saw all kinds of plants including (print: (a: ...$prairieplants1)), (print: $prairieplants2), and (print: $prairieplants3). I'm still learning the plants as we go along but I thought I also recognized some (print: $prairieplants1) and (print: $prairieplants2). (set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
The day was uneventful. We left Fort Kearney with the sun still below the horizon. We saw some Indians off to the distant south. They were perhaps a half-a-mile away. I wouldn't have even seen them if someone hadn't pointed them out and let me use their binoculars.
I'm tired from our early start. I'm heading off to bed.
2nd Entry -
Overnight, the weather turned. It came in almost without warning. When we went to sleep, the winds were calm and the skies were clear. Sometime in the middle of the night, a terrible wind came in from the west. Within thirty minutes, the stars were covered by clouds.
Not five minutes later, we saw lightning on the horizon. Within another twenty minutes or so, it was on top of us.
Then, one of my worst fear happened. The thunder startled the cattle and they began to stampede. The river goes basically east and west here. There was not bend in the river nor a cliff or canyon we could place them in once we made camp. So, we placed them between the wagons and the river. It wasn't enough.
In the flashes of lightning, I saw riders and others trying to take action. The riders attempted to turn the heard back to the river in the hopes of slowing them down or stopping them. But, time and time again, the herd would race to the water and then turn left or right.
One time, they turned toward our circled wagons. I thought the familiar sight would calm them, but they raced right though.
Several wagons were tipped completely on their side. A number of people were hurt. A dozen or so animals were killed or injured to the point where we had to put them down.
We tried to pick up the wagons and tend the wounded all while this deamon storm raged around us.
I pray for mercy.
3rd Entry -
It has been two days since I last wrote.
The storm blew and blew. It was unbelievable. I've never seen a storm like it in my life. We couldn't continue on as the prairie turned into a swamp. Everything was muddy. Little streams appeared from nowhere, all running northward to the Platte.
Those injured in the stampede are more or less ready to travel. One elderly grandmother injured her back pretty badly. As soon as they're able, that family will head back to Fort Kearney to visit the hospital.
Speaking of which, about two dozen soldiers on horseback stopped by this afternoon to speak with Captain (if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]. They spoke for maybe 15 minutes before heading on to check on other wagon companies in the area.
I am completely exhausted.
[[Tomorrow, we'll continue westward.->thecanyons1]]{(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))}
(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 3)(set:$daysonthetrail to $daysonthetrail+3)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 21){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(42 + (random: 0,12))))]}Diary,
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel4") (display: "windlevel4") (display: "rainlevel2")
Thank heavens that today was uneventful. It was slow going as the prairie was still thick with mud, but nothing terrible happened.
[[I think despite the mud, I'll go hunting for a bit.->Htc1]]
[[Talk with some of the others around camp.->TOtc1]]{
(if: ($wifeisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $wifesname1).->TFtc1]]
(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TFtc1]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TFtc1]]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->gothenburg1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 24){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
{[(if: (history:) contains "healingup1")[I hate to write this, but Timothy, the poor boy who was shot a few days ago, has died.
<br><br>
We thought that maybe staying in Fort Kearney for a few days would help, we knew there was a hospital here. But nothing could save the boy. He had a fever, and it just got worse and worse.
<br><br>
I stopped in with his family only once. I tried to say some comforting words, but I was sort of tounge-tied. Even though I saw him by the light of a lantern, he was ashen-colored. His eyes were closed, and he was covered with sweat. He was sort of mumbling to himself. His father paced near the wagon as his mother and younger sister sat next to him in the wagon. They looked almost as pale as Timothy.
<br><br>
We buried him a little after noon.
<br><br>
I feel terrible for the family. I wish there was more I could do.
<br><br>
The boy's family have decided to turn around and head back east with the rising sun tomorrow. I guess they're just too heartbroken to continue on.
<br><br>
Such a loss.
<br><br>
Aside from this terrible incident,{(set: $morale to it - (5 +(random: 0,5)))}]]} I was able to speak with a number of people today. At one pointed, I walked over to the merchant's tent. I've learned that this isn't just any old merchant, but a special type called a 'sutler' or 'victualer.' A sutler is a civilian merchant who sells things to an army - like uniforms, equipment, and specialty food items like sugar and coffee.
Regardless, he was happy to see me and showed me what he had for sale.
I have $[|moneyStat>[$money]] and my wagon weighs [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]. {(if: $wagontype is 1)[I should try to keep it under 1,500 pounds.](if: $wagontype is 2)[I should try to keep it under 2,000 pounds.](if: $wagontype is 3)[I should try to keep it under 3,000 pounds.]}
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 2))[
(set: $food to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 2)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $food > 0)[
(set: $food to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 2)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Food : 1 lbs for $2 : Lbs of Food = [|foodStat>[$food]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ((($money >= 20))))[
(set: $food to it + 10)
(set: $money to it - 20)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $food > 10)[
(set: $food to it - 10)
(set: $money to it + 20)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Food: 10 lbs for $20.00 : Lbs of Food = [|foodStat>[$food]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ((($money >= 100))))[
(set: $food to it + 50)
(set: $money to it - 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $food > 50)[
(set: $food to it - 50)
(set: $money to it + 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Food: 50 lbs for $100.00 : Lbs of Food = [|foodStat>[$food]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 45) and ($medicalkits < 6))[
(set: $medicalkits to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 45)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $medicalkits > 0)[
(set: $medicalkits to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 45)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Medical Kits : 5 lbs each : 1 for $45 (limit 6) = [|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 40) and ($extrawheelsold < 2))[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 40)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $extrawheelsold > 0)[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 40)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Spare Wheels, Old : 75 lbs each : 1 for $40 (limit 2) = [|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 25) and ($waterbarrel < 2) and ($wagonweight <3650))[
(set: $waterbarrel to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 25)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 350)
(replace: ?waterbarrelStat)[|waterbarrelStat>[$waterbarrel]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $waterbarrel > 0)[
(set: $waterbarrel to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 25)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 350)
(replace: ?waterbarrelStat)[|waterbarrelStat>[$waterbarrel]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Barrels of Water : 350 lbs each : 1 for $25 (limit 2) = [|waterbarrelStat>[$waterbarrel]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 30) and ($oxen <= 10))[
(set: $oxen to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 150)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?oxenStat)[|oxenStat>[$oxen]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $oxen > 6)[
(set: $oxen to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 30)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 100)
(replace: ?oxenStat)[|oxenStat>[$oxen]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Additional Oxen : can pull 100+ lbs each : 1 for $30 (limit 10 total) = [|oxenStat>[$oxen]]
It was a nice break to visit Fort Kearney. Tomorrow, we're back on the trail.
[[Get some sleep.->theelmtree1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 0){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
A child who had been injured in the stampede from a few nights ago has gotten worse.
When the cattle crashed through the camp, she was lying under one of the wagons. When it tipped over, part of the wagon landed on her legs. Both were broken, but we thought they had been set and were beginning to heal.
Today, she was clearly in pain, but she began to complaing of a vague pain in her chest and having a hard time breathing. We didn't understand how as her legs were hurt but nothing touched her torso.
In the afternoon, she developed a high fever and a rapid pulse. She also had a rash on her back. She also complained of having a terrible headache and was very drowsy.
Some of us volunteered to keep watch with her family tonight. I am one of them. I pray for the best.
2nd Entry - 3:30 am. Forgive me if this is hard to read. My hand shakes uncontrollably. An hour ago, her fever spiked. She became delirious. Then she went into convulsions. She slipped into a coma and within a few minutes, she was gone. Stephanie was nine years old. She was only nine.
[[I can't write anymore tonight.->maxwell1]]{(set: $morale to it - (2+ (random: 0, 5)))}
(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 19){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
We drove 25 miles today. I can't write more tonight. I don't feel up to it.
[[Tomorrow has to be better.->hershey1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 25){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(print: $daysonthetrail) days on the trail ~
We passed a company of twenty-five wagons. It was all men. They were going to the mines of California. To be honest, I'll be a bit surprised if they make it. They are big enough and strong enough, but even in the few minutes that we were passing them, they were shouting and arguing with each other. I wish them well.
When we made camp, some of the men who served on the first watch got into a bit of a scuffle. There was some argument over a woman.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} intervened quickly. The men were put on different watches, but I doubt their fight is over.
(display: "windlevel5")
I still think about those we've lost on the trail so far. It hurts my heart.
[[I don't want to think any more, it hurts too much.->northorsouth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 16){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 73)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} called a meeting once we set up camp. He said, "Alright, we have to make a choice tomorrow.<br><br>"We can stay on the south side of the Platte River and keep moving west. This will add two or three days to our trip. The benefite is that we will likely avoid the traffic of the other wagon companies. The water is generally a bit better on the South Platte as well.<br><br>"Of course, we can cross over the Platte. It is not an easy passage, but it is considerably shorter."
We talked about it for a while before we moved off to our tents.
I think I mentioned this already in this diary (if not, I know I've spoken with some of the others about it), but there are two men who seem to get into arguments every few days as they both desire to court a young lady.
The lady is question is Ms. Samantha Green. I'd guess she is nineteen or twenty, pretty, and with a good upbringing. She is accompanying her mother and father, who is some sort of businessman, out to Sacramento.
One of the whose has taken a fancy to her is Mr. Andrew Clarkson. He is a young firebrand. He can't be more than twenty-one. He's been a ranch hand on some place outside of Cincinatti. He has a reputation for having a quick temper and being fiercely loyal.
The other man, Mr. Stephan Jacobs, is much older, possibly even in his mid-forties. He worked in some sort of printing press. He is slow to anger, but once he is mad, he stays that way for days.
Anyway, I have a decision to make and it is not about the little love spat going on.
[[Tomorrow, I vote we take the northern side of the river.->northnebraska1]]
[[Tomorrow, I vote we take the southern side of the river.->southnebraska1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 16){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: _tragicaccident to (random: 1,5))}{[(if: (_tragicaccident is 1) and ($captain is 1))[(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
<br><br>
Dear Diary,
<br><br>
Tragic news! The Dunns’ eldest daughter, Anne, drown today.
<br><br>
The river here is actually broken into different sections. You'd make it over one stretch over water that is, say, eighty feet across, then go over some dry land for a hundred feet, going between trees and bushes, then pass through another fifty feet of water. Once through that, you might go over solid ground again for a small bit and then through another section of water, perhaps, one hundred feet across.
<br><br>
As were crossing in this manner, the company got quite spread out. Wagons were crossing upstream and downstream from us. Some wagons from other companies even mingled in with our train. It was not as organized as when we crossed the Kansas River all those days ago.
<br><br>
In the confusion, Anne was walking along behind the wagon. She somehow slipped under the surface. We think maybe her dress just got too heavy with water and pulled her under. She never cried out for help or made any sign she was in trouble. It happened so fast.
<br><br>
We made camp on the north side of the river. We will bury Anne in the morning. The dear child was only nine years old. We will mourn her.(set: $morale to it -5)(set: $annedunnsisdead to 1)
<br><br>
[[I'm going back over there to see if I can do anything for the Dunns.->lakemcconaughyeast1]]]
(if: (_tragicaccident is 1) and ($captain is 2))[(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
<br><br>
Dear Diary,
<br><br>
Tragic news! The McAlister’s nephew, Christian, drown today.
<br><br>
The river here is actually broken into different sections. You'd make it over one stretch over water that is, say, eighty feet across, then go over some dry land for a hundred feet, going between trees and bushes, then pass through another fifty feet of water. Once through that, you might go over solid ground again for a small bit and then through another section of water, perhaps, one hundred feet across.
<br><br>
As were crossing in this manner, the company got quite spread out. Wagons were crossing upstream and downstream from us. Some wagons from other companies even mingled in with our train. It was not as organized as when we crossed the Kansas River all those days ago.
<br><br>
In the confusion, young Christian slipped under the water. Johannes said he was carrying a heavy box of flour over his head so it wouldn't get wet. It must have somehow got tangled in his clothing for he didn't resurface.<br><br>
By the time anyone realized what was happening, it was too late. Johannes, Kristine, and I all tried to revive him, but we were unsuccessful.
<br><br>
We made camp on the north side of the river.
<br><br>
We will bury Christian in the morning.The dear boy was only eleven years old. We will mourn him.(set: $morale to it -5)(set: $christianmcalisterisdead to 1)
<br><br>
[[I'm going back over there to see if I can do anything for the McAlisters.->lakemcconaughyeast1]]]
(if: (_tragicaccident is 1) and ($captain is 3))[(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
<br><br>
Dear Diary,
<br><br>
Tragic news! The Washburn’s youngest son, Wilhlem, drown today.
<br><br>
The river here is actually broken into different sections. You'd make it over one stretch over water that is, say, eighty feet across, then go over some dry land for a hundred feet, going between trees and bushes, then pass through another fifty feet of water. Once through that, you might go over solid ground again for a small bit and then through another section of water, perhaps, one hundred feet across.
<br><br>
As were crossing in this manner, the company got quite spread out. Wagons were crossing upstream and downstream from us. Some wagons from other companies even mingled in with our train. It was not as organized as when we crossed the Kansas River all those days ago.
<br><br>
In the confusion, Wilhelm was walking along beside the wagon, helping to keep the rear wheels moving. At some point, he went underwater. We don't know why or how. All we know is that after a few minutes, Hans and Emma noticed he wasn't back there. Paul, their eldest son, immediately ran back into the middle of the river. He kept calling and calling for Wilhelm. After searching for a little more than half and hour, another family spotted his body on some rocks on the bank.
<br><br>
We will bury Wilhelm in the morning. The young man was only fifteen years old. We will mourn him.(set: $morale to it -5)(set: $wilhelmwashburnisdead to 1)
<br><br>
[[I'm going back over there to see if I can do anything for the Washburns.->lakemcconaughyeast1]]]
]
(if: _tragicaccident >= 2)[(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
<br><br>
Dear Diary,
<br><br>
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
<br><br>
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
<br><br>
We made it over the Platte River today.
<br><br>
The river here is actually broken into different sections. You'd make it over one stretch over water that is, say, eighty feet across, then go over some dry land or a hundred feet, going between trees and bushes, then pass through another fifty feet of water. Once through that, you might go over solid ground again for a small bit and then through another section of water, perhaps, one hundred feet across.
<br><br>
As were crossing in this manner, the company got quite spread out. Wagons were crossing upstream and downstream from us. It was not as organized as when we crossed the Kansas River all those days ago.
<br><br>
In the confusion, (either: "two","three","four") men drown by the time we were all across. I did not know any of them directly, but I know it must be devastating for their families.
<br><br>
We made camp on the north side of the river as it took us most of the day to cross over and get everyone back together.
<br><br>
[[I'm exhausted, but I'll head over to see if there is anything I can do for the families who lost loved ones today.->lakemcconaughyeast1]]]}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 15){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: $gender to 2)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail. (set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3") (display: "rainlevel1")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: "randomevents1")]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: "randomevents2")]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: "randomevents3")]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: "randomevents4")]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: "randomevents5")]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->ogallala1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel4") (display: "rainlevel2")
{(if: $annedunnsisdead is 1)[I still can't believe that Anne is gone. It breaks my heart.(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: $christianmcalisterisdead is 1)[I still can't believe that Christian is gone. It breaks my heart.(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: $wilhelmwashburnisdead is 1)[I still can't believe that Wilhelm is gone. It breaks my heart.(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($annedunnsisdead is 1) or ($christianmcalisterisdead is 1) or ($wilhelmwashburnisdead is 1))[<br><br>]
There has to be a better way at crossing rivers. We should never lose anyone. I'll talk with Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} to see if he has any better ideas.}
[[I'll try my hand at some hunting.->Hlme1]]
[[Talk with some of the others around camp.->TOlme1]]{
(if: ($wifeisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $wifesname1).->TFlme1]]
(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TFlme1]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TFlme1]]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->lakemcconaughywest1]]{(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3") (display: "rainlevel1")
We saw a large number of Indians today. They would ride up to within about a quarter-of-a-mile of the wagon train and then turn and ride back to the north. They would be gone for twenty minutes or so and then they'd come roaring back down on us. Every time, they would turn and ride away.
We were all confused and, to be honest, a bit scared. They didn't appear to be dressed for war and they weren't shouting or making war cries, but it was still unnerving.
As a precaution, Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} doubled the watch tonight. As a result, I have three hours tonight of trying to stay awake, not get eaten alive by mosquitoes, a somehow see as good as a cat in the dark night.
Well, I'm off for now.
[[Tomorrow morning, we turn south, cross the Platte and take the southern road->bigsprings1]]
[[In the morning, we'll continue westward and stay on the north side of the Platte. Crossing that river is not something I'd like to do again.->antelope1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 24){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
{
(if: (($wagontype is 1) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (1750 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 2) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (2250 + (random: 0,500)))) or (($wagontype is 3) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (3250 + (random: 0,750)))) or (($wagontype is 1) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2000 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 2) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2500 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 3) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (3750 + (random: 0,250))))
)[Everything was going smoothly when the (either: "front right wheel","front left wheel","rear right wheel","rear left wheel") splitered into a dozen pieces. (if: $myhorse1 is 1)[It scared (print: $myhorse1) half to death.]
<br><br>
I have been running with too much weight. If I had to guess, the wagon probalby weighs about [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds right now. I could maybe fix something up for a short distance, but we're miles and miles from any help.
<br><br>
A few other wagons, including {(if: $captain is 1)[The Dunns](if: $captain is 2)[The McAlisters](if: $captain is 3)[The Washburns]},
have stopped to help out, but most kept slowly plodding along.
<br><br>[|canweleaveStat>[I can't leave until I can replace the broken wheel.]]
<br><br>
[
(if: (($extrawheelsold > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll use a spare old wheel.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $morale to it - 1)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?olderwheelsStat)[|olderwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours and everyone's help to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready. I won't make it to the campsite until well after dark.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time to continue on.->overloadedantelope1]]]]]]
[ (if: (($extrawheelsnew > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll use spare newer wheel.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $morale to it - 1)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?newerwheelsStat)[|newerwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready. Quite a few of the people helping out told me that the green wheels ain't worth a dime. They have a tendancy to splinter, especially as the climate gets drier further out west.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced with a green one. I'll have to be careful and make sure I get a dry spare. It is time to continue on.->overloadedantelope1]]]]]]
[
(if: (($money > 120) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0) and ($horses > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I don't have a spare with me and none of the others who stopped to help me have one either. I'll ride back and hope to find someone willing to sell me one. I doubt it'll be cheap, though.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 120)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + 2)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + 2)
(set: $morale to it - 5)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[Ride back and buy a new wheel and find somewhere to buy a wheel. It'll likely cost more than a hundred dollars and take several days.]<br><br>[[I repaired the wheel.->overloadedantelope1]]]]]]
[
(if: (($money > 120) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0) and ($horses is 0)))[
<br>(link: "I don't have a spare, so I'll have to walk back to back and see if I can find someone to sell me one. If I'm lucky, it won't take too long.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 120)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + 3)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + 3)
(set: $morale to it - 5)
(set: $food to it - 8)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[Walk back and buy a new wheel. Hopefully, I won't have to go all the way back. Maybe a passing wagon train will have one that someone is willing to sell me. It'll likely cost more than a hundred dollars and take several days.]<br><br>[[I walked for a long time before I came across a small wagon traing. One of the wagon owns was carrying several spare wheels. I convinced him to sell me one. He even was willing to carry it all the way back to my wagon.->overloadedantelope1]]]]]]
[
(if: ($money < 100) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0))[
<br>(link: "I guess I just have to wait here to see if someone comes along with a spare wheel they are willing to give me or trade for something. There's no point in going all the way back to an outpost if I don't have enough money to buy a wheel anyway.")[
(set: _randomdaysdelay to (_randomdaysdelay + (random: 3,8)))
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 200)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + _randomdaysdelay)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + _randomdaysdelay)
(set: $morale to (it - (_randomdaysdelay * 3)))
(set: $food to (it - (_randomdaysdelay * 4)))
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took me an extra _randomdaysdelay days before someone came along that was able to trade for a wheel. It cost me some of my food as I didn't have enough money. I never want to go through that again.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced.->overloadedantelope1]]]]]]]
}{(else:)[
We camped about two miles north of the river. To get here, we had to climb up maybe two-hundred feet above the river.
<br><br>
I don't know why we came this far from the river. It seems like there were a lot of camping spots down lower and closer to the river.
<br><br>
Then again, I'm not a captain and I don't have as much information as he does.
<br><br>
[[My back has been hurting me today, so I think I'll turn in early. I hope I can sleep good tonight.->broadwater1]]]}{
(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 22){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
We kept a fair distance from the river today. I think the closest we came to it was probably about a mile.
It seems that some of the scouts who went out a couple of days ago heard there were two wagon companies that were down by the river who have an epidemic of cholera.
There is a rumor going around that nearly half of each wagon company has died in the last two days.
Now I understand why we made camp so far away.
I hope the rumors are wrong and that only a few people have died (if any).
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bridgeportwest1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 19){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
I saw my first buffalo herd today. It was quite a sight!
The herd was maybe a mile or two to our north. They were moving westward along the base of a series of hills protruding from the ground. About half-way up the hill and again at the top, a thick bank of lighter soil ran horizontally.
It was actually looking at this striping when I first saw the buffalo. They were dark against the light tan of the hill. At first, I thought they were some type of dark brown vegetation as it covered so much area. After a few minutes, I noticed they were slowly moving.
I borrowed a spyglass, and, sure enough, they were buffalo! There must have been thousands and thousands of them.
I wonder if we will see them again on the trail.
To the west, we can see the spire of Chimney Rock or Chimney Tower. It is said to be over three hundred feet tall.
[[Time for some sleep.->scottsbluff1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 23){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Well, I've found out that the buffalo, or bison as a few people have called them, are everywhere!
The seem to go from horizon to horizon. There are a number of hills and mounds to the north and the buffalo seem to be over nearly all of them.
The wind shifted from the north and brought with it quite a distinct odor. I've never smelled anything quite like it. It wasn't a bad odor, per se, but it was very... buffalo.
We passed by Chimney Rock or Chimney Tower today. It was on the south side of the river, so we couldn't get too close. It was nice seeing it after hearing about it for months.
[[Its been a few days since I've tried hunting. I'll spend some time this evening and see what happens.->Hsb1]]
[[Talk with some of the others around camp.->TOsb1]]{
(if: ($wifeisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $wifesname1).->TFsb1]]
(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TFsb1]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TFsb1]]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->morrill1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 22){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 76)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel5")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
Oh, we also passed north of Scotts Bluff today. It stands nearly a thousand feet high. We've seen it for days, but we passed it today.
It was a welcome sign. It means we're really making progress.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->lingle1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 21){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel5")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
Also, On a seperate note, Mr. Clarkson and Mr. Jacobs had to be seperated because they were arguing over who Ms. Green liked better.
[[I think I'll turn in for now.->fortlaramie1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 23){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
We made it to Fort Laramie today in the early afternoon.
Like Fort Kearney, this fort has no fortification or stockade. It sits near a bend in the Laramie River in the flat bottom of a wide valley with low hills on all sides.
The fort was build around a central parade grounds that was somewhere in the range of four-hundred feet square. There were a dozen or so buildings including the commanding officer's house, officers and enlisted barracks, a hospital, and a sutler's store.
The soldiers I spoke with were polite and seemed, more-or-less, happy to be out here.
After we made camp, I made my way over to the sutler's store.
I have $[|moneyStat>[$money]] and my wagon weighs [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]. {(if: $wagontype is 1)[I should try to keep it under 1,500 pounds.](if: $wagontype is 2)[I should try to keep it under 2,000 pounds.](if: $wagontype is 3)[I should try to keep it under 3,000 pounds.]}
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 2))[
(set: $food to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 2)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $food > 0)[
(set: $food to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 2)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Food : 1 lbs for $2 : Lbs of Food = [|foodStat>[$food]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ((($money >= 20))))[
(set: $food to it + 10)
(set: $money to it - 20)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $food > 10)[
(set: $food to it - 10)
(set: $money to it + 20)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Food: 10 lbs for $20.00 : Lbs of Food = [|foodStat>[$food]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: (($money >= 100)))[
(set: $food to it + 50)
(set: $money to it - 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $food > 50)[
(set: $food to it - 50)
(set: $money to it + 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Food: 50 lbs for $100.00 : Lbs of Food = [|foodStat>[$food]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 55) and ($medicalkits < 6))[
(set: $medicalkits to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 55)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $medicalkits > 0)[
(set: $medicalkits to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 55)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Medical Kits : 5 lbs each : 1 for $55 (limit 6) = [|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 60) and ($extrawheelsold < 2))[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 60)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $extrawheelsold > 0)[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 60)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Spare Wheels, Old : 75 lbs each : 1 for $60 (limit 2) = [|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 40) and ($waterbarrel < 2))[
(set: $waterbarrel to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 40)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 350)
(replace: ?waterbarrelStat)[|waterbarrelStat>[$waterbarrel]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $waterbarrel > 0)[
(set: $waterbarrel to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 40)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 350)
(replace: ?waterbarrelStat)[|waterbarrelStat>[$waterbarrel]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Barrels of Water : 350 lbs each : 1 for $40 (limit 2) = [|waterbarrelStat>[$waterbarrel]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 200) and ($oxen <= 10))[
(set: $oxen to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 40)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?oxenStat)[|oxenStat>[$oxen]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $oxen > 6)[
(set: $oxen to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 40)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 100)
(replace: ?oxenStat)[|oxenStat>[$oxen]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Additional Oxen : can pull 100+ lbs each : 1 for $40 (limit 10 total) = [|oxenStat>[$oxen]]
Tomorrow, we get a day of rest and repairs. I'm looking forward to it.
[[Tonight, though, I'm going to go over to a feast to celebrate our recent succesful buffalo hunt!->fortlaramie2]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 12){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
Today, I have quite an upset stomach and diarrhea. I've had to relieve my self nearly two dozen times today. There was even a little blood along with the rest.
I've had an upset stomach every now and again on the trail, but today it is particularly painful. A lot of people in camp share similar symptoms.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->fortlaramie3]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 0){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}Dear Diary,
A mother two wagons down from ours we taken about three o'clock last night with violent diarrhea and severe cramps. She returned to her tent apologizing for waking everyone.
When we woke this morning, she didn't. Everything was done to save her, but she was already weakened from days of high fever. We buried her in a proper grave at four o'clock this afternoon.
My diarrhea is worse today - it is closer to rice water than anything else. I have also developed a fever and flip back and forth between sweating and shivering.
I had really wanted to get about and talk with the others, but I find I prefer to stay in the tent. I'm hoping the extra rest and tea will keep me from ending up like that poor mother.
[[Maybe more sleep will help.->fortlaramie4]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 0){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Feeling a bit better. I made some tea that helped to settle my stomach.
I think maybe some of the buffalo meat we ate was bad.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} has called a meeting.
He says that when we leave Fort Laramie, we have three choices. We can go west on the northern route, the central route, and the southern route.
If we go north, we will stay north of the Platte until we reach Casper. That is about 120 miles or so away.
If we go the central or southern route, we will stay south of the Platte River but will get closer to the mountains. We won't actually go into them, but the terrain is hillier. However, the trail is a bit shorter. We will once again merge with the northern trail once we get to Casper. To go on either of these routes, we have to cross the Platte River in the morning.
The winds on the prairie are unbelievable. (display: "windlevel5")
[[I vote we will take the northern route->hartville1]]
[[I vote we will cross the Platte but stay close to the river->guernseypark1]]
[[I vote we will cross the Platte but stay south from the river->gurnsey1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 0){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4") (display: "rainlevel1")
We camped in a very hilly area. There are quite a lot of trees and bushes in this place. We will have good wood for fires tonight.
[[I'm off to collect some firewood before it gets too dark.->glendonorth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 12){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel4") (display: "rainlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: "randomevents1")]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: "randomevents2")]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: "randomevents3")]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: "randomevents4")]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: "randomevents5")]
}
[[I'll give hunting a shot.->Hggll1]]
[[Talk with some of the others around camp.->TOggll1]]{
(if: ($wifeisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $wifesname1).->TFggll1]]
(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TFggll1]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TFggll1]]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bigsprings1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3") (display: "rainlevel1")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: "randomevents1")]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: "randomevents2")]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: "randomevents3")]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: "randomevents4")]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: "randomevents5")]
}
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} also told us we have another chance to change our path. We can turn northward and cross the Platte if we want to tomorrow.
[[In the morning, I vote we turn north to cross over the Platte River.->lakemcconaughywest1]]
[[In the morning, I want to stay on the south side of the Platte River.->ovid1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
{
(if: (($wagontype is 1) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (1750 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 2) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (2250 + (random: 0,500)))) or (($wagontype is 3) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (3250 + (random: 0,750)))) or (($wagontype is 1) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2000 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 2) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2500 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 3) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (3750 + (random: 0,250))))
)[Everything was going smoothly when the (either: "front right wheel","front left wheel","rear right wheel","rear left wheel") splitered into a dozen pieces. (if: $myhorse1 is 1)[It scared (print: $myhorse1) half to death.]
<br><br>
I have been running with too much weight. If I had to guess, the wagon probalby weighs about [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds right now. I could maybe fix something up for a short distance, but we're miles and miles from any help.
<br><br>
A few other wagons, including {(if: $captain is 1)[The Dunns](if: $captain is 2)[The McAlisters](if: $captain is 3)[The Washburns]},
have stopped to help out, but most kept slowly plodding along.
<br><br>[|canweleaveStat>[I can't leave until I can replace the broken wheel.]]
<br><br>
[
(if: (($extrawheelsold > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll use a spare old wheel.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $morale to it - 1)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?olderwheelsStat)[|olderwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours and everyone's help to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready. I won't make it to the campsite until well after dark.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time to continue on.->overloadedovid1]]]]]]
[ (if: (($extrawheelsnew > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll use spare newer wheel.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $morale to it - 1)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?newerwheelsStat)[|newerwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready. Quite a few of the people helping out told me that the green wheels ain't worth a dime. They have a tendancy to splinter, especially as the climate gets drier further out west.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced with a green one. I'll have to be careful and make sure I get a dry spare. It is time to continue on.->overloadedovid1]]]]]]
[
(if: (($money > 120) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0) and ($horses > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I don't have a spare with me and none of the others who stopped to help me have one either. I'll ride back and hope to find someone willing to sell me one. I doubt it'll be cheap, though.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 120)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + 2)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + 2)
(set: $morale to it - 5)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[Ride back and buy a new wheel and find somewhere to buy a wheel. It'll likely cost more than a hundred dollars and take several days.]<br><br>[[I repaired the wheel.->overloadedovid1]]]]]]
[
(if: (($money > 120) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0) and ($horses is 0)))[
<br>(link: "I don't have a spare, so I'll have to walk back to back and see if I can find someone to sell me one. If I'm lucky, it won't take too long.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 120)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + 3)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + 3)
(set: $morale to it - 5)
(set: $food to it - 8)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[Walk back and buy a new wheel. Hopefully, I won't have to go all the way back. Maybe a passing wagon train will have one that someone is willing to sell me. It'll likely cost more than a hundred dollars and take several days.]<br><br>[[I walked for a long time before I came across a small wagon traing. One of the wagon owns was carrying several spare wheels. I convinced him to sell me one. He even was willing to carry it all the way back to my wagon. I took some time to repair the wheel, but I, eventually, mangaged to catch up with the rest of the wagon train.->overloadedovid1]]]]]]
[
(if: ($money < 100) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0))[
<br>(link: "I guess I just have to wait here to see if someone comes along with a spare wheel they are willing to give me or trade for something. There's no point in going all the way back to an outpost if I don't have enough money to buy a wheel anyway.")[
(set: _randomdaysdelay to (_randomdaysdelay + (random: 3,8)))
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 200)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + _randomdaysdelay)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + _randomdaysdelay)
(set: $morale to (it - (_randomdaysdelay * 3)))
(set: $food to (it - (_randomdaysdelay * 4)))
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took me an extra _randomdaysdelay days before someone came along that was able to trade for a wheel. It cost me some of my food as I didn't have enough money. I never want to go through that again.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time for me to catch up with the rest of the wagon train.->overloadedovid1]]]]]]]
}
{(else:)[No real problems today.<br><br>We crossed over the South Platter River before making camp about a quarter of a mile north of the river.<br><br>We were able to easily ford this river. It was maybe fifty or sixty feet across, easy flow, and pretty shallow. There was a bit of quicksand in the bottom and a few of hte wagons got stuck for a bit, but as long as we kept moving, it was easy.
<br><br>
[[My back has been hurting me today, so I think I'll turn in early. I hope I can sleep good tonight.->lodgepole1]]]}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
We camped next to Lodgepole Creek. It is a meandering little creek with pretty nice water. We refilled the barrels.
The terrain is fairly flat with just a few very low hills. There are very few trees of any notable height here and the few trees there are all right up against the creek.
Mosquitoes are a bit bad here.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->sidney1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
Last night, maybe an hour after we all settled down, we heard some hooping and hollering and a bunch of galloping horses. I small band of Indians raced in and cut some of our horses from the rest of the herd. Me and a few others attempted to chase after them, but owing to the darkness, the unfamiliarity with the terrain, and the knowledge that we didn't want to get too far from our camp, we gave up and turned back.
It took us more than an hour to find the camp in the dark. If this happens again, I don't think I'll be so foolish as to race out onto the prairie in the middle of the night.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->pumpkincreek1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel4") (display: "rainlevel1")
This morning, Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} ordered us to break into teams and try to find the animals driven out of camp last night. Turns out, when the Indians startled the herd last night, they actually drove out five horses, two mules, and six cows.
So, we split into a number of teams and moved off in all directions of the compass.
After an exhausting and unsuccessful tramp over the prairie for several hours, we made out way back to camp. Once there, we learned that we managed to fine <i>one</i> of the horses. It had been hobbled before we all turned in and, as a result, was not able to keep up with the rest of the animals.
We were saddened at the loss of the animals.(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,2)))
To the west, we can see the spire of Chimney Rock or Chimney Tower. It is said to be over three hundred feet tall.
[[I'll give hunting a shot this evening.->Hpmck1]]
[[Talk with some of the others around camp.->TOpmck1]]{
(if: ($wifeisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $wifesname1).->TFpmck1]]
(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TFpmck1]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TFpmck1]]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->gering1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 76)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel5")
We passed right by Chimney Rock today. It is very impressive when standing near its base. That is one big rock! The spire reaches so high up. We saw a couple of eagles circling near the tip and they were tiny.
We camped near an area with quite a lot of low bushes. The terrain is made of a number of hills that have significant erosion. Off to the south is a pale, tan ridge. It sort of sticks out with all the light greens and browns of the prairie.
Early today, a boy was biten by a rattlesnake. His hand has swollen and he is in a lot of pain. They are going to bleed him to make him better.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->lyman1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel5")
Sad news. That boy that got bit didn't make it. Sometime in the middle of the night, he passed. His arm got worse and even turned a bit black. He had a hard time breathing. Everyone had some suggestions on what to do to help, and I think it might have been the combination of all of these that actually did the poor boy in. We buried him a little after sunrise.{(set: $morale to it - 1)}
Aside from that tragedy, we had a hard time going up and down a series of fairly steep hills today. You'd get the team up one, crest the top, and start down the other side within a handful of minutes. Going down hill is actually a bit harder as the wagon doesn't want to stop.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} told us we need to use some rope to tie off the rear wheels. If we don't let them spin, then they act as something like a brake or an anchor. It helps a bit.
I've got to learn some better knots, though. I had to ruin the rope by cutting it as I couldn't get the knot free.
Live and learn, I guess.
We passed by Scotts Bluff today. It stands nearly a thousand feet high. We've seen it for days, but we passed it today. It was a welcome sign. It means we're really making progress.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->londonflats1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel4")
We made it to camp after another long and difficult day. We just spent the last two hours fording the Platte.
The wagon company was fairly organized but we still split into three main areas where we crossed. The first group, to which we were a part, crossed at the narrowest point. The river here was maybe one hundred-sixty feet across. It was maybe a bit deeper here and the flow was maybe a bit faster, but we wanted to spend as little time in the water as we could.
The second group crossed and area that was probably twice as wide but included a sandbar in the middle of the river. This group had a difficult time with quicksand on both sides of the sandbar. It took them the longest time to finally make it across. We had actually set up camp by the time everyone from that group made it in.
The third group thought it would be best to cut across the river diagonally. As a result, they were in the river for nearly a quarter of a mile. Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} was with this group and spent a lot of time trying to get everyone across. Unfortunately, one man drown. I think he was just worn out from walking all day and then spending so much time in the cold water. He was clearly struggling but refused help. Then, he doubled over like he had camps. His feet came off the bottom and he was swept down the river. Before anyone had time to do anything, his head slipped under the surface. They recovered his body nearly a mile down the river. His family and a few others dug him a grave near a feeder creek.
Tomorrow, we are supposed to make it to Fort Laramie. I know I could use a few days of rest and the wagon is in need of repairs.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->fortlaramie1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4") (display: "rainlevel1")
The mosquitoes are pretty bad here. I think the multiple bodies of water here make for a nice place for the mosquitoes to live. It would honestly be a pretty area to live if it weren't for the non-stop buzzing.
The terrain is covered with hills. To the north, we can see larger hills.
I saw some pronghorn today.
[[I'm going to sit up for a while and talk with the others.->glendosouth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 17){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4") (display: "rainlevel1")
We only made it fifteen miles today. The terrain was more challenging than I had anticipated.
There were lots of little ruts the we kept getting sliding into. It wasn't hard to get out of each one, but when taken all together, it slows us down considerably.
We saw a troop of about mounted infantry today. They were about 40 strong and rode going back in the direction of Fort Laramie. They stopped only briefly to check in with the Captain.
After the soldiers rode on, we saw a small band of Indians moving the same direction but a short distance off in the foothills to the south.
I saw a few wild turkeys today. This is the first time I've seen any out on the trail.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->cottonwood1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel1")
These mosquitoes are the worst! Hunger, cold, heat, even cholera, may be endured or cured, but mosquitoes have no remedy. They must only be suffered through.
As I write, I can see at least a dozen of the vile pests biting me on my hand. Swatting, slapping, blowing, shaking, and even smoke, all have little or no effect. The mosquitoes are relentless and ravenous.
I think the worst of all is the incessant buzzing. It is worst at night. You can't sleep for they create some of the loudest sound in all of creation.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->glendowest1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 20){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel1")
These mosquitoes are the worst! Hunger, cold, heat, even cholera, may be endured or cured, but mosquitoes have no remedy. They must only be suffered through.
As I write, I can see at least a dozen of the vile pests biting me on my hand. Swatting, slapping, blowing, shaking, and even smoke, all have little or no effect. The mosquitoes are relentless and ravenous.
I think the worst of all is the incessant buzzing. It is worst at night. You can't sleep for they create some of the loudest sound in all of creation.
[[Tomorrow, we will push northward to the Platte again.->glendonupper1]]
[[Tomorrow, we'll drive westward toward the mountains.->glendonmiddle1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 14){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel1")
These mosquitoes are the worst! Hunger, cold, heat, even cholera, may be endured or cured, but mosquitoes have no remedy. They must only be suffered through.
As I write, I can see at least a dozen of the vile pests biting me on my hand. Swatting, slapping, blowing, shaking, and even smoke, all have little or no effect. The mosquitoes are relentless and ravenous.
I think the worst of all is the incessant buzzing. It is worst at night. You can't sleep for they create some of the loudest sound in all of creation.
If it weren't for the pests, the land would be quite pretty. There are large numbers of pine trees.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->glendolower1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 23){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel4") (display: "windlevel4") (display: "rainlevel4")
The terrain is far more rugged than anywhere since we've started on the trail.
There are more and more mountains to our west. We've actually been traveling in and near them for days, but the mosquitoes have been such a distraction that I've failed to write about the size and beauty of the mountains.
The vegetation includes shorter grasses and scrub brush. There is a lot of sage but very few trees.
We only made it ten miles as it takes so long to get the wagons up and down the hills.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->sheepmountain1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 10){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel1")
We camped in a nice valley. The pine are not as abundant but there are a lot of cottonwood in this valley. The terrain is a bit more rugged the further we go west.
When we're up on top of the hills (which are several hundred feet higher than today's camp), we can see for miles. Further west and south, we can see sizable mountains. They are still days away but the grow with every passing mile.
It is beautiful country.
[[Before I go to sleep, I'll trying hunting for a while.->Hglnl1]]
[[Talk with some of the others around camp.->TOglnl1]]{
(if: ($wifeisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $wifesname1).->TFglnl1]]
(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TFglnl1]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TFglnl1]]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->labonte1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel1")
{
(if: (($wagontype is 1) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (1750 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 2) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (2250 + (random: 0,500)))) or (($wagontype is 3) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (3250 + (random: 0,750)))) or (($wagontype is 1) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2000 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 2) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2500 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 3) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (3750 + (random: 0,250))))
)[Everything was going smoothly when the (either: "front right wheel","front left wheel","rear right wheel","rear left wheel") splitered into a dozen pieces. (if: $myhorse1 is 1)[It scared (print: $myhorse1) half to death.]
<br><br>
I have been running with too much weight. If I had to guess, the wagon probalby weighs about [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds right now. I could maybe fix something up for a short distance, but we're miles and miles from any help.
<br><br>
A few other wagons, including {(if: $captain is 1)[The Dunns](if: $captain is 2)[The McAlisters](if: $captain is 3)[The Washburns]},
have stopped to help out, but most kept slowly plodding along.
<br><br>[|canweleaveStat>[I can't leave until I can replace the broken wheel.]]
<br><br>
[
(if: (($extrawheelsold > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll use a spare old wheel.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $morale to it - 1)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?olderwheelsStat)[|olderwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours and everyone's help to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready. I won't make it to the campsite until well after dark.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time to continue on.->labonte1]]]]]]
[ (if: (($extrawheelsnew > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll use spare newer wheel.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $morale to it - 1)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?newerwheelsStat)[|newerwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready. Quite a few of the people helping out told me that the green wheels ain't worth a dime. They have a tendancy to splinter, especially as the climate gets drier further out west.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced with a green one. I'll have to be careful and make sure I get a dry spare. It is time to continue on.->labonte1]]]]]]
[
(if: (($money > 120) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0) and ($horses > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I don't have a spare with me and none of the others who stopped to help me have one either. I'll ride back and hope to find someone willing to sell me one. I doubt it'll be cheap, though.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 120)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + 2)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + 2)
(set: $morale to it - 5)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[Ride back and buy a new wheel and find somewhere to buy a wheel. It'll likely cost more than a hundred dollars and take several days.]<br><br>[[I repaired the wheel. Eventually, I mangaged to catch up with the rest of the wagon train.->labonte1]]]]]]
[
(if: (($money > 120) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0) and ($horses is 0)))[
<br>(link: "I don't have a spare, so I'll have to walk back to back and see if I can find someone to sell me one. If I'm lucky, it won't take too long.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 120)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + 3)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + 3)
(set: $morale to it - 5)
(set: $food to it - 8)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[Walk back and buy a new wheel. Hopefully, I won't have to go all the way back. Maybe a passing wagon train will have one that someone is willing to sell me. It'll likely cost more than a hundred dollars and take several days.]<br><br>[[I walked for a long time before I came across a small wagon traing. One of the wagon owns was carrying several spare wheels. I convinced him to sell me one. He even was willing to carry it all the way back to my wagon. I took some time to repair the wheel, but I, eventually, mangaged to catch up with the rest of the wagon train.->labonte1]]]]]]
[
(if: ($money < 100) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0))[
<br>(link: "I guess I just have to wait here to see if someone comes along with a spare wheel they are willing to give me or trade for something. There's no point in going all the way back to an outpost if I don't have enough money to buy a wheel anyway.")[
(set: _randomdaysdelay to (_randomdaysdelay + (random: 3,8)))
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 200)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + _randomdaysdelay)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + _randomdaysdelay)
(set: $morale to (it - (_randomdaysdelay * 3)))
(set: $food to (it - (_randomdaysdelay * 4)))
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took me an extra _randomdaysdelay days before someone came along that was able to trade for a wheel. It cost me some of my food as I didn't have enough money. I never want to go through that again.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time for me to catch up with the rest of the wagon train.->labonte1]]]]]]]
}{(else:)[Quite simply, I hate mosquitoes. I'll leave it at that.
<br><br>
[[Maybe I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting. I have a feeling that even if I get something, the mosquitoes will have sucked it dry.->Hgdu1]]
<br><br>
[[Talk with some of the others around camp.->TOgdu1]]{
(if: ($wifeisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $wifesname1).->TFgdu1]]
(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TFgdu1]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TFgdu1]]
}
<br><br>
[[My back has been hurting me today, so I think I'll turn in early. I hope I can sleep good tonight.->labonte1]]]}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 17){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel1")
I didn't think it were possible, but the mosquitoes are even worse here.
All day long, there has been a cloud of them hovering about a foot above the grass. As we approach, they swarm up to cover both man and beast.
I hear their incessant buzzing all - day - long! I can't stand it.{(set: $morale to it - 1)}
[[Tonight, I will try to fill the tent with so much smoke, they won't be able to see me.->labonte1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel1")
I can barely open my left eye this morning. It must have tasted particularly good as the mosquitoes simply attached it last night.
The entire left side of my face is swollen. It doesn't hurt but it itches like crazy.
[[Even though it is hard to see, I'll still try some hunting.->Hgwt1]]
[[Talk with some of the others around camp.->TOgwt1]]{
(if: ($wifeisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $wifesname1).->TFgwt1]]
(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TFgwt1]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TFgwt1]]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->twistsandturns1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 17){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 59)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel5") (display: "windlevel5") (display: "rainlevel5")
Mrs. Lilly Bengtson passed away today.
She had been suffering from severe diarrhea for a while now. She'd been using a lot of laudanum to treat it. She was taking stronger and more frequent doses as that was the only thing that appeared to help ease her suffering.
Early this morning, she complained that she was having a harder time breathing. Her nose and lips were a slight bluish or purplish color. Her pupils were tiny.
In the hours before she passed, she seemed to flip from feeling great, even saying she could walk all the way to the end of the trail if we would let her, to feeling depressed. Within a few minutes of her death, she started crying saying it was all for nothing.
Her breath became more and more labored. Eventually, she just stopped breathing.
Her husband, Lucas, and their three children have a much harder path ahead of them.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} ordered everyone in the wagon to donate a pound of food to them.
I wish them well.
On a seperate note, Mr. Clarkson and Mr. Jacobs got into another heated argument over Ms. Green.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->sheepmountain2]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 7){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3") (display: "rainlevel1")
{
(if: (($wagontype is 1) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (1750 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 2) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (2250 + (random: 0,500)))) or (($wagontype is 3) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (3250 + (random: 0,750)))) or (($wagontype is 1) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2000 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 2) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2500 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 3) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (3750 + (random: 0,250))))
)[Everything was going smoothly when the (either: "front right wheel","front left wheel","rear right wheel","rear left wheel") splitered into a dozen pieces. (if: $myhorse1 is 1)[It scared (print: $myhorse1) half to death.]
<br><br>
I have been running with too much weight. If I had to guess, the wagon probalby weighs about [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds right now. I could maybe fix something up for a short distance, but we're miles and miles from any help.
<br><br>
A few other wagons, including {(if: $captain is 1)[The Dunns](if: $captain is 2)[The McAlisters](if: $captain is 3)[The Washburns]},
have stopped to help out, but most kept slowly plodding along.
<br><br>[|canweleaveStat>[I can't leave until I can replace the broken wheel.]]
<br><br>
[
(if: (($extrawheelsold > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll use a spare old wheel.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $morale to it - 1)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?olderwheelsStat)[|olderwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours and everyone's help to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready. I won't make it to the campsite until well after dark.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time to continue on.->overloadedtwistsandturns1]]]]]]
[ (if: (($extrawheelsnew > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll use spare newer wheel.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $morale to it - 1)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?newerwheelsStat)[|newerwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready. Quite a few of the people helping out told me that the green wheels ain't worth a dime. They have a tendancy to splinter, especially as the climate gets drier further out west.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced with a green one. I'll have to be careful and make sure I get a dry spare. It is time to continue on.->overloadedtwistsandturns1]]]]]]
[
(if: (($money > 120) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0) and ($horses > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I don't have a spare with me and none of the others who stopped to help me have one either. I'll ride back and hope to find someone willing to sell me one. I doubt it'll be cheap, though.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 120)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + 2)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + 2)
(set: $morale to it - 5)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[Ride back and buy a new wheel and find somewhere to buy a wheel. It'll likely cost more than a hundred dollars and take several days.]<br><br>[[I repaired the wheel. Eventually, I mangaged to catch up with the rest of the wagon train.->overloadedtwistsandturns1]]]]]]
[
(if: (($money > 120) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0) and ($horses is 0)))[
<br>(link: "I don't have a spare, so I'll have to walk back to back and see if I can find someone to sell me one. If I'm lucky, it won't take too long.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 120)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + 3)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + 3)
(set: $morale to it - 5)
(set: $food to it - 8)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[Walk back and buy a new wheel. Hopefully, I won't have to go all the way back. Maybe a passing wagon train will have one that someone is willing to sell me. It'll likely cost more than a hundred dollars and take several days.]<br><br>[[I walked for a long time before I came across a small wagon traing. One of the wagon owns was carrying several spare wheels. I convinced him to sell me one. He even was willing to carry it all the way back to my wagon. I took some time to repair the wheel, but I, eventually, mangaged to catch up with the rest of the wagon train.->overloadedtwistsandturns1]]]]]]
[
(if: ($money < 100) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0))[
<br>(link: "I guess I just have to wait here to see if someone comes along with a spare wheel they are willing to give me or trade for something. There's no point in going all the way back to an outpost if I don't have enough money to buy a wheel anyway.")[
(set: _randomdaysdelay to (_randomdaysdelay + (random: 3,8)))
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 200)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + _randomdaysdelay)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + _randomdaysdelay)
(set: $morale to (it - (_randomdaysdelay * 3)))
(set: $food to (it - (_randomdaysdelay * 4)))
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took me an extra _randomdaysdelay days before someone came along that was able to trade for a wheel. It cost me some of my food as I didn't have enough money. I never want to go through that again.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time for me to catch up with the rest of the wagon train.->overloadedtwistsandturns1]]]]]]]
}
{(else:)[
Today wasn't bad. If anything, it was a actually kind of relaxing.
<br><br>
It is sometimes so peaceful and quite out here. I even caught a few people smiling and singing.
<br><br>
[[I think I'll turn in early. I hope I can sleep good tonight.->douglas1]]]}
(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 14){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel4")
Another long day.
We made it to a nice, broad valley today. There are trees near the water, but hardly anywhere else.
The land is dry and the grass is not very nutritious. It looks like a massive herd of buffalo came through the area and devoured nearly all of the good grass. The animals will likely start to suffer soon unless we can find reliable grasses.
We used some dried buffalo dung for our campfires again tonight. We've done this before, but it is not as effective as dry wood.
I also want to record one interesting feature of the land. It seems like the buffalo, elk, or deer use certain paths over and over. The paths are a bit more than a foot wide and are often several inches deep. The bottom of these paths are as smooth as if someone had carefully laid out a nice road.
[[I'll try a bit of hunting before I turn in.->Hspmt2]]
[[Talk with some of the others around camp.->TOspmt2]]{
(if: ($wifeisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $wifesname1).->TFspmt2]]
(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TFspmt2]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TFspmt2]]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->laprelecreek1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel1")
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} brought a bunch of us up a shallow stream to a sight I've never seen before.
Above the water at maybe fifteen feet, a large rock slab made a natural bridge. The rock was perhaps another fifteen or so feet thick. There were trees and bushes all around.
It was quite beautiful.
[[I'll tell the others about the rock bridge before I sleep.->boxelder1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 6){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel1")
We made it another ten miles over increasingly difficult terrain.
Camp was set in another broad valley with fairly good grass. This valley is perhaps a half-a-mile wide. There isn't a lot of water in the riverbed, but there was enough to water the animals and refill barrels. There is enough wood for good fires.
The animals are getting lame. We're hoping that we can rest them for a few days when we reach Casper. We are taking the time to wash their hooves with strong soap, scrape or cut away any damaged parts, and then pour boiling tar on the sore.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->glenrock1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 10){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
We are close to the Platte River again.
There are many wagons in this area. Most are on the north side of the river.
We heard multiple gunshots from across the river. While we couldn't see what was going from this distance, it seems like there may have been a murder.
I know the trail is a lot of work, but it should not be driving people to hurt each other.
We made it about twelve miles today. Not a great day for distance, but the terrain is not easy.
A few hunters went out this morning. They've come back overloaded with buffalo meat. Once we made camp, we started jerking it. I prefer when the meat is salted for preservation, but that takes longer than jerking.
We slice the meat thin. Then place the stips onto a makeshift scaffold with sticks over the top and about three feet above the ground. We lay the meat on the sticks and keep a slow fire burning underneath. This process takes several hours, but we got it started as soon as we set up camp.
One man shot and killed a camp dog who was trying to steal some of the jerked meat.
I'd also like to take a quiet moment to record a typical evening in camp.
If you were to walk into our camp, you'd see a range of activities. If you came today, you see some men cutting the buffalo into strips, others making and maintaining the scaffolding, and yet even others keeping the fire at the right temperature and level of smoke.
You'd see women washing clothes and children, some might be ironing, while others are making supper.
You might hear a fiddle or two and a few people singing. Some people would be reading the Bible while others with their noses deep into novels.
With all this going on, you would also likely hear a preacher reading a hymn or engaged in some sort of religious service. When this happens, the singing and fiddling would usually stop.
The preacher, however, usually did not stop others from playing cards, talking about tomorrow's route, or deciding who was going hunting.
You would see repairs being made on wagons, animals being tended to, and children running here and there.
All in all, it is an active scene of peace.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->casper1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 12){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 65)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
(if: (history:) contains "muddycreek1")[We crossed the Platte River today. It averaged three feet deep and about nine hundred feet from dry ground to dry ground.<br><br>We made it across with no problems excepting one wagon got stuck in a bad patch of quicksand. It took twelve yoke of oxen to get it lose.<br><br>Once over the river, we rolled into the little town of Casper.](else:)[We rolled into the little town of Casper today.]
Casper is the first 'town' we've seen in just about forever. There are perhaps a dozen wooden buildings loosely scattered about on the south side of the Platte.
Just south of the town is a very large mountain that rises probably a half mile or so above the valley floor. Its flat top is unusual. There are numerous pine covering the entirety of the mountain.
As we didn't get into camp until near sunset, we don't have time to make repairs or buy supplies. Tomorrow, I'll get those things done.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->casper2]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 20){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
I woke early as I was looking forward to maybe getting some supplies and getting a few repairs done.
{
(set: _randombuffalohunt1 to (random: 1,2))
(if: ((_randombuffalohunt1 is 1) and ($money > 75) and ($food < 90)))[However, before I got a chance to check out what was for sale, a large hunting party with a number of ponies and horses that had left just after sunrise returned with a tremendous amount of meat. They gave everyone a small amount for free and offered to sell larger quantities.<br><br>As I had a bit of extra cash, I bought two-hundred pounds for twenty dollars.<br><br>Not bad considering, they are selling a pound of food here for two dollars.(set: $money to it - 20)(set: $food to it + (200 + (random: 5,25)))]
}I have $[|moneyStat>[$money]] and my wagon weighs [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]. {(if: $wagontype is 1)[I should try to keep it under 1,500 pounds.](if: $wagontype is 2)[I should try to keep it under 2,000 pounds.](if: $wagontype is 3)[I should try to keep it under 3,000 pounds.]}
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 2))[
(set: $food to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 2)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $food > 0)[
(set: $food to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 2)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Food : 1 lbs for $2 : Lbs of Food = [|foodStat>[$food]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ((($money >= 20))))[
(set: $food to it + 10)
(set: $money to it - 20)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $food > 10)[
(set: $food to it - 10)
(set: $money to it + 20)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Food: 10 lbs for $20.00 : Lbs of Food = [|foodStat>[$food]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ((($money >= 100))))[
(set: $food to it + 50)
(set: $money to it - 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $food > 50)[
(set: $food to it - 50)
(set: $money to it + 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Food: 50 lbs for $100.00 : Lbs of Food = [|foodStat>[$food]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 60) and ($medicalkits < 6))[
(set: $medicalkits to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 60)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $medicalkits > 0)[
(set: $medicalkits to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 60)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Medical Kits : 5 lbs each : 1 for $60 (limit 6) = [|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 70) and ($extrawheelsold < 2))[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 70)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $extrawheelsold > 0)[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 70)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Spare Wheels, Old : 75 lbs each : 1 for $70 (limit 2) = [|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 45) and ($waterbarrel < 2))[
(set: $waterbarrel to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 45)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 350)
(replace: ?waterbarrelStat)[|waterbarrelStat>[$waterbarrel]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $waterbarrel > 0)[
(set: $waterbarrel to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 45)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 350)
(replace: ?waterbarrelStat)[|waterbarrelStat>[$waterbarrel]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Barrels of Water : 350 lbs each : 1 for $45 (limit 2) = [|waterbarrelStat>[$waterbarrel]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 40) and ($oxen < 10))[
(set: $oxen to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 40)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?oxenStat)[|oxenStat>[$oxen]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $oxen > 6)[
(set: $oxen to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 40)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 100)
(replace: ?oxenStat)[|oxenStat>[$oxen]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Additional Oxen : can pull 100+ lbs each : 1 for $40 (limit 8 total) = [|oxenStat>[$oxen]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->casper3]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 0){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
The plains are absolutely covered with buffalo. The can be seen in nearly any direction and way off into the distance. I didn't know there were so many buffalo in all the world.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} said that the trail splits into three distinct routes tomorrow but all rejoin the following day (assuming there are no delays).
We can cross the Platte to get to the north or central routes tomorrow or wait a day and cross them if we take the southern route.
The distance of the northern route is the longest at somewhere near twenty-two miles or so to rejoin the trail. The central route is maybe a couple miles shorter and stays closer to the Platte. The southern route is the shortest at about eighteen miles but covers the hardest terrain.
[[Tomorrow, I vote to go on the northern route.->caspernorth1]]
[[Tomorrow, I vote to stay close to the river.->caspermiddle1]]
[[Tomorrow, I vote to go on the southern route.->caspersouth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 0){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 72)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
(display: "cloudlevel5") (display: "windlevel5") (display: "rainlevel5")
If the terrible weather wasn't enough, Mr. Paul Klein passed away today.
He had been suffering from severe diarrhea for a while now. He'd been using a lot of laudanum to treat it. He was taking stronger and more frequent doses as that was the only thing that appeared to help ease his suffering.
Early this morning, he complained that he was having a harder time breathing. His nose and lips were a slight bluish or purplish color. His pupils were tiny.
In the hours before he passed, he seemed to flip from feeling great, even saying he could walk all the way to the end of the trail if we would let him, to feeling depressed. Within a few minutes of his death, he started crying saying it was all for nothing.
His breath became more and more labored. Eventually, he just stopped breathing.
His wife, Gertrude, and his four children have a much harder path ahead of them.
{(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} ordered everyone in the wagon to donate a pound of food to them.
I wish them well.
On a seperate note, Mr. Clarkson and Mr. Jacobs got into another heated argument over Ms. Green.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->rollinghills1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel4")
{(if: $gender is 1)[A baby boy was born today.
<br><br>
His mother, Mrs. Ethel Clark, woke up this morning, made breakfast, helped to break up camp, and had walked more then ten miles before she told her husband that it was time.
<br><br>
The company had stopped to water and feed the animals when this happened, so it didn't even really disrupt anyone's day. Mrs. Clark climbed into the back of the wagon and within thirty minutes, we heard the cries of the newborn infanty.
<br><br>
Everyone congratulated Mr. John Clark. Most of the women made their way over to see the baby. There were lots of 'Ooos' and 'Ahhhs.'
<br><br>
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} decided to let us stay for longer than usual, but after a delay of an hour, we started out again. I think I would have preferred to get back on the trail earlier so we could make camp before it got too dark.
<br><br>
Mrs. Clark mostly rode in the wagon until we made camp this afternoon.]}{(if: $gender is 2)[A baby boy was born today!
<br><br>
Mrs. Ethel Clark, has been expecting for days now. We all knew she was getting close. This is her third child.
<br><br>
Fortunately, we had stopped to rest the animals. We helped Mrs. Clark into the back of her wagon and after thirty minutes of labor, we welcomed the newborn to the world.
<br><br>
The men basically ignored us but showed praise upon Ethel's husband like he did any work.
<br><br>
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} was kind enough to let us have an extra hour of rest before we started out again.
<br><br>
We made Ethel as comfortable as possible, but we still have to make our way westard.]}
{(if: $gender is 1)[[[I'll try a bit of hunting before I'll go to sleep.->Hrohl1]]](if: $gender is 2)[[[I'll make sure Ethel is alright and then maybe see if I can go hunting for a while.->Hrohl1]]]}
[[Talk with some of the others around camp.->TOrohl1]]{
(if: ($wifeisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $wifesname1).->TFrohl1]]
(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TFrohl1]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TFrohl1]]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->muddycreek1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 20){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel1")
We made it to a muddy creek this afternoon. We camped just on the west side of the water. The grasses are really drying out. I am getting a little worried that it will get hard to find food for the animals.
Ten wagons decided to part ways with the company today. They said they could move faster without out. Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} tried to convince them to stay on. He said it was more dangerous to go off in such a small train, but they had made up their mind.
I didn't know any of them well, but I am bit surprised as we all seemed to be getting along.
I wished them well and hope they have a safe voyage.
Tomorrow, we're supposed to get to Casper. There are supposed to be supplies there.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->casper1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 15){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
The northern route wasn't actually that bad.
We had to go north of a small ridge, and there were a few short sections that were pretty steep, but we made it without any real issues.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->oilmountain1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 12){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
We chose to follow the central route.
Crossing the river took a bit of time, but we got across with no real issues.
Thankfully, the trail was pretty level with only a few slight rises.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->oilmountain1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 8){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
I think I made a poor choice. The terrain was fine at first, but then we got into a section with some steep hills. This slowed us down considerably.
In the late afternoon, we had to cross the the Northe Platte River.
Most of got over without any problems, but an imbalanced wagon tipped over in the water. All eight of their oxen drown by the time we were able to help. They also lost a lot of their food and clothing.
The family decided to turn back and try to get more supplies in Casper. There wasn't a tremendous amount there, so I don't know if they'll be successful.
It is my guess that they will actually just end up settling in this area. Most of us don't have the money to get a new team and all those supplies, so I doubt they'll be able to do that. Maybe after a few years, they might be able to work hard enough and save some money to try again.
We all wished them well.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->oilmountain1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 7){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
(display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
I didn't see it directly happen, byt two men got to fighting today. Once again, it was over that woman, Ms. Green.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} was called for, but before he could get there,
one of the men pulled his revolver from his holster and shot the other man in the chest.
By the time Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} arrived, Mr. Clarkson had died from the gunshot.
By now a large crowd had gathered nearby.
"What happened here?" Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} demanded.
Everyone agreed that Mr. Clarkson and Mr. Jacobs had gotten into a shouting match over who had the right to court Ms. Green, but several people disagree about the specifics.
One person said that Mr. Clarkson had pushed Mr. Jacobs when Mr. Jacobs said he was 'older, wiser, and richer, and therefore had the right to court Ms. Green.' Mr. Clarkson disagreed. Then Mr. Jacobs punched Mr. Clarkson in the face.
Another person said that it was Mr. Jacbos who first made physical contact. He said they were arguing and that Mr. Jacobs punched Mr. Clarkson in the mouth. The Mr. Clarkson pushed Mr. Jacobs away.
A third person said that both Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Clarkson rushed each other at the same time, fists swinging.
Everyone agreed that Mr. Clarkson pulled out a knife. Some people said that he then said, "Get away from me or I'll cut you!" while others said, "No, Mr. Clarkson actually said, 'Get away from her or I'll cut you!'"
Either way, everyone also agreed that Mr. Jacobs drew his pistol and shot Mr. Clarkson.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} ordered Mr. Jacobs be taken into custody until it was determined what will happen to him. Several men grabbed him and bound his hands.
"Alright," Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} said. "We need to get to the bottom of this. As we all know, those two men have been at each other over Ms. Green for the whole trip.
"We have to determine what to do with Mr. Jacobs. Is he guilty of murder or was he acting in self-defense?"
[[Talk to the group standing by the wagon.->listenintodiscussion1]]
[[Talk to the group that moved closer to the creek.->listenintodiscussion1]]
[[Talk to the group that are closest to Mr. Clarkson's body.->listenintodiscussion1]]{(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 8)}{
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}Dear Diary,
Sometime in the night after Mr. Clarkson was killed, Ms. Green ran away from the camp.
We've been searching for her for the last three days. Her parents have been distraught.
Late this afternoon, one of the search parties fired three shots in quick succession, the signal if anyone found something. Within a an hour, the whole camp learned that she had been found about a mile-and-a-half north of camp. Her body was pulled from a small stream barely two feet deep.
Her mother has been wailing for at least three hours. {(if: $jacobsisguilty is 1)[Mr. Green has taken a rifle, a horse, and several days worth of food. He left, despite our attempt to stop him, to see if he could track down Mr. Jacobs.]}
These have been a terrible three days.
[[I, like all in camp, am in mourning, but I don't want to risk running out of food, so I will attempt to hunt for a while.->Hrsk1]]
[[Talk with some of the others around camp.->TOrsk1]]{
(if: ($wifeisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $wifesname1).->TFrsk1]]
(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TFrsk1]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TFrsk1]]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->blackrockmtn1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 3)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 3)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 10){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day) - Day: (print: $daysonthetrail)
Dear Diary,
Tomorrow, we're going to to stop at Independence Rock. We plan on carving our names into the monolith if we have time.
Mr. Green still hasn't returned. Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} has sent out several search parties but without success.
Mrs. Green is inconsolable.
{
(if: (($wagontype is 1) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (1750 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 2) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (2250 + (random: 0,500)))) or (($wagontype is 3) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (3250 + (random: 0,750)))) or (($wagontype is 1) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2000 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 2) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2500 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 3) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (3750 + (random: 0,250))))
)[In the same thread of bad things happeneing, a (either: "front right wheel","front left wheel","rear right wheel","rear left wheel") splitered into a dozen pieces. (if: $myhorse1 is 1)[It scared (print: $myhorse1) half to death.]
<br><br>
I have been running with too much weight. If I had to guess, the wagon probalby weighs about [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds right now. I could maybe fix something up for a short distance, but we're miles and miles from any help.
<br><br>
A few other wagons, including {(if: $captain is 1)[The Dunns](if: $captain is 2)[The McAlisters](if: $captain is 3)[The Washburns]},
have stopped to help out, but most kept slowly plodding along.
<br><br>[|canweleaveStat>[I can't leave until I can replace the broken wheel.]]
<br><br>
[
(if: (($extrawheelsold > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll use a spare old wheel.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $morale to it - 1)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?olderwheelsStat)[|olderwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours and everyone's help to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready. I won't make it to the campsite until well after dark.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time to continue on.->overloadedblackrockmtn1]]]]]]
[ (if: (($extrawheelsnew > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll use spare newer wheel.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $morale to it - 1)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?newerwheelsStat)[|newerwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready. Quite a few of the people helping out told me that the green wheels ain't worth a dime. They have a tendancy to splinter, especially as the climate gets drier further out west.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced with a green one. I'll have to be careful and make sure I get a dry spare. It is time to continue on.->overloadedblackrockmtn1]]]]]]
[
(if: (($money > 120) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0) and ($horses > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I don't have a spare with me and none of the others who stopped to help me have one either. I'll ride back and hope to find someone willing to sell me one. I doubt it'll be cheap, though.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 120)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + 2)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + 2)
(set: $morale to it - 5)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[Ride back and buy a new wheel and find somewhere to buy a wheel. It'll likely cost more than a hundred dollars and take several days.]<br><br>[[I repaired the wheel. Eventually, I mangaged to catch up with the rest of the wagon train.->overloadedblackrockmtn1]]]]]]
[
(if: (($money > 120) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0) and ($horses is 0)))[
<br>(link: "I don't have a spare, so I'll have to walk back to back and see if I can find someone to sell me one. If I'm lucky, it won't take too long.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 120)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + 3)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + 3)
(set: $morale to it - 5)
(set: $food to it - 8)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[Walk back and buy a new wheel. Hopefully, I won't have to go all the way back. Maybe a passing wagon train will have one that someone is willing to sell me. It'll likely cost more than a hundred dollars and take several days.]<br><br>[[I walked for a long time before I came across a small wagon traing. One of the wagon owns was carrying several spare wheels. I convinced him to sell me one. He even was willing to carry it all the way back to my wagon. I took some time to repair the wheel, but I, eventually, mangaged to catch up with the rest of the wagon train.->overloadedblackrockmtn1]]]]]]
[
(if: ($money < 100) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0))[
<br>(link: "I guess I just have to wait here to see if someone comes along with a spare wheel they are willing to give me or trade for something. There's no point in going all the way back to an outpost if I don't have enough money to buy a wheel anyway.")[
(set: _randomdaysdelay to (_randomdaysdelay + (random: 3,8)))
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 200)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + _randomdaysdelay)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + _randomdaysdelay)
(set: $morale to (it - (_randomdaysdelay * 3)))
(set: $food to (it - (_randomdaysdelay * 4)))
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took me an extra _randomdaysdelay days before someone came along that was able to trade for a wheel. It cost me some of my food as I didn't have enough money. I never want to go through that again.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time for me to catch up with the rest of the wagon train.->overloadedblackrockmtn1]]]]]]]
}
{(else:)[[[My heart is heavy with grief, so I think I'll turn in early.->petecreek1]]]}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 17){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
{{(set: _randomchance1 to (random: 1,1))
(if: ($jacobsisinnocent is 1) and (_randomchance1 is 1))[We got a little seperated from the main company today. A wagon a few in front of us had a mechanical problem, so we (and a half-a-dozen others) stopped to help. We repaired the wagon but were a couple miles behind the company.<br><br>As were in the process of passing between two rocky outcroppings near Pete Creek today, we were ambushed!<br><br>From the rocks above and on both sides of the road, people started shooting at us. It surprised all of us.<br><br>We couldn't really see anyone clearly but could see the puffs of smoke from their rifles. We did our best to shoot back and move the wagons through the narrow point as fast as possible.<br><br>Just when I thought we had made it out, a group of masked men with rifles ran out out in front of us and blocked the road.<br><br>Then, out of nowhere, Mr. Jacobs rode in between us. He lifted his pistol and began rapidly firing and shouting at them.<br><br>The masked men turned and ran off.<br><br>I'm pretty sure Mr. Jacobs just saved our lives.<br><br>[[When we got to camp, everyone celebrated Mr. Jacobs' bravery.->muddycamp1]]{(set: $morale to it + (5 + (random: 0,5)))}]
(if: ($jacobsisguilty is 1) and (_randomchance1 is 1))[We got a little seperated from the main company today. A wagon a few in front of us had a mechanical problem, so we (and a half-a-dozen others) stopped to help. We repaired the wagon but were a couple miles behind the company.<br><br>As were in the process of passing between two rocky outcroppings near Pete Creek today, we were ambushed!<br><br>From the rocks above and on both sides of the road, people started shooting at us. It surprised all of us.<br><br>We couldn't really see anyone clearly but could see the little puffs of smoke from their rifles. So, we did our best to shoot back and move the wagons through the narrow point as fast as possible.<br><br>Just when I thought we had made it out, ]
(if: ($jacobsisguilty is 1) and (_randomchance1 is 1) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[(print: $wifesname1) cried out and lurched forward from the driver's seat.<br><br>When I rushed over to her, I saw she had been shot in the stomach!<br><br>I pushed her into the back of the wagon, took the reins, and drove the team as fast as I could from the area.<br><br>After I no longer heard shooting, I stopped the wagon and climbed in the back. My wife was clutching her stomach. Her face was pale. He hands were covered in blood!<br><br>I nearly lost my mind. I am so thankful that some of the others ran over and were able to help. They dressed her wound and helped to drive the wagon to catch up with the company.{(set: $morale to it - (5 + (random: 0,5)))}{(set: $wifeshotstomach1 to 1)}]
(if: ($jacobsisguilty is 1) and (_randomchance1 is 1) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[(print: $husbandsname1) cried out and lurched forward from the driver's seat.<br><br>When I rushed over to him, I saw he had been shot in the stomach!<br><br>I pushed him into the back of the wagon, took the reins, and drove the team as fast as I could from the area.<br><br>After I no longer heard shooting, I stopped the wagon and climbed in the back. My husband was clutching him stomach. His face was pale. His hands were covered in blood!<br><br>I nearly lost my mind. I am so thankful that some of the others ran over and were able to help. They dressed his wound and helped to drive the wagon to catch up with the company.{(set: $morale to it - (5 + (random: 0,5)))}{(set: $husbandshotstomach1 to 1)}]
(if: ($jacobsisguilty is 1) and (_randomchance1 is 1) and ($spouse is 0) and ($travelpartnergender1 is 1))[(print: $travelpartnername1) cried out and lurched forward from the driver's seat.<br><br>When I rushed over to my (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1), I saw that he had been shot in the stomach!<br><br>I pushed him into the back of the wagon, took the reins, and drove the team as fast as I could from the area.<br><br>After I no longer heard shooting, I stopped the wagon and climbed in the back. My (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1) was clutching his stomach. His face was pale. His hands were covered in blood!<br><br>I nearly lost my mind. I am so thankful that some of the others ran over and were able to help. They dressed his wound and helped to drive the wagon to catch up with the company.{(set: $morale to it - (5 + (random: 0,5)))}{(set: $partnershotstomach1 to 1)}]
(if: ($jacobsisguilty is 1) and (_randomchance1 is 1) and ($spouse is 0) and ($travelpartnergender1 is 2))[(print: $travelpartnername1) cried out and lurched forward from the driver's seat.<br><br>When I rushed over to my (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1), I saw that she had been shot in the stomach!<br><br>I pushed her into the back of the wagon, took the reins, and drove the team as fast as I could from the area.<br><br>After I no longer heard shooting, I stopped the wagon and climbed in the back. My (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1) was clutching her stomach. Her face was pale. Her hands were covered in blood!<br><br>I nearly lost my mind. I am so thankful that some of the others ran over and were able to help. They dressed her wound and helped to drive the wagon to catch up with the company.{(set: $morale to it - (5 + (random: 0,5)))}{(set: $partnershotstomach1 to 1)}]
(if: (($husbandshotstomach1 is 1) and ($medicalkits > 0)))[<br><br>Now that we've made it to camp and my nerves are a bit settled, I want to treat him better.<br><br>(link: "Use a medical kit on my husband.")[|husbandshotStat>[(print: $husbandsname1) is resting, but I won't know if the medicine helped until tomorrow morning.<br><br>[[I hope the medicine helps.->muddycamp1]]{(set: $medicalkits to it -1 )(set: $medicinestomach1 to 1)}]]]
[(if: (($husbandshotstomach1 is 1) and ($medicalkits <= 0)))[<br><br>I wish I had a medical kit to use on him. I can't believe our bad luck!<br><br>[[I pray he will be alright.->muddycamp1]](set: $medicinestomach1 to 0)]]
(if: (($wifeshotstomach1 is 1) and ($medicalkits > 0)))[<br><br>Now that we've made it to camp and my nerves are a bit settled, I want to treat her better.<br><br>(link: "Use a medical kit on my wife.")[|wifeshotStat>[(print: $wifesname1) is resting, but I won't know if the medicine helped until tomorrow morning.<br><br>[[I hope the medicine helps.->muddycamp1]]{(set: $medicalkits to it -1 )(set: $medicinestomach1 to 1)}]]]
[(if: (($wifeshotstomach1 is 1) and ($medicalkits <= 0)))[<br><br>I wish I had a medical kit to use on her. I can't believe our bad luck!<br><br>[[I pray she will be alright.->muddycamp1]](set: $medicinestomach1 to 0)]]
(if: (($partnershotstomach1 is 1) and ($medicalkits > 0)))[<br><br>Now that we've made it to camp and my nerves are a bit settled, I want to treat (print: $travelpartnername1) better.<br><br>(link: "Use a medical kit on them.")[|husbandshotStat>[(print: $travelpartnername1) is resting, but I won't know if the medicine helped until tomorrow morning.<br><br>[[I hope the medicine helps.->muddycamp1]]{(set: $medicalkits to it -1 )(set: $medicinestomach1 to 1)}]]]
[(if: (($partnershotstomach1 is 1) and ($medicalkits <= 0)))[<br><br>I wish I had a medical kit to use on (print: $travelpartnername1). I can't believe our bad luck!<br><br>[[I pray my (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1) will be alright.->muddycamp1]](set: $medicinestomach1 to 0)]]
}
}We camped near Devil's Gate.{(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 10){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
{
[(if: ($jacobsisguilty is 1) and ($medicinestomach1 is 1) and ($medicineapplied1 <= 3) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[The medicine didn't work, and now my wife, my beautiful, kind, sweet, amazing wife is gone.<br><br>(print: $wifesname1) was the most incredible wife a man could ask for. She was everything I ever wanted.<br><br>Now, I don't know if I can go on without her.<br><br>[[I can't write any more.->splitrock1]](set: $wifeisdead to it +1)(set: $morale to it - 15)(print:$morale)]]
[(if: ($jacobsisguilty is 1) and ($medicinestomach1 is 1) and ($medicineapplied1 <= 3) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[The medicine didn't work, and now my husband is gone. I can't believe it. I was up all night. I did everything I could. (print: $husbandsname1) was my world.<br><br>I don't know if I can go on without him.<br><br>[[I can't write any more.->splitrock1]](set: $husbandisdead to it +1)(set: $morale to it - 15)(print:$morale)]]
[(if: ($jacobsisguilty is 1) and ($medicinestomach1 is 1) and ($medicineapplied1 <= 3) and ($spouse is 0))[The medicine didn't work, and now my (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1) is gone.<br><br>(print: $travelpartnername1) came with me on this trip only to support me. I don't know if they every actually wanted to move west themselves.<br><br>I did everything I could to save them, but they just fadded away.<br><br>[[I can't write any more.->splitrock1]](set: $travelpartnerisdead to it +1)(set: $morale to it - 15)(print:$morale)]]
[(if: ($jacobsisguilty is 1) and ($medicinestomach1 is 0) and ($medicineapplied1 <= 6) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[My wife, my beautiful, kind, sweet, amazing wife is gone.<br><br>(print: $wifesname1) was the most incredible wife a man could ask for. She was everything I ever wanted.<br><br>Now, I don't know if I can go on without her.<br><br>If only I had more medicine, maybe I could have saved her.<br><br>[[I can't write any more.->splitrock1]](set: $wifeisdead to it +1)(set: $morale to it - 15)(print:$morale)]]
[(if: ($jacobsisguilty is 1) and ($medicinestomach1 is 0) and ($medicineapplied1 <= 6) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[My husband is gone. I can't believe it. I was up all night. I did everything I could. (print: $husbandsname1) was my world.<br><br>I don't know if I can go on without him.<br><br>If only I had more medicine, maybe I could have saved him.<br><br>[[I can't write any more.->splitrock1]](set: $husbandisdead to it +1)(set: $morale to it - 15)(print:$morale)]]
[(if: ($jacobsisguilty is 1) and ($medicinestomach1 is 0) and ($medicineapplied1 <= 6) and ($spouse is 0))[My (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1) is gone.<br><br>(print: $travelpartnername1) came with me on this trip only to support me. I don't know if they every actually wanted to move west themselves.<br><br>I did everything I could to save them, but they just fadded away.<br><br>If only I had more medicine, maybe I could have saved them.<br><br>[[I can't write any more.->splitrock1]](set: $travelpartnerisdead to it +1)(set: $morale to it - 15)(print:$morale)]]
[(if: ($jacobsisguilty is 1) and ($medicinestomach1 is 1) and ($medicineapplied1 > 3) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[The medicine seems to be working. My wife is still in a lot of pain, but she looks better than she did last night.<br><br>(print: $wifesname1) is the most incredible wife a man could ask for. She is everything I ever wanted, and I couldn't imagine life without her.<br><br>[[We're not safe yet, but I think we're going to be ok.->splitrock1]](set: $morale to it + 15)(print:$morale)]]
[(if: ($jacobsisguilty is 1) and ($medicinestomach1 is 1) and ($medicineapplied1 > 3) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[The medicine seems to be working. My husband is still in a lot of pain, but he looks better than he did last night. (print: $husbandsname1) is my world.<br><br>I don't know what I would do without him.<br><br>[[We're not safe yet, but I think we're going to be ok.->splitrock1]](set: $husbandisdead to it +1)(set: $morale to it - 15)(print:$morale)]]
[(if: ($jacobsisguilty is 1) and ($medicinestomach1 is 1) and ($medicineapplied1 > 3) and ($spouse is 0))[The medicine seems to be working, and now my (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1) seems to be getting better.<br><br>(print: $travelpartnername1) came with me on this trip to support me. I am eternally grateful and will do everything I can to make sure they recovery fully.<br><br>[[We're not safe yet, but I think we're going to be ok.->splitrock1]](set: $travelpartnerisdead to it +1)(set: $morale to it - 15)(print:$morale)]]
[(if: ($jacobsisguilty is 1) and ($medicinestomach1 is 0) and ($medicineapplied1 > 6) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[Even without medicine, she seems to somehow be getting better. My beautiful wife is still in a lot of pain, but she looks healthier than she did last night.<br><br>(print: $wifesname1) is the most incredible wife a man could ask for. She is everything I ever wanted, and I couldn't imagine life without her.<br><br>[[We're not safe yet, but I think we're going to be ok..<br><br>[[We're not safe yet, but I think we're going to be ok.->splitrock1]](set: $morale to it + 15)(print:$morale)<]]
[(if: ($jacobsisguilty is 1) and ($medicinestomach1 is 0) and ($medicineapplied1 > 6) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[Even without medicine, he seems to somehow be getting better. My dear husband is still in a lot of pain, but he looks healthier than she did last night. (print: $husbandsname1) is my world.<br><br>I don't know if I can go on without him.<br><br>I don't know what I would do without him.<br><br>[[We're not safe yet, but I think we're going to be ok.->splitrock1]](set: $husbandisdead to it +1)(set: $morale to it - 15)(print:$morale)]]
[(if: ($jacobsisguilty is 1) and ($medicinestomach1 is 0) and ($medicineapplied1 > 6) and ($spouse is 0))[Even without medicine, my (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1) seems to be getting better.<br><br>(print: $travelpartnername1) came with me on this trip to support me. I am eternally grateful and will do everything I can to make sure they recovery fully.[[We're not safe yet, but I think we're going to be ok.->splitrock1]](set: $morale to it + 15)(print:$morale)]]
}[(if: ($jacobsisinnocent is 1))[Today was pretty uneventful, especially compared to the danger and excitment of yesterday.<br><br>We were looking at the wagons and counted (either: "fifteen","sixteen","eighteen","more than twenty","two dozen","more than two dozen","at least thirty","around forty","about a dozen") bullet holes in the wood and the canvas.<br><br>It is a good thing that no one was hurt.<br><br>To be honest, I don't think my heart has ever beat that fast or that hard in my life!<br><br>[[I'll see if I can get anything by hunting this afternoon.->Hmdcp1]]{(set: $morale to it + (3 + (random: 0,2)))}
[[Talk with some of the others around camp.->TOmdcp1]]{
(if: ($wifeisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $wifesname1).->TFmdcp1]]
(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TFmdcp1]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TFmdcp1]]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->splitrock1]]]]{
(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
{
(if: $husbandisdead is 1)[I miss (print: $husbandsname) terribly.<br><br>I didn't sleep at all last night. I just lay there looking up at the stars thinking about my husband. I don't know how I can do this.<br><br>I'm so alone.]
(if: $wifeisdead is 1)[I miss (print: $wifesname) terribly.<br><br>I didn't sleep at all last night. I just lay there looking up at the stars thinking about my wife. I don't know how I can do this.<br><br>I'm so alone.]
(if: $travelpartnerisdead is 1)[I miss (print: $travelpartnername1) terribly.<br><br>I didn't sleep at all last night. I just lay there looking up at the stars thinking about them. I don't know how I can do this.<br><br>I'm so alone.]
}{
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 1))[I don't know how to comfort (print: $childname1).] (if: $childgender1 is 1)[He is clearly at a loss, just as I am. I don't know what to say or do.](if: ($numberofchildren1 is 1) and ($childgender1 is 2))[She is clearly at a loss, just as I am. I don't know what to say or do.]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 2))[I don't know how to comfort the children. (print: $childname2) has been very upset.] (if: ($numberofchildren1 is 2) and ($childgender2 is 1))[Even though he is not a child anymore, he's been hovering near me all day - touching my hand, or my knee, or my arm.<br><br>I know he's lost - just as I am. I don't know what to say or do.](if: ($numberofchildren1 is 3) and ($childgender2 is 2))[Even though she is not a child anymore, she's been hovering near me all day - touching my hand, or my knee, or my arm.<br><br>I know she's lost - just as I am. I don't know what to say or do.]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 3))[I don't know how to comfort the children. (print: $childname3) has been very upset.] (if: ($numberofchildren1 is 3) and ($childgender3 is 1))[Even though he is not really a child anymore, he's been hovering near me all day - touching my hand, or my knee, or my arm.<br><br>I know he's lost - just as I am. I don't know what to say or do.](if: ($numberofchildren1 is 3) and ($childgender3 is 2))[Even though she is not really a child anymore, she's been hovering near me all day - touching my hand, or my knee, or my arm.<br><br>I know she's lost - just as I am. I don't know what to say or do.]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 4))[I don't know how to comfort the children. (print: $childname4) has been very upset.] (if: ($numberofchildren1 is 4) and ($childgender4 is 1))[He has cried all day. Anytime I move more than a few feet away, he panics and runs by my side.<br><br>I know he's lost - just as I am. I don't know what to say or do.](if: ($numberofchildren1 is 5) and ($childgender4 is 2))[She has cried all day. Anytime I move more than a few feet away, she panics and runs by my side.<br><br>I know she's lost - just as I am. I don't know what to say or do.]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10))[I don't know how to comfort the children. (print: $childname4) has been very upset.] (if: ($numberofchildren1 >= 5) and ($childgender4 is 1))[He has cried all day. Anytime I move more than a few feet away, he panics and runs by my side.<br><br>I know he's lost - just as I am. I don't know what to say or do.](if: ($numberofchildren1 >= 5) and ($childgender4 is 2))[She has cried all day. Anytime I move more than a few feet away, she panics and runs by my side.<br><br>I know she's lost - just as I am. I don't know what to say or do.]]
<br><br>
}We overtook the Allen and Jacobs Pioneer Train today. They had stopped because a man had fallen out of his wagon, been run over, and killed instantly.
They were in the process of digging a shallow grave.
I think I forgot to write down the Mr. Green never came back. Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} sent out days of search parties without any luck. He even hired a few of the local Indians to see if they could find him. After some time, they reported that he was gone.
Mrs. Green barely moves. I think she has given up. It would not surprise me to see her in a grave before the trail is done. She seems to have lost her will to live.
I wonder how many people have have died while on the trail?
[[Hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day.->jeffrey1]]{(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,1)))}{(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9)(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )
[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: $numberofchildren1 to 0)
(set: $travelpartnerisdead to 1)
(set: $childgender2 to 1)
(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
{
(if: $husbandisdead is 1)[I can't stop thinking about (print: $husbandsname).<br><br>I keep reaching over, expecting him to be there, but he's gone - just gone.<br><br>God, I miss him.]
(if: $wifeisdead is 1)[I can't stop thinking about (print: $wifesname).<br><br>I keep reaching over, expecting her to be there, but she's gone - just gone.<br><br>God, I miss her.]
(if: $travelpartnerisdead is 1)[I can't stop thinking about (print: $travelpartnername1).<br><br>I keep reaching over, expecting them to be there, but they're gone - just gone.<br><br>God, I miss them.]
}{
[(if: (($wifeisdead is 1) or ($husbandisdead is 1)) and ($numberofchildren1 is 1))[I don't know how to comfort (print: $childname1).] (if: $childgender1 is 1)[I try to be brave for him, but my courage is impossibly thin.<br><br>I know I have to be strong right now, but all I want to do is cry and be alone.](if: ($numberofchildren1 is 1) and ($childgender1 is 2))[I try to be brave for her, but my courage is impossibly thin.<br><br>I know I have to be strong right now, but all I want to do is cry and be alone.]]
[(if: (($wifeisdead is 1) or ($husbandisdead is 1)) and ($numberofchildren1 is 2))[(print: $childname2) won't stop crying.] (if: ($numberofchildren1 is 2) and ($childgender2 is 1))[I try to be brave for him, but my courage is impossibly thin.<br><br>I know I have to be strong right now, but all I want to do is cry and be alone.](if: (($wifeisdead is 1) or ($husbandisdead is 1)) and ($numberofchildren1 is 3) and ($childgender2 is 2))[I try to be brave for her, but my courage is impossibly thin.<br><br>I know I have to be strong right now, but all I want to do is cry and be alone.]]
[(if: (($wifeisdead is 1) or ($husbandisdead is 1)) and ($numberofchildren1 is 3))[I don't know what to do. (print: $childname3) won't stop crying - no matter what I do.] (if: ($numberofchildren1 is 3) and ($childgender3 is 1))[I try to be brave for him and for all the children, but my courage is impossibly thin.<br><br>I know I have to be strong right now, but all I want to do is cry and be alone.](if: (($wifeisdead is 1) or ($husbandisdead is 1)) and ($numberofchildren1 is 3) and ($childgender3 is 2))[I try to be brave for her and all the children, but my courage is impossibly thin.<br><br>I know I have to be strong right now, but all I want to do is cry and be alone.]]
[(if: (($wifeisdead is 1) or ($husbandisdead is 1)) and ($numberofchildren1 is 4))[I don't know what to do. (print: $childname4) won't stop crying.] (if: (($wifeisdead is 1) or ($husbandisdead is 1)) and ($numberofchildren1 is 4) and ($childgender4 is 1))[I try to be brave for him and for all the children, but my courage is impossibly thin.<br><br>I know I have to be strong right now, but all I want to do is cry and be alone.](if: (($wifeisdead is 1) or ($husbandisdead is 1)) and ($numberofchildren1 is 5) and ($childgender4 is 2))[I try to be brave for her and for all the children, but my courage is impossibly thin.<br><br>I know I have to be strong right now, but all I want to do is cry and be alone.]]
[(if: (($wifeisdead is 1) or ($husbandisdead is 1)) and ($numberofchildren1 is 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10))[I don't know what to do. (print: $childname4) won't stop crying.] (if: (($wifeisdead is 1) or ($husbandisdead is 1)) and ($numberofchildren1 >= 5) and ($childgender4 is 1))[I try to be brave for him and for all the children, but my courage is impossibly thin.<br><br>I know I have to be strong right now, but all I want to do is cry and be alone.](if: (($wifeisdead is 1) or ($husbandisdead is 1)) and ($numberofchildren1 >= 5) and ($childgender4 is 2))[I try to be brave for her and for all the children, but my courage is impossibly thin.<br><br>I know I have to be strong right now, but all I want to do is cry and be alone.]]
<br><br>
}Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} has said we have to make another decision. The trail splits tomorrow for a short time.
We can cross the Sweetwater River and go north of it for two days or so. We will then have to recross it to continue on. It is not a particularly fast moving river, but is can be more like a bog as the water has meandered so many times that the whole riverbed is covered with oxbow ponds and lakes.
We could stay on the southern side and not have to cross the water at all. If we do this, though, we have to go through a very rocky and steep area. The scouts says it is similar to Independence Rock but more jumbled up.
Either way, it is likely there will be complications.
{(if: (($wifeisdead is 1) or ($husbandisdead is 1) or ($travelpartnerisdead is 1)))[To be honest, I don't know if I can even make a decision right now. I feel so empty inside.<br><br>]
}[[Go north and cross the water.->jeffreynorth1]]
[[Stay south of the water but go through the rocks.->jeffreysouth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 10){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _randomevent to (random: 1,3))}{
(if:_randomevent is 1)[Well, that was not pleasant.<br><br>Today was full of poison oak, poison ivy, venomous snakes, ticks, poisonous lizards, and all sorts of bothersome, stinging, biting insects.<br><br>I wish I had voted to go south. The Sweetwater Rocks couldn't have been worse than this!]
(if:_randomevent is 2)[I wish had voted to go south, and so do a lot of other people.<br><br>The water was hot and not refreshing at all. It also had a terrible odor. There must be sulfur or something nearby.<br><br>It took us hours to cross as wagons kept getting stuck in the mud and muck.<br><br>Throughout the day, I kept looking toward the southern route. A smaller wagon company had gone that way this morning and we lost sight of them shortly thereafter.<br><br>I'll bet they are miles and miles down the trail while we're stuck here, swatting mosquiotes and trying to avoid the poison oak.]
(if:_randomevent is 3)[While I've had easier days, it really wasn't the bad.<br><br>The water wasn't deep or fast. The creek bottom was mostly soggy but did not cause too much problem for the teams.<br><br>The green here by the water is striking against the tans and browns of the surrounding desert.<br><br>If you didn't look too far, you'd think this was a little piece of Eden.]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->iceriver1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 5){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _randomevent to (random: 1,3))}{
(if:_randomevent is 1)[Well, that was terrible.<br><br>We started out the day trying to take the shortest path through the Sweetwater Rocks. We were maybe two hours into the day when we realized the short path was completely blocked.<br><br>A rockslide had covered the normal route. We looked for a while to see if there was another way around, but we couldn't find one.<br><br>So, we had to turn the company around (that is no easy task) and go around the long way.<br><br>We only covered five miles or so total today, but it seemed like fifty.]
(if:_randomevent is 2)[Well, that was most unpleasant.<br><br>We were slowly making our way through the Sweetwater Rocks when an accident happened.<br><br>Several of the teenage boys thought it would a good idea to climb up the rocks while the company was inching along in and around the rocks.<br><br>At about ten o'clock this morning, one of the boys was bitten by a snake. In a panic, one of the others was rushing back to the wagons to get his father. He slipped and fell off some rocks. He probably fell fifteen or twenty feet before crashing into the boulders below him.<br><br>The fall broke his arm and several ribs.<br><br>As a result, it took us even longer to make it through this area.<br><br>We only made it maybe five miles, but it took us ALL day to do it.]
(if:_randomevent is 3)[Well, that wasn't too terrible.<br><br>It was a fairly long and difficult climb to get up out of the valley and into the Sweetwater Rocks. There were a lot of ruts and loose sand. The rocks in this area are tan and relatively smooth. They are also noticable cracked and fractured.<br><br>We saw a broken down and abandoned wagon. Otherwise, the day was pretty routine.]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->iceriver1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 5){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 73)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel4"){
(if: (($wifeisdead is 1) or ($husbandisdead is 1) or ($travelpartnerisdead is 1)))[<br><br>I have resigned myself to the fact that I will always miss them.
<br><br>
I will always have a hole in my heart.
<br><br>
That being said, I don't want this diary to become a constant reminder of how I miss them. So, I will do my very best not to include how I am feeling, but will try to focus only on the things happening around me.
<br><br>
I know that this is what they would want as well.]}
The wheels keep rolling.
We get up, pack up, and start out.
We have all settled into a routine where we don't even need to think about what we're doing any more as we've done all of it too many times to count.
[[I'll try hunting for a bit.->Hicrvr1]]
[[Talk with some of the others around camp.->TOicrvr1]]{
(if: ($wifeisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $wifesname1).->TFicrvr1]]
(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TFicrvr1]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TFicrvr1]]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->sweeney1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 6){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel5") (display: "windlevel5")
The terrain is rocky desert. There are few plants except near the few streams and creeks.
To the north, the land looks like it was painted with a giant orange paintbrush. The soil in certain areas must have a high iron content that has rusted out.
It seemed like we were either going uphill or downhill today. I don't know if there was a level piece of ground anywhere we went today.
One wagon tipped over in the early afternoon. A bunch of us stopped to help unload it, set it upright and reload it. This took about an hour.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->sweenysouth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel3")
{
(if: (($wagontype is 1) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (1750 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 2) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (2250 + (random: 0,500)))) or (($wagontype is 3) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (3250 + (random: 0,750)))) or (($wagontype is 1) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2000 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 2) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2500 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 3) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (3750 + (random: 0,250))))
)[Everything was going smoothly when the (either: "front right wheel","front left wheel","rear right wheel","rear left wheel") splitered into a dozen pieces. (if: $myhorse1 is 1)[It scared (print: $myhorse1) half to death.]
<br><br>
I have been running with too much weight. If I had to guess, the wagon probalby weighs about [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds right now. I could maybe fix something up for a short distance, but we're miles and miles from any help.
<br><br>
A few other wagons, including {(if: $captain is 1)[The Dunns](if: $captain is 2)[The McAlisters](if: $captain is 3)[The Washburns]},
have stopped to help out, but most kept slowly plodding along.
<br><br>[|canweleaveStat>[I can't leave until I can replace the broken wheel.]]
<br><br>
[
(if: (($extrawheelsold > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll use a spare old wheel.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $morale to it - 1)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?olderwheelsStat)[|olderwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours and everyone's help to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready. I won't make it to the campsite until well after dark.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time to continue on.->overloadedsweenysouth1]]]]]]
[ (if: (($extrawheelsnew > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll use spare newer wheel.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $morale to it - 1)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?newerwheelsStat)[|newerwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready. Quite a few of the people helping out told me that the green wheels ain't worth a dime. They have a tendancy to splinter, especially as the climate gets drier further out west.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced with a green one. I'll have to be careful and make sure I get a dry spare. It is time to continue on.->overloadedsweenysouth1]]]]]]
[
(if: (($money > 120) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0) and ($horses > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I don't have a spare with me and none of the others who stopped to help me have one either. I'll ride back and hope to find someone willing to sell me one. I doubt it'll be cheap, though.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 120)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + 2)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + 2)
(set: $morale to it - 5)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[Ride back and buy a new wheel and find somewhere to buy a wheel. It'll likely cost more than a hundred dollars and take several days.]<br><br>[[I repaired the wheel. Eventually, I mangaged to catch up with the rest of the wagon train.->overloadedsweenysouth1]]]]]]
[
(if: (($money > 120) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0) and ($horses is 0)))[
<br>(link: "I don't have a spare, so I'll have to walk back to back and see if I can find someone to sell me one. If I'm lucky, it won't take too long.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 120)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + 3)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + 3)
(set: $morale to it - 5)
(set: $food to it - 8)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[Walk back and buy a new wheel. Hopefully, I won't have to go all the way back. Maybe a passing wagon train will have one that someone is willing to sell me. It'll likely cost more than a hundred dollars and take several days.]<br><br>[[I walked for a long time before I came across a small wagon traing. One of the wagon owns was carrying several spare wheels. I convinced him to sell me one. He even was willing to carry it all the way back to my wagon. I took some time to repair the wheel, but I, eventually, mangaged to catch up with the rest of the wagon train.->overloadedsweenysouth1]]]]]]
[
(if: ($money < 100) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0))[
<br>(link: "I guess I just have to wait here to see if someone comes along with a spare wheel they are willing to give me or trade for something. There's no point in going all the way back to an outpost if I don't have enough money to buy a wheel anyway.")[
(set: _randomdaysdelay to (_randomdaysdelay + (random: 3,8)))
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 200)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + _randomdaysdelay)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + _randomdaysdelay)
(set: $morale to (it - (_randomdaysdelay * 3)))
(set: $food to (it - (_randomdaysdelay * 4)))
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took me an extra _randomdaysdelay days before someone came along that was able to trade for a wheel. It cost me some of my food as I didn't have enough money. I never want to go through that again.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time for me to catch up with the rest of the wagon train.->overloadedsweenysouth1]]]]]]]
}{(else:)[
The land is nearly barren here. It is a dark tan and quite sandy.<br><br>I heard that we a much smaller wagon company (six wagons and twenty men all going to the gold fields of California) joined us today.<br><br>They spoke with the Captain for a while, signed the articles, and were placed near the end of the train.
<br><br>
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->crossroads1]]]}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel2")
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} said we are coming up to a major decision point tomorrow.
{(if: (history:) contains "start1a")["I know you were originally planning on going to Utah," he said to me as we pulled into camp this afternoon.<br><br>]
(if: (history:) contains "start1b")[I know you were originally planning on going to California.<br><br>]
(if: (history:) contains "start1C")[I know you were originally planning on going to Oregon.<br><br>]
}"If that is still your intention, you'll want to choose the right route. If you go the wrong way, say west instead of south, you'll add a lot of extra miles to your trip. So, make sure you pick carefully."
{
(if: $husbandisdead is 1)[I know I said I would stop writing about it, but I miss him so much.<br><br>]
(if: $wifeisdead is 1)[I know I said I would stop writing about it, but I miss her so much.<br><br>]
(if: $travelpartnerisdead is 1)[I know I said I would stop writing about it, but I miss her so much.<br><br>]
}[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->crossroads2]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 17){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
We passed over the Great Divide today.
It is believed that all the waters east of here flow to the Mississippi while all the waters west of here make it out to the Pacific Ocean.
To be honest, I couldn't really tell. The ground was more or less level. If someone hadn't told me, I wouldn't have guessed. It is not like there is a clear ridge separating the two watersheds.
We are now on our the most direct route to Oregon!
We can also get to California this way without having to pass through Mormon Country.
[[Oops, I didn't mean to go this way. I wanted to go to The City of the Great Salt Lake and not Oregon!->crossroads2]]
[[Continue on toward Oregon.->littlesandycreek1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel2")
We passed over the Great Divide today.
It is believed that all the waters east of here flow to the Mississippi while all the waters west of here make it out to the Pacific Ocean.
To be honest, I couldn't really tell. The ground was more or less level. If someone hadn't told me, I wouldn't have guessed. It is not like there is a clear ridge separating the two watersheds.
We are now on our the most direct route to The City of the Great Salt Lake!
We can also get to California this way. I suppose it is also possible to get to Oregon this way, but we'd be adding a lot of miles and days to our trip.
To the north, there are very large mountains in the distance. Some even look like they might have snow.
It is hard to believe that there could be snow anywhere with this heat and all this dry, arid land.
[[Oops, I didn't mean to go this way. I wanted to go to Oregon or California and not The City of the Great Salt Lake!->crossroads2]]
[[Continue on toward the The City of Great Salt Lake.->drysandycreek1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 14){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel2")
We've arrived at the first major junction of the trails. The trail spits here. We can go west-north-west at a general bearing of 290 degrees or sort of continue on rought west-south-west at 250 degress.
The first way will take us on the most direct route to Oregon, Oregon City, and the Willamette Valley. After roughly three-hundred miles, we can decide to continue on to Oregon or head southwest to Sacramento. From this point, the Willamette Valley is another six-hundred miles or so. Sacramento is about the same distance from that junction to the southwest through some of the harshes desert in North America.
The second main route will take us on to The City of the Great Salt Lake in about two-hundred fifty miles. If we desire, we can then take several routes from the City either westward or northward to take us toward California or Oregon, respectively.
If we continue on toward The City of the Great Salt Lake, we will pass by a few more junctions where we can turn toward Oregon or California.
[[Take the northern-most route toward Oregon.->sweetwater1]]
[[The the south-western route toward the Great Salt Lake.->whitehorse1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 0){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
We passed over a few small streams and a number of dry creekbeds.
The land is increasingly dry.
The grasses are barely able to sustain the animals. Fortunately, we've been able to camp fairly close to water, scarce as it is.
There is an odd beauty to this land. It is quiet in a special kind of way. There are not as many animals here, especially birds. At least I don't see as many as I did when were were closer to the Mississippi or Missouri Rivers.
Once again, we can choose two possible paths.
We can go west toward Oregon and California or continue in a southerly direction toward the Great Salt Lake. Just like before, we can get to California by going through Mormon territory, but that means more time in the deep desert (even though it might be the shorter route).
This is area is known as "The Parting of the Ways" as friends made on the trail often split apart. I know that several of the families I've gotten to know well will be going the other way today.
We chatted about how we would try to keep in touch, but I think we all know we will never hear from each other again. There were hugs and tears, but this is what we all must do.
[[Turn west on the Sublette Cutoff toward Oregon and California.->sublettes1]]
[[Continue on toward Mormon territory.->edenvalley1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 15){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}
(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
Long day.
We crossed over several rivers and a number of small streams.
Despite the water we encountered today, the land is drier now.
Grasses are browner. The sun seems hotter.
The wind is something I still haven't really gotten used to. It has been so windy for longer than I can remember, but it seems to have a different feel out here.
The gusts are stronger. The wind seems to change direction every fifteen minutes. You'd get your hat or bonnet set to block the wind from one direction and then it would come from the opposite side, blowing it back or off your head.
While this is a very minor irritation, it happens all day long.
At least a strong wind helps to keep the insects at bay.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->sweetwaterhills1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 15){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
We're running basically parallel to a dry, sandy creek. It hints at having water, but there is hardly any. The soil is damp in places, and if we dig down a few feet, we can find enough water for the animals.
About an hour before we reached camp, we passed by a large mesa that rose probably some two-hundred feet about our path.
We camped in a fairly green area with a bit more reliable water. We were able to water the animals really well. We also were able to replenish out water barrels.
It is not a good feeling seeing the barrels start to empty without a reliable source of water nearby.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->6500feet1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel5")
The little creek we camped by last night has meandered significantly for several hours before it returned to a small stream maybe fifty feet wide.
There are a lot more arroyos, dry river beds, here. We passed another wagon company today. There were fifty-six wagons in that company.
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->hunting6500feet1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->18milenorth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 82)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel5")
We've arrived at another split in the trail.
Again, we can go west toward Oregon and California, or we can continue southwest toward the Great Salt Lake.
The scouts have reported that the trail actually splits into many side trails sometimes only a few hundred feet apart. It seems like those that camp before us weren't quite sure which way they wanted to go.
It honestly all looks the same out here.
We have seen a lot of gulls lately, there must be some water nearby.
[[Go toward Oregon and California.->fontenelle1]]
[[Continue to the City of the Great Salt Lake.->18milewest1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 7){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->southforkmtn1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 21){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
Out of nowhere, we come across a large river. It is apparently called the Green River. It is easily one-hundred feet wide and, in some places, could easily be two-hundred.
To say I am shocked to find such a wide river way out here in these desolate wastes is an understatement.
Unfortunately, there are no bridges and no ferries. The scouts have riden both up and down stream to find a good fording place. They have came back with their report.
We can go westward along the river until it narrows to an easier ford. This will add about twenty-five miles and probably two days (assuming we don't run into any problems). If we take this path, we may not have to float the wagons, but we won't know for sure until we get out there.
The second option is to ford where we are. This is, unfortunately, at the convergence of two rivers, the Green which is large and a big, sandy river that is maybe fifty feet wide. The area is filled with soft sand. If we take this option, we will need to prepare and then float the wagons
across.
[[Go the long way. Add miles and days, but have a better chance at an easier fording.->18milethelongway1]]
[[Ford here. We know what is in front of us. It will be hard, but at least we can face it head one.->18milefordhere1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel5")
It was hard to breathe today as the wind was so strong. It blasts sand, pebbles, and even small rocks into the wagons with such force that it almost sounds like heavy rain.
I have sand and dust in parts I didn't even know I had.
Every few hours, we have to make sure to clean that animals' eyes and ears.
The thing is I don't know how this wind keeps up day after day. Where is it coming from?
Today, I saw a woman chasing after her diary. She was writing in the back of her wagon when a gust hit it just right. The light journal went flying.
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->hunting18milesouth1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->jackknife1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel5")
As we were almost done watering and feeding the animals near noon, I heard a gun go off in camp.
We rushed over to see a husband, Mr. Robert Stanley, frantically trying to save his wife, Harriet.
She had been shot through her chest. Mr. Stanley says he was trying to climb back into the wagon. He had held up the rifle for his wife to grab, so she could sort of haul him up.
Somehow the rifle went off.{(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0, 3)))}
We stayed long enough to place Mrs. Stanley in a shallow grave. Above here is a wooden grave marker with her name and today's date.
Mr. Stanley seems to have lost his will to live.
It has been a while since I wrote about her, but Mrs. Green has also passed away. She was the mother of the young lady who was found in the creek and whose husband went out seeking revenge and never returned. Such a tragic story.
Since the day that her daughter and Mr. Clarkson died and her husband disappeared, she has steadily declined. She lost a lot of weight, seemed to age twenty years, and stopped socializing despite our best efforts.
Since they had no other relatives and no will, Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} divided up the food that was left. We were glad to get some.{(set: $food to it + (30 + (random: 0, 70)))}
[[Tomorrow is another day.->quarry1]]
{(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,1)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
Today, we spent a good deal of time rolling through some fairly good soil. There seems to be a number of water sources and the land is fairly green. It is almost like an oasis in the desert.
We camped near Fort Bridger.
This is a small trading post owned by Bridger and Bascus. It is a very ppor excuse for an outpost. It seems to be constructed mostly of roughly hewn poles with mud daubed by someone who was either blind or in a hurry.
There are about two dozen more dwellings or lodges in the Indian fashion. Most of the occupants seem to be female Indians and while male trappers although there are a few male Indians as well. I believe their are Snake or Shoshoni Indians. They may also be Paiute. I am not an expert.
They have a large number of furs and skins - elk, deer, antelope. There is a wide range of leather pants, coats, moccasins, and other 'mountain man' attire.
They don't have a lot of supplies that will help us. There is a very limited amount of food, mostly jerked meat. There are a number of cows nearby in a corral.
They encouraged us to have two water barrels if we are planning on going through the deep desert.
We were able to catch some trout in the nearby stream.{(set: $food to it + (10 + (random: 0,20)))(set: $morale to it + 2)}
I have $[|moneyStat>[$money]] and my wagon weighs [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]. {(if: $wagontype is 1)[I should try to keep it under 1,500 pounds.](if: $wagontype is 2)[I should try to keep it under 2,000 pounds.](if: $wagontype is 3)[I should try to keep it under 3,000 pounds.]}
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 1))[
(set: $food to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $food > 0)[
(set: $food to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Food : 1 lbs for $1 : Lbs of Food = [|foodStat>[$food]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ((($money >= 10))))[
(set: $food to it + 10)
(set: $money to it - 10)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $food > 10)[
(set: $food to it - 10)
(set: $money to it + 10)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Food: 10 lbs for $10.00 : Lbs of Food = [|foodStat>[$food]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ((($money >= 50))))[
(set: $food to it + 50)
(set: $money to it - 50)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $food > 50)[
(set: $food to it - 50)
(set: $money to it + 50)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Food: 50 lbs for $50.00 : Lbs of Food = [|foodStat>[$food]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 30) and ($medicalkits < 6))[
(set: $medicalkits to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 30)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $medicalkits > 0)[
(set: $medicalkits to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 30)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Medical Kits : 5 lbs each : 1 for $30 (limit 6) = [|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 80) and ($extrawheelsold < 2) and ($wagonweight <3925))[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 80)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $extrawheelsold > 0)[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 80)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Spare Wheels, Old : 75 lbs each : 1 for $80 (limit 2) = [|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 5))[
(set: $leathershirt to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 1)
(replace: ?leathershirtStat)[|leathershirtStat>[$leathershirt]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $leathershirt > 0)[
(set: $leathershirt to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?leathershirtStat)[|leathershirtStat>[$leathershirt]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Leather Shirt : $5 = [|leathershirtStat>[$leathershirt]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 5))[
(set: $leatherpants to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 1)
(replace: ?leatherpantsStat)[|leatherpantsStat>[$leatherpants]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $leatherpants > 0)[
(set: $leatherpants to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?leatherpantsStat)[|leatherpantsStat>[$leatherpants]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Leather Pants : $5 = [|leatherpantsStat>[$leatherpants]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 5))[
(set: $leathermoccasins to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 1)
(replace: ?leathermoccasinsStat)[|leathermoccasinsStat>[$leathermoccasins]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $leathermoccasins > 0)[
(set: $leathermoccasins to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?leathermoccasinsStat)[|leathermoccasinsStat>[$leathermoccasins]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Leather Moccasins : $5 = [|leathermoccasinsStat>[$leathermoccasins]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 5))[
(set: $leatherrobe to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 1)
(replace: ?leatherrobeStat)[|leatherrobeStat>[$leatherrobe]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $leatherrobe > 0)[
(set: $leatherrobe to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?leatherrobeStat)[|leatherrobeStat>[$leatherrobe]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Leather Robe : $5 = [|leatherrobeStat>[$leatherrobe]]
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 15))[
(set: $buffaloblanket to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 15)
(set: $wagonweight to it + 20)
(replace: ?buffaloblanketStat)[|buffaloblanketStat>[$buffaloblanket]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $buffaloblanket > 0)[
(set: $buffaloblanket to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 15)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 20)
(replace: ?buffaloblanketStat)[|buffaloblanketStat>[$buffaloblanket]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]} : Buffalo Blanket : $15 = [|buffaloblanketStat>[$buffaloblanket]]
[[Turn northwest toward the Oregon and California Trails->cumberlandflats1]]
[[(Continue toward the southwest and the City of the Great Salt Lake.->antelopenorth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel5")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingantelopenorth1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->aspenmountain1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
We camped near the summit of a mountain ridge. Normally, we'd stay down in the valleys, but the scouts reports there was a number of large, flat, and open areas where we would have room to set up.
The timber up here is abundant, so we felled a number of trees we will use now and later for firewood and repairs.
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->oystershellridge1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 10){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
We struggled to drive through some difficult mountains.
One mountain, in particular, looks like a giant oyster shell. I even went for a short walk up part of it just to see if it was actually made of rock and not shell (it is rock).
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
We camped in a broad, green valley. I have seen a number of these valleys now, but I am still surprised to find so much green among all the tans and loamy soils.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->coyotecanyon1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 5){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
We left the green valley within an hour of leaving camp.
From then until the afternoon, we made out way over low hills and through green or nearly green pastures in the bottoms of the valleys.
We went slow to allow time for the animals to graze.
I overheard Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} talking with some of the scouts. he said, "If things keep moving nicely, we should be down in Salt Lake Valley within a week or ten days."
When I heard that, I was exceptionally happy.
This journey has both seemed to take forever and like we've not been doing this for long. It is hard to explain. The days blend together to the point that time doesn't really matter beyond sunrise, noon, and sunset.
It is actually a pretty good way to live.
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingcoyotecanyon1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->echocanyon1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 10){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 82)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
We have made it to the head of a long canyon. It looks to be fairly straight and narrow.
The scouts report that there is not much space between the a small river and the bases of the mountains which shoot up on either side.
Tomorrow, we will drive through the canyon, which some children are calling Echo Canyon as their shouts come back strong and clear.
I'm a little nervous about going through this canyon. These mountain are a bit unlike any we've seen.
Of course, we have seen mountains and mountain ranges, but from what I can see, these peaks just seem to go on and on. I hope there are good, level places for the wagons.
I really hate having to climb and descend hills and I can only imagine how difficult it would be to do that over these mountains.
Of note, I saw a herd of deer that had to be close to a hundred animals.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->echocanyonwest1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel2")
That was a difficult day. The terrain wasn't too terrible (although there were a few sections that were particularly challenging). The difficult arose in that for many sections, we had to go single file.
Typically, we could spread out to at least a few wagons wide on the trail, but here, the water and the land forced you through very small gaps. In some places, the wheels of the wagon were pressed on one side by the rocks and were in the water on the other.
Tempers seems to flare a bit today. There were a number of heated arguments. At one point, Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} had to ride up to settle a dispute. I am not sure of the details, but it seems that two wagons both thought they had the right to go first.
I don't know why people are still arguing over things like that. It doesn't really matter. We'll all get to camp within a couple hours of each other.
So, this camp tonight is pretty nice. All day, we were on a course of about two-hundred thiry degrees. In the last thirty minutes or so, we made a sharp right turn to about three-hundred twenty degrees. It is rare to see a ninety degree (or right angle) on the tril.
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingechocanyonwest1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->eastcanyon1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 20){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
Today was exhausting. We climbed up nearly one thousand feet in elevation.
The air is noticably thinner. It is harder for everyone and all the animals to catch our breath.
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
A few of the scouts who have ridden ahead, have reported that we are very close to the Salt Lake Valley.
The camp was particularly light-hearted today despite the difficulty of the day's climb.
I look forward to seeing the valley.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->wetfork1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
Another day of climbing. It wasn't as bad as yesterday, but will still went up somewhere around five-hundred feet or so.
The vegetation has completely changed. There are abundant trees. The animals are also more abundant.
It is like the whole area is welcoming us.
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingwetfork1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->emigrationcanyon1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 8){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel4")
Today was one of the most physically demanding days I have ever experienced.
We went up at least two thousand feet today. The animals struggled.
We had a number of minor accidents as wagons either tipped sideways or, and especially, when we were coming down some of the steeper sections.
Once again, we tied of the rear wheels and in one very steep spot, we even used a rope and pulley system to help keep things as safe as possible.
Fortunately, no one got hurt.
One massive surprise occurred this evening as we were in camp.
A group of riders approached from the west. They were Mormons who had come up to welcome any other Mormons who had been on the trail. They brought with them some fresh baked pies. They told us that we would mostly likely arrive in the valley by the early afternoon tomorrow.
We were so excited. People spontaneously began to sing, play music, and some even got on their knees to pray.
I can't believe we are almost to the the City of the Great Salt Lake!
[[I'm too excited to sleep, so I'm going to go and sing with the others.->saltlakecity0]]
(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 12){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 82)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
I can't believe we're finally here. After (print: $daysonthetrail) days on the trail!
It feels surreal.
To be honest, it is a bit overwhelming. I don't quite know what to do.
There are so many people. I am not used to seeing so many all at once.
Most of us from the wagon company are sort of walking around in a daze.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} has called a meeting.
[[[[I'll write again later after the meeting.->saltlakecity2]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 8){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $randomnamedone to (either:"Fertig","Fardiga","Gajort","Sasta"))}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Well, it is official. The wagon company has been disbanded.
So, now what?
We made our way into town. There were people everywhere.
We eventually found a county office. Upon entering, a tall thin man greeted us.
"Hello there, weary traveler," he said. "Welcome to Sacramento. My name is Mr. (print: $randomnamedone). How can I help you?"
"Well," I said, "we'd like to buy some land." I noticed that compared to Mr. (print: $randomnamedone), my clothing was filty and tattered. We'd have to fix that soon.
"Of course. What type of land would you like? What do you hope to do now that you're here?"
|links>[{
(link: "We'd like to start a farm, so we need some land that is suitable.")[
(replace: ?links)[]
(show: ?reply1)
]
<br><br>
(link: "We would like to open up a business in town, so we're looking for something either in town or close by.")[
(replace: ?links)[]
(show: ?reply2)
]
<br><br>
(link: "We'd like to try our hand at mining, so we need something out by the gold fields.")[
(replace: ?links)[]
(show: ?reply3)
]
}]{
|reply1)[
"Farming?" Mr. (print: $randomnamedone) said. "Excellent choice. We have some fertile soil and plants will come up with very little effort.<br><br>[[Let's look at a map of some plots of land."->endfarming1]]
]
|reply2)[
"A business?" Mr. (print: $randomnamedone) said. "Fantastic, we're a growing town and could always use more businesses to draw people in and help our economy thrive.<br><br>[[Let's look at a map of some plots of land."->endbusiness1]]
]
|reply3)[
"Mining?" Mr. (print: $randomnamedone) said. "Too dangerous and difficult for me, but I've heard some people have struck it rich.<br><br>[[Let's look at a map of some plots of land."->endmining1]]
]
}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[I'll try some hunting before I call it a night.->Hlsck1]]
[[Talk with some of the others around camp.->TOlsck1]]{
(if: ($wifeisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $wifesname1).->TFlsck1]]
(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TFlsck1]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TFlsck1]]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bigpine1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 16){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 68)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
Longest distance so far. We traveled nearly 40 miles. Everyone and all the animals are completely and utterly exhausted.
We started early and didn't run into any problems. Our rest near noon was maybe fifteen miles long.
While it felt good to cover so much distance as I know it means we are that much closer to getting there, it was also very difficult on everyone and all the animals.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->southpineycreek1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 40){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
The day started with a difficult river crossing. It was not deep but it was wide. There were many little streams and creeks running in the same valley as the main river.
One man was bitten by a snake on his leg today. He washed it and kept moving.
Also, three young boys were stung by a bunch of bees. They were exploring around the river and got to close to the hive. All of them will be fine, but I suspect they will stay closer to their wagon in the future.
Once we left the rive, we climbed up and over a plateau before descending into another broad valley.
The hardest part of the trail was the finally climb before we made camp. It wasn't particularly steep (except in a few spots), but it was long - mile after mile of steadingly climbing.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->northmountain1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel4")
We entered a green valley, crossed out of it for a few miles, and then descended into another valley (they connect a few miles behind us). We stayed in this valley for most of the day.
I don't know if it was actually any cooler, but seeing all the green and hearing the water made it feel nicer.
On a sad note, we passed by another wagon company today. They had stopped to bury a young boy. He was sitting next to the driver, his father, when a small bump caused the boy to tumble forward. He fell under the wheels.
He lived for a short time, but then passed away.
This trail can be so brutal.
[[Despite this tragedy, I will try hunting for a while.->Hnrmt1]]
[[I pray nothing like this happens again.->smithfork1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel3")
Today was a day of switchbacks. The terrain was much more rugged with long ridges where it looks like the land had been lifted up by some great force.
We would make our way parallel to one of these ridges, find a place to go over or around it, then cut back the other direction.
In the afternoon, we entered several narrow valleys or canyons that were bursting with green vegetation. It was so unexpected. After so many days of seeing different shades of brown, this was a welcome relief.
There are also adundant trees. When we camped, many men felled trees and brought them back. We used them for some repairs, for firewood, and to have available should a need arise.
The mountains surround us now. As I right this, the sun is just below the horizon. The air is cooling quickly. I can hear wolves.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->auburn1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 19){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel2")
We came out of the mountains today and entered a long and broad valley. It must be at least thirty miles long and perhaps four of five miles wide.
It is actually one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to. Very pretty.
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
The stars burn very bright tonight.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->lanescreek1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 25){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
(display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel3")
I'm am exhausted.
Today's trip was most strenuous. We went up and down so many hills as we crossed another mountain range today that I estimate that we went up and down at least a mile in either direction.
Some of the oxen, (print: $ox2) and (print: $ox3) in particular, seemed to be having a hard time. I'll check them out to see if they are injured somewhere.
Once again, the trees are so abundant here. It is very impressive.
We saw a grizzly bear today. It was opposite a small ravine from us, perhaps a half-mile off to the south. It was walking among the trees and seemed to be flipping over small boulders and searching underneath them.
Even at this distance, it is an impressive animal. I hope we don't see any more.
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->Hlnck1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->meadowcreek1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 21){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
Today was an easy seventeen miles or so.
It was nearly level all day with just a few small hillocks to cross.
Near noon, we stopped by a wetland area. There must have been thousands of birds either on, under, or above the water. They didn't seem to mind we were there and would generally ignore us unless we got within a few dozen feet or so. Then, as one, hundreds of birds would take to the wing with such a commotion and noise it was almost unbelievable.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bannock1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 17){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
The land is drying out once again.
There are abundant grasses but the trees are fewer and far between copses.
The trail was pretty level again today. We passed into and out of another broad river valley an hour or so before we camped.
Saw a large pack of wolves today. The seemed to follow us for a mile or so. I think we caught their interest.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->porthall1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 28){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 62)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->porthallwest1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->porthalleast1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel5") (display: "rainlevel4")
We passed a few wagons going east.
The stopped and we spoke for a few minutes.
It seems they had been a week or so further along the trail to Sacramento when they all ran out of water. The company splintered. Some continued westward, but the group of ragged men and women we spoke with said they believe they are all likely to be dead at this point.
They had decided to turn back and find more reliable water.
I can't imagine having to turn back.
Before we enter the deep desert, we'll have to make sure we have as much water as we can carry.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->snakeriver1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 12){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel5") (display: "rainlevel4")
We came across the burned out remains of two wagons.
It looks like they had been parked next to each other. They must have been careless with a campfire and the wagons caught on fire.
That is one thing that Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]}Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} is very particular about. Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor will yell at anyone who has an unsafe fire.](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins will quickly teach or reteach anyone who tries to make a fire to close to anything else that will burn.](if: $captain is 3)[Powell will literally kick out a fire if it is too close to anything else that can burn.]}
Fortunately, I've always kept the campfire safely away from everything. Granted, having a closer fire to the wagon would make things easier sometimes, but it is not worth losing everything.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->snakeriver1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 12){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel5") It threatened to rain all day, but never did.
We camped next to the Snake River for three days.
It was a good break. We made some repairs and completed some simple maintenance.
A lot of us went hunting, told stories, and, in general, had a good time.{(set: $food to it + (40 + (random: 0,120)))(set: $morale to it + (5 + (random: 0,20)))}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->Hskriv1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->oregontrail1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 3)(set:$daysonthetrail to $daysonthetrail+3)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 29){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel5") Another day of severe clouds but no rain.
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->marshcreek1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
The first half of the day was pretty easy. It was a slight incline moving to the west. Pretty easy for the teams and for all of us.
In the afternoon, the slope more than doubled. Everyone and all the animals were out of breath. I was tempted to keep drinking water, but it looks increasingly scarce out here, so, instead, I have a dry mouth and a chalky tounge.
In the last few hours of the trail, we had to cross through two large arroyos. The banks on either side of both were very steep.
Once again, we tied of the rear wheels to descend. To pull the wagons up and out, we had to attached additional yokes. It was laborious and time consuming.
I hope we don't encounter anything else like these but I fear we will.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->labarge1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 19){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
The arroyos today were even worse. They were steeper and deeper.
I hate them.
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntinglabarge1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bumpy1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
This was one of the most difficult days yet.
Not only were there endless arroyos - in, down, up, out - over and over, but we had to cross a large river.
The water was colder than I expected. This made it more difficult as we were in the water for a lot longer than usual.
Normally, when we ford, you enter the river, make a path almost directly across or slightly down river, and then climb out the other side.
Today, though, we had to enter the river and then move in it for a considerable distance as the far side was nearly a bog and we would have certainly gotten stuck. So, we kept on moving down the river. We stayed in the shallowest areas possible, but we were still often up to our knees in the frigid water.
It was the last part of the day that was the most exhausting. After being the water for so long, we were all fatigued, but then we had to climb up the finger of a large mountain.
Usually, when we get to a steep part, it is for a short time. Today, though, it was almost a half-mile of exceptionally steep, rocky slope.
{(set: _victim1 to (either:"man","woman","child"))}
Regrettably, a (print: _victim1) was killed. They were behind their wagon, pushing on the rear wheel to help get up the mountain. Something happened, and the wagon rolled back several feet in the blink of an eye.
The (print: _victim1) was killed instantly when the wheel rolled over them.
We had to bring the (print: _victim1)'s body with us to the top of the mountain before we could bury it.
Yet another grave marker on this trail of sadness.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->southforkmtn1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 12){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
(display: "windlevel3")
Scouts reported that there was another large mountain we had to cross this afternoon.
As a company, we voted to go the long way around rather than face another tragedy today. It added five or six miles, but no one died today.
Once again, the hardest part of the day was within a couple of hours of camp.
We had to still cross the mountain range the scouts warned us about, but we did it in an area that wasn't as steep. However, this meant that we had to cut back and forth, spending nearly as much time going sideways on the mountain as we did in going up and down.
We camped in an different way than normal. We usually form the wagons into a circle, but the rocky terrain didn't permit that today. Instead, we formed something resembling a 'V' or 'U' shape with the ends of the formation up against a low cliff.
In this way, we were still able to keep the animals safe from wanding (or being driving) away.
All I can say is that I am glad we had that last (print: $totalmiles) miles to help get us in good enough shape to handle this type of challenge. Had this been in the first few days of leaving Independence, I think we would have simply turned back.
So, there's that.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->southforkmtnnorth1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->southforkmtnsouth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 25){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
A wagon was coming down South Fork Mountain today and lost control.
It made it round the corner and was just starting to come down the far side. I don't know exactly what happened, no one does, even though we've been trying to figure it all afternoon and evening. Maybe the break failed. Maybe the tongue got loose. Maybe the oxen were to tried to hold back the weight of the wagon.
Whatever the caused, the results are the same.
The wagon, driven by Mr. Daniel Walker, his wife, Rebecca, and their three-year-old daughter, Charlotte, went over the edge. They plummeted nearly eight-hundred feet before finally coming to a rest.
We heard their screams and saw the dust cloud from where they raced to the bottom of the ravine.
Captain (if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell] asked for volunteers to climb down and see if anything could be done, but we all knew there was no chance for man or beast.
We placed three grave markers near where there wagon lost control.
[[Despite the day's tragedy, I think I will try to see if I can hunt up some food.->huntingsouthforkmtnnorth1]]
[[(either:"I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a better day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->cokeville1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}Dear Diary,
Today, we lost another man.
Mr. Stephen Davis from Frederick County, Virginia. He had gone hunting this afternoon with a few others.
He was lying in the grass next to a bush. Not seeing any animals, he was in the process of standing up. The shotgun he was carrying must have cocked itself on the bush. It fired, sending buckshot into his upper chest, right shoulder, and right arm.
I was in camp at the time. I heard the shot and heard the men shouting. I saw Mr. Davis ran a few steps toward the camp and then fell to the ground.
I ran toward him as fast as I could, but by the time I reached him, he had already departed this life. He leaves behind a wife and two children.
[[We'll bury him, and then I'll try to sleep.->cokeville1]]{(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,1)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 10){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
{
(if: (history:) contains "southforkmtnnorth1")[<br>We stayed an extra day camped at the western base of South Fork Mountain. We voted to stay for more time as the water was pretty good, there was quite a bit of nice grass, and, most importantly, we wanted to make a more solid attempt to retrieve the bodies of the Walker family.<br><br>We were able to bring their bodies down and give them a more proper burial by the stream.<br><br>We hoped they would enjoy the green grass and cool water. It is a tragedy they all died, but at least they were all together in their final moments. May the rest in peace.<br><br>We made camp in a broad, green valley tonight. Everyone was quiet on the ride and in camp. I think we're all a bit depressed.(set: $morale to it -1)]
(if: (history:) contains "southforkmtnsouth1")[<br>We stayed an extra day camped at the western base of South Fork Mountain. We voted to stay for more time as the water was pretty good, there was quite a bit of nice grass, and, most importantly, we wanted to give Mr. Davis a proper burial.<br><br>He was well-liked by everyone as he was kind, honest, and always ready to help anyone out.<br><br>We even took the time to carve his name and date a stone we placed on his grave. May he rest in peace.<br><br>We made camp in a broad, green valley tonight. Everyone was quiet on the ride and in camp. I think we're all a bit depressed.(set: $morale to it -1)]
}
In the morning, we have to decide which Cutoff to take. We can go north toward Oregon or south toward the Great Salt Lake.
If we go north, the trail splits with one path crossing more over the mountains and the other path stay more along a river. The mountains mean we'll be further from wather, but it is a shorter (if more challening) route.
[[Turn northward toward the Oregon and California Trails and go over the mountains.->idahoentry1]]
[[Turn northward toward the Oregon and California Trails and stay near the river.->idahoentry2]]
[[Turn south toward The City of the Great Salt Lake.->wildlife1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 2)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 2)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(42 + (random: 0,13))))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
The land is fairly green and once we made camp, it was easy to water and feed the animals.
This region is covered with a series of mountain ranges or ridges that mostly run north to south. In some of the highest elevations and on the north slopes, there still seems to be some snow or glaciers.
It is hard to believe that snow could last in these temperatures.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->sheepcreekhills1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->sheepcreekhills1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 17){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->georgetown1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 7){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntinggeorgetown1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->gemvalley1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 22){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel3")
The trail splits here.
We can go northwest and then on to the Oregon Territory.
We could also go west-south-west toward Sacramento. Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} says there is one more change to go to Oregon City after this junciton, but going northward now will shave a day or two off the trip.
[[(Go toward the Oregon Territory.->chesterfield1]]
[[Continue westward toward California.->lavahotsrpings1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 23){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bannock1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->wrightcreek1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 21){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
Today's trail we fairly easy. We were able to make camp in the early afternoon.
{[(if: ($blacksmith is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make minor repairs. I was able to make a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($bookbinder is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,20)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I told some stories that others really enjoyed. They liked them so much, they actually gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($bricklayer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to make more effecient camp fires. This helps them use less fuel and spend less time cooking. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($butcher is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (15 + (random: 0,15)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to more effeciently butcher the animals they get from hunting. This helps them get more meat from each animal. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($cooper is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (40 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others repair some of their barrels and crates. They were so grateful they gave me some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(if: ($farmer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,20)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to store their food so it is less likely to go bad. This helps them keep more of the food they have. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($laundress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (20 + (random: 0,120)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I convinced some of the others to let me launder their clothes. It took a while to get things set up, but I was able to wash quite a lot of laundry. They were happy to have clean clothes again. They were so grateful they gave some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($milleress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make their axles work more effeciently. This makes it a bit easier for their oxen or mules to pull their wagons. It also helps to strengthen their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($millwright is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make their axles work more effeciently. This makes it a bit easier for their oxen or mules to pull their wagons. It also helps to strengthen their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($nanny is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others by watching their children for a little while. It gave the adults a much needed break. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($painter is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,30)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped paint some of the wagons. I've been carrying around cans of paint for just this purpose. I'm glad I was finally able to use it. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($printer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I told some stories that others really enjoyed. They liked them so much, they actually gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($seamstress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (60 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others mend their clothes. They were impressed with how quickly I fixed their torn and worn clothing. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($shoemaker is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (60 + (random: 0,80)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others repair their shoes. They were so grateful they gave me some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($teacher is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others by teaching their children for a while. It helped the kids learn something new, and it also gave the adults a much needed break. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($teamster is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,30)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some of the others learn how to manage their teams better. Now they can use their animals more effectively to pull their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($wainwright is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (75 + (random: 0,125)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped repair and improve some of the other wagons. The people were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($weaver is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,50)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped mend some clothes. I was also able to sell some of the cloth I've been preparing. The people were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]]}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingwrightcreek1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->quakingaspen1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 30){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
We made camp in an usual valley. Most of the broad valleys between these mountain ranges are pretty flat with some source of water. This valley, by contrast, is not flat and doesn't have much water.
Instead, there are numerous large hills. A few months ago, I would have called them mountains as they are several hundred feet high, but after being in "real" mountains for so long now, these don't seem as grand.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->malta1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 26){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
It took us so long time to pass through another range yesterday that we barely made supper before I went to sleep.
Today, we crossed another broad, brown, and flat valley. We have campped on the easter slopes of yet another range.
I'm beginning to think these basins and ranges will never end.
[[Go north to the Oregon Trail.->oregontrail1]]
[[Continue on toward Sacramento.->cityofrocks1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 2)(set:$daysonthetrail to $daysonthetrail+2)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 35){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
We camped near a City of Rocks.
There are massive rocks, much taller than any city building. They are mostly granite and gray.
These are sort of tucked up into a larger range of mountains.
Once again, a child was injured when he thought it would be fun to climb up some of the large rocks. Fortunately, he was not seriously injured, just a broken ankle.
I have a feeling he wishes he was more injured as the tanning his father gave him likely felt worse than a broken arm.
[[Go north toward the Oregon Trail.->malta1]]
[[Go south toward the California Trail.->silver1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 26){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel5")
The land continues to dry out. Water is becoming harder to find.
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingsilver1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->knoll1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 25){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel5")
A young man, Hans Olson, died today. He was off hunting perhaps a mile or so from the company.
He and his father, Mr. Lucas Olson, had managed to take a deer. When they went to retrieve it, because it had fallen into a small ravine, Hans had started to climb down into the ravine. His pistol slipped from the hostler, hit a rock and fired.
The bullet went through Hans' heart. He died within moments. There was nothing his father could do except carry his son back to camp.
[[Another burial. Another day on the trail.->windermere1]]
{(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,1)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 28){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel5")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingwindermere1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->wells1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 22){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 89)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
We are all suffering a burning thirst. We have some very little water left, but we don't want to use it all.
I worry most about the animals.
We must find water soon.
[[I'll dream of rivers of cool water and hope for some little source of water tomorrow.->halleck1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntinghalleck1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->elko1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 31){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel5")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->elkojunction1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 19){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel5")
The land is so dry.
Even some of the cactus seem to wilt.
We have campted near the dry riverbed of a small river. There are still a few small pools of water on the surface, but they few and far between.
[[I'm turning in.->bobsflats1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 12){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
Despite the heat, the lack of water, the burning sun, and this infernal wind, we made it to camp well before sunset.
As such, I tried to stay busy.
{[(if: ($blacksmith is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make minor repairs. I was able to make a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($bookbinder is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,20)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I told some stories that others really enjoyed. They liked them so much, they actually gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($bricklayer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to make more effecient camp fires. This helps them use less fuel and spend less time cooking. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($butcher is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (15 + (random: 0,15)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to more effeciently butcher the animals they get from hunting. This helps them get more meat from each animal. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($cooper is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (40 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others repair some of their barrels and crates. They were so grateful they gave me some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(if: ($farmer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,20)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to store their food so it is less likely to go bad. This helps them keep more of the food they have. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($laundress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (20 + (random: 0,120)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I convinced some of the others to let me launder their clothes. It took a while to get things set up, but I was able to wash quite a lot of laundry. They were happy to have clean clothes again. They were so grateful they gave some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($milleress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make their axles work more effeciently. This makes it a bit easier for their oxen or mules to pull their wagons. It also helps to strengthen their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($millwright is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make their axles work more effeciently. This makes it a bit easier for their oxen or mules to pull their wagons. It also helps to strengthen their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($nanny is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others by watching their children for a little while. It gave the adults a much needed break. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($painter is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,30)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped paint some of the wagons. I've been carrying around cans of paint for just this purpose. I'm glad I was finally able to use it. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($printer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I told some stories that others really enjoyed. They liked them so much, they actually gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($seamstress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (60 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others mend their clothes. They were impressed with how quickly I fixed their torn and worn clothing. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($shoemaker is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (60 + (random: 0,80)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others repair their shoes. They were so grateful they gave me some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($teacher is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others by teaching their children for a while. It helped the kids learn something new, and it also gave the adults a much needed break. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($teamster is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,30)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some of the others learn how to manage their teams better. Now they can use their animals more effectively to pull their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($wainwright is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (75 + (random: 0,125)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped repair and improve some of the other wagons. The people were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($weaver is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,50)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped mend some clothes. I was also able to sell some of the cloth I've been preparing. The people were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]]}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bouldernorth1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bouldersouth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 23){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingbouldernorth1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->reeserivernorth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 20){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingbouldersouth]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->reeseriversouth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 20){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 92)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
I saw some moutain sheep today. There is a large cliff face to our north, and they were moving up there among the rocks.
I hate to admit it, but I am weary of this desert.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->redhousenorth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 20){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
It took us two days to get here.
Once again, we struggled to travel over the crust. It would break as soon as the wagons rode upon it.
The wagon would sink an inch or two, the driver would crack the whip, the animals would struggle, and the wagon would roll forward another few inches.
I thought I'd calloused up my hands, but I've found that my thumbs are raw from using the whip so much.
No more writing tonight, my hands hurt.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->krumnorth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 2)(set:$daysonthetrail to $daysonthetrail+2)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 33){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingkrumnorth1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->eugenemtnnorth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 25){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel1")
We came across several men sitting or lying by the side of the trail today.
They were sick with fevers and crippled by scurvy. Their legs and arms were bent and swollen and covered with red dots. They begged us as we passed by to give them some assistance, but no one could do it.
Winter is nearly upon us. Our teams are nearly exhausted. The thought of hauling them in our wagon only meant we would all perish.
We hated doing it, but since we couldn't help them, we abondoned them to a slow, lingering death in the wilderness.
May God have mercy on them.
[[Tomorrow is another day.->dunglen1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 19){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 92)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
We camped south of a "river." I use that term loosely as it looks like water flows through the river bed once every ten years.
We dug down a few feet to try to find enough water for the animals, but there wasn't enough. It would slowly fill in the hole, but we'd be here for days and days if we waited long enough for it to water all the animals - let alone us.
I know I've already mentioned it, but this place is getting to me.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->redhousesouth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 28){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
It took us two days to get here.
Once again, we struggled to travel over the crust. It would break as soon as the wagons rode upon it.
The wagon would sink an inch or two, the driver would crack the whip, the animals would struggle, and the wagon would roll forward another few inches.
I thought I'd calloused up my hands, but I've found that my thumbs are raw from using the whip so much.
No more writing tonight, my hands hurt.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->krumsouth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 2)(set:$daysonthetrail to $daysonthetrail+2)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 27){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingkrumsouth1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->eugenemtnnorth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 25){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel1")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingdunglen1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->lovelock1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 25){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
We camped on the eastern shore of the Great Salt Lake.
There are so many bugs and birds here, one can't even count them all.
There is a large island a few miles from where we are. It looks completely desolate.
To our east, a large, rocky mountain rises quickly from the valley floor.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->ogdenwest1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->ogdeneast1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->willardbay1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 19){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->willardbay1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 21){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
We didn't travel too far today. It seems the Captain had several requests for repairs, so the rest of us wait.
{[(if: ($blacksmith is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make minor repairs. I was able to make a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($bookbinder is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,20)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I told some stories that others really enjoyed. They liked them so much, they actually gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($bricklayer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to make more effecient camp fires. This helps them use less fuel and spend less time cooking. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($butcher is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (15 + (random: 0,15)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to more effeciently butcher the animals they get from hunting. This helps them get more meat from each animal. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($cooper is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (40 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others repair some of their barrels and crates. They were so grateful they gave me some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(if: ($farmer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,20)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to store their food so it is less likely to go bad. This helps them keep more of the food they have. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($laundress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (20 + (random: 0,120)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I convinced some of the others to let me launder their clothes. It took a while to get things set up, but I was able to wash quite a lot of laundry. They were happy to have clean clothes again. They were so grateful they gave some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($milleress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make their axles work more effeciently. This makes it a bit easier for their oxen or mules to pull their wagons. It also helps to strengthen their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($millwright is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make their axles work more effeciently. This makes it a bit easier for their oxen or mules to pull their wagons. It also helps to strengthen their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($nanny is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others by watching their children for a little while. It gave the adults a much needed break. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($painter is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,30)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped paint some of the wagons. I've been carrying around cans of paint for just this purpose. I'm glad I was finally able to use it. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($printer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I told some stories that others really enjoyed. They liked them so much, they actually gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($seamstress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (60 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others mend their clothes. They were impressed with how quickly I fixed their torn and worn clothing. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($shoemaker is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (60 + (random: 0,80)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others repair their shoes. They were so grateful they gave me some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($teacher is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others by teaching their children for a while. It helped the kids learn something new, and it also gave the adults a much needed break. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($teamster is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,30)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some of the others learn how to manage their teams better. Now they can use their animals more effectively to pull their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($wainwright is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (75 + (random: 0,125)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped repair and improve some of the other wagons. The people were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($weaver is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,50)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped mend some clothes. I was also able to sell some of the cloth I've been preparing. The people were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]]}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingwillardbay1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->elwood1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->tremont1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 23){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
We have made it to the southern end of yet another range. We are also moving back into the desert.
It is strange how quickly one can go from lush, water-logged soil to arid, bone-dry sand.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->howell1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntinghowell1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->snowville1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 17){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 76)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel4")
We have made camp in a broad, dry valley. Mountain peaks surround us on all side but south where the Great Salt Lake sits.
The land looks like it has burned recently. I find this odd as there is not a lot of vegetation to start with.
I don't know if I've said this recently, but I hate this wind. It never stops, day or night.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bally1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 24){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingbally1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->cityofrocks1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 21){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[Head north toward the Oregon and California Trails->crawford1]]
[[Head southwest toward the City of the Great Salt Lake->quarry1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 25){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[Head northeast toward the Oregon and California Trails->fossils1]]
[[Head northwest toward the Oregon and California Trails->utahborder1]]
[[Head southward toward the City of the Great Salt Lake->cumberlandflats1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[Head northward toward the Oregon and California Trails->wildlife1]]
[[Head southward toward the City of the Great Salt Lake->crawford1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[Turn north toward the Oregon and California Trails->cokeville1]]
[[Turn southeast toward The City of the Great Salt Lake->fossils1]]
[[Turn southwest toward The City of the Great Salt Lake->utahborder1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 8){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[Go north toward the Oregon and California Trails->wildlife1]]
[[Go south toward the City of the Great Salt Lake->crawford1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 84)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[Go south.->southpoint1]]
[[Go north.->farmington1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 8){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
We've left the Mormon settlement of The City of the Great Salt Lake behind us.
We spent some time crossing over salt flats today on the southern shore of the Great Salt Lake. The water is not drinkable even though a few people tried it just to see what it is like.
We camped between a mountain range to our south and the Salt Lake to our north. This area is narrow and a number of wagon companies are trying to get the best ground to camp upon. Captain and a few others negotiated with some of the other Captains, but I don't know what was said.
Tomorrow, we are planning on making our way from today's camp to the northern point of a second mountain range that also runs north to south. It looks to be about twenty miles west of us.
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingsouthpoint1]]
[[Well, I'm off to get a bite to eat.->stansbury1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 22){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 3)(set:$daysonthetrail to $daysonthetrail+3)(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel5")
It took us THREE DAYS to make it across the salt flats.
A dozen or so wagons turned back. We spoke with them and they are afraid to go on if it is already this difficult.
The main problem is that the salt looks solid, but once you get more than a few hundred pounds on it, it cracks and crumbles away right under the wagons. So, the wheels sink into a slaty brine that is six inches or so under that crust.
Once that happens, it takes a tremendous amount of effort to get it rolling again. We're using up a lot of our water just from sweating so much.
Also, of note, along the trail we've seen things discarded in the past. I've seen stoves and other heavy items on the trail while we were still traveling next to the Platte River.
Here, though, there are necessary items just thrown to the salt. I've seen hundreds of pounds of food containers. I counted at least ten spare wheels with nothing wrong with them just sitting there.
I've also seen a number of animals carcasses and skeletons. I'd wager we haven't gone more than a half-mile without seeing at least one. In some parts, there are many.
The attitude in the company is noticably depressed.{
(if: ($wagontype is 1) and ($wagonweight > (1500 + (random: 0, 500))))[<br><br>The wagon is heavy. This will make it harder to pull.]
(if: ($wagontype is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2000 + (random: 0, 500))))[<br><br>The wagon is heavy. This will make it harder to pull.]
(if: ($wagontype is 3) and ($wagonweight > (3000 + (random: 0, 500))))[<br><br>The wagon is heavy. This will make it harder to pull.]
}[[<br><br>They've called for a meeting, so I'll close for now.->skullvalley1]]{(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,3)))(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 33)}{
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel5")
We only made it seven miles today.
I'm beginning to think we should turn back.
All day long, we passed dead oxen, horses, and mules. I counted over a hundred before I quit.
We made sure to frequently rest the animals and water them until they were satisfied.
[[I'm hoping that tomorrow, things get better.->skullvalley2]]
{(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,3)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 7){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 96)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
Another long day of death.
Today, we counted fifteen fresh graves as well as more than another hundred dead animals.
The strain of crossing this terrain is certainly taking a toll.
{(if: ($wagontype is 1) and ($wagonweight > (1700)))[The oxen are struggling to pull the wagon as it is just too heavy. If I'm not careful, we might kill one or more of the oxen.]
(if: ($wagontype is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2250)))[The oxen are struggling to pull the wagon as it is just too heavy. If I'm not careful, we might kill one or more of the oxen.]
(if: ($wagontype is 3) and ($wagonweight > (3300)))[The oxen are struggling to pull the wagon as it is just too heavy. If I'm not careful, we might kill one or more of the oxen.]}
[[Captain has called another meeting in a few minutes. I'll write more tomorrow.->skullvalley3]]
{(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,3)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 7){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: $oxen to 4)(print: $oxen)
(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
We crossed more salt flats today. I had hoped to never see them again in my life.
While we were pulling out of a place where the wagon broke through the crust, a tragedy happened.
We lost (print: $ox4) today. {(set: $oxen to it - 1)}I could always count on (print: $ox4) to pull all day long without any complaint. I didn't think anything was wrong. I was cracking the whip over the team to motivate them to pull harder, just as I've done a thousand times before. Then, without warning, (print:$ox4) just collapsed to the salt.
I immediately jumped down and ran up. (print: $ox4)'s breathing was labored and rapid. Before I could even return with some water, the breathing stopped. We just left (print: $ox4) on the ground{(if: $oxen >= 4)[, hitched up another ox, and continued on]}. {(if: $oxen <4)[We'll have a much harder time driving the team with less than four oxen. As soon as we can, I need to see if I can buy another.]}
[[To be honest, I'm quite sad.->rippleeast1]]
{(set: $morale to it - (4 + (random: 0,6)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 12){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
We drove up and over the Cedar Mountains today.
It was a long climb up nearly 2,000 feet above the valley. Coming down the otherside was hard for two reasons.
First, the teams are exhausted and it is very difficult to pull wagons downhill. The weight of the wagon wants to make it run out of control. So, we have to literally tie the two rear wheels off so they won't turn. This mean the rear wheels are constantly dragging. This acts like a continual break. So, it slows down the load, but anytime the trail is level or goes up a slight incline, the team has to pull that much harder.
Second, and in my opinion, this is much worse, is what lies ahead. We all were silently happy that we were leaving the valley floor with its salt flats behind us. However, when we we cresting the mountains, we could see miles and miles of salt flats in the direction we were going.
To say this is disenheartening would be an understatement.
[[I hate salt flats.->graybackhills1]]
{(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
More desert. More salt. More alkali.
We saw an abandoned wagon today. There were eight oxen corpses still attached in their harness. There was a human body, male, slumped on the ground in front of the wagon and next to the tongue.
We didn't stay.
We camped west of a long, low ridge of gray sediment. It is perhaps a hundred feet above the surrounding plains. It is a place unlike anywhere we've been too so far.
Tomorrow, I can tell we will have to cross more salt flats. These seem to stretch much further than those by the Great Salt Lake.
{(if: ($wagontype is 1) and ($wagonweight > (1600)))[The oxen are suffering. The wagon is just too heavy. I've started thinking about what I might have to throw out of the wagon to keep them alive - and to keep us from breaking through the salt crust every five minutes.]
(if: ($wagontype is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2150)))[The oxen are suffering. The wagon is just too heavy. I've started thinking about what I might have to throw out of the wagon to keep them alive - and to keep us from breaking through the salt crust every five minutes.]
(if: ($wagontype is 3) and ($wagonweight > (3200)))[The oxen are suffering. The wagon is just too heavy. I've started thinking about what I might have to throw out of the wagon to keep them alive - and to keep us from breaking through the salt crust every five minutes.]}
[[I hate this place.->ripplemiddle1]]
{(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 10){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 2)(set:$daysonthetrail to $daysonthetrail+2)}{(set: $weather to 102)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
It has taken us two days to go less than ten miles. The heat is unbearable. There are mirages all around us. It looks like water in the distance, but there is none.
Once again, the wagons are breaking through the salt crust.
More animals have died. A few people seem close to insanity.
This is a terrible time and there are still many more miles to go before we're beyond the salt flats.
[[I'd rather keep pushing west during the night so it is not so miserably hot, but the others voted to keep a slow, steady pace.->ripplestuck1]]
[[Unload some of the wagon to make it easier for the animals.->unloadripplestuck1]]{(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,3)))}(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
Another burning day.
The sand is nearly up to the hub of our wagons. It blows so hard all day long, we are almost blinded by it. When it gets in our eyes, it feels gritty and causes the worst soreness and inflammation.
I've never seen dust such as this. A few times today, there was so much dust, that it was actually visible on top of everything. It is more like flour than white dust or sand. Everything is literally covered in it.
The poor animals, I fear, suffer the most. The stagger on thought it like a blinding, burning snow. The are constantly coughing and shaking their heads side to side.
To be honest, I feel I am running out of patience with it.
[[Please grant me patience.->bonneville1]]
{(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,3)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 7){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
It has been two days since I last wrote and we have managed maybe twelve or thirteen miles.
We have broken through the salt layer so often that it seems like we spend more time pulling out of the holes than we do in actually moving forward.
We are starting to run out of water.
[[I can't take much more of this.->silverisland1]]
{(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,3)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 2)(set:$daysonthetrail to $daysonthetrail+2)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
Another two days have passed.
We have camped on a the hard, dark brown rock of the Silver Island Mountains. We only just arrived on this hard, easy to travel upon land. For the bulk of the last two days, it has been that dreaded salt crust layer.
In less than a week, the company has lost over two dozen animals. Teams are now often made up of oxen, mules, horses, and even cows. Every able bodied person pushes from the rear or side of each wagon.
Children as young as four years old are pushing. It is a sight to see.
[[To the west, I can see mountain ridge after ridge. I am sure between each are miles of salt flats.->pilot1]]
{(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,2)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 2)(set:$daysonthetrail to $daysonthetrail+2)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
}{(set: $weather to 104)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
We crossed a large, ancient lake today. Once again, it was salt, dust, sand, and alkali. The animals seems to have become blind from the continuous assualt. Many children are refusing to come out of the wagons.
This is a miserable life.
{(if: ($wagontype is 1) and ($wagonweight > (1500)))[I can barely stand to see the oxen suffering so. It is agony watching them stagger on the dusty surface. They cough all day. They walk with their eyes closed. It is something no animal should have to live through. The weight of the wagon makes it no easier.<br><br>I fear that I am directly causing them to suffer becuase I have overloaded the wagon.]
(if: ($wagontype is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2050)))[I can barely stand to see the oxen suffering so. It is agony watching them stagger on the dusty surface. They cough all day. They walk with their eyes closed. It is something no animal should have to live through. The weight of the wagon makes it no easier.<br><br>I fear that I am directly causing them to suffer becuase I have overloaded the wagon.]
(if: ($wagontype is 3) and ($wagonweight > (3100)))[I can barely stand to see the oxen suffering so. It is agony watching them stagger on the dusty surface. They cough all day. They walk with their eyes closed. It is something no animal should have to live through. The weight of the wagon makes it no easier.<br><br>I fear that I am directly causing them to suffer becuase I have overloaded the wagon.]}
[[I have a feeling this will end soon - on way or another.->pilotcreek1]]
{(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,2)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel2")
More miles on (and breaking through) the salt flats.
Some of the scouts who have gone westward are saying there aren't too many more miles left of the salt. Pretty soon, the ground is more reliable.
Water is getting quite low.
[[I don't have much left.->goshute1]]
{(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,2)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 15){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel2")
We've camped on the eastern base of another mountain range running north to south. All these mountains look so much alike it is hard to tell any difference.
If someone were to tell me we had been magically whisked back to were we were over a week ago, I wouldn't be able to make much of a counterargument.
Far off to the west, I think I can see snow-capped mountains. Hopefully, that will mean fresh water as we are running dangerously low.
{(if: ($wagontype is 1) and ($wagonweight > (1400)))[[The oxen are making horrible breathing sounds. My heart aches with their pain. I can almost see their will break as soon as the crust does. I have to unload something from the wagon to ease their burden.->dropoffgoshute1]]
(if: ($wagontype is 2) and ($wagonweight > (1950)))[[The oxen are making horrible breathing sounds. My heart aches with their pain. I can almost see their will break as soon as the crust does. I have to unload something from the wagon to ease their burden.->dropoffgoshute1]]
(if: ($wagontype is 3) and ($wagonweight > (2900)))[[The oxen are making horrible breathing sounds. My heart aches with their pain. I can almost see their will break as soon as the crust does. I have to unload something from the wagon to ease their burden.->dropoffgoshute1]]}
{(if: ($wagontype is 1) and ($wagonweight <= (1400)))[[I'm going to turn in a bit early.->pequop1]]
(if: ($wagontype is 2) and ($wagonweight <= (1950)))[[I'm going to turn in a bit early.->pequop1]]
(if: ($wagontype is 3) and ($wagonweight <= (2900)))[[I'm going to turn in a bit early.->pequop1]]}
{(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,2)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
We travelled southward today. All are suffering a burning thirst. We have some very little water left, but we don't want to use it all.
I worry most about the animals.
We must find water soon.
[[I'll dream of rivers of cool water and hope for some little source of water tomorrow.->independence1]]
{(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,1)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 15){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Diary,
Still no water.
[[We need to find a source of water.->sprucemtn1]]
{(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,1)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 105)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} has ordered we equally share all the water we have left. {(if: $waterbarrel is 2)[We didn't hesitate sharing from our two barrels as we know that the only we we're going to make it is with the help of everyone in the compnay.]}
One family, {(if: $waterbarrel is 2)[though, ]}the Robinson's out of Albany, New York, refused. They said they had taken the precautions of carrying a lot of water so they would have enough. It isn't their fault if other people weren't as careful.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} tried to talk them into sharing, but even after nearly two hours, they simply refused.
As a result, we held a council and voted them out of the wagon train. They can keep their water, but they can no longer stay with us.
They drove off before sunset to make their own camp.
That, however, still doesn't help us with out desperate water situation.
[[I pray we find water soon.->rubymtn1]]
{(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,1)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
We camped at a little dry creek at the point of a low ridge. There are no trees, only sage and scrub. Further west, there are a few mountain ridges. It looks like there might be some greener vegetation over there, so maybe there's more water.
Our scouts haven't found anything yet, but they go out day after day to try to find us something - anything!
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} ordered us to use shovels and dig down in the creekbed. While there isn't enough water for us, he said we could dig down far enough to get some for our animals. He was right.
After nearly an hour of digging, we had a little pool of water that would refill itself every fifteen minutes or so. This was enough to water the animals - even though it took rotations well after dark. The water was not good enough for our consumption (and at least we are not desperate enough to try that yet).
{(if: ($wagontype is 1) and ($wagonweight > (1500)))[I have nightmares about the animals in so much pain. It is with a heaby heart that I keep driving them as I know how much further they have to go through this burning desert.]
(if: ($wagontype is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2000)))[I have nightmares about the animals in so much pain. It is with a heaby heart that I keep driving them as I know how much further they have to go through this burning desert.]
(if: ($wagontype is 3) and ($wagonweight > (3000)))[I have nightmares about the animals in so much pain. It is with a heaby heart that I keep driving them as I know how much further they have to go through this burning desert.]}
[[We're bound to find water soon.->franklin1]]
{(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,1)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
Early this afternoon, we came across a man wandering over the desert.
I believe I have seen insanity produced by thirst. I never wish to see so much suffering again. He was raving mad, burning with fever, and so burned by the sun his eyes were red.
He kept repeating he lost his dog. Over and over.
Captain (if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell] ordered him help, but nothing could be done.
We placed some rocks over his corpse and said a few words.
We will sleep not fifty feet from his grave.
[[I can't wait to leave this desert.->humbolt1]]
{(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,1)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 16){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
We stopped at the base of the eastern slopes of a large mountain range the runs north to south.
There is still no water. There is evidence that water runs off the mountains in the spring, but there is nothing now but bone-dry arroyos.
All the vegetation is brown and brittle.
One of the scouts, Mr. Christopher McAlbers, hasn't returned from a scouting trip he took this morning. {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} has sent out a few riders to see if they could find him, and they are not back yet either.
{(if: ($wagontype is 1) and ($wagonweight > (1500)))[With every crack of the whip or flick of the reins, I feel as though a piece of me dies. I know these oxen are here to pull the wagon, but after (print: $totalmiles) miles with them, I feel almost like they are a part of our family. I see their sunburned hide, their red eyes, their blistered noses, their damaged hooves. It is almost more than I can bear.]
(if: ($wagontype is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2000)))[With every crack of the whip or flick of the reins, I feel as though a piece of me dies. I know these oxen are here to pull the wagon, but after (print: $totalmiles) miles with them, I feel almost like they are a part of our family. I see their sunburned hide, their red eyes, their blistered noses, their damaged hooves. It is almost more than I can bear.]
(if: ($wagontype is 3) and ($wagonweight > (3000)))[With every crack of the whip or flick of the reins, I feel as though a piece of me dies. I know these oxen are here to pull the wagon, but after (print: $totalmiles) miles with them, I feel almost like they are a part of our family. I see their sunburned hide, their red eyes, their blistered noses, their damaged hooves. It is almost more than I can bear.]}
[[We are going to be in serious trouble if we can't find water soon.->rubylake1]]
{(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,1)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 16){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 108)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel3")
We ran south today along the eastern slopes of the mountains. They are getting taller as we move south.
Still no water.
We found a few small pools, but couldn't let the animals drink as there were a number of skeletons around the pools. We think they are toxic.
This is terrible. I don't know if I can take this burning thirst much longer.
{(if: ($wagontype is 1) and ($wagonweight > (1300)))[[The oxen are now at a point where they simply won't move forward no matter how much I try to make them. I've tried more water, more feed, and anything and everything to ease their suffering. I don't think they have anything left. I have to lightend the load.->dropoffrubylake1]]
(if: ($wagontype is 2) and ($wagonweight > (1800)))[[The oxen are now at a point where they simply won't move forward no matter how much I try to make them. I've tried more water, more feed, and anything and everything to ease their suffering. I don't think they have anything left. I have to lightend the load.->dropoffrubylake1]]
(if: ($wagontype is 3) and ($wagonweight > (2800)))[[The oxen are now at a point where they simply won't move forward no matter how much I try to make them. I've tried more water, more feed, and anything and everything to ease their suffering. I don't think they have anything left. I have to lightend the load.->dropoffrubylake1]]}
{(if: ($wagontype is 1) and ($wagonweight <= (1300)))[[Even the nights are hot, but I'll try to get some sleep.->whitepine1]]
(if: ($wagontype is 2) and ($wagonweight <= (1800)))[[Even the nights are hot, but I'll try to get some sleep.->whitepine1]]
(if: ($wagontype is 3) and ($wagonweight <= (2800)))[[Even the nights are hot, but I'll try to get some sleep.->whitepine1]]}{(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,1)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 17){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel1")
Today, we made it to the southern end of this mountain range. The terrain is hilly. The vegetation is scrub, sage, and cactus.
Mr. Christopher McAlbers, our lost scout, has not yet returned. The others looking for him have all come back and reported they lost his tracks several miles to the north as then entered the mountains. Those that returned looked like death. Their lips are cracked and bleeding.
People have begun arguing over the lack of water.
Two oxen collapsed today and were left on the side of the trail.
I don't have the strenght to write more.
[[I feel I am slowly losing my mind.->diamondhills1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 14){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 4)(set:$daysonthetrail to $daysonthetrail+4)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel1")
We made it to an area with "water."
There are shallow pools of hot water. They are full of green algea, boatmen and backswimmers, and mosquito larvae. When we first found the water, many used cupped hands to drink it.
I was one of them.
I found that I could use my closed teeth as a bit of a strainer to keep from swallowing many of the insects and algae.
After our initial thirst was satisfied, we began to boil gallons of water at a time. It took a lot of fuel, but fortunately much of the dry vegetation burns quickly and hot.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} put it up to a vote the day we arrived. We all voted to stay here and replenish out water. So, we've stayed here four days boiling and refilling out water.
The animals do not looks as bad. Their flanks are filling out again.
A lot of the arguments have stopped. I think we were all slowly getting close to losing our sanity.
Mr. McAlbers never returned. It is presumed he is dead.
[[I'm planning on boiling water for a few hours and then try to get some sleep.->whiteflats1]]{(set: $morale to it + (8 + (random: 0,5)))}(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 25){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(43 + (random: 0,12))))]
}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 3)(set:$daysonthetrail to $daysonthetrail+3)(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
We drove northward on the western side of the mountains and made over twenty miles. It felt good to have water and to stretch our legs.
That is when we came upon a beautiful green valley. It is perhaps a quarter of a mile wide and full of green!
Once again, we voted to stay in this place for an extended time.
The animals have been set to graze for a long time.
The water here is cleaner than a few days ago, so many have emptied their water barrels to refill them. We have not done so as we know that the water has been boiled and even though it is a bit brown, we believe it to be safer.
[[Thank heavens we are all hydrated again.->tenmilelake1]](set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 21){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(42 + (random: 0,12))))]
}{(set: $weather to 102)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
We camped at the intersection of two beautiful, green valleys. The terrain all around is dry as a bone, but this valley is like a gift to ease our suffering.
[[Life is good.->elkojunction1]]
{(set: $morale to it + (2 + (random: 0,6)))}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 6){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 98)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel1")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->40mile1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 29){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
There is so much alkali in the dust in the wind that our faces are inflammed and reddened.
It is most painful.
We've tied bandanas over our faces to help, but it doesn't do much.
When will we get relief?
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->hunting40mile11]]
[[I must keep going.->sodalake1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 29){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel5")
Molly Walker, aged six, died this morning in camp.
We were getting ready to head out and I heard a gunshot.
We all ran to the Walker wagon. Little Molly was lying beside the wagon, a pistol next to her.
It seems she was handing her father his pistol when it somehow went off. It hit Molly in her head, killing her instantly.{(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0, 3)))}
It has been a while since I wrote about her, but Mrs. Green has also passed away. She was the mother of the young lady who was found in the creek and whose husband went out seeking revenge and never returned. Such a tragic story.
Since the day that her daughter and Mr. Clarkson died and her husband disappeared, she has steadily declined. She lost a lot of weight, seemed to age twenty years, and stopped socializing despite our best efforts.
Since they had no other relatives and no will, Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} divided up the food that was left. We were glad to get some.{(set: $food to it + (30 + (random: 0, 70)))}
Sometimes, I truly hate this trail.
[[Maybe sleep will help me forget what happened today.->silversprings1]]
{(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,1)))}
(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 29){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel5")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->dayton1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingdayton1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->carsoncity1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 22){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 87)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel2")
We started climbing again.
After we crossed a broad valley, we mad camp neat the foothills of another massive mountain range.
I know it will be a lot of work to climb up those mountains, but I can see trees and glaciers up there.
I am ready to move out of this endless desert.
I am greatful we've made it this far.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->carsonriver1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 12){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel2")
I has taken us 3 days to climb the mountain. We are all exhausted.
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingcarsonriver1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->alpine1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 3)(set:$daysonthetrail to $daysonthetrail+3)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 25){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (3*(42 + (random: 0,12))))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel2")
These mountains are quite different.
The trees, the rocks, even the birds are all different.
It is quite pretty, but is very difficult to drive through.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->sky1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 8){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel5") (display: "rainlevel5") (display: "windlevel5")
We took it fairly easy today. We maybe covered six miles before camping next to a high mountain lake. It is perhaps a hundred acres in size, pale green, and ice cold.
As we arrived with several hours of daylight left, I tried to keep myself busy.
{[(if: ($blacksmith is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make minor repairs. I was able to make a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($bookbinder is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,20)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I told some stories that others really enjoyed. They liked them so much, they actually gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($bricklayer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to make more effecient camp fires. This helps them use less fuel and spend less time cooking. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($butcher is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (15 + (random: 0,15)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to more effeciently butcher the animals they get from hunting. This helps them get more meat from each animal. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($cooper is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (40 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others repair some of their barrels and crates. They were so grateful they gave me some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(if: ($farmer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,20)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to store their food so it is less likely to go bad. This helps them keep more of the food they have. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($laundress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (20 + (random: 0,120)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I convinced some of the others to let me launder their clothes. It took a while to get things set up, but I was able to wash quite a lot of laundry. They were happy to have clean clothes again. They were so grateful they gave some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($milleress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make their axles work more effeciently. This makes it a bit easier for their oxen or mules to pull their wagons. It also helps to strengthen their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($millwright is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make their axles work more effeciently. This makes it a bit easier for their oxen or mules to pull their wagons. It also helps to strengthen their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($nanny is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others by watching their children for a little while. It gave the adults a much needed break. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($painter is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,30)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped paint some of the wagons. I've been carrying around cans of paint for just this purpose. I'm glad I was finally able to use it. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($printer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I told some stories that others really enjoyed. They liked them so much, they actually gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($seamstress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (60 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others mend their clothes. They were impressed with how quickly I fixed their torn and worn clothing. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($shoemaker is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (60 + (random: 0,80)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others repair their shoes. They were so grateful they gave me some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($teacher is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others by teaching their children for a while. It helped the kids learn something new, and it also gave the adults a much needed break. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($teamster is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,30)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some of the others learn how to manage their teams better. Now they can use their animals more effectively to pull their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($wainwright is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (75 + (random: 0,125)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped repair and improve some of the other wagons. The people were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($weaver is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,50)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped mend some clothes. I was also able to sell some of the cloth I've been preparing. The people were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]]}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingsky1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->kirkwood1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 6){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel5") (display: "rainlevel5")
What a difficult day.
At least a dozen different wagons had problems today. One tipped half-over. Another snapped an axle. A third one broken a rear wheel on a boulder.
As a result, we only made it five miles or so.
The nights are cool in these mountains.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->carsonpass1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 5){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel5") (display: "rainlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingcarsonpass1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->campcreek1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel4") (display: "rainlevel3")
Three men were severely injured and another killed today.
They had gone hunting when we made camp. We heard a number of shots in rapid succession. Fifteen minutes later, one of the hunters rode into camp, slumped over the saddle.
In the next few minutes, we learned that the men had been tracking some deer through the thick underbrush of the forest. They then stumbled upon a huge grizzly bear not fifteen feet away. By the time they could react, the bear had already knocked two men down.
Those still standing fired at the grizzly, but the bullets didn't seem to affect it. The bear whirled on them, knocking one down and mauling the last man standing.
The two first knocked down were able to recover enough to shoot at the animal. It turned and crashed off through the trees.
The man who returned to camp said he was the least injured, but I can't imagine how as he looked absolutely frightful.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} has ordered a large hunting party to be sent out to see if they can kill the bear.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->pollockpines1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 92)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "rainlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingpollockpines1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->eldorado]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel4") (display: "rainlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->cameronpark1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 17){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingcameronpark1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->goldriver1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
We can see Sacramento in the distance!
We are almost there! Thank heaven!
Some of the townspeople have come out to welcome us and see if we need anything.
It is so refreshing to speak with those that have made it. We are so close we can all taste it.
[[One more night of sleep on the trail.->sacramento1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 16){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 101)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
I can't believe we're finally here. After (print: $daysonthetrail) days on the trail!
It feels surreal.
To be honest, it is a bit overwhelming. I don't quite know what to do.
There are so many people. I am not used to seeing so many all at once.
Most of us from the wagon company are sort of walking around in a daze.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} has called a meeting.
[[I'll write again later after the meeting.->sacramento2]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 15){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $randomnamedone to (either:"Fertig","Fardiga","Gajort","Sasta"))}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Well, it is official. The wagon company has been disbanded.
So, now what?
We made our way into town. There were people everywhere.
We eventually found a county office. Upon entering, a tall thin man greeted us.
"Hello there, weary traveler," he said. "Welcome to Sacramento. My name is Mr. (print: $randomnamedone). How can I help you?"
"Well," I said, "we'd like to buy some land." I noticed that compared to Mr. (print: $randomnamedone), my clothing was filty and tattered. We'd have to fix that soon.
"Of course. What type of land would you like? What do you hope to do now that you're here?"
|links>[{
(link: "We'd like to start a farm, so we need some land that is suitable.")[
(replace: ?links)[]
(show: ?reply1)
]
<br><br>
(link: "We would like to open up a business in town, so we're looking for something either in town or close by.")[
(replace: ?links)[]
(show: ?reply2)
]
<br><br>
(link: "We'd like to try our hand at mining, so we need something out by the gold fields.")[
(replace: ?links)[]
(show: ?reply3)
]
}]{
|reply1)[
"Farming?" Mr. (print: $randomnamedone) said. "Excellent choice. We have some fertile soil and plants will come up with very little effort.<br><br>[[Let's look at a map of some plots of land."->endfarming1]]
]
|reply2)[
"A business?" Mr. (print: $randomnamedone) said. "Fantastic, we're a growing town and could always use more businesses to draw people in and help our economy thrive.<br><br>[[Let's look at a map of some plots of land."->endbusiness1]]
]
|reply3)[
"Mining?" Mr. (print: $randomnamedone) said. "Too dangerous and difficult for me, but I've heard some people have struck it rich.<br><br>[[Let's look at a map of some plots of land."->endmining1]]
]
}UTAH ENDCALIFORNIA END(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel5") (display: "rainlevel5")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingmarshcreek1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->burley1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 16){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->jerome1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 17){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingjerome1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->twinfallssouth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 14){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 75)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
{[(if: ($blacksmith is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make minor repairs. I was able to make a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($bookbinder is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,20)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I told some stories that others really enjoyed. They liked them so much, they actually gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($bricklayer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to make more effecient camp fires. This helps them use less fuel and spend less time cooking. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($butcher is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (15 + (random: 0,15)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to more effeciently butcher the animals they get from hunting. This helps them get more meat from each animal. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($cooper is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (40 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others repair some of their barrels and crates. They were so grateful they gave me some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(if: ($farmer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,20)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others learn how to store their food so it is less likely to go bad. This helps them keep more of the food they have. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($laundress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (20 + (random: 0,120)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I convinced some of the others to let me launder their clothes. It took a while to get things set up, but I was able to wash quite a lot of laundry. They were happy to have clean clothes again. They were so grateful they gave some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($milleress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make their axles work more effeciently. This makes it a bit easier for their oxen or mules to pull their wagons. It also helps to strengthen their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($millwright is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others make their axles work more effeciently. This makes it a bit easier for their oxen or mules to pull their wagons. It also helps to strengthen their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($nanny is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others by watching their children for a little while. It gave the adults a much needed break. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($painter is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,30)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped paint some of the wagons. I've been carrying around cans of paint for just this purpose. I'm glad I was finally able to use it. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($printer is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (10 + (random: 0,10)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I told some stories that others really enjoyed. They liked them so much, they actually gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($seamstress is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (60 + (random: 0,60)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others mend their clothes. They were impressed with how quickly I fixed their torn and worn clothing. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($shoemaker is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (60 + (random: 0,80)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others repair their shoes. They were so grateful they gave me some cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($teacher is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (30 + (random: 0,70)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some others by teaching their children for a while. It helped the kids learn something new, and it also gave the adults a much needed break. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($teamster is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,30)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped some of the others learn how to manage their teams better. Now they can use their animals more effectively to pull their wagon. They were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($wainwright is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (75 + (random: 0,125)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped repair and improve some of the other wagons. The people were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]
(else-if: ($weaver is 1))[{(set: _earnedmoney1 to (25 + (random: 0,50)))}While we were waiting around today, I was able to get some work. I helped mend some clothes. I was also able to sell some of the cloth I've been preparing. The people were so grateful they gave me a bit of cash. I made $(print:_earnedmoney1). Not bad for being on the trail.(set: $money to it + _earnedmoney1)]]}
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->twinfallsnorth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 17){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntingtwinfallsnorth1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->melonvalley1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 8){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel1")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->hagerman1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 15){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel1")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either: "I will try hunting for a while.","I'll try my luck at hunting.","I think I'll go hunting for a bit.","I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.","I'll see if I can find something to hunt.","Even though I'm a bit tired, I try hunting.","I'll go hunting.","I'll try my hand at hunting.","It's been a few days since I've gone hunting.","I'll see if I can get something by hunting.","I'll see if I can get some fresh meat by hunting.","I'll give hunting a shot this evening.","Before I go to sleep, I'll try hunting for a while.","I'll go hunting for a while.")->huntinghagerman1]]
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->blackmesa1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel1")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->glennsferry1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 16){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[Take the northern route.->mountainhome1]]
[[Take the southern route.->hammet1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bruneau1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->owyhee1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->chattinflat1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 88)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->murphy1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->sinker1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->grandview1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 8){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->melba1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 8){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 93)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->straight1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->arena1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 14){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bridgeisland1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 19){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->vale1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 21){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 89)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->willow1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 12){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->granite1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->slaters1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->boise1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 16){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 83)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel4") (display: "rainlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->star1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 14){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel4") (display: "rainlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->caldwell1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 20){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bridgeisland1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 12){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->indianhead1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->huntington1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->weatherby1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel4") (display: "windlevel1")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->durkee1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 8){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel5") (display: "rainlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->alder1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->pritchard1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 10){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bakervalley1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 8){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 80)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->northpowder1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->ladd1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 12){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->lagrande1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 16){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->hilgard1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 8){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->wilbur1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel4") (display: "windlevel1")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->gibbon1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(display: "cloudlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->umatilla1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 10){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->pendleton1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 8){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 87)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel5")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->desertvalley1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
We buried tweleve-year-old, Daniel Sherman, today. He was cleaning his father's pistol when it happened. It seems he didn't empty the weapon first and when he was starting to clean it, it went off.
It shot him in the leg. It must have gone through a major artery as he died within a few minutes.
It was horrible.{(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0, 3)))}
It has been a while since I wrote about her, but Mrs. Green has also passed away. She was the mother of the young lady who was found in the creek and whose husband went out seeking revenge and never returned. Such a tragic story.
Since the day that her daughter and Mr. Clarkson died and her husband disappeared, she has steadily declined. She lost a lot of weight, seemed to age twenty years, and stopped socializing despite our best efforts.
Since they had no other relatives and no will, Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} divided up the food that was left. We were glad to get some.{(set: $food to it + (30 + (random: 0, 70)))}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->finnlybuttes1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 22){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 93)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->willowcreek1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 25){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel1")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->alkalicanyon1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 22){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 97)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->shermanwilliam1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 12){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->millerisland1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 13){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->thedalles1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 25){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 85)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[Turn northward and follow the Hood River->mayer1]]
[[Turn southward to go around Mt. Adams->dufur1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 20){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel4") (display: "windlevel3") (display: "rainlevel1")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->hoodriver1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 10){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->tyghvalley1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel4") (display: "windlevel3") (display: "rainlevel1")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->cascade1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 15){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->rooster1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 18){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bybeewetland1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 17){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel2")
It all looked so good and green, that none of us nor even the animals seemed to feel the weight of the wagon or the miles. We were so close we could taste it.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->portland1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 28){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 88)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
I can't believe we're finally here. After (print: $daysonthetrail) days on the trail!
It feels surreal.
To be honest, it is a bit overwhelming. I don't quite know what to do.
There are so many people. I am not used to seeing so many all at once.
Most of us from the wagon company are sort of walking around in a daze.
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} has called a meeting.
[[[[I'll write again later after the meeting.->portland2]](set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->whiteriver1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 15){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->wasco1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 21){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->tomdickandharrymtn1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 8){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel3")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->zigzag1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 6){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->brightwood1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel4")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->sandy1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 10){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $weather to 80)}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel2")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->clearcreek1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 9){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel1") (display: "windlevel1")
{(set: _whathappenedtoday to (random: 1,5))
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 1)[(display: 'randomevents1')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 2)[(display: 'randomevents2')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 3)[(display: 'randomevents3')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 4)[(display: 'randomevents4')]
(if: _whathappenedtoday is 5)[(display: 'randomevents5')]
}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->oswego1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") It is a beautiful, calm, clear day.
We are so close.
There are lots of farms and houses in the area.
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->portland1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 16){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{(set: $randomnamedone to (either:"Fertig","Fardiga","Gajort","Sasta"))}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Well, it is official. The wagon company has been disbanded.
So, now what?
We made our way into town. There were people everywhere.
We eventually found a county office. Upon entering, a tall thin man greeted us.
"Hello there, weary traveler," he said. "Welcome to Sacramento. My name is Mr. (print: $randomnamedone). How can I help you?"
"Well," I said, "we'd like to buy some land." I noticed that compared to Mr. (print: $randomnamedone), my clothing was filty and tattered. We'd have to fix that soon.
"Of course. What type of land would you like? What do you hope to do now that you're here?"
|links>[{
(link: "We'd like to start a farm, so we need some land that is suitable.")[
(replace: ?links)[]
(show: ?reply1)
]
<br><br>
(link: "We would like to open up a business in town, so we're looking for something either in town or close by.")[
(replace: ?links)[]
(show: ?reply2)
]
<br><br>
(link: "We'd like to try our hand at mining, so we need something out by the gold fields.")[
(replace: ?links)[]
(show: ?reply3)
]
}]{
|reply1)[
"Farming?" Mr. (print: $randomnamedone) said. "Excellent choice. We have some fertile soil and plants will come up with very little effort.<br><br>[[Let's look at a map of some plots of land."->endfarming1]]
]
|reply2)[
"A business?" Mr. (print: $randomnamedone) said. "Fantastic, we're a growing town and could always use more businesses to draw people in and help our economy thrive.<br><br>[[Let's look at a map of some plots of land."->endbusiness1]]
]
|reply3)[
"Mining?" Mr. (print: $randomnamedone) said. "Too dangerous and difficult for me, but I've heard some people have struck it rich.<br><br>[[Let's look at a map of some plots of land."->endmining1]]
]
}OREGON ENDI was able to finally get the broken wheel replaced. It is an experience I will never forget and, hopefully, will never have to repeat.
The problem is the wagon still weights about [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds. I know I am supposed to keep it around {[(if: $wagontype is 1)[1,500](if: $wagontype is 2)[2,000](if: $wagontype is 3)[3,000]]} pounds. The more weight I put on it, the more likely it will break down again. The closer I am to the max weight of {[(if: $wagontype is 1)[2,500](if: $wagontype is 2)[3,000](if: $wagontype is 3)[4,500]]} pounds, the greater the chance something will break.
So, now I am faced with a tough choice. Do I keep going without throwing anything to the side of the trail and risk breaking down again, or do I throw some things away to lighten the load?
[[I hate to do it, but I've decided to throw some things to the side of the trail.->overloadedantelope2]]
[[I've decided to keep going with the overloaded wagon and hope I get lucky. It looks like the company has made there way up the slope a few miles. I should reach them either at sundown or just after.->broadwater1]]
{(if: $horses > 0)[P.S.(print:$myhorse1) seems a bit mad with me so, I gave 'em an apple. That seemed to help.] (set: $morale to $morale + 1)}{
(set: $medicalkitsweight to ($medicalkits*5))
(set: _medicalkitsweight to $medicalkitsweight)
(set: _startmedicalkits to $medicalkits)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to ($extrawheelsold*75))
(set: _wheelsoldweight to $extrawheelsoldweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsold to $extrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to ($extrawheelsnew*80))
(set: _wheelsnewweight to $extrawheelsnewweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsnew to $extrawheelsnew)
(set: _startfood to $food)
(set: _starthorses to $horses)
(set: _startweight to $wagonweight)
}I've made up my mind. Some things have go to go.
The wagon weighs approximately [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds.
I have [|foodStat>[$food]] pounds of food, [|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]] medical kits ([|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]] lbs.), [|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]] spare older wheels ([|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]lbs), [|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]] spare newer wheels ([|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]] lbs.). (if: ($horses>0))[I also can unload the 700 pounds of grain for (print: $horse1), my horse. If I do this, I have to let the hourse run free on the prairie as I won't have enough to feed it and it will starve to death. This is a hard decision.].
Reluctantly, I dropped off:
{(if: ($food > 1))[
(link-repeat: "1, ")[
(if: ($food >= 1))[
(set: $food to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 5))[
(link-repeat: "5, ")[
(if: ($food >= 5))[
(set: $food to it - 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 10))[
(link-repeat: "10, ")[
(if: ($food >= 10))[
(set: $food to it - 10)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 25))[
(link-repeat: "25, ")[
(if: ($food >= 25))[
(set: $food to it - 25)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 25)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 50))[
(link-repeat: "50")[
(if: ($food >= 50))[
(set: $food to it - 50)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 100))[
(link-repeat: " or 100")[
(if: ($food >= 100))[
(set: $food to it - 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]] pounds of food
}
{(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 medical kit ")[
(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[
(set: $medicalkits to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 spare wheel, older ")[
(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to it - 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 spare wheel, newer")[
(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to it - 80)
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($horses > 0))[
(link-repeat: " The grain, and since I can't feed it any more, I will let the horse run free on the prairie ")[
(if: ($horses > 0))[
(set: $horses to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 700)
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{
(link-repeat: "Pick everything up and start over")[
(set: $food to _startfood)
(set: $medicalkits to _startmedicalkits)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to _medicalkitsweight)
(set: $extrawheelsold to _startextrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to _wheelsoldweight)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to _startextrawheelsnew)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to _wheelsnewweight)
(set: $horses to _starthorses)
(set: $wagonweight to _startweight)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]
}
[[I'll catch back up with the company. They moved a few miles north of the Platte, so it'll take me a while to get up - probably not until after dark.->broadwater1]]I was able to finally get the broken wheel replaced. It is an experience I will never forget and, hopefully, will never have to repeat.
The problem is the wagon still weights about [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds. I know I am supposed to keep it around {[(if: $wagontype is 1)[1,500](if: $wagontype is 2)[2,000](if: $wagontype is 3)[3,000]]} pounds. The more weight I put on it, the more likely it will break down again. The closer I am to the max weight of {[(if: $wagontype is 1)[2,500](if: $wagontype is 2)[3,000](if: $wagontype is 3)[4,500]]} pounds, the greater the chance something will break.
So, now I am faced with a tough choice. Do I keep going without throwing anything to the side of the trail and risk breaking down again, or do I throw some things away to lighten the load?
[[I hate to do it, but I've decided to throw some things to the side of the trail.->overloadedovid2]]
[[I've decided to keep going with the overloaded wagon and hope I get lucky.->lodgepole1]]
{(if: $horses > 0)[P.S. (print:$myhorse1) seems a bit mad with me so, I gave her an apple. That seemed to help.] (set: $morale to $morale + 1)}{
(set: $medicalkitsweight to ($medicalkits*5))
(set: _medicalkitsweight to $medicalkitsweight)
(set: _startmedicalkits to $medicalkits)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to ($extrawheelsold*75))
(set: _wheelsoldweight to $extrawheelsoldweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsold to $extrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to ($extrawheelsnew*80))
(set: _wheelsnewweight to $extrawheelsnewweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsnew to $extrawheelsnew)
(set: _startfood to $food)
(set: _starthorses to $horses)
(set: _startweight to $wagonweight)
}I've made up my mind. Some things have go to go.
The wagon weighs approximately [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds.
I have [|foodStat>[$food]] pounds of food, [|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]] medical kits ([|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]] lbs.), [|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]] spare older wheels ([|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]lbs), [|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]] spare newer wheels ([|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]] lbs.). (if: ($horses>0))[I also can unload the 700 pounds of grain for (print: $horse1), my horse. If I do this, I have to let the hourse run free on the prairie as I won't have enough to feed it and it will starve to death. This is a hard decision.].
Reluctantly, I dropped off:
{(if: ($food > 1))[
(link-repeat: "1, ")[
(if: ($food >= 1))[
(set: $food to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 5))[
(link-repeat: "5, ")[
(if: ($food >= 5))[
(set: $food to it - 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 10))[
(link-repeat: "10, ")[
(if: ($food >= 10))[
(set: $food to it - 10)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 25))[
(link-repeat: "25, ")[
(if: ($food >= 25))[
(set: $food to it - 25)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 25)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 50))[
(link-repeat: "50")[
(if: ($food >= 50))[
(set: $food to it - 50)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 100))[
(link-repeat: " or 100")[
(if: ($food >= 100))[
(set: $food to it - 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]] pounds of food
}
{(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 medical kit ")[
(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[
(set: $medicalkits to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 spare wheel, older ")[
(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to it - 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 spare wheel, newer")[
(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to it - 80)
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($horses > 0))[
(link-repeat: " The grain, and since I can't feed it any more, I will let the horse run free on the prairie ")[
(if: ($horses > 0))[
(set: $horses to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 700)
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{
(link-repeat: "Pick everything up and start over")[
(set: $food to _startfood)
(set: $medicalkits to _startmedicalkits)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to _medicalkitsweight)
(set: $extrawheelsold to _startextrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to _wheelsoldweight)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to _startextrawheelsnew)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to _wheelsnewweight)
(set: $horses to _starthorses)
(set: $wagonweight to _startweight)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
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[[I'm ready to get back on the trail.->lodgepole1]]Dear Diary,
We went north. The trail was fairly smooth. There were a few small hillocks, but generally, things were easy.
We caught up with another wagon train. It is considerably smaller than ours. There are only five wagons with eighteen men, three women, and two young children (I think they belong to the (display: "chardesr1") woman).
When we pulled up next to them a short while before sunset, they had already established their camp. Some of the men were watering their animals while the women were cooking supper and taking care of the children.
Captain (if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell] spoke with some of the men for a while. I don't know what they said, but Captain looked a little irritated.
[[Go to sleep, tomorrow is supposed to be another long push.->sevenchoices1b]]Dear Diary,
We went south. The trail was indeed quite hilly. There were also quite a lot of trees in the little ravines. There was an odd scent in the air. I never could figure out what it was. It was sort of a mixture between pine and leather. I don't know how to explain it as it was unfamiliar to me.
Captain (if: $captain is 1)[Taylor didn't say much today as we struggled to push the wagons up each hill. He was actually away off on his horse for most of the day, "Scouting" as he calls it.](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins helped out all day long. When wagons got stuck, he always seemed to be there, pushing on the back of a wagon or jamming a wedge under a wheel to keep it from slipping back.](if: $captain is 3)[Powell barely said anything all day. He used his horse to help guide the oxen along better paths into and out of each little valley between the hills. It made things much easier.]
We overtook a small wagon company of twenty wagons. The had several hundred head of loose cattle, all under the direction of Mr. Jackson. We had almost caught up with another wagon company but we stopped before we had a chance to do so.
[[Go to sleep, tomorrow is supposed to be another long push.->sevenchoices1b]]{{{
(set: _randomevent1 to (random: 1,4))
(if: _randomevent1 is 1)[(either: "As we were moving along today, ","Today, as we were making our way slowly across the trail, ","Another day, another set of long miles. While we were plodding along, ","It is amazing how monotonous walking on the trail can be. Day after day, it is the same routine. We get up, eat breakfast, break camp, and begin driving the teams. Today, though, ","I was driving the team today. We'd been moving for at least a few hours. I wasn't exactly paying attention when ","We were moving generally westward. I am not sure what time it was when ","Today was like most other days. We got up early, broke camp, turned the wagons toward the west, and slowly began to move out. We hadn't made it very far when ","We spent most of the day plodding along. At some point in the early afternoon, ","We had been out of camp maybe an hour or so when ","I was walking beside the wagon today when ","We had stopped for a noon break. We watered the animals and had a bite to eat. When we started back out on the trail ","The day started out like any other. We were up before dawn, made breakfast, got the team ready, started the animals out on the trail, and got our wheels rolling. It wasn't more than an hour though when ","We were pulling out of a bit of a difficult section when ","The days have started blurring together. The routine is both comforting and monotonous. It is nice because we don't really have to make any big decisions. However, I find myself sort of just staring off into the distance, not really thinking of anything.<br><br>Anyway, ")(either:"something interesting happened.","something happened that broke up the routine.","something happened that slowed us down for a while.","something happened that was a bit out of the ordinary.","everything we going great until a load sound came from the wagon train.","there was a change of pace.","something out of the ordinary happened.","I heard some shouting from ahead of me.","I heard some shouting from behind of me."," I heard some shouting from near the front of the line."," I heard some shouting from near the end of the wagon train.","I saw some commotion from the front of the wagon train."," I saw some commotion from near the rear of the wagon train.","some loud noise and a bunch of shouting brought me out of a daze.","an incident occurred that broke up the normal routine."," an incident occurred that was a bit surprising."," an incident occurred that was a bit out of the ordinary.","a little accident happened.","an accident occurred.","something happened that broke up the routine of driving the team.","a loud noise drew my attention.","we were a bit surprised.","the normal day was interrupted.","there was a bunch of shouting and hollering.","I was pulled out of a sort of daze when I heard some of the oxen start bellowing.","I heard a gunshot. I was startled at first, thinking it was odd that someone was hunting so close to the wagon train. After a few minutes, I learned it wasn't that at all. Someone had fired the shot to let us know something had happened.","an accident happened that broke us out of the routine.","we heard a loud crack and a bunch of shouting.","yet another accident brought us to a halt.","an incident happened.","something of a bit of trouble happened.","we had a bit of a problem.","we ran into yet another problem.","yet another incident occurred. I know, surprise, surprise.","we had a problem.") (either:"One of the other wagons","Another wagon","A wagon a little ahead of me","A wagon a few behind me","A wagon a ways behind me","A wagon was going along and","A wagon was pushing over a little rut and","The wagon that has six kids was moving along and suddenly","The wagon with the patched bonnet","The wagon with the team of ten horses","The wagon with the team of sixteen mules","The wagon with the fiddle player","The wagon right in front of mine","The wagon right behind mine","One of the wagons with the painted canvas","Two wagons crashed into each other. I don't know if the drivers weren't paying attention or what, but one of the wagons","A wagon that was coming out of a little gulley","A wagon hit a rock while going down a slight hill and","A wagon a hundred feet or so away","The wagon that's already been fixed three times","The wagon that with the stubborn driver got stuck in a rut. They tried for a few minutes to rock the wagon back and forth. Someone suggested bringing in another team to pull it out. No sooner had they hitched up the second team and made their first attempt than they ","A wagon was driving just fine when the driver dozed off a bit. The team pulled the wagon into an area with a bunch of rocks and they","The wagon with the deaf man that is always mumbling to himself","The wagon with the grumpy woman at the reins","The wagon with the squeaky axles","A wagon with the rubber tires","The wagon with the four spare wheels")(either: " bent "," broke "," broke "," broke "," broke "," broke "," broke "," burst "," busted "," chewed up "," cracked "," cracked "," cracked "," crushed "," damaged "," damaged "," damaged "," damaged "," damaged "," destroyed "," destroyed "," destroyed "," fouled up "," fractured "," knocked out "," pulverized "," ruined "," shattered "," shattered "," smashed "," snapped "," snapped "," splintered "," split "," took out ")(either: "an axle","a tongue","a wheel","an over encumbered axle","an over encumbered tongue","an over encumbered wheel","an overloaded axle","an overloaded tongue","an overloaded wheel","a strained axle","a strained tongue","a strained wheel","an overworked axle","an over-stressed tongue","an overworked wheel","an overburdened axle","an overburdened tongue","an overburdened wheel","their water barrel","a sideboard","their brake block","their jockey box","a falling tongue","a double tree","a single tree","a neck yoke").<br><br>(either: "We stopped to repair it. It took us about an hour.","We stopped to repair it for an hour or so.","We offered to stop and help out, but they said we should just keep moving and they would catch up with us. As of the time I am writing this, I still haven't seen them come into camp. Maybe they'll catch up with us tomorrow.","Captain halted the wagon train. A few of us worked together to get it repaired. Working together, we were able to get it fixed in no time.","We slowed down to see if they wanted help, but they just said to keep going. They would catch up with us.","Most of the wagon train kept rolling, but we stopped to help out. It took us about an hour or so to get it fixed. We were able to catch up with the rest of the company pretty quickly.","We offered to help get it fixed. They were grateful for our help. We got it fix in no time.","We offered to help, but they didn't want it. They actually yelled at us for a bit. We know they weren't made at us. They were just frustrated at their bad luck.","We all hate when this happens. It makes a good day, bad and a bad day, worse. We stopped for a while to help out. They didn't have a spare, so we had to fashion something by throwing together some parts from a few wagons. In the end, we got them up and running again. They'll have to get a real repair once we have the opportunity.","We pulled the wagon to a halt. At first, I wanted to make sure everyone was ok. After checking everyone and the animals, we got to work on making the repair. It took us quite a while to get everything fixed up, but then we kept making our way out west.","Captain was not very happy that we had to stop to make repairs, but it was done fairly quickly and we were back on the trail before too long.","It took us quite a while to get the repair done. Their wagon was overloaded, so we had to take out quite a lot before we could make the repair. They seemed more irritated with us for taking the stuff out of the wagon than they were about the actual damage. Go figure.","A few wagons pulled off the trail to assist. With many hands working on the problem, we were able to get it fixed pretty quickly. The tail end of the wagon train had passed us only a few minutes before we were ready to rejoin them. All in all, I was impressed with the skill and teamwork of everyone.","At first, we were a little frustrated, but it gave us a chance to stop for a bit. We watered the animals and got a quick bite to eat before they had the repairs completed. So, in a way, it was a nice, if unfortunate, break.","Almost nobody stopped to help - just me and one other wagon. I don't get it. If we all just pitched in, we could get repairs done much faster. As the saying goes, 'Many hands make light work.' Then again, here I am sweating to make the repair while the others just keep rolling on.","It honestly didn't take us too long to make the repairs as a large number of people pulled over to help. It was nice seeing everyone work together.")]}{
(if: _randomevent1 is 2)[(either: "It was a typical day. We got up early. Had breakfast. Broke camp. Got underway. It was perhaps an hour or so later when ","It was like any other day. We had finished eating breakfast and hitched up the teams. We had really just gotten underway when ","It had already been a long afternoon, when ","The days have sort of run together. We only have three measures of time anymore - yesterday, today, and tomorrow. We'll today, ","Another usual day. Got on the trail early. Everything was going as expected when ","We were just a few minutes away from camp today when ","We'd made it through most of the day with nothing unusual going on. That all changed though when ","I was minding my own business, just sort of staring blankly out over the trail when my thoughts were interrupted. I heard some men shouting. The Captain had blown the call for everyone to stop. So, I rolled to a stop when ","Another long day on the trail. We had gone probably about fifteen miles when ","The day started out great. We got an early start. We'd gone more than twelve miles (and were making good time) when ","I'll start by writing I know I am in a bad mood. I didn't sleep great. I managed to burn breakfast and drop my lunch to the ground. That being said, I was even more irritated when ","The day began almost like any other. Captain woke us early. We had breakfast, got the animals and wagons ready, and rolled out. We were slowly making our way across the trail when ","In early afternoon, we were steadily moving along when ","Shortly after our noon stop, ","A couple of hours before we were to make camp","It is easy to lose track of the days out here. They all just sort of blend together. The terrain changes slowly around us, but it basically is the same from one moment to the next. Today, however, ") (either: "the wagon with the retired naval captain","the wagon with the bunch of children"," The wagon with the man with one leg","the wagon with the man with no teeth","the wagon with the scorched cavnas","the wagon with the fire damage","the wagon with the wind damaged bonnet","the wagon with the blind old man","the wagon with the deaf old woman","the wagon with the army veteran","the wagon with the upright piano in it" ,"The wagon with the blind little girl","the wagon with the veteran with one eye","the wagon with the family of fifteen","the wagon with the retired lawman","the wagon with the retired steamboat captain","the wagon with the factory owner","the wagon with the ship owner","the wagon with the man we all think must be an outlaw","the wagon with the priest","the wagon with the minister","the wagon with the great-grand parents","the wagon with the six dogs","the wagon with the cattle rancher","the wagon that had tipped over just outside of Independence","the wagon that had nearly floundered crossing that river a while back","the wagon that had already caught fire twice","the wagon that had nearly been struck by lightning","the wagon that had tipped over going up that hill awhile back","the wagon that had already replaced three wheels","the wagon that had already replaced an axle","the wagon that had already had to buy and install a new canvas bonnet","the wagon that had lost both rear wheels at the same time","the wagon that had the man who had run off in the middle of the night","One of the drivers had managed to get his wagon stuck between some rocks. When he lashed his whip, the team pulled too hard and","the wagon that seems to have a hard time keeping up","the wagon that seems to have a hard getting going in the morning")(either: " bent "," broke "," broke "," broke "," broke "," broke "," broke "," burst "," busted "," chewed up "," cracked "," cracked "," cracked "," crushed "," damaged "," damaged "," damaged "," damaged "," damaged "," destroyed "," destroyed "," destroyed "," fouled up "," fractured "," knocked out "," pulverized "," ruined "," shattered "," shattered "," smashed "," snapped "," snapped "," splintered "," split "," took out ")
(either: "a front right wheel","a front left wheel","a rear right wheel","a rear left wheel","their falling tongue","their double tree","their single tree","their neck yoke","their front, right wheel","their front, left wheel","their rear, right wheel","their rear, left wheel","an iron tire","their cover - it tore almost in half","their bonnet","their staples","one of their bows","a couple of their bows","a few of their strap bolts","some strap bolts","a hounds","a reach","the bolster","their front axle","their rear axle","their axle","an axle assembly","their axle assembly","the hub of one of their wheels","a felly rim","some of the fellows on one of their wheels","the coupling pin","the cross arms","their water barrel").<br><br>(either: "Normally, I would have stopped to help, but I just don't like that family very much. Anytime I've asked for anything, they are always so put out to even pretend to help. I know it wasn't nice of me, but I just sort of looked the other way and kept rolling.","I know I should have offered to help them make the repairs, but, to be honest, that family has never so much lifted a finger to help me out. A few days ago, I was carrying a load of stuff and something fell of the top. I asked if they could just place it back up there, and they just turned around and kept making dinner. So, I know it is wrong, but I just kept driving.","I stopped to help out, but they said they could manage it. They thanked me and told me they would see me at camp tonight.","I pulled over to help them out, but the wife just waved and said they would take care of it. I asked if they were sure. She said they had already done this repair once before and would catch up to us later in the day. The thing is no one has seen them since.<br><br>The Captain sent back riders several times, but they never found them. I hope they're alright.","I attempted to stop and help, but the driver said not to bother. It shouldn't take them long to fix. I asked if they were sure and they just waved me off, thanking me for the offer. By the time we reached camp, they still hadn't shown up.<br><br>The Captain sent back some riders. When the returned, they reported that the wagon had been ransacked and there was no sign of the family.","A few of the wagons pulled over to help. By the time I managed to get there, they had basically completed the repairs. They thanked me for my offer even though I was too late.","I stopped to help. We were able to fix it and hardly any time. We got back on the trail while we could still the end of our wagon train. We caught up with the before they had even settled in for the night.","I was going to help, but when I asked if they needed it, they said they were good and would catch up with us later. When we hadn't heard from them, Captain sent back some riders. <br><br>When they came back to camp a bit after dark, they reported that the family had been killed. Many of the goods had been stolen and the rest were scattered all around their wagon. The Captain said a few words of remembrance. We all went to sleep with heavy hearts.")]}{
(if: _randomevent1 is 3)[(either: "Captain selected me to","Captain told me to","The Captain ordered me to","Captain said I should","Captain spoke with me earlier and said I should","Captain told me to get some food and water and","Captain rode up earlier and said I was to","Captain said for me to get some gear and","Captain ordered me to","The Captain spoke with me earlier and said I was to","Captain needed some volunteers to","Captain came by looking for volunteers to","The Captain called some people over looking for volunteers to","The Captain pulled me aside today and asked if I would","The Captain went from wagon to wagon today looking for people to","Captain specifically asked me to","The Captain seems a bit off lately. He asked me to","Captain asked if anyone was willing to")
(either: " join "," accompany "," enter "," follow along with "," go out with "," fall in with "," sign up with "," sign on with "," take part in "," take up with "," team up with "," join with "," team up with "," engage with "," volunteer with "," register with "," join up with "," muster ", " assemble with "," rally with ")
(either: "a scouting party","some men to reconnoiter the area","a small scouting party","a small group of scouts","a group of men to scout out the area","a scouting party to ride out to our flanks","a scouting party to ride out to see if we could find a better path","a group to ride ahead and see what lies in front of us","a scout party","a scout party to ride back along our trail and look for a missing wagon","a group of scouts to inspect the terrain ahead of us","a scouting group to observe the area all around us","a scout party to probe ahead of the wagon train to check the conditions of the trail","a scout group to have a look-see","a group of scouts and hunters to survey the terrain ahead of the train","a small group to stake out the trail in front of us","a group of scouts to ride ahead to check the trail","a team of scouts to check out the area around the wagon train")
(either: " today."," this morning."," this afternoon."," this evening."," near noon."," before we broke camp."," as we stopped for a noon break."," once we arrived at camp this afternoon."," earlier today."," when we came to a short pause earlier today."," when we stopped for a short rest earlier today."," early this morning."," early this morning, before we even finished breakfast."," before we finished breakfast."," when we stopped to make some simple repairs."," when we were halted waiting for a good path was found."," when yesterday's scouts reported they needed a break."," when the previous scouts reported they wanted to have a day to rest their horses."," earlier today."," when the scouts rode back in this morning."," while we were making supper."," while I was tending one of my oxen."," when I just sat down for the first time today."," when I had just finished some bacon.","when I had just finished greasing the axles.",".",".",".",".",".")
<br><br>(either: "We mounted some horses and "," We mounted the horses and ","We saddled up and ","We got the horses and ","We got some quick supplies and ","We got the party ready and ","We collected the scouting party and ","We got our stuff and ","We collected the horses and ","We got ready and ","We prepared for a few minutes, and then ","We got ready and ","We prepared the horses and the party and ","We checked in with Captain and then ","We got everyone ready and ","We geared up, mounted the horses, and ","We got ready to go and then ","We collected our gear, spoke briefly with Captain, and ")
(either: "rode off","cleared out","departed","left","moved off","set out","vacated the wagon train","rode","set out","started off","set forth","left camp","left the wagon train","departed the camp","meandered","rambled","roamed","traipsed","ranged out","zigzagged","wandered","strayed","trekked") for (either: "a mile or two","a few miles","about six miles","about half a dozen miles or so","around five mile","a couple of miles","a mile or so","about fifteen minutes","about twenty minutes","about thiry minutes","about forty minutes","about an hour","a little over an hour","enough time to pass so we could no longer see the wagon train","enough time to pass so we could no longer see the camp","a while","a bit of time","a good distance","a little while","enough distance so as not to hear or see the camp"," enough distance so as not to hear or see the wagon train"," enough distance so as not to hear or see the wagons","a short time","a while to get some distance between us and the wagon train","a distance from the wagons","somewhere around two miles","somewhere near three miles","somewhere in the range of four miles","somewhere in the neighborhood of five or so miles","enough time for me to get comfortable in the saddle").
<br><br>(either: "At first, ","Initially, ","For quite a while, ","For most of the ride, ","For quite some time, ","For a good, long while, ","A good chunk of time, ","After we left, and for quite some time, ","For a majority of the time, ","Most of the time, ","For a bulk of the trip, ","For a majority of the time, ","For nearly all the ride, ","Basically, ","At the beginning, ","Essentially, ","Mostly, ","Predominantly, ","Generally, ")
(either: "we didn't see anything unusual","everything looked as I'd expect","everything looked completely ordinary","the trail looked like it always did","we mostly just saw grass","we saw grass for as far as the eye could see","we only saw mile after mile of grass","we couldn't identify anything unusual","we didn't notice anything out of the ordinary","we didn't observe anything unusual","we didn't notice anything out of the ordinary","we didn't see anything","we didn't view anything strange","all we saw was a sea of endless grass","all we saw was mile upon mile of drying grasses","we didn't recognize anything unusual","we saw the same thing we do all day long","we didn't see anything unusual","we couldn't identify anything bizarre","we didn't observe anything extraordinary","we didn't notice anything noteworthy","we didn't see anything remarkable","we didn't view anything special","all we saw was a sea of endless grass","all we saw was mile upon mile of drying grasses","we didn't recognize anything unexpected","we saw the same thing we do all day long","we didn't see anything weird"), but(either: ", eventually, ",", in time, ",", after a while, ",", after riding for a long time, ",", subsequently, ",", by and by, ",", down the path a ways, ",", presently, ",", fairly soon, ",", finally, ",", at last, ",", at long last, ",", in due time, ",", in the end, ",", sooner or later, ",", at the last moment before we turned back, ",", despite the delays it took in getting us this far, ",", eventually, ")
(either: " we saw ","we noticed "," we spied "," we observed "," we perceived "," we detected "," we recognized "," we discovered "," we discerned "," we noted "," we marked "," we found "," we viewed "," we sighted "," we saw "," we noticed "," we observed "," we discovered ")
(either: "an abandoned wagon","a discarded and broken box","a broken wheel","a broken axle","a wagon tipped on its side","the remains of a burned out wagon","the remains of several oxen or cows. There wasn't much left","the remains of a campfire. Someone was out here, away from the camps. I wonder what they are up to","a rusty rifle leaning against a rock","an empty medical chest","a few broken lanters","some tattered clothing","a bedroll and weathered saddle","a still smoldering fire","a broken water barrel","a discarded set of cookware","a broken butter churn","a few empty crates").
<br><br>
(either: "When we investigated further, ","When we checked further, ","When we explored further, "," When we inspected further, ","When we probed further, ","When we searched further, ","When we studied a little further, ","When we examined further, ","When we dismounted and investigated further","When we dismounted and checked further, ","When we dismounted and inspected further, ","When we dismounted and studied a little further, ","When we dismounted and examined further, ","When we dismounted and looked around further, ","When we dismounted and explored the are in more detail, ","When we examined the area in more detail, ","After we dismounted and explored the area further, ","Not wanting to ride off without further examination, ")we
(either: " discovered"," detected "," exposed "," identified "," ascertained "," saw "," observed "," perceived "," recognized "," spotted "," unearthed "," happened upon "," distinguished "," exposed "," uncovered "," recognized "," revealed "," found ")
(either: "some tacks in the soil but nothing more" ,"a partially exposed human skeleton","some boot prints but little more","the remains of a human skeleton. You figure it was that of a child. Probably about ten years old","a gold necklace. Captain will want to see this","a map wrapped in oil cloth. It seems to be an old map of the trail. You doubt it is worth anything, so I set it back on the ground","some rifle bullet casings. It looks like there may have been a shooting here","the ruined remains of several boxes of supplies. If there was anything worthwhile here, I didn't find it","the skull of a human. Part of the top had been broken and was missing.","some tacks in the soil but nothing more" ,"a partially exposed human skeleton","some boot prints but little more","the remains of a human skeleton. You figure it was that of a child. Probably about ten years old","a gold necklace. Captain will want to see this","a map wrapped in oil cloth. It seems to be an old map of the trail. You doubt it is worth anything, so I set it back on the ground","some rifle bullet casings. It looks like there may have been a shooting here","the ruined remains of several boxes of supplies. If there was anything worthwhile here, I didn't find it","the skull of a human. Part of the top had been broken and was missing.","some tacks in the soil but nothing more" ,"a partially exposed human skeleton","some boot prints but little more","the remains of a human skeleton. You figure it was that of a child. Probably about ten years old","a gold necklace. Captain will want to see this","a map wrapped in oil cloth. It seems to be an old map of the trail. You doubt it is worth anything, so I set it back on the ground","some rifle bullet casings. It looks like there may have been a shooting here","the ruined remains of several boxes of supplies. If there was anything worthwhile here, I didn't find it","the skull of a human. Part of the top had been broken and was missing.","some tacks in the soil but nothing more" ,"a partially exposed human skeleton","some boot prints but little more","the remains of a human skeleton. You figure it was that of a child. Probably about ten years old","a gold necklace. Captain will want to see this","a map wrapped in oil cloth. It seems to be an old map of the trail. You doubt it is worth anything, so I set it back on the ground","some rifle bullet casings. It looks like there may have been a shooting here","the ruined remains of several boxes of supplies. If there was anything worthwhile here, I didn't find it","the skull of a human. Part of the top had been broken and was missing.","some tacks in the soil but nothing more" ,"a partially exposed human skeleton","some boot prints but little more","the remains of a human skeleton. You figure it was that of a child. Probably about ten years old","a gold necklace. Captain will want to see this","a map wrapped in oil cloth. It seems to be an old map of the trail. You doubt it is worth anything, so I set it back on the ground","some rifle bullet casings. It looks like there may have been a shooting here","the ruined remains of several boxes of supplies. If there was anything worthwhile here, I didn't find it","the skull of a human. Part of the top had been broken and was missing.","a small grave marker that reads 'Penny Benjamin - Admirals Daughter - 1848'","a small grave marker that reads 'Matthew Cuthbert - May he rest in Green Fields - 1848'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Artax - A Loyal Friend Drowned in Sadness - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Lennie Small - He Loved His Animals - 1847'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Jackie Harrison - The Illness Eventually Took Her - 1846'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Jack Dawson - Froze to Death - 1848'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Thomas J. - He Lost His Glasses, Then His Life - 1848'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Henry Blake - A Great Leader and Doctor - 1847'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Leslie Burke - May She Cross the Bridge One Day - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Beth March - She Never Hurt a Fly - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Little Ann - She Starved to Death - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Alaska Young - One Day She Was Just Gone - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Ruth Jamison - An Angel on Earth - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Sydney Carton - A Hero - Through and Through - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Johnny Cade - He Took The Path Less Traveled - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Benjamin Thomas - For Liberty - 1848'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Gav Roche - He Almost Made It - 1847'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Mercutio - A Plague Took Him - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Vizzini - Lost a Battle of Wits - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Helen Burns - Consumption Took Her Too Soon - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Grampa Joad - The Change Was Too Great - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Ruth Jamison - An Angel on Earth - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Tom Robinson - Innocent Till The End - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Bruno Shmuel - A Child Until the End - 1849'").<br><br>
(either: "On the way back to camp, ","We quietly made our way back to camp, but on the way there, ","We remounted and made out way back to the wagon train, but on the way, ","After a while, we slowly made out way back to camp to report on what we found, but on the way there, ","We returned to camp to report, but on the way, ","We finished the search and turned toward the camp, but on the way ","We double checked to make sure we didn't miss anything before we started back. On the way, ","We finished up and started back toward camp. On the way, ","We looked around a little more but didn't see anything else. We started back, but on the way ","We started back, but ","After talking for a bit about what we found, we started back. On the way, ","We looked about for a while longer, but then started back. On the way back, ","It was strange to see these items out here. After a while, we started back. On the way,","We stayed for a few minutes longer before starting back. On the way, ","We picked through the area for a few minutes longer but found nothing else. We mounted and started back. On the way, ")
(either: "we got a little lost, so it took us a while to rejoin the wagon train.","we came across another wagon train. They invited us to talk for a bit. Looks like they are heading all the way out to Oregon. We wished them luck and headed back to our wagon train.","we got tangled up in some thicker brush near a creek. It took us a few minutes to get through, but then returned without any further delay.","came across an abandoned camp. We didn't find anything of note, so we continued on.","we came across a single wagon tucked away in a depression of a small stream.<br><br>When we asked what they were doing out here all alone, they said they had left their company because too many people were getting sick. When we heard this, we backed off.<br><br>We wished them well and quickly rode away.","we got a little lost and had to backtrack. This took some time and we didn't get back to camp until much later than we wanted. Captain said he was even getting ready to send out a search party to look for us.","we stopped by a small stream to fill our canteens.","we stopped a mile or so from camp. We talked for a little while about what we had seen back there. We rode the rest of the way in silence.","we took a little detour to examine something we thought we had seen earlier.<br><br>Turns out, it was the remains of a rude sod building of some sort. We have no idea who might have made it or why, but it was in very poor condition leading us to believe it had been at least several years since anyone had lived in it.","we came across the carcass of an ox. It was bloated and full of maggots. We steered clear and preceded back to camp.","we stopped to speak with another wagon company. They had come from St. Joseph and had been on the trail about a week longer than us. They looked to be in good condition.","we stopped to speak with another wagon company. They had been on the trail about ten days longer than we had. They wanted to know if we'd be interested in trading. We told them to come by in the morning and speak with Captain.","one of the other scout's horse stumbled on a rock, throwing the rider. In the fall, he broke his arm. We patched him up as well as we could out there, and then slowly made our way back to camp.","we stopped to fill our canteens. While we were stopped, one of the scouts got bit by some sort of snake. By the time we got back to camp, his hand had swollen to three times the normal size. As I'm writing this, I can hear his heavy breathing.","we ran across two Indians who were riding out of a gully. I think we surprised them as they were tense and ready for action. We tried to calm them by raising our hands and turning the houses to the side. This seemed to help, as they turn and galloped away in the other direction.","we came across a small trail fire. It was burning in a draw between two streams.","we saw evidence of a bison herd moving through the area. The land for at least a hundred feet wide had been trampled. Most of the grass had been destroyed. We reported this to Captain as well.","we saw some antelope in the distance but couldn't get close enough to take a shot."){
<br><br>
(either:"It was a nice break to get away from the trail for a while today.","While it was a nice break, my back is sore and I am very tired.","While the break was nice, I couldn't wait to get back to camp and get a good meal.","I would have preferred not to have been on the scouting party. I know it is an important role that we all have to do at one time or another, but I don't particularly enjoy it.","I was glad ot get back to camp. I was tired from the long day and looked forward to sleep for hours.","I am continously impressed with all the sights and sounds of the trail.","I am continuously taken back by the sheer beauty of the plains.","The plains keep amazing me. I think I've seen everything and then I am exposed to some new element - a new plant, a new animal. It is fascinating.","","","","","","","","","","")}]}{
(set: _randommundaneentry1 to (random: 1,2)){
(if: ((_randomevent1 is 4) and (_randommundaneentry1 is 1)))[(either: "I want to take a few minutes to record some of the more mundane parts of my day are like.","I'm sitting here at the end of the day writing in my journal by the light of the campfire.","I doubt I'll ever make this trip again, so I want to take a moment to record some of the more mundane aspects of my journey.","I want to take a few minutes to record some of the diseases I either seen or heard about and some of their treatments.","I know this is not exactly something I'd normally write about, but I want to record some of the illnesses we have either encountered already or expect to by the time our journey is over.")
<br><br>
(either:"If someone has a headache, we would treat it with a mild tea of wild lettuce.","If someone is hemorrhaging, we cover it with sage and a bandage.","If someone has an infection, we treat it with red clover.","If someone has a gall stone, we treat it with parsley.","If someone has a sore throat, we give them horehound.","If someone has keuchhusten, we treat it with garlic.","If someone has kidney stones, we treat it with horsetail.","If someone has low blood pressure, we treat it with ginseng.","If someone has asthma, we treat it with garlic.","If someone has heart problems, we treat it with garlic.","If someone has gout, we treat it with fennel seed.","If someone has colic, we treat it with fennel seed.","If someone has rheumatism, we treat it with celery seeds.","If a bay has colic, we treat it with catnip herb.","If someone has impurities in the blood, we treat it with burdock root.","If someone has tape worms, we treat it with black walnut hulls.","If someone has arthritic pain, we treat it with alfalfa.","If someone has a sluggish liver, we treat it with beet root.","If someone has congestion, we treat it with bayberry bark.","If someone has bloody flux or dysentery, we treat it with rest and lots of fluids.") (either:"If someone has alkali sickness, we treat it with something acidic, usually a mixture of vinegar, flour, and water.","If someone has cholera, we try treat it with laudanum but it is usually fatal.","If someone has scurvy, we treat it with citric acid.","If someone has diphtheria, we treat it with rest and lots of fluid. Diphtheria in children is especially deadly.","If someone has malaria, we treat it with quinine, but we usually don't carry that with us, so then we will have the ill person rest and give them lots of fluids. If we can, we dry beef gall to a thick, molasses consistency. Thicken it with equal parts May apple, bloodroot, cayenne pepper, culver root, ½ part lobelia seed. Mix, role into pills with flower, common serve doses 2 to 6 a day as the case requires.","If someone has measles, we have no real treatment. We try to make the patient comfortable, but it is usually fatal."," If someone has smallpox, we have no real treatment. We try to make the patient comfortable, but it is usually fatal.","If someone has lice, we treat it with lye and a good washing.","If someone has the grippe, we don't have a good treatment. We try to keep the patient comfortable and well hydrated. Most people that get it recover on their own, but somewhere around ten percent of the people that get it will not survive.","If someone has mountain fever, we treat it with quinine.","If someone has a respiratory illness, we treat it with quinine.","If someone has spotted fever, we treat it with quinine.","If someone has typhus, we treat it with quinine.","If someone has typhoid fever, we treat it with wild lettuce and quinine.") (either:"If someone has scarlet fever, we treat it with quinine.","If someone has lung fever, we treat it with turpentine, vinegar, and whiskey.","If someone has the summer complaint, we treat it with a spoonful of fun-powder.","If someone has consumption, we treat it with giving the patient cod liver oil, eating a thick, onion stew, and smoking some tobacco.","If someone has a sore throat, we treat it with cough surrup. We would boil lickrish root to thick molasses. Take 1 fluid oz Balm Gilead buds, 1 gil vinigar, 1 gil strong sirrip of skunk cabbage root, ½ fluid oz tincter libelia. Take a tea spoon full or so as often as the case requires to keep the phlegm loose to raise easy.","If someone is about to give birth, we give the mother a 'Mother's Relief' concoction. Made of concoction of various extracts including partridge berry vine, unicorn root, spikenard, bayberry bark, birthroot, raspberry leaves, witch hazel leaves and lady slippers.","If someone has miasmam, we treat it with rest and lots of fluids.","If someone has lung sickness, we treat it with rest and fluids.","If someone has mormal, we don't have a good treatment. We try to keep the patient comfortable but mormal usually results in death.","If someone has paroxysm, we treat it with holding them down and preventing them from thrashing about.")]}}{
(if: ((_randomevent1 is 4) and (_randommundaneentry1 is 2)))[(either: "I want to take a few minutes to record some of the more mundane parts of my day are like.","I'm sitting here at the end of the day writing in my journal by the light of the campfire.","I doubt I'll ever make this trip again, so I want to take a moment to record some of the more mundane aspects of my journey.","I want to take a few minutes to record some of the foods we've been eating while on the trail.")
<br><br>
(either:"We typically have limited fairly limited ingredients. As a result, there's only so much we can make. Typically, we have cornmeal, salt, baking soda, molasses, buttermilk, eggs, rice, raisins, vanilla, baking powder, oil/lard, flour, brown sugar, potatoes, milk, or cream.")
<br><br>(either: "We could make Johnnycakes. Mix together: 2 cups cornmeal, 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 cups buttermilk, 2 tablepoons molasses. If you have eggs, it makes the cake a bit fluffier. Cook in a greased pan for about 20 minutes.","We could make soda biscuits. Mix together 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 cups flour, and 1/3 cup oil. Roll out onto a floured board. Bake in Dutch oven for 10 minutes or so.","We could make cornmeal mush. Mix 1 cup cornmeal, 4 cups boiling water, 1 tablespoon lard, 1 teaspoon salt, dried currents. Put currents into water and bring to boil. Sprinkle cornmeal into boiling water. Stir all the time. Add lard and salt. Cook for 3 minutes. Pour in bowls and top with milk, butter, and molasses.","We could make corn muffins. Pour one quart of boiling milk over one pint of cornmeal. While hot, add one tablespoon butter and salt, stir the batter. Let is stand until cool, then add a small cup of wheat flour and two eggs.<br><br>When mixed, put the batter into greased, shallow tins. Bake in a Dutch oven for 30 minutes.","We could make hardtack. It is not my favorite, but it will keep your belly full. 2 1/2 cups of flour, some water (about a cup), and a teaspoon of salt of so. Mix the ingredients. Poke holes about every inch or so to allow moisture to escape. Bake in Dutch oven for about a half-hour.","We could make ","We could make pemmican. You need dry meat. Grind it up into strips. Process fat. Mix with berries. Dry.","We could make mush and milk. Mix cornmeal and milk. Syrup or brown sugar can be added to sweeten.","We could make turtle stew. 2 lbs. turtle meat, pepper, 2 tsp. salt, 2 tbs. flour, 3 tbs. lard, couple cups of water, 2 tbs. vinegar, flour. Combine and cook in kettle over a hot fire.","We could make salted pork soup. 1/4 lbs salt pork, 2 good-sized potatoes, diced, 2 good-sized onions, sliced. Mix and cook in pot for about 10 minutes.","We could make dumplings. 2 cups flour, dash of salt, 2/3 cup milk, beef broth. Mix ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls into boiling broth. Cover and simmer about 7 minutes minutes.")]}}}{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->stjoesephindependencjunciton1]]{(set: $captain to 1)}
After walking around for a while and talking with a number of people, I determined that staying with Captain Taylor is my best choice.
The Dunns came over after sunset. "I'm glad your staying with us."
[[I'll settle in and get some sleep.->stjoesephindependencjunciton2]]
{(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))}{(set: $captain to 2)}
After walking around for a while and talking with a number of people, I've decided to leave my former wagon company and join with Captain Hutchins.
I feel a little bad about leaving the people I've gotten to know, but I think this choice is better for me and my family.
As I was pulling my wagon over to this new company, I met a nice family. The McAlisters are very friendly and offer to help with anything. Kristine and her brother, Johannes, are taking their nephew, aged eleven, out to meet the rest of their extended family in {(if: $destination is 1)[the Great Salt Lake Valley](if: $destination is 2)[California](if: $destination is 3)[the Oregon Territory]}.
[[I'll settle in and get some sleep.->stjoesephindependencjunciton2]]
{(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))}{(set: $captain to 3)}
After walking around for a while and talking with a number of people, I've decided to leave my former wagon company and join with Captain Powell.
I feel a little bad about leaving the people I've gotten to know, but I think this choice is better for me and my family.
While I was pulling my wagon over to the new company, I met a nice family. The Washburns are very knowledgeable. Hans, Emma, and their two sons, aged fifteen and seventeen have actually made this trip twice before – once going west and once going east. When I asked why they did so, they said they enjoyed the adventure. They said they made the first trip with just the husband and wife. They set up their homestead and came back to get their sons who were staying with their grandparents. Now, the whole family will be able to settle out in {(if: $destination is 1)[the Great Salt Lake Valley](if: $destination is 2)[California](if: $destination is 3)[the Oregon Territory]}.
[[I'll settle in and get some sleep.->stjoesephindependencjunciton2]]
{(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))}{(set: $captain to 2)}
After walking around for a while and talking with a number of people, I determined that staying with Captain Hutchins is my best choice.
The McAlisters came over after sunset. "I'm glad your staying with us."
[[I'll settle in and get some sleep.->stjoesephindependencjunciton2]]
{(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))}{(set: $captain to 1)}
After walking around for a while and talking with a number of people, I've decided to leave my former wagon company and join with Captain Taylor.
I feel a little bad about leaving the people I've gotten to know, but I think this choice is better for me and my family.
I met a new family within a few minutes of moving my wagon over to the new company. The Dunns seem very nice. James and his wife, Mary, lived in Boston for a few years and have decided to try their luck out in {(if: $destination is 1)[the Great Salt Lake Valley](if: $destination is 2)[California](if: $destination is 3)[the Oregon Territory]}. They have three children, aged five, six, and nine. All girls.
[[I'll settle in and get some sleep.->stjoesephindependencjunciton2]]
{(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))}{(set: $captain to 3)}
After walking around for a while and talking with a number of people, I determined that staying with Captain Powell is my best choice.
The Washburns came over after sunset. "I'm glad your staying with us."
[[I'll settle in and get some sleep.->stjoesephindependencjunciton2]]
{(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
{[(if: (($wagontype is 1) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (1750 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 2) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (2250 + (random: 0,500)))) or (($wagontype is 3) and ($wheels is 1) and ($wagonweight > (3250 + (random: 0,750)))) or (($wagontype is 1) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2000 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 2) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (2500 + (random: 0,250)))) or (($wagontype is 3) and ($wheels is 2) and ($wagonweight > (3750 + (random: 0,250))))
)[Everything was going smoothly when the (either: "front right wheel","front left wheel","rear right wheel","rear left wheel") cracked. (if: $myhorse1 is 1)[I thought (print: $myhorse1) was going to feint from the sudden noise.]
<br><br>
I've just been carrying too much weight. If I had to guess, the wagon probalby weighs about [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds right now. I could maybe fix something up for a short distance, but we're miles from any help.
<br><br>
A few other wagons, including {(if: $captain is 1)[The Dunns](if: $captain is 2)[The McAlisters](if: $captain is 3)[The Washburns]},
have stopped to help out, but most kept slowly plodding along.
<br><br>[|canweleaveStat>[I can't leave until I can replace the broken wheel.]]
<br><br>
[
(if: (($extrawheelsold > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll use a spare old wheel.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $morale to it - 1)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?olderwheelsStat)[|olderwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours and everyone's help to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready. I won't make it to the campsite until well after dark.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced. It is time to continue on.->secondjunciton1]]]]]]
[ (if: (($extrawheelsnew > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I'll use spare newer wheel.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $morale to it - 1)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?newerwheelsStat)[|newerwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took several hours to switch out the wheel, but the wagon is finally ready. Quite a few of the people helping out told me that the green wheels ain't worth a dime. They have a tendancy to splinter, especially as the climate gets drier further out west.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced with a green one. I'll have to be careful and make sure I get a dry spare. It is time to continue on.->overloadedsevenchoices2]]]]]]
[
(if: (($money > 120) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0) and ($horses > 0)))[
<br>(link: "I don't have a spare with me and none of the others who stopped to help me have one either. I'll ride ahead to Fort Kearney and hope to find someone willing to sell me one. I doubt it'll be cheap, though.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 120)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + 2)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + 2)
(set: $morale to it - 5)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[Ride back and buy a new wheel and find somewhere to buy a wheel. It'll likely cost more than a hundred dollars and take several days.]<br><br>[[I repaired the wheel.->overloadedsevenchoices2]]]]]]
[
(if: (($money > 120) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0) and ($horses is 0)))[
<br>(link: "I don't have a spare, so I'll have to walk to Fort Kearney and see if I can find someone to sell me one. If I'm lucky, it won't take too long.")[
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 120)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + 3)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + 3)
(set: $morale to it - 5)
(set: $food to it - 8)
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[Walk back and buy a new wheel. Hopefully, I won't have to go all the way back. Maybe a passing wagon train will have one that someone is willing to sell me. It'll likely cost more than a hundred dollars and take several days.]<br><br>[[I walked for a long time before I came across a small wagon traing. One of the wagon owns was carrying several spare wheels. I convinced him to sell me one. He even was willing to carry it all the way back to my wagon.->overloadedsevenchoices2]]]]]]
[
(if: ($money < 100) and ($extrawheelsnew < 0) and ($extrawheelsold < 0))[
<br>(link: "I guess I just have to wait here to see if someone comes along with a spare wheel they are willing to give me or trade for something. There's no point in going all the way back to the fort if I don't have enough money to buy a wheel anyway.")[
(set: _randomdaysdelay to (_randomdaysdelay + (random: 3,8)))
(set: _tempwheel to _tempwheel + 1)
(set: $money to it - 200)
(set: $originalwagonwheels to it + 1)
(set: $daycounter to it + _randomdaysdelay)
(set: $daysonthetrail to it + _randomdaysdelay)
(set: $morale to (it - (_randomdaysdelay * 3)))
(set: $food to (it - (_randomdaysdelay * 4)))
(replace: ?tempwheelStat)[|tempwheelStat>[$originalwagonwheels]]
(replace: ?canweleaveStat)[|canweleaveStat>[It took me an extra _randomdaysdelay days before someone came along that was able to trade for a wheel. It cost me some of my food as I didn't have enough money. I never want to go through that again.]<br><br>[[ The wheel has been replaced.->overloadedsevenchoices2]]]]]]](else:)[(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel3") (display: "windlevel3")
<br><br>
Today was an relatively easy day. Nothing bad happened. Really the only complaint I could say is the weather could have been a little nicer.
<br><br>
[[Maybe I'll try my luck at a bit of hunting.->Hsc2]]
<br><br>
[[Talk with some of the others around camp.->TOsc2]]{
(if: ($wifeisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $wifesname1).->TFsc2]]
(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TFsc2]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TFsc2]]
<br><br>
}
[[I'm tired and I know tomorrow we're aiming for the junction with the Omaha Trail, so I just go to bed.->secondjunciton1]]]]}(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to $daysonthetrail+2)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 28){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)
Dear Diary,
Day (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail.
(set: $weather to $weather+(random: -3,3))(display: "temp1") (display: "cloudlevel2") (display: "windlevel2")
{[(if: $wagontype is 1)[(print: (cond: ($wagonweight <1500),"I'm impressed with how well the wagon handles.",(($wagonweight >= 1500) and (($wagonweight < 1750))),"The wagon handles pretty well considering it is a bit over the recommended weight. Sure, it creaks and groans a little, but I think that's just normal. Most of the other wagons sound the same way.", (($wagonweight >= 1750) and (($wagonweight < 2000))),"The wagon makes terrible creaking sounds most of the time and handles like a boat. I've got to be careful because I know I've overloaded it.", (($wagonweight >= 2000) and (($wagonweight < 2250))),"I know the wagon's having a hard time with all the weight I've put in. I know it is a lot, but it will have to hold. Some of the others have said I need to lighten it before something bad happens.", (($wagonweight >= 2250) and (($wagonweight < 60000))),"Everytime I go over bump, I can hear the wagon cracking. If I don't lighten the load, something is going to break. I know it is too much weight for the team, but I don't have much choice. I thought one of the ox was going to keel over today. I pulled (print: $ox2) off the team for a while. Fortunately, I was able to borrow someone else's spare ox for a while. I owe them."))]]
[(if: $wagontype is 2)[(print: (cond: ($wagonweight <2000),"I'm impressed with how well the wagon handles.",(($wagonweight >= 2000) and (($wagonweight < 2250))),"The wagon handles pretty well considering it is a bit over the recommended weight. Sure, it creaks and groans a little, but I think that's just normal. Most of the other wagons sound the same way.", (($wagonweight >= 2250) and (($wagonweight < 2500))),"The wagon makes terrible creaking sounds most of the time and handles like a boat. I've got to be careful because I know I've overloaded it.", (($wagonweight >= 2500) and (($wagonweight < 2750))),"I know the wagon's having a hard time with all the weight I've put in. I know it is a lot, but it will have to hold. Some of the others have said I need to lighten it before something bad happens.", (($wagonweight >= 2750) and (($wagonweight < 60000))),"Everytime I go over bump, I can hear the wagon cracking. If I don't lighten the load, something is going to break. I know it is too much weight for the team, but I don't have much choice. I thought one of the ox was going to keel over today. I pulled (print: $ox2) off the team for a while. Fortunately, I was able to borrow someone else's spare ox for a while. I owe them."))]]
[(if: $wagontype is 3)[(print: (cond: ($wagonweight <3000),"I'm impressed with how well the wagon handles.",(($wagonweight >= 3000) and (($wagonweight < 3500))),"The wagon handles pretty well considering it is a bit over the recommended weight. Sure, it creaks and groans a little, but I think that's just normal. Most of the other wagons sound the same way.", (($wagonweight >= 3500) and (($wagonweight < 3750))),"The wagon makes terrible creaking sounds most of the time and handles like a boat. I've got to be careful because I know I've overloaded it.", (($wagonweight >= 3750) and (($wagonweight < 4250))),"I know the wagon's having a hard time with all the weight I've put in. I know it is a lot, but it will have to hold. Some of the others have said I need to lighten it before something bad happens.", (($wagonweight >= 4000) and (($wagonweight < 60000))),"Everytime I go over bump, I can hear the wagon cracking. If I don't lighten the load, something is going to break. I know it is too much weight for the team, but I don't have much choice. I thought one of the ox was going to keel over today. I pulled (print: $ox2) off the team for a while. Fortunately, I was able to borrow someone else's spare ox for a while. I owe them."))]]}
[[Tomorrow, we're aiming for the junction with the Omaha Trail.->secondjunciton1]]
(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 1)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 1)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 28){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (7 + (random: 0,3)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (10 + (random: 0,4)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (14 + (random: 0,5)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (18 + (random: 0,6)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (21 + (random: 0,7)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (25 + (random: 0,8)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (28 + (random: 0,9)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (32 + (random: 0,10)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (35 + (random: 0,11)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (39 + (random: 0,12)))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (42 + (random: 0,13)))]}{
(set: $medicalkitsweight to ($medicalkits*5))
(set: _medicalkitsweight to $medicalkitsweight)
(set: _startmedicalkits to $medicalkits)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to ($extrawheelsold*75))
(set: _wheelsoldweight to $extrawheelsoldweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsold to $extrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to ($extrawheelsnew*80))
(set: _wheelsnewweight to $extrawheelsnewweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsnew to $extrawheelsnew)
(set: _startfood to $food)
(set: _starthorses to $horses)
(set: _startweight to $wagonweight)
}I've made up my mind. Some things have go to go.
The wagon weighs approximately [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds.
I have [|foodStat>[$food]] pounds of food, [|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]] medical kits ([|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]] lbs.), [|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]] spare older wheels ([|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]lbs), [|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]] spare newer wheels ([|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]] lbs.). (if: ($horses>0))[I also can unload the 700 pounds of grain for (print: $horse1), my horse. If I do this, I have to let the hourse run free on the prairie as I won't have enough to feed it and it will starve to death. This is a hard decision.].
Reluctantly, I dropped off:
{(if: ($food > 1))[
(link-repeat: "1, ")[
(if: ($food >= 1))[
(set: $food to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 5))[
(link-repeat: "5, ")[
(if: ($food >= 5))[
(set: $food to it - 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 10))[
(link-repeat: "10, ")[
(if: ($food >= 10))[
(set: $food to it - 10)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 25))[
(link-repeat: "25, ")[
(if: ($food >= 25))[
(set: $food to it - 25)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 25)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 50))[
(link-repeat: "50")[
(if: ($food >= 50))[
(set: $food to it - 50)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 100))[
(link-repeat: " or 100")[
(if: ($food >= 100))[
(set: $food to it - 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]] pounds of food
}
{(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 medical kit ")[
(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[
(set: $medicalkits to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 spare wheel, older ")[
(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to it - 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 spare wheel, newer")[
(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to it - 80)
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($horses > 0))[
(link-repeat: " The grain, and since I can't feed it any more, I will let the horse run free on the prairie ")[
(if: ($horses > 0))[
(set: $horses to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 700)
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{
(link-repeat: "Pick everything up and start over")[
(set: $food to _startfood)
(set: $medicalkits to _startmedicalkits)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to _medicalkitsweight)
(set: $extrawheelsold to _startextrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to _wheelsoldweight)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to _startextrawheelsnew)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to _wheelsnewweight)
(set: $horses to _starthorses)
(set: $wagonweight to _startweight)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]
}
[[I'm ready to get back on the trail.->secondjunciton1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->secondjunciton1]]{(set:_randomhunting1 to (random: 1,2))
(if:_randomhunting1 is 1)[(either: "The mud was thick. I pushed my way through the mud for nearly an hour before I gave up.(set: $morale to $morale -2)","Well, I spent more than an hour going through the grasses and mud, but I never saw anything. The animals had more sense than me and stayed at home.(set: $morale to $morale -2)","That was a dumb idea. I was hoping for some fresh meat but I'll I managed to do is get covered in mud.(set: $morale to $morale -2)","That was a waste. All I managed to catch was getting cold.(set: $morale to $morale -2)","I never even saw so much as the ears of a rabbit. It was just wet, cold, and miserable.(set: $morale to $morale -2)")]
(if:_randomhunting1 is 2)[(either:"I had a feeling I'd get lucky.<br><br>The mud masked my sounds and smell. I was able to get close enough to a mule deer that I could see her eyelashes. I got off a clean shot.<br><br>It was a lot of work getting the meat back, but it will be worth the frest cooked meals.","I was incredibly lucky.<br><br>I didn't see anything for a long time, and then I almost stumbled upon a few deer resting in the tall grass. I was able to silently raise my rifle and get one of the smaller does.")<br><br>I made my way back to camp with a heavy load but a happy heart!(set: $food to it + (25 + (random: 0, 15)))(set: $morale to it + (5 + (random: 0, 15)))]}
[[I have watch in a few hours, so I'm going to try to get a bit of sleep.->gothenburg1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->lakemcconaughywest1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bigsprings1]]A bunch of us saw this as a great opportunity to get some buffalo meat.
So, we mounted some horses and made our way out to the giant herd.
Some of the men who have served in the military or militia helped us get close without spooking the buffalo.
I've got to say buffalo are HUGE! They make even a large bull look small. They are simply massive animals. Even the young calves are nearly as big as a cow.
Anyway, we got close enough to fire of a volley of rifle shots. Within a matter of minutes, we killed nearly fifteen!
It took us quite a while to clean and butcher them, but it was really worth it! We loaded up as much meat on the horses as we could and walked back to camp.
Every family, whether they were a part of the hunting party or not, received a lot of great meat!
{(if: $food <= 0)[(set: $food to 0 + (200+(random: 0,100)))(set: $morale to it + (15+(random: 0,15)))]
(else-if:($food >0))[(set: $food to it + (200+(random: 0,100)))(set: $morale to it + (15+(random: 0,15)))]}
[[I'm really happy with our hunting results!->morrill1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->gering1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->twistsandturns1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->labonte1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->labonte1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->muddycreek1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->laprelecreek1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->blackrockmtn1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->splitrock1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bigpine1]]I was able to finally get the broken wheel replaced. It is an experience I will never forget and, hopefully, will never have to repeat.
The problem is the wagon still weights about [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds. I know I am supposed to keep it around {[(if: $wagontype is 1)[1,500](if: $wagontype is 2)[2,000](if: $wagontype is 3)[3,000]]} pounds. The more weight I put on it, the more likely it will break down again. The closer I am to the max weight of {[(if: $wagontype is 1)[2,500](if: $wagontype is 2)[3,000](if: $wagontype is 3)[4,500]]} pounds, the greater the chance something will break.
So, now I am faced with a tough choice. Do I keep going without throwing anything to the side of the trail and risk breaking down again, or do I throw some things away to lighten the load?
[[I hate to do it, but I've decided to throw some things to the side of the trail.->overloadedtwistsandturns2]]
[[I've decided to keep going with the overloaded wagon and hope I get lucky.->douglas1]]
{(if: $horses > 0)[P.S.(print:$myhorse1) seems a bit mad with me so, I gave her an apple. That seemed to help.] (set: $morale to $morale + 1)}{
(set: $medicalkitsweight to ($medicalkits*5))
(set: _medicalkitsweight to $medicalkitsweight)
(set: _startmedicalkits to $medicalkits)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to ($extrawheelsold*75))
(set: _wheelsoldweight to $extrawheelsoldweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsold to $extrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to ($extrawheelsnew*80))
(set: _wheelsnewweight to $extrawheelsnewweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsnew to $extrawheelsnew)
(set: _startfood to $food)
(set: _starthorses to $horses)
(set: _startweight to $wagonweight)
}I've made up my mind. Some things have go to go.
The wagon weighs approximately [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds.
I have [|foodStat>[$food]] pounds of food, [|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]] medical kits ([|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]] lbs.), [|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]] spare older wheels ([|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]lbs), [|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]] spare newer wheels ([|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]] lbs.). (if: ($horses>0))[I also can unload the 700 pounds of grain for (print: $horse1), my horse. If I do this, I have to let the hourse run free on the prairie as I won't have enough to feed it and it will starve to death. This is a hard decision.].
Reluctantly, I dropped off:
{(if: ($food >= 1))[
(link-repeat: "1, ")[
(if: ($food >= 1))[
(set: $food to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 5))[
(link-repeat: "5, ")[
(if: ($food >= 5))[
(set: $food to it - 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 10))[
(link-repeat: "10, ")[
(if: ($food >= 10))[
(set: $food to it - 10)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 25))[
(link-repeat: "25, ")[
(if: ($food >= 25))[
(set: $food to it - 25)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 25)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 50))[
(link-repeat: "50")[
(if: ($food >= 50))[
(set: $food to it - 50)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 100))[
(link-repeat: " or 100")[
(if: ($food >= 100))[
(set: $food to it - 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]] pounds of food
}
{(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 medical kit ")[
(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[
(set: $medicalkits to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 spare wheel, older ")[
(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to it - 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 spare wheel, newer")[
(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to it - 80)
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($horses > 0))[
(link-repeat: " The grain, and since I can't feed it any more, I will let the horse run free on the prairie ")[
(if: ($horses > 0))[
(set: $horses to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 700)
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
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(link-repeat: "Pick everything up and start over")[
(set: $food to _startfood)
(set: $medicalkits to _startmedicalkits)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to _medicalkitsweight)
(set: $extrawheelsold to _startextrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to _wheelsoldweight)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to _startextrawheelsnew)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to _wheelsnewweight)
(set: $horses to _starthorses)
(set: $wagonweight to _startweight)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]
}
[[I'm ready to get back on the trail.->douglas1]]I was able to finally get the broken wheel replaced. It is an experience I will never forget and, hopefully, will never have to repeat.
The problem is the wagon still weights about [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds. I know I am supposed to keep it around {[(if: $wagontype is 1)[1,500](if: $wagontype is 2)[2,000](if: $wagontype is 3)[3,000]]} pounds. The more weight I put on it, the more likely it will break down again. The closer I am to the max weight of {[(if: $wagontype is 1)[2,500](if: $wagontype is 2)[3,000](if: $wagontype is 3)[4,500]]} pounds, the greater the chance something will break.
So, now I am faced with a tough choice. Do I keep going without throwing anything to the side of the trail and risk breaking down again, or do I throw some things away to lighten the load?
[[I hate to do it, but I've decided to throw some things to the side of the trail.->overloadedsweenysouth2]]
[[I've decided to keep going with the overloaded wagon and hope I get lucky.->crossroads1]]
{(if: $horses > 0)[P.S.(print:$myhorse1) seems a bit mad with me so, I gave her an apple. That seemed to help.] (set: $morale to $morale + 1)}{
(set: $medicalkitsweight to ($medicalkits*5))
(set: _medicalkitsweight to $medicalkitsweight)
(set: _startmedicalkits to $medicalkits)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to ($extrawheelsold*75))
(set: _wheelsoldweight to $extrawheelsoldweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsold to $extrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to ($extrawheelsnew*80))
(set: _wheelsnewweight to $extrawheelsnewweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsnew to $extrawheelsnew)
(set: _startfood to $food)
(set: _starthorses to $horses)
(set: _startweight to $wagonweight)
}I've made up my mind. Some things have go to go.
The wagon weighs approximately [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds.
I have [|foodStat>[$food]] pounds of food, [|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]] medical kits ([|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]] lbs.), [|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]] spare older wheels ([|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]lbs), [|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]] spare newer wheels ([|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]] lbs.). (if: ($horses>0))[I also can unload the 700 pounds of grain for (print: $horse1), my horse. If I do this, I have to let the hourse run free on the prairie as I won't have enough to feed it and it will starve to death. This is a hard decision.].
Reluctantly, I dropped off:
{(if: ($food >= 1))[
(link-repeat: "1, ")[
(if: ($food >= 1))[
(set: $food to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food >= 5))[
(link-repeat: "5, ")[
(if: ($food >= 5))[
(set: $food to it - 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food >= 10))[
(link-repeat: "10, ")[
(if: ($food >= 10))[
(set: $food to it - 10)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food >= 25))[
(link-repeat: "25, ")[
(if: ($food >= 25))[
(set: $food to it - 25)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 25)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food >= 50))[
(link-repeat: "50")[
(if: ($food >= 50))[
(set: $food to it - 50)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food >= 100))[
(link-repeat: " or 100")[
(if: ($food >101))[
(set: $food to it - 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]] pounds of food
}
{(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 medical kit ")[
(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[
(set: $medicalkits to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 spare wheel, older ")[
(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to it - 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 spare wheel, newer")[
(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to it - 80)
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($horses > 0))[
(link-repeat: " The grain, and since I can't feed it any more, I will let the horse run free on the prairie ")[
(if: ($horses > 0))[
(set: $horses to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 700)
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{
(link-repeat: "Pick everything up and start over")[
(set: $food to _startfood)
(set: $medicalkits to _startmedicalkits)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to _medicalkitsweight)
(set: $extrawheelsold to _startextrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to _wheelsoldweight)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to _startextrawheelsnew)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to _wheelsnewweight)
(set: $horses to _starthorses)
(set: $wagonweight to _startweight)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]
}
[[I'm ready to get back on the trail.->crossroads1]]I was able to finally get the broken wheel replaced. It is an experience I will never forget and, hopefully, will never have to repeat.
The problem is the wagon still weights about [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds. I know I am supposed to keep it around {[(if: $wagontype is 1)[1,500](if: $wagontype is 2)[2,000](if: $wagontype is 3)[3,000]]} pounds. The more weight I put on it, the more likely it will break down again. The closer I am to the max weight of {[(if: $wagontype is 1)[2,500](if: $wagontype is 2)[3,000](if: $wagontype is 3)[4,500]]} pounds, the greater the chance something will break.
So, now I am faced with a tough choice. Do I keep going without throwing anything to the side of the trail and risk breaking down again, or do I throw some things away to lighten the load?
[[I hate to do it, but I've decided to throw some things to the side of the trail.->overloadedblackrockmtn2]]
[[I've decided to keep going with the overloaded wagon and hope I get lucky.->petecreek1]]
{(if: $horses > 0)[P.S. (print:$myhorse1) seems a bit mad with me so, I gave her an apple. That seemed to help.] (set: $morale to $morale + 1)}{
(set: $medicalkitsweight to ($medicalkits*5))
(set: _medicalkitsweight to $medicalkitsweight)
(set: _startmedicalkits to $medicalkits)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to ($extrawheelsold*75))
(set: _wheelsoldweight to $extrawheelsoldweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsold to $extrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to ($extrawheelsnew*80))
(set: _wheelsnewweight to $extrawheelsnewweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsnew to $extrawheelsnew)
(set: _startfood to $food)
(set: _starthorses to $horses)
(set: _startweight to $wagonweight)
}I've made up my mind. Some things have go to go.
The wagon weighs approximately [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds.
I have [|foodStat>[$food]] pounds of food, [|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]] medical kits ([|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]] lbs.), [|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]] spare older wheels ([|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]lbs), [|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]] spare newer wheels ([|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]] lbs.). (if: ($horses>0))[I also can unload the 700 pounds of grain for (print: $horse1), my horse. If I do this, I have to let the hourse run free on the prairie as I won't have enough to feed it and it will starve to death. This is a hard decision.].
Reluctantly, I dropped off:
{(if: ($food >= 1))[
(link-repeat: "1, ")[
(if: ($food >= 1))[
(set: $food to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food >= 5))[
(link-repeat: "5, ")[
(if: ($food >= 5))[
(set: $food to it - 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food >= 10))[
(link-repeat: "10, ")[
(if: ($food >= 10))[
(set: $food to it - 10)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food >= 25))[
(link-repeat: "25, ")[
(if: ($food >= 25))[
(set: $food to it - 25)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 25)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food >= 50))[
(link-repeat: "50")[
(if: ($food >= 50))[
(set: $food to it - 50)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food >= 100))[
(link-repeat: " or 100")[
(if: ($food >101))[
(set: $food to it - 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]] pounds of food
}
{(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 medical kit ")[
(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[
(set: $medicalkits to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 spare wheel, older ")[
(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to it - 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[
(link-repeat: " 1 spare wheel, newer")[
(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to it - 80)
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($horses > 0))[
(link-repeat: " The grain, and since I can't feed it any more, I will let the horse run free on the prairie ")[
(if: ($horses > 0))[
(set: $horses to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 700)
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{
(link-repeat: "Pick everything up and start over")[
(set: $food to _startfood)
(set: $medicalkits to _startmedicalkits)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to _medicalkitsweight)
(set: $extrawheelsold to _startextrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to _wheelsoldweight)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to _startextrawheelsnew)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to _wheelsnewweight)
(set: $horses to _starthorses)
(set: $wagonweight to _startweight)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]
}
[[I'm ready to get back on the trail.->petecreek1]]{[(either: "As we were moving along today, ","Today, as we were making our way slowly across the trail, ","Another day, another set of long miles. While we were plodding along, ","It is amazing how monotonous walking on the trail can be. Day after day, it is the same routine. We get up, eat breakfast, break camp, and begin driving the teams. Today, though, ","I was driving the team today. We'd been moving for at least a few hours. I wasn't exactly paying attention when ","We were moving generally westward. I am not sure what time it was when ","Today was like most other days. We got up early, broke camp, turned the wagons toward the west, and slowly began to move out. We hadn't made it very far when ","We spent most of the day plodding along. At some point in the early afternoon, ","We had been out of camp maybe an hour or so when ","I was walking beside the wagon today when ","We had stopped for a noon break. We watered the animals and had a bite to eat. When we started back out on the trail ","The day started out like any other. We were up before dawn, made breakfast, got the team ready, started the animals out on the trail, and got our wheels rolling. It wasn't more than an hour though when ","We were pulling out of a bit of a difficult section when ","The days have started blurring together. The routine is both comforting and monotonous. It is nice because we don't really have to make any big decisions. However, I find myself sort of just staring off into the distance, not really thinking of anything.<br><br>Anyway, ")(either:"something interesting happened.","something happened that broke up the routine.","something happened that slowed us down for a while.","something happened that was a bit out of the ordinary.","everything we going great until a load sound came from the wagon train.","there was a change of pace.","something out of the ordinary happened.","I heard some shouting from ahead of me.","I heard some shouting from behind of me."," I heard some shouting from near the front of the line."," I heard some shouting from near the end of the wagon train.","I saw some commotion from the front of the wagon train."," I saw some commotion from near the rear of the wagon train.","some loud noise and a bunch of shouting brought me out of a daze.","an incident occurred that broke up the normal routine."," an incident occurred that was a bit surprising."," an incident occurred that was a bit out of the ordinary.","a little accident happened.","an accident occurred.","something happened that broke up the routine of driving the team.","a loud noise drew my attention.","we were a bit surprised.","the normal day was interrupted.","there was a bunch of shouting and hollering.","I was pulled out of a sort of daze when I heard some of the oxen start bellowing.","I heard a gunshot. 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Someone suggested bringing in another team to pull it out. No sooner had they hitched up the second team and made their first attempt than they ","A wagon was driving just fine when the driver dozed off a bit. The team pulled the wagon into an area with a bunch of rocks and they","The wagon with the deaf man that is always mumbling to himself","The wagon with the grumpy woman at the reins","The wagon with the squeaky axles","A wagon with the rubber tires","The wagon with the four spare wheels")(either: " bent "," broke "," broke "," broke "," broke "," broke "," broke "," burst "," busted "," chewed up "," cracked "," cracked "," cracked "," crushed "," damaged "," damaged "," damaged "," damaged "," damaged "," destroyed "," destroyed "," destroyed "," fouled up "," fractured "," knocked out "," pulverized "," ruined "," shattered "," shattered "," smashed "," snapped "," snapped "," splintered "," split "," took out ")(either: "an axle","a tongue","a wheel","an over encumbered axle","an over encumbered tongue","an over encumbered wheel","an overloaded axle","an overloaded tongue","an overloaded wheel","a strained axle","a strained tongue","a strained wheel","an overworked axle","an over-stressed tongue","an overworked wheel","an overburdened axle","an overburdened tongue","an overburdened wheel","their water barrel","a sideboard","their brake block","their jockey box","a falling tongue","a double tree","a single tree","a neck yoke").<br><br>(either: "We stopped to repair it. It took us about an hour.","We stopped to repair it for an hour or so.","We offered to stop and help out, but they said we should just keep moving and they would catch up with us. As of the time I am writing this, I still haven't seen them come into camp. Maybe they'll catch up with us tomorrow.","Captain halted the wagon train. A few of us worked together to get it repaired. Working together, we were able to get it fixed in no time.","We slowed down to see if they wanted help, but they just said to keep going. They would catch up with us.","Most of the wagon train kept rolling, but we stopped to help out. It took us about an hour or so to get it fixed. We were able to catch up with the rest of the company pretty quickly.","We offered to help get it fixed. They were grateful for our help. We got it fix in no time.","We offered to help, but they didn't want it. They actually yelled at us for a bit. We know they weren't made at us. They were just frustrated at their bad luck.","We all hate when this happens. It makes a good day, bad and a bad day, worse. We stopped for a while to help out. They didn't have a spare, so we had to fashion something by throwing together some parts from a few wagons. In the end, we got them up and running again. They'll have to get a real repair once we have the opportunity.","We pulled the wagon to a halt. At first, I wanted to make sure everyone was ok. After checking everyone and the animals, we got to work on making the repair. It took us quite a while to get everything fixed up, but then we kept making our way out west.","Captain was not very happy that we had to stop to make repairs, but it was done fairly quickly and we were back on the trail before too long.","It took us quite a while to get the repair done. Their wagon was overloaded, so we had to take out quite a lot before we could make the repair. They seemed more irritated with us for taking the stuff out of the wagon than they were about the actual damage. Go figure.","A few wagons pulled off the trail to assist. With many hands working on the problem, we were able to get it fixed pretty quickly. The tail end of the wagon train had passed us only a few minutes before we were ready to rejoin them. All in all, I was impressed with the skill and teamwork of everyone.","At first, we were a little frustrated, but it gave us a chance to stop for a bit. We watered the animals and got a quick bite to eat before they had the repairs completed. So, in a way, it was a nice, if unfortunate, break.","Almost nobody stopped to help - just me and one other wagon. I don't get it. If we all just pitched in, we could get repairs done much faster. As the saying goes, 'Many hands make light work.' Then again, here I am sweating to make the repair while the others just keep rolling on.","It honestly didn't take us too long to make the repairs as a large number of people pulled over to help. It was nice seeing everyone work together.")]}{(either: "It was a typical day. We got up early. Had breakfast. Broke camp. Got underway. It was perhaps an hour or so later when ","It was like any other day. We had finished eating breakfast and hitched up the teams. We had really just gotten underway when ","It had already been a long afternoon, when ","The days have sort of run together. We only have three measures of time anymore - yesterday, today, and tomorrow. We'll today, ","Another usual day. Got on the trail early. Everything was going as expected when ","We were just a few minutes away from camp today when ","We'd made it through most of the day with nothing unusual going on. That all changed though when ","I was minding my own business, just sort of staring blankly out over the trail when my thoughts were interrupted. I heard some men shouting. The Captain had blown the call for everyone to stop. So, I rolled to a stop when ","Another long day on the trail. We had gone probably about fifteen miles when ","The day started out great. We got an early start. We'd gone more than twelve miles (and were making good time) when ","I'll start by writing I know I am in a bad mood. I didn't sleep great. I managed to burn breakfast and drop my lunch to the ground. That being said, I was even more irritated when ","The day began almost like any other. Captain woke us early. We had breakfast, got the animals and wagons ready, and rolled out. We were slowly making our way across the trail when ","In early afternoon, we were steadily moving along when ","Shortly after our noon stop, ","A couple of hours before we were to make camp","It is easy to lose track of the days out here. They all just sort of blend together. The terrain changes slowly around us, but it basically is the same from one moment to the next. Today, however, ") (either: "the wagon with the retired naval captain","the wagon with the bunch of children"," The wagon with the man with one leg","the wagon with the man with no teeth","the wagon with the scorched canvas","the wagon with the fire damage","the wagon with the wind damaged bonnet","the wagon with the blind old man","the wagon with the deaf old woman","the wagon with the army veteran","the wagon with the upright piano in it" ,"The wagon with the blind little girl","the wagon with the veteran with one eye","the wagon with the family of fifteen","the wagon with the retired lawman","the wagon with the retired steamboat captain","the wagon with the factory owner","the wagon with the ship owner","the wagon with the man we all think must be an outlaw","the wagon with the priest","the wagon with the minister","the wagon with the great-grand parents","the wagon with the six dogs","the wagon with the cattle rancher","the wagon that had tipped over just outside of Independence","the wagon that had nearly floundered crossing that river a while back","the wagon that had already caught fire twice","the wagon that had nearly been struck by lightning","the wagon that had tipped over going up that hill awhile back","the wagon that had already replaced three wheels","the wagon that had already replaced an axle","the wagon that had already had to buy and install a new canvas bonnet","the wagon that had lost both rear wheels at the same time","the wagon that had the man who had run off in the middle of the night","One of the drivers had managed to get his wagon stuck between some rocks. When he lashed his whip, the team pulled too hard and","the wagon that seems to have a hard time keeping up","the wagon that seems to have a hard getting going in the morning")(either: " bent "," broke "," broke "," broke "," broke "," broke "," broke "," burst "," busted "," chewed up "," cracked "," cracked "," cracked "," crushed "," damaged "," damaged "," damaged "," damaged "," damaged "," destroyed "," destroyed "," destroyed "," fouled up "," fractured "," knocked out "," pulverized "," ruined "," shattered "," shattered "," smashed "," snapped "," snapped "," splintered "," split "," took out ")
(either: "a front right wheel","a front left wheel","a rear right wheel","a rear left wheel","their falling tongue","their double tree","their single tree","their neck yoke","their front, right wheel","their front, left wheel","their rear, right wheel","their rear, left wheel","an iron tire","their cover - it tore almost in half","their bonnet","their staples","one of their bows","a couple of their bows","a few of their strap bolts","some strap bolts","a hounds","a reach","the bolster","their front axle","their rear axle","their axle","an axle assembly","their axle assembly","the hub of one of their wheels","a felly rim","some of the fellows on one of their wheels","the coupling pin","the cross arms","their water barrel").<br><br>(either: "Normally, I would have stopped to help, but I just don't like that family very much. Anytime I've asked for anything, they are always so put out to even pretend to help. I know it wasn't nice of me, but I just sort of looked the other way and kept rolling.","I know I should have offered to help them make the repairs, but, to be honest, that family has never so much lifted a finger to help me out. A few days ago, I was carrying a load of stuff and something fell of the top. I asked if they could just place it back up there, and they just turned around and kept making dinner. So, I know it is wrong, but I just kept driving.","I stopped to help out, but they said they could manage it. They thanked me and told me they would see me at camp tonight.","I pulled over to help them out, but the wife just waved and said they would take care of it. I asked if they were sure. She said they had already done this repair once before and would catch up to us later in the day. The thing is no one has seen them since.<br><br>The Captain sent back riders several times, but they never found them. I hope they're alright.","I attempted to stop and help, but the driver said not to bother. It shouldn't take them long to fix. I asked if they were sure and they just waved me off, thanking me for the offer. By the time we reached camp, they still hadn't shown up.<br><br>The Captain sent back some riders. When the returned, they reported that the wagon had been ransacked and there was no sign of the family.","A few of the wagons pulled over to help. By the time I managed to get there, they had basically completed the repairs. They thanked me for my offer even though I was too late.","I stopped to help. We were able to fix it and hardly any time. We got back on the trail while we could still the end of our wagon train. We caught up with the before they had even settled in for the night.","I was going to help, but when I asked if they needed it, they said they were good and would catch up with us later. When we hadn't heard from them, Captain sent back some riders. <br><br>When they came back to camp a bit after dark, they reported that the family had been killed. Many of the goods had been stolen and the rest were scattered all around their wagon. The Captain said a few words of remembrance. We all went to sleep with heavy hearts.")}{Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]}(either: " selected me to"," told me to","The Captain ordered me to"," said I should"," spoke with me earlier and said I should"," told me to get some food and water and"," rode up earlier and said I was to"," said for me to get some gear and"," ordered me to"," spoke with me earlier and said I was to"," needed some volunteers to"," came by looking for volunteers to"," called some people over looking for volunteers to"," pulled me aside today and asked if I would"," went from wagon to wagon today looking for people to"," specifically asked me to"," seems a bit off lately. He asked me to","Captain asked if anyone was willing to")
(either: " join "," accompany "," enter "," follow along with "," go out with "," fall in with "," sign up with "," sign on with "," take part in "," take up with "," team up with "," join with "," team up with "," engage with "," volunteer with "," register with "," join up with "," muster ", " assemble with "," rally with ")
(either: "a scouting party","some men to reconnoiter the area","a small scouting party","a small group of scouts","a group of men to scout out the area","a scouting party to ride out to our flanks","a scouting party to ride out to see if we could find a better path","a group to ride ahead and see what lies in front of us","a scout party","a scout party to ride back along our trail and look for a missing wagon","a group of scouts to inspect the terrain ahead of us","a scouting group to observe the area all around us","a scout party to probe ahead of the wagon train to check the conditions of the trail","a scout group to have a look-see","a group of scouts and hunters to survey the terrain ahead of the train","a small group to stake out the trail in front of us","a group of scouts to ride ahead to check the trail","a team of scouts to check out the area around the wagon train")
(either: " today."," this morning."," this afternoon."," this evening."," near noon."," before we broke camp."," as we stopped for a noon break."," once we arrived at camp this afternoon."," earlier today."," when we came to a short pause earlier today."," when we stopped for a short rest earlier today."," early this morning."," early this morning, before we even finished breakfast."," before we finished breakfast."," when we stopped to make some simple repairs."," when we were halted waiting for a good path was found."," when yesterday's scouts reported they needed a break."," when the previous scouts reported they wanted to have a day to rest their horses."," earlier today."," when the scouts rode back in this morning."," while we were making supper."," while I was tending one of my oxen."," when I just sat down for the first time today."," when I had just finished some bacon.","when I had just finished greasing the axles.",".",".",".",".",".")
<br><br>(either: "We mounted some horses and "," We mounted the horses and ","We saddled up and ","We got the horses and ","We got some quick supplies and ","We got the party ready and ","We collected the scouting party and ","We got our stuff and ","We collected the horses and ","We got ready and ","We prepared for a few minutes, and then ","We got ready and ","We prepared the horses and the party and ","We checked in with Captain and then ","We got everyone ready and ","We geared up, mounted the horses, and ","We got ready to go and then ","We collected our gear, spoke briefly with Captain, and ")
(either: "rode off","cleared out","departed","left","moved off","set out","vacated the wagon train","rode","set out","started off","set forth","left camp","left the wagon train","departed the camp","meandered","rambled","roamed","traipsed","ranged out","zigzagged","wandered","strayed","trekked") for (either: "a mile or two","a few miles","about six miles","about half a dozen miles or so","around five mile","a couple of miles","a mile or so","about fifteen minutes","about twenty minutes","about thiry minutes","about forty minutes","about an hour","a little over an hour","enough time to pass so we could no longer see the wagon train","enough time to pass so we could no longer see the camp","a while","a bit of time","a good distance","a little while","enough distance so as not to hear or see the camp"," enough distance so as not to hear or see the wagon train"," enough distance so as not to hear or see the wagons","a short time","a while to get some distance between us and the wagon train","a distance from the wagons","somewhere around two miles","somewhere near three miles","somewhere in the range of four miles","somewhere in the neighborhood of five or so miles","enough time for me to get comfortable in the saddle").
<br><br>(either: "At first, ","Initially, ","For quite a while, ","For most of the ride, ","For quite some time, ","For a good, long while, ","A good chunk of time, ","After we left, and for quite some time, ","For a majority of the time, ","Most of the time, ","For a bulk of the trip, ","For a majority of the time, ","For nearly all the ride, ","Basically, ","At the beginning, ","Essentially, ","Mostly, ","Predominantly, ","Generally, ")
(either: "we didn't see anything unusual","everything looked as I'd expect","everything looked completely ordinary","the trail looked like it always did","we mostly just saw grass","we saw grass for as far as the eye could see","we only saw mile after mile of grass","we couldn't identify anything unusual","we didn't notice anything out of the ordinary","we didn't observe anything unusual","we didn't notice anything out of the ordinary","we didn't see anything","we didn't view anything strange","all we saw was a sea of endless grass","all we saw was mile upon mile of drying grasses","we didn't recognize anything unusual","we saw the same thing we do all day long","we didn't see anything unusual","we couldn't identify anything bizarre","we didn't observe anything extraordinary","we didn't notice anything noteworthy","we didn't see anything remarkable","we didn't view anything special","all we saw was a sea of endless grass","all we saw was mile upon mile of drying grasses","we didn't recognize anything unexpected","we saw the same thing we do all day long","we didn't see anything weird"), but(either: ", eventually, ",", in time, ",", after a while, ",", after riding for a long time, ",", subsequently, ",", by and by, ",", down the path a ways, ",", presently, ",", fairly soon, ",", finally, ",", at last, ",", at long last, ",", in due time, ",", in the end, ",", sooner or later, ",", at the last moment before we turned back, ",", despite the delays it took in getting us this far, ",", eventually, ")
(either: " we saw ","we noticed "," we spied "," we observed "," we perceived "," we detected "," we recognized "," we discovered "," we discerned "," we noted "," we marked "," we found "," we viewed "," we sighted "," we saw "," we noticed "," we observed "," we discovered ")
(either: "an abandoned wagon","a discarded and broken box","a broken wheel","a broken axle","a wagon tipped on its side","the remains of a burned out wagon","the remains of several oxen or cows. There wasn't much left","the remains of a campfire. Someone was out here, away from the camps. I wonder what they are up to","a rusty rifle leaning against a rock","an empty medical chest","a few broken lanterns","some tattered clothing","a bedroll and weathered saddle","a still smoldering fire","a broken water barrel","a discarded set of cookware","a broken butter churn","a few empty crates").
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(either: "When we investigated further, ","When we checked further, ","When we explored further, "," When we inspected further, ","When we probed further, ","When we searched further, ","When we studied a little further, ","When we examined further, ","When we dismounted and investigated further","When we dismounted and checked further, ","When we dismounted and inspected further, ","When we dismounted and studied a little further, ","When we dismounted and examined further, ","When we dismounted and looked around further, ","When we dismounted and explored the are in more detail, ","When we examined the area in more detail, ","After we dismounted and explored the area further, ","Not wanting to ride off without further examination, ")we
(either: " discovered"," detected "," exposed "," identified "," ascertained "," saw "," observed "," perceived "," recognized "," spotted "," unearthed "," happened upon "," distinguished "," exposed "," uncovered "," recognized "," revealed "," found ")
(either: "some tacks in the soil but nothing more" ,"a partially exposed human skeleton","some boot prints but little more","the remains of a human skeleton. You figure it was that of a child. Probably about ten years old","a gold necklace. Captain will want to see this","a map wrapped in oil cloth. It seems to be an old map of the trail. You doubt it is worth anything, so I set it back on the ground","some rifle bullet casings. It looks like there may have been a shooting here","the ruined remains of several boxes of supplies. If there was anything worthwhile here, I didn't find it","the skull of a human. Part of the top had been broken and was missing.","some tacks in the soil but nothing more" ,"a partially exposed human skeleton","some boot prints but little more","the remains of a human skeleton. You figure it was that of a child. Probably about ten years old","a gold necklace. Captain will want to see this","a map wrapped in oil cloth. It seems to be an old map of the trail. You doubt it is worth anything, so I set it back on the ground","some rifle bullet casings. It looks like there may have been a shooting here","the ruined remains of several boxes of supplies. If there was anything worthwhile here, I didn't find it","the skull of a human. Part of the top had been broken and was missing.","some tacks in the soil but nothing more" ,"a partially exposed human skeleton","some boot prints but little more","the remains of a human skeleton. You figure it was that of a child. Probably about ten years old","a gold necklace. Captain will want to see this","a map wrapped in oil cloth. It seems to be an old map of the trail. You doubt it is worth anything, so I set it back on the ground","some rifle bullet casings. It looks like there may have been a shooting here","the ruined remains of several boxes of supplies. If there was anything worthwhile here, I didn't find it","the skull of a human. Part of the top had been broken and was missing.","some tacks in the soil but nothing more" ,"a partially exposed human skeleton","some boot prints but little more","the remains of a human skeleton. You figure it was that of a child. Probably about ten years old","a gold necklace. Captain will want to see this","a map wrapped in oil cloth. It seems to be an old map of the trail. You doubt it is worth anything, so I set it back on the ground","some rifle bullet casings. It looks like there may have been a shooting here","the ruined remains of several boxes of supplies. If there was anything worthwhile here, I didn't find it","the skull of a human. Part of the top had been broken and was missing.","some tacks in the soil but nothing more" ,"a partially exposed human skeleton","some boot prints but little more","the remains of a human skeleton. You figure it was that of a child. Probably about ten years old","a gold necklace. Captain will want to see this","a map wrapped in oil cloth. It seems to be an old map of the trail. You doubt it is worth anything, so I set it back on the ground","some rifle bullet casings. It looks like there may have been a shooting here","the ruined remains of several boxes of supplies. If there was anything worthwhile here, I didn't find it","the skull of a human. Part of the top had been broken and was missing.","a small grave marker that reads 'Penny Benjamin - Admirals Daughter - 1848'","a small grave marker that reads 'Matthew Cuthbert - May he rest in Green Fields - 1848'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Artax - A Loyal Friend Drowned in Sadness - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Lennie Small - He Loved His Animals - 1847'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Jackie Harrison - The Illness Eventually Took Her - 1846'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Jack Dawson - Froze to Death - 1848'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Thomas J. - He Lost His Glasses, Then His Life - 1848'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Henry Blake - A Great Leader and Doctor - 1847'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Leslie Burke - May She Cross the Bridge One Day - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Beth March - She Never Hurt a Fly - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Little Ann - She Starved to Death - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Alaska Young - One Day She Was Just Gone - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Ruth Jamison - An Angel on Earth - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Sydney Carton - A Hero - Through and Through - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Johnny Cade - He Took The Path Less Traveled - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Benjamin Thomas - For Liberty - 1848'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Gav Roche - He Almost Made It - 1847'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Mercutio - A Plague Took Him - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Vizzini - Lost a Battle of Wits - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Helen Burns - Consumption Took Her Too Soon - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Grampa Joad - The Change Was Too Great - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Ruth Jamison - An Angel on Earth - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Tom Robinson - Innocent Till The End - 1849'"," a small grave marker that reads 'Bruno Shmuel - A Child Until the End - 1849'").<br><br>
(either: "On the way back to camp, ","We quietly made our way back to camp, but on the way there, ","We remounted and made out way back to the wagon train, but on the way, ","After a while, we slowly made out way back to camp to report on what we found, but on the way there, ","We returned to camp to report, but on the way, ","We finished the search and turned toward the camp, but on the way ","We double checked to make sure we didn't miss anything before we started back. On the way, ","We finished up and started back toward camp. On the way, ","We looked around a little more but didn't see anything else. We started back, but on the way ","We started back, but ","After talking for a bit about what we found, we started back. On the way, ","We looked about for a while longer, but then started back. On the way back, ","It was strange to see these items out here. After a while, we started back. On the way,","We stayed for a few minutes longer before starting back. On the way, ","We picked through the area for a few minutes longer but found nothing else. We mounted and started back. On the way, ")
(either: "we got a little lost, so it took us a while to rejoin the wagon train.","we came across another wagon train. They invited us to talk for a bit. Looks like they are heading all the way out to Oregon. We wished them luck and headed back to our wagon train.","we got tangled up in some thicker brush near a creek. It took us a few minutes to get through, but then returned without any further delay.","came across an abandoned camp. We didn't find anything of note, so we continued on.","we came across a single wagon tucked away in a depression of a small stream.<br><br>When we asked what they were doing out here all alone, they said they had left their company because too many people were getting sick. When we heard this, we backed off.<br><br>We wished them well and quickly rode away.","we got a little lost and had to backtrack. This took some time and we didn't get back to camp until much later than we wanted. Captain said he was even getting ready to send out a search party to look for us.","we stopped by a small stream to fill our canteens.","we stopped a mile or so from camp. We talked for a little while about what we had seen back there. We rode the rest of the way in silence.","we took a little detour to examine something we thought we had seen earlier.<br><br>Turns out, it was the remains of a rude sod building of some sort. We have no idea who might have made it or why, but it was in very poor condition leading us to believe it had been at least several years since anyone had lived in it.","we came across the carcass of an ox. It was bloated and full of maggots. We steered clear and preceded back to camp.","we stopped to speak with another wagon company. They had come from St. Joseph and had been on the trail about a week longer than us. They looked to be in good condition.","we stopped to speak with another wagon company. They had been on the trail about ten days longer than we had. They wanted to know if we'd be interested in trading. We told them to come by in the morning and speak with Captain.","one of the other scout's horse stumbled on a rock, throwing the rider. In the fall, he broke his arm. We patched him up as well as we could out there and then slowly made our way back to camp.","we stopped to fill our canteens. While we were stopped, one of the scouts got bit by some sort of snake. By the time we got back to camp, his hand had swollen to three times the normal size. As I'm writing this, I can hear his heavy breathing.","we ran across two Indians who were riding out of a gully. I think we surprised them, as they were tense and ready for action. We tried to calm them by raising our hands and turning the houses to the side. This seemed to help, as they turn and galloped away in the other direction.","we came across a small trail fire. It was burning in a draw between two streams.","we saw evidence of a bison herd moving through the area. The land for at least a hundred feet wide had been trampled. Most of the grass had been destroyed. We reported this to Captain as well.","we saw some antelope in the distance but couldn't get close enough to take a shot.")
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(either:"It was a nice break to get away from the trail for a while today.","While it was a nice break, my back is sore and I am very tired.","While the break was nice, I couldn't wait to get back to camp and get a good meal.","I would have preferred not to have been on the scouting party. I know it is an important role that we all have to do at one time or another, but I don't particularly enjoy it.","I was glad ot get back to camp. I was tired from the long day and looked forward to sleep for hours.","I am continuously impressed with all the sights and sounds of the trail.","I am continuously taken back by the sheer beauty of the plains.","The plains keep amazing me. I think I've seen everything and then I am exposed to some new element - a new plant, a new animal. It is fascinating.","","","","","","","","","","")}}{{(set: _randommundaneentry1 to (random: 1,3))
{(if: (_randommundaneentry1 is 1))[(either: "I want to take a few minutes to record some of the more mundane parts of my day are like.","I'm sitting here at the end of the day writing in my journal by the light of the campfire.","I doubt I'll ever make this trip again, so I want to take a moment to record some of the more mundane aspects of my journey.","I want to take a few minutes to record some of the diseases I either seen or heard about and some of their treatments.","I know this is not exactly something I'd normally write about, but I want to record some of the illnesses we have either encountered already or expect to by the time our journey is over.")
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(either:"If someone has a headache, we would treat it with a mild tea of wild lettuce.","If someone is hemorrhaging, we cover it with sage and a bandage.","If someone has an infection, we treat it with red clover.","If someone has a gall stone, we treat it with parsley.","If someone has a sore throat, we give them horehound.","If someone has keuchhusten, we treat it with garlic.","If someone has kidney stones, we treat it with horsetail.","If someone has low blood pressure, we treat it with ginseng.","If someone has asthma, we treat it with garlic.","If someone has heart problems, we treat it with garlic.","If someone has gout, we treat it with fennel seed.","If someone has colic, we treat it with fennel seed.","If someone has rheumatism, we treat it with celery seeds.","If a bay has colic, we treat it with catnip herb.","If someone has impurities in the blood, we treat it with burdock root.","If someone has tape worms, we treat it with black walnut hulls.","If someone has arthritic pain, we treat it with alfalfa.","If someone has a sluggish liver, we treat it with beet root.","If someone has congestion, we treat it with bayberry bark.","If someone has bloody flux or dysentery, we treat it with rest and lots of fluids.") (either:"If someone has alkali sickness, we treat it with something acidic, usually a mixture of vinegar, flour, and water.","If someone has cholera, we try treat it with laudanum but it is usually fatal.","If someone has scurvy, we treat it with citric acid.","If someone has diphtheria, we treat it with rest and lots of fluid. Diphtheria in children is especially deadly.","If someone has malaria, we treat it with quinine, but we usually don't carry that with us, so then we will have the ill person rest and give them lots of fluids. If we can, we dry beef gall to a thick, molasses consistency. Thicken it with equal parts May apple, bloodroot, cayenne pepper, culver root, ½ part lobelia seed. Mix, role into pills with flower, common serve doses 2 to 6 a day as the case requires.","If someone has measles, we have no real treatment. We try to make the patient comfortable, but it is usually fatal."," If someone has smallpox, we have no real treatment. We try to make the patient comfortable, but it is usually fatal.","If someone has lice, we treat it with lye and a good washing.","If someone has the grippe, we don't have a good treatment. We try to keep the patient comfortable and well hydrated. Most people that get it recover on their own, but somewhere around ten percent of the people that get it will not survive.","If someone has mountain fever, we treat it with quinine.","If someone has a respiratory illness, we treat it with quinine.","If someone has spotted fever, we treat it with quinine.","If someone has typhus, we treat it with quinine.","If someone has typhoid fever, we treat it with wild lettuce and quinine.") (either:"If someone has scarlet fever, we treat it with quinine.","If someone has lung fever, we treat it with turpentine, vinegar, and whiskey.","If someone has the summer complaint, we treat it with a spoonful of fun-powder.","If someone has consumption, we treat it with giving the patient cod liver oil, eating a thick, onion stew, and smoking some tobacco.","If someone has a sore throat, we treat it with cough surrup. We would boil lickrish root to thick molasses. Take 1 fluid oz Balm Gilead buds, 1 gil vinigar, 1 gil strong sirrip of skunk cabbage root, ½ fluid oz tincter libelia. Take a tea spoon full or so as often as the case requires to keep the phlegm loose to raise easy.","If someone is about to give birth, we give the mother a 'Mother's Relief' concoction. Made of concoction of various extracts including partridge berry vine, unicorn root, spikenard, bayberry bark, birthroot, raspberry leaves, witch hazel leaves and lady slippers.","If someone has miasmam, we treat it with rest and lots of fluids.","If someone has lung sickness, we treat it with rest and fluids.","If someone has mormal, we don't have a good treatment. We try to keep the patient comfortable but mormal usually results in death.","If someone has paroxysm, we treat it with holding them down and preventing them from thrashing about.")
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(if: (_randommundaneentry1 is 2))[(either: "I want to take a few minutes to record some of the more mundane parts of my day are like.","I'm sitting here at the end of the day writing in my journal by the light of the campfire.","I doubt I'll ever make this trip again, so I want to take a moment to record some of the more mundane aspects of my journey.","I want to take a few minutes to record some of the foods we've been eating while on the trail.")
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(either:"We typically have limited fairly limited ingredients. As a result, there's only so much we can make. Typically, we have cornmeal, salt, baking soda, molasses, buttermilk, eggs, rice, raisins, vanilla, baking powder, oil/lard, flour, brown sugar, potatoes, milk, or cream.")
<br><br>(either: "We could make Johnnycakes. Mix together: 2 cups cornmeal, 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 cups buttermilk, 2 tablepoons molasses. If you have eggs, it makes the cake a bit fluffier. Cook in a greased pan for about 20 minutes.","We could make soda biscuits. Mix together 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 cups flour, and 1/3 cup oil. Roll out onto a floured board. Bake in Dutch oven for 10 minutes or so.","We could make cornmeal mush. Mix 1 cup cornmeal, 4 cups boiling water, 1 tablespoon lard, 1 teaspoon salt, dried currents. Put currents into water and bring to boil. Sprinkle cornmeal into boiling water. Stir all the time. Add lard and salt. Cook for 3 minutes. Pour in bowls and top with milk, butter, and molasses.","We could make corn muffins. Pour one quart of boiling milk over one pint of cornmeal. While hot, add one tablespoon butter and salt, stir the batter. Let is stand until cool, then add a small cup of wheat flour and two eggs.<br><br>When mixed, put the batter into greased, shallow tins. Bake in a Dutch oven for 30 minutes.","We could make hardtack. It is not my favorite, but it will keep your belly full. 2 1/2 cups of flour, some water (about a cup), and a teaspoon of salt of so. Mix the ingredients. Poke holes about every inch or so to allow moisture to escape. Bake in Dutch oven for about a half-hour.","We could make ","We could make pemmican. You need dry meat. Grind it up into strips. Process fat. Mix with berries. Dry.","We could make mush and milk. Mix cornmeal and milk. Syrup or brown sugar can be added to sweeten.","We could make turtle stew. 2 lbs. turtle meat, pepper, 2 tsp. salt, 2 tbs. flour, 3 tbs. lard, couple cups of water, 2 tbs. vinegar, flour. Combine and cook in kettle over a hot fire.","We could make salted pork soup. 1/4 lbs salt pork, 2 good-sized potatoes, diced, 2 good-sized onions, sliced. Mix and cook in pot for about 10 minutes.","We could make dumplings. 2 cups flour, dash of salt, 2/3 cup milk, beef broth. Mix ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls into boiling broth. Cover and simmer about 7 minutes minutes.")]}}{
{(if: (_randommundaneentry1 is 3))[{[(either: "A man made an attempt to steal a horse early this morning and got shot at.<br><br>They recovered the horse did not hurt the man.","We spent a few hours today employed in cleaning out wagons and repairing wagon hoops and spokes.<br><br>In general, we cleaned and repaired things. It is amazing how quickly things get dirty and break down.","We are all well and in good spirits.","We spent some time regulating things, weighing clothes to make our loads equal on every wagon, distributing all the items so everything is balanced within each wagon, and tending to the animals.","I've had a terrible headache all day.<br><br>I also took some time to write a letter back home. I wanted to let everyone know what it is like out here on the trail. The next time we stop in a town or pass someone going eastward, I'll send the letter off.","I stood the 12 o'clock on watch.<br><br>All abed and wolves were howling all round us for nearly thirty minutes. Had a little time to meditate and think of friends at home that lay near my heart. I miss them and hope they are well.","Today, a few of us worked on repairing some old tents and making a few new ones.<br><br>It is surprising how quickly they become tattered and torn. It seems like there is an endless cycle or repairing and replacing.","We saw a great many Indians today.<br><br>There is going to be war with two of the tribes in 2 months about the hunting grounds.")]} ]}
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{(either:"Today was pretty uneventful.","Not a lot happened today.","Nothing unusual occurred today.","Today was a lot like most other days - pretty uneventful.") (either:"We set out this morning in the usual way.","We had breakfast, broke camp, and began making our way across the prairie.","Another typical day.") (either:"After a couple of hours on the trail, I focused my attention on trying to identify the plants and animals I saw.","Sometime in the early afternoon, I continued my work of learning the plants and animals of these great plains.","While we were stopped near noon, I continued learning about the plants and animals of this region.")
<br><br>(either:"It is possible I am making some mistakes","I'll happily allow that I'm making mistakes as I'm just learning","Now, it is entirely possible that I am in error here"), (either:"but I have been using a book I borrowed from {(if: $captain is 1)[the Dunns](if: $captain is 2)[the McAlisters](if: $captain is 3)[the Washburns]} to learn.","but I'm pretty sure I'm right.","but I think I've seen these particular plants and animals before, so I think I'm right.")
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(either:"It sometimes takes a while to figure out exactly what I'm looking at as many of the plants look similar","I held up the drawing in the book next to the plant to see if it looked about the same","It is often quite difficult to correctly identify what I'm looking at. I might think it is one thing, but then someone will correct me") (either:"(sometimes with a little laughter).","(sometimes with a kind joke at my expense).","(sometimes by showing me where I was in error).")
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(either:"So, I think I saw the following plants: ","I'm pretty sure I saw: ","While I'm not one hundred percent certain, I believe I saw: ")
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(set: _prairieplants3 to (random: 1,4))
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(if: (_prairieplants1 is 2) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 1))[(either:"blue wood phlox","bluebells","bluebowls","bluestar","blunt-leaf milkweed","blunt-lobed cliff fern","boltonia","bottlebrush grass","bottle-brush plantain","bottle-brush sedge","bouncing bet","box elder","bracted spiderwort","bractless mentzelia","bradbury beebalm","bradford pear","branched foldwing","breadroot scurf-pea","bristly buttercup","bristly greenbrier","bristly locust","brittle fern","broad-leaf cat-tail","broad-leaf milkweed","broad-leaf wood-oats","brook cinquefoil","broom kochia","broom sedge","broom seepweed","broom snakeweed","broomsedge bluestem","broomweed","brown-eyed susan","buckbrush","Buckley's penstemon","buffalo bean","buffalo bur","buffalo currant","buffalo gourd","buffalo grass","buffalo pea","bull thistle","bur cucumber","bur oak","burdock","burhead","bush grape","bush morning-glory","Bush's sedge","bushy seedbox","bushy wallflower","butter-and-eggs","butterfly milkweed","butterfly pea","button blazing star","button eryngo","button snakeroot","button snakeroot","buttonbush","California loosestrife","callery pear","camphor weed","Canada fleabane","Canada goldenrod","Canada milk-vetch","Canada tickclover","Canada wild lettuce","Canada wild rye","Canadian honewort","Canadian sanicle","Canadian wood-nettle","candleflower","cardinal flower","Carolina anemone","Carolina cranesbill","Carolina false-dandelion","Carolina geranium","Carolina gromwell","Carolina horse-nettle","Carolina lovegrass","Carolina puccoon","carpetweed","carrion-flower","carrot-leaf lomatium","Carruth's sagewort","catalpa","catchweed bedstraw","catclaw sensitive briar","catgut","catmint","catnip giant hyssop","catnip noseburn","catnip","Caucasian bluestem","chairmaker's rush","chalk lily","chamaesaracha","charlock","cheatgrass","chickasaw plum","chicken grape","chicory","chinaberry","Chinese bush-clover","Chinese elm","Chinese foxtail","Chinese spindle-tree","Chinkapin oak","Chinquapin oak","chisme","choke cherry","chufa flatsedge","clammy cuphea","clammy ground cherry","clammy-weed","clasping coneflower","clasping horse gentian","clasping venus' looking-glass","climbing false-buckwheat","climbing milkweed","climbing rose","cluster dodder","cobaea beardtongue","cobaea penstemon","cocklebur","cock-spur hawthorn","collinsia","common chickweed","common cinquefoil","common duckweed","common evening-primrose","common ground-cherry","common hedge-bindweed","common mallow","common milkweed","common moonseed","common motherwort","common mullein","common purslane","common ragweed","common reed","common sneezeweed","common spiderwort","common sunflower","compass plant","cone-spur bladderwort","coral honeysuckle","coralberry","coreopsis begger-ticks")]
(if: (_prairieplants1 is 3) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 1))[(either:"corn gromwell","cornflower","cornsalad","cosmopolitan bulrush","cottonwood","cowpen daisy","coyote willow","crane's-bill","creamy milk-vetch","creamy poison-vetch","creeping jenny","creeping lespedeza","creeping polemonium","crimson-eyed rose mallow","cristatella","crown vetch","Culver's root","cup plant","cupseed","curly dock","curly-cup gumweed","curly-styled wood sedge","curly-top gumweed","cursed crowfoot","curvepod fumewort","cut-leaf coneflower","cut-leaf daisy","cutleaf evening-primrose","cut-leaf ground-cherry","cutleaf ironplant","cutleaf teasel","daisy fleabane","Dakota verbena","dalmatian toadflax","Dame's rocket","dandelion","David's toothed spurge","Davis sedge","dayflower","daylily","deceptive leatherwood","deciduous holly","deer-tongue","deptford pink","desert saltgrass","Devil's beggar-ticks","Devil's claw","Dillen's tick-clover","ditch stonecrop","dotted beebalm","dotted gayfeather","dotted smartweed","downy agrimony","downy brome","downy gentian","downy goldenrod","downy hawthorn","downy paintbrush","downy serviceberry","downy shadbush","downy yellow violet","Drummond's aster","Drummond's false-pennyroyal","Drummond's wild onion","dusty false nightshade","Dutch clover","Dutchman's breeches","dwarf cherry","dwarf chinquapin oak","dwarf larkspur","dwarf sumac","early buttercup","early wood buttercup","Easter daisy","eastern beebalm","eastern bluestar","eastern cleomella","eastern gamagrass","eastern marsh fern","eastern purple coneflower","eastern red cedar","eastern toothed spurge","ebony spleenwort","egg-leaf skullcap","eglantine rose","elephant's foot","elm-leaf goldenrod","Emory's sedge","Engelmann's daisy","Engelmann's evening-primrose","Engelmann's milkweed","erect dayflower","European plantain","European sweet-flag","evening starflower","everlasting pea","eyebane","fall boneset","fall coralroot","false boneset","false dragonhead","false garlic","false gromwell","false indigo","false mint","false nutsedge","false rue anemone","false Solomon's-seal","false sunflower","fameflower","fawn lily","feather finger-grass","Fendler 's evening primrose","Fendler's aster","Fendler's sandmat","fescue sedge","fetid marigold","fetid wild pumpkin","field bindweed","field dodder","field garlic","field goosefoot","field mint","field pansy","field pennycress","field pussy-toes","field snake-cotton","field wormwood","filaree","filaria","fine-leaf gerardia","fine-leaf hairy-foxglove","fine-leaf thelesperma","fine-leaf tomanthera","finger coreopsis","fire-on-the-mountain","fire-weed","flame-leaf sumac","flannel mullein","flat-stem spike-rush","flat-topped goldenrod","floating water-primrose","Florida lettuce","Florida paspalum","flowering dogwood","flowering spurge","flower-of-an-hour","fog fruit","forktip threeawn","fourleaf milkweed","four-nerve daisy")],
(if: (_prairieplants2 is 1) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 1))[(either:"fourpoint evening primrose","four-wing saltbush","fowl mannagrass","fox sedge","foxglove beardtongue","foxtail barley","foxtail dalea","foxtail millet","foxtail prairie clover","fragile fern","fragrant cudweed","fragrant everlasting","fragrant flatsedge","fragrant gaillardia","fragrant sumac","Fremont's clematis","Fremont's leather-plant","fringed loosestrife","fringed puccoon","fringe-leaf ruellia","frog-fruit","frostweed","Fuller's teasel","garlic mustard","Gattinger's agalinis","giant bristlegrass","giant foxtail","giant goldenrod","giant hyssop","giant ragweed","gill-over-the-ground","glandular croton","globe flat-sedge","globe sedge","goat head","goat's beard","goat's rue","golden alexanders","golden crownbeard","golden fumewort","golden glow","golden prairie-clover","golden selenia","golden star-grass","golden-rain tree","goosegrass","gravel-weed","gray bindweed","gray goldenrod","graybark grape","gray-green wood sorrel","grayhead prairie coneflower","gray's sedge","great plains flat-sedge","greater duckmeal","Greek valerian","green antelopehorn","green ash","green bulrush","green dragon","green foxtail","green hawthorn","green milkweed","green sprangletop","green-flower hedgehog cactus","greenthread","grooved flax","ground-ivy","ground-plum milk-vetch","gum-elastic","hackberry","hair sedge","hairy aster","hairy buttercup","hairy coreopsis","hairy crabgrass","hairy dichanthelium","hairy evening primrose","hairy evolvulus","hairy fleabane","hairy gayfeather","hairy golden aster","hairy grama","hairy hawkweed","hairy mountain mint","hairy phacelia","hairy pinweed","hairy rockcress","hairy ruellia","hairy sunflower","hairy tridens","hairy vetch","hairy woodchess","hairy woodland brome","hairy woollygrass","hairy-leaved sedge","halberd-leaf rose-mallow","hard maple","Hare's-foot dalea","hartweg evening primrose","heal-all","heart-leaf avens","heath aster","heavy sedge","hedge cornbind","hedge parsley","hedge-apple","hedge-hog prickly-poppy","henbit","high-bush blackberry","hispid ground-cherry","hoary cress","hoary gromwell","hoary puccoon","hoary tick-clover","hog peanut","hog potato","hollyhock","honey locust","honeyvine milkweed","hop hornbeam","hop sedge","hop-hornbeam copperleaf","horse gentian","horse mint","horseweed","hybrid flat-sedge","Illinois bundle-flower","Illinois tickclover","Indian blanket flower","Indian breadroot","Indian grass","Indian hemp dogbane","Indian mallow","Indian mustard","Indian paintbrush","Indian rush-pea","Indian tea","Indian tobacco","Indian-strawberry","indigobush amorpha","inflated narrow-leaf sedge","inkberry","inland ceanothus","inland rush","inland saltgrass","ironwood","ivy-leaf morning-glory","jack-in-the-pulpit","Jacob's ladder","James clammy-weed","James' nailwort","James' rushpea","Japanese brome","Japanese chess","Japanese honeysuckle","Jerusalem artichoke")]
(if: (_prairieplants2 is 2) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 1))[(either:"jewel weed","jewelweed","jimsonweed","johnny-jump-up","Johnson grass","jointed goatgrass","Juda's bush","June berry","June grass","Kansas gayfeather","Kansas thistle","Kentucky bluegrass","Kentucky coffee-tree","king ranch bluestem","kiss me quick","Korean clover","Korean lespedeza","kr bluestem","lacebark elm","laceflower","ladino clover","lady's thumb","lady's tresses","lambert crazyweed","lamb's quarters","lanceleaf buckthorn","lance-leaf coreopsis","lance-leaf ragweed","lance-leaf sage","large beardtongue","large-bracted corydalis","large-flower butterfly weed","large-flower cut-leaf evening-primrose","largeflower fameflower","large-flower yellow false-foxglove","large-flowered coreopsis","large-flowered tickclover","larkspur violet","late coralroot","late eupatorium","late goldenrod","late-flowering throughwort","laurel oak","lavender leaf primrose","lazy daisy","lead plant","Leavenworth eryngo","Leavenworth's sedge","leiberg dichanthelium","leiberg rosettegrass","lemon beebalm","lemon mint","lemon paintbrush","lemon scurf-pea","lesser burdock","limestone cornsalad","limestone ruellia","limestone wild petunia","limewater brookweed","little barley","little bluestem","little-leaf buttercup","little-leaf tick-clover","littlepod","long-bearded hawkweed","long-bracted spiderwort","long-bracted wild indigo","long-leaf pondweed","long-leaf tick-clover","longspike tridens","long-spine sandbur","long-stem spike-rush","long-style sweet-cicely","lopseed","lotus milkvetch","lotus","Louisiana wormwood","lousewort","low hop-clover","low milkvetch","Macoun's hedge-bindweed","maidenhair fern","mandrake","man-of-the-earth","many-flower scurf-pea","many-flowered aster","maple-leaf goosefoot","mare's-tail","marijuana","marsh fern","marsh-fleabane","Maryland figwort","Maryland senna","maximilian sunflower","may-apple","may-pop","meadow flax","Mead's sedge","mealy fumewort","midwest agalinis","mint-leaf beebalm","Missouri evening primrose","Missouri goldenrod","Missouri gooseberry","Missouri milk-vetch","Missouri spurge","mist flower","mock bishop's-weed","mock-cucumber","mockernut hickory","moonflower","moth mullein","motherwort (common)","motherwort (siberian)","mountain evening-primrose","mountain spring-parsley","mucronate sprangletop","mud plantain","mullein foxglove","multiflora rose","musk thistle","narrow-leaf blue-eyed grass","narrow-leaf bluets","narrow-leaf cat-tail","narrow-leaf collinsia","narrowleaf four o'clock","narrowleaf globe mallow","narrow-leaf golden-aster","narrow-leaf gromwell","narrowleaf gumweed","narrowleaf mountain mint","narrow-leaf poison-vetch","narrow-leaf rhombopod","narrow-leaf scurf-pea","narrow-leaf verbena","narrow-leaf willow","narrow-leaved evening primrose","narrow-leaved goldenrod","narrow-leaved milkweed","needle-and-thread")]
(if: (_prairieplants2 is 3) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 1))[(either:"netleaf hackberry","nettle-leaf verbena","nettle-leaved vervain","New England aster","New Jersey tea","nimblewill","nine-anther prairie clover","nipple cactus","noble goldenrod","nodding beggar-ticks","nodding bulrush","nodding bur-marigold","nodding green violet","nodding ladies'-tresses","nodding lizard's-tail","nodding thistle","northern catalpa","northern fogfruit","northern maidenhair","Norton's flax","notch-bract waterleaf","Nuttall's death camass","Nuttall's evolvulus","Nuttall's stonecrop","Ohio spiderwort","Oklahoma phlox","old plainsman","old-field balsam","old-field cinquefoil","old-field goldenrod","one-flower Indian-pipe","one-flowered broomrape","one-seed croton","orchard grass","oriental spindle-tree","Osage orange","oval-leaf bladderpod","ox-eye daisy","ox-eye","Ozark trillium","painted cup","painted euphorbia","painted-leaf spurge","pale comandra","pale dock","pale dogwood","pale echinacea","pale evening primrose","pale Indian plantain","pale poppy mallow","pale purple coneflower","pale smartweed","pale touch-me-not","pale-spike lobelia","Palmer's pigweed","palm-leaf scurf-pea","panicled aster","paper flower","Parlin's pussy's-toes","paspalum","passion-flower","Patagonian plantain","pawpaw","peach-leaf willow","pecan","pencil-flower","pendant bulrush","Pennsylvania pellitory","Pennsylvania smartweed","perennial sweetpea","perilla","persimmon","pest sedge","Philadelphia fleabane","pigeon grape","pigeon wings","pignut","pigweed","pilewort","pin oak","pincushion cactus","pincushion daisy","pineapple weed","pinesap","pink milkwort","pink polygala","pink smartweed","pink wild onion","pinnate tansy-mustard","pitcher sage","pitcher's clematis","pit-seed goosefoot","plains bluestem","plains Chinese lantern","plains coreopsis","plains cottonwood","plains frostweed","plains hymenoxys","plains larkspur","plains milkweed","plains muhly","plains prickly pear","plains sedge","plains spring-parsley","plains sunflower","plains wild indigo","plains yellow daisy","plains zinnia","Platte river milk-vetch","pleat-leaf knotweed","pointed-leaf ticktrefoil","poison hemlock","poison ivy","pokeweed","polecat bush","poor-man's-weatherglass","porcupine grass","possum-haw","post oak","potato dandelion","poverty oatgrass","powdery cloak fern","prairie blackberry","prairie blanket-flower","prairie blazing star","prairie blue-eyed grass","prairie bulrush","prairie bur","prairie camas","prairie celestial lily","prairie coneflower","prairie cordgrass","prairie crabapple","prairie cupgrass","prairie dandelion","prairie dogbane","prairie dogweed","prairie dropseed","prairie evening primrose","prairie fameflower","prairie gaillardia","prairie gentian","prairie goldenrod","prairie groundsel","prairie irid","prairie iris","prairie larkspur","prairie lespedeza","prairie milkweed","prairie onion","prairie parsley","prairie pepper-grass")], and
(if: (_prairieplants3 is 1) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 1))[(either:"prairie petunia","prairie phlox","prairie potato","prairie ragwort","prairie rose","prairie sandreed","prairie sedge","prairie spiderwort","prairie spurge","prairie tea","prairie threeawn","prairie trefoil","prairie tufted buttercup","prairie turnip","prairie verbena","prairie violet","prairie wild rose","prickly ash","prickly lettuce","prickly poppy","prickly sowthistle","pride-of-india","prince's plume","prostrate vervain","puccoon","puffballs","puncture vine","purple ammannia","purple cliff-brake","purple coneflower","purple dead nettle","purple ground cherry","purple locoweed","purple lovegrass","purple meadow-rue","purple milkweed","purple milkwort","purple polygala","purple poppy-mallow","purple prairie-clover","purple threeawn","purple toothcup","purple-headed sneezeweed","purple-leaf willowherb","purple-stemmed cliffbrake","purpletop","pursh's deer-vetch","pygmy cudweed","quackgrass","Queen Anne's lace","queen's delight","rabbit-tobacco","raccoon-grape","ratany","rattlebox","rattle-box","rattlesnake fern","rattlesnake master","rattlesnake-root","rayless gaillardia","rayless thelesperma","red cedar","red cedar","red clover","red columbine","red elm","red false mallow","red lovegrass","red mulberry","red oak","red sprangletop","red-based spikesedge","redbud","reddish bulrush","red-rooted flatsedge","red-seed plantain","Redstem stork's-bill","reed canary grass","rescue grass","resinous skullcap","rhombic evening primrose","ribwort","rice cutgrass","rich woods sedge","Riddell ragwort","rigid goldenrod","river cinquefoil","riverbank grape","Robin's plantain","rock buttercup","rock larkspur","rock sandwort","rocket larkspur","rockpink","rocky mountain bee plant","rocky mountain sage","rocky mountain zinnia","root-stock bloodleaf","rope dodder","rose gentian","rose mallow","rose verbena","rose vervain","rose-pink","rose-ring gaillardia","rough agalinis","rough buttonweed","rough dropseed","rough false pennyroyal","rough purple gerardia","rough white lettuce","rough-leaf dogwood","rough-pod copperleaf","round-fruit St. John's-Wort","round-head bush clover","round-head lespedeza","round-headed prairie-clover","roundleaf groundsel","roundleaf monkeyflower","royal catchfly","rue anemone","Rugel's plantain","rum cherry","running fleabane","rush skeletonplant","rush skeletonweed","Russian olive","Russian thistle","rusty flat-sedge","rusty lupine","sagewort","salt cedar","saltmarsh aster","saltmarsh bulrush","Sampson's snakeroot","sand bluestem","sand dropseed","sand lily","sand lovegrass","sand milkweed","sand milkweed","sand paspalum","sand sagebrush","sandbar willow","sandbur","sandhill plum","sandvine","saw greenbrier","sawtooth sunflower","scarlet gaura","scarlet globe mallow","scarlet pimpernel","scarlet toothcup")]
(if: (_prairieplants3 is 2) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 1))[(either:"Schweinitz's flat-sedge","scouring-rush","scratchgrass","Scribner dichanthelium","Scribner's panicum","sea-blite","seaside heliotrope","self-heal","sensitive fern","sensitive partridge pea","sericea lespedeza","serrate-leaf evening primrose","sessile-leaf tickclover","shagbark hickory","sharp-wing monkey-flower","shellbark hickory","shell-leaf beardtongue","shepherd's-purse","shingle oak","shooting star","shoreline sedge","short-ray prairie-coneflower","short-stem spiderwort","showy chloris","showy evening primrose","showy gaillardia","showy goldenrod","showy milkweed","showy orchis","showy partridge pea","showy prairie gentian","showy tick-trefoil","Shumarda's oak","Siberian elm","Siberian motherwort","side-oats grama","silktop dalea","silk-tree albizia","silky aster","silky evolvulus","silky locoweed","silky prairie-clover","silky sophora","silky wormwood","silver bluestem","silver maple","silver poplar","silver-leaf nightshade","silver-leaf scurf-pea","six-angled spurge","sixweeks fescue","skunk bush","sky-blue aster","sleepy catchfly","slender bush clover","slender false foxglove","slender fumewort","slender goldenweed","slender greenthread","slender heliotrope","slender lady's tresses","slender milk-vetch","slender milkwort","slender mountain mint","slender nutsedge","slender snake-cotton","slender venus' looking-glass","slick-seed bean","slim knotweed","slim-leaf scurf-pea","sloughgrass","small bluets","small geranium","small lupine","small skullcap","small soapweed","small-flower coralroot","small-flowered gaura","small-flowered wild bean","small-seeded false flax","small-spike false-nettle","smooth aster","smooth beardtongue","smooth blue aster","smooth brome","smooth cliff brake","smooth crabgrass","smooth dock","smooth gayfeather","smooth goldenrod","smooth Solomon's seal","smooth sumac","smooth yellow violet","smooth-seed wild bean","snowball sand verbena","snow-on-the-mountain","soapberry","soapwort","soft agrimony","soft golden-aster","soft maple","soft-stem bulrush","Solomon's seal","southeastern milkvine","southern blackhaw","southern caric sedge","southern chervil","southern hackberry","southern maidenhair fern","southern prairie aster","southern ragweed","southern sedge","Spanish needles","sparse-fruited sedge","spicebush","spider antelopehorn","spider milkweed","spiderwort","spike ipomopsis","spindle-tree","spiny sowthistle","spiny-tooth gumweed","spotted evening-primrose","spotted geranium","spotted sandmat","spotted touch-me-not","spreading aster","spreading buckwheat","spreading chervil","spreading sandwort","spreading yellowcress","spring avens","spring beauty","spring coralroot","spring forget-me-not","spring lady's tresses","squirreltail","St. John's-Wort","Star-of-Bethlehem","starry campion","starry spikenard","stemless goldflower","stemless hymenoxys","stemless tetraneuris","stemless townsendia","stenosiphon")]
(if: (_prairieplants3 is 3) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 1))[(either:"Stevens' Nama","stickleaf","stickseed","stiff goldenrod","stiff sunflower","stiffstem flax","stinging nettle","stink grass","straw flat-sedge","straw-colored cyperus","Stueve's bush clover","sugar maple","sugarberry","sullivant milkweed","sulphur cinquefoil","sunflower","swamp dogwood","swamp milkweed","swamp smartweed","swamp white oak","sweet autumn clematis","sweet coneflower","sweet haw","sweet joe-pye weed","sweet sand verbena","sweet scent","sweetbrier","sweet-william phlox","switchgrass","sycamore","Tahoka daisy","tall anemone","tall aster","tall blazing star","tall boneset","tall bush clover","tall bush lespedeza","tall coreopsis","tall dock","tall dropseed","tall gayfeather","tall goldenrod","tall joe-pye weed","tall mustard","tall nut-grass","tall thimbleweed","tall thistle","tall water-hemp","tall white aster","tall wood-beauty","tall-bread scurf-pea","tansy aster","tansy-leaf aster","tape-leaf flat-sedge","tarragon","Tatarian honeysuckle","teasel","tender creeping-cucumber","Tennessee bladder fern","Tennessee fragile fern","ten-petal anemone","ten-petal mentzelia","Texas bindweed","Texas bluebell","Texas bluegrass","Texas croton","Texas scorpion-weed","Texas toadflax","Tharp's spiderwort","thicket creeper","thicksepal cryptantha","thickspike gayfeather","thornapple","thread-leaf sundrops","thread-leaf thelesperma","three-square","thyme-leaf sandwort","ticklegrass","tickseed sunflower","timothy","tine-leaved milk-vetch","tiny bluets","toadflax","toadshade","toothcup","toothed rockcress","toothwort","Torrey's rush","trailing ratany","trailing wildbean","tree cholla","trout lily","trumpet honeysuckle","trumpet vine","trumpet-creeper","tube beardtongue","tube penstemon","tuber false dandelion","tuberous Indian plantain","tufted lovegrass","tumble mustard","tumble ringwing","tumblegrass","tumbleweed","turkestan bluestem","turpentine weed","twisted ladies'-tresses","twist-flower","umbrella plant","umbrellawort","unicorn plant","upright mentzelia","varnish tree","velvet butterfly weed","velvet dichanthelium","velvetleaf","velvety gaura","velvety lespedeza","venice mallow","Venus' looking glass","Venus's-hair fern","vine-mesquite","violet lespedeza","violet oxalis","violet wood sorrel","Virginia cowslip","Virginia creeper","Virginia knotweed","Virginia spring beauty","Virginia stickseed","Virginia tephrosia","Virginia waterleaf","Virginia wild rye","viscid euthamia","wahoo","wake robin","walking fern","warty spurge","water hemlock","water hoarhound","water pimpernel","water smartweed","water speedwell","watercress","water-dragon","waterpod","wavy-leaf false dandelion","wavy-leaf thistle","wax goldenweed","wayside speedwell","wedge-leaf draba","wedge-leaf frog fruit")]
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(if: _randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)[
(either:"Today was pretty uneventful.","Not a lot happened today.","Nothing unusual occurred today.","Today was a lot like most other days - pretty uneventful.") (either:"We set out this morning in the usual way.","We had breakfast, broke camp, and began making our way across the prairie.","Another typical day.") (either:"After a couple of hours on the trail, I focused my attention on trying to identify the plants and animals I saw.","Sometime in the early afternoon, I continued my work of learning the plants and animals of these great plains.","While we were stopped near noon, I continued learning about the plants and animals of this region.")
<br><br>(either:"It is possible I am making some mistakes","I'll happily allow that I'm making mistakes as I'm just learning","Now, it is entirely possible that I am in error here"), (either:"but I have been using a book I borrowed from {(if: $captain is 1)[the Dunns](if: $captain is 2)[the McAlisters](if: $captain is 3)[the Washburns]} to learn.","but I'm pretty sure I'm right.","but I think I've seen these particular plants and animals before, so I think I'm right.")
<br><br>
(either:"It sometimes takes a while to figure out exactly what I'm looking at as many of the plants look similar","I held up the drawing in the book next to the plant to see if it looked about the same","It is often quite difficult to correctly identify what I'm looking at. I might think it is one thing, but then someone will correct me") (either:"(sometimes with a little laughter).","(sometimes with a kind joke at my expense).","(sometimes by showing me where I was in error).")
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(either:"So, I think I saw the following plants: ","I'm pretty sure I saw: ","While I'm not one hundred percent certain, I believe I saw: ") ]{(set: _prairieanimals1 to (random: 1,17))}{
(if: ((_prairieanimals1 is 1) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)))[
(either: "a badger with its characteristic short legs, stumpy tails, and flat bodies. <br><br>It was remarkably squat and sturdy. It was about two feet long and probably weighed somewhere in the range of fifteen or twenty pounds. <br><br>I must have scared it as when I got close to it, it started hissing and growling at me. It flashed its teeth at me before turning and running off. I noticed it had long, curved front claws.",
"a bald eagle with its distinctive bald head. I know it is not actually bald like a vulture, but the plumage is white. Its large brown body and yellow beak are easy to see from a long way off.<br><br>The one I saw today started off high in the sky. I watched it off and on for almost an hour before it made its way off to the west.",
"a bear with its distinctive dark brown fur. Maybe it was just the light, but in parts, its coat almost looked cinnamon in color. <br><br>It was maybe five feet tall when it reared up to get a look at me before taking off. If I had to guess, the one I saw today was probably four hundred pounds or more. <br><br>I've seen a couple others in my life and I'm glad they have a tendency to turn the other way when they encounter humans. I don't think I'd like to ever get in a fight with one.",
"a beaver with its distinctive brown, shiny coat. <br><br>I spotted it a moment before it saw me. It was dragging a long branch down toward the water when it must have smelled or heard me. It dropped the branch and dashed for the water. With its large, flat tail, it slapped the water and disappeared. It is always surprising just how loud that slap can be - it almost sounds like a gunshot. As we passed by the little pod it had made with its dam, I saw the domelike lodge near the middle of the water.<br><br>I've tried a few times to get one for dinner, but they seem to have an almost instinctive ability to know when I'm trying to do that. They slap the water and are gone.<br><br>I know that trappers have much better success than hunters, but I just don't have the time to set traps and come back to check them. So, I keep rolling on.",
"a black bear with its distinctive dark, nearly black fur. Maybe it was just the light, but in parts, its coat almost looked blue-black in color. <br><br>It was maybe five feet tall when it reared up to get a look at me before taking off. If I had to guess, the one I saw today was probably four hundred pounds or more. <br><br>I've seen a couple others in my life and I'm glad they have a tendency to turn the other way when they encounter humans. I don't think I'd like to ever get in a fight with one.",)]
(if: ((_prairieanimals1 is 2) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)))[
(either: "a black-billed cuckoo with its distinctive brownish-gray body with cream crest and black and cream striped tail.<br><br>I've heard them a few times signing at night as they flew over the camp, but I've rarely seen them. The one I saw today was flittering around inside some brush, catching insects I think.",
"a blackbird with its distinctive glossy, almost liquid-like, feathers of black, midnight blue, and shiny green. It has a piercing yellow eye.<br><br>My understanding is that the females are much harder to spot as their plumage blends in much better with the prairie grass. I don't know if I've ever seen one.",
"a black-capped chickadee with its distinctive happy-sounding chick-a-dee song.<br><br>There must have been a dozen or so of these little guys flittering about the grasses. They would forage by hopping from twigs to grass to small branches of nearby shrubs and trees. I've even seen a few hanging upside down to reach some fruit hanging low on the branch.<br><br>These birds are also very nimble fliers. I've watched them catch insects midair. Quite a sight to see.",
"a black-crowned night-heron with its distinctive white belly and dark blue top. The one I saw today had yellow legs and orange-red eyes. It was standing on a log at the edge of a small stream. It titled its head back and forth until it suddenly lunged at the water with its dark blue bill. It came up a split second later with a small fish.",
"a black-footed ferret with its distinctive light brown or tan coat and dark mask.<br><br>I've rarely seen them as they are quite secretive.<br><br>I believe the one I saw today was hunting prairie dogs as it was lurking around some burrows.<br><br>The one I saw today was about a foot-and-a-half-long.",
"a black-tailed prairie dog with its characteristic plump little body. I saw another few dozen today.<br><br>They love to stand on the entrance to their burrows and look around. Whenever anything of interest happens, they all rear up and yip or bark at the sky. I've seen several doing this tumble over backward. It makes me laugh every time.<br><br>They will also seem to kiss each other when they first meet. I don't know what they're doing. They are playful creatures and will run around chasing each other between grazing or watching the prairie.<br><br>I enjoy seeing them even though their burrow holes can be a bit of change for our livestock and horses.",)]
(if: ((_prairieanimals1 is 3) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)))[
(either: "a bluebird with its representative blue wings, warm red-brown breast, and white bottom.<br><br>The little guy I saw today was sitting on the top of some tall grass. Its head was in constant motion as it seemed to watch everything all at once.",
"a bobcat with its distinctive long legs, large paws, and tufted ears. The ears look a little like those of the lynx.<br><br>I only saw it for a moment before it was gone. It blends into the prairie nearly perfectly. The one I saw was maybe three feet long and probably weighed twenty or twenty-five pounds.<br><br>I've been told they like to eat rabbits, birds, squirrels, mice, and other small prey. One of the others said they had heard of a bobcat taking out a deer fawn.",
"a bullfrog with its distinctive baritone call that is so deep and resonant. <br><br>The one I saw today was a greenish, gray-brown with spots on either side of its head. Normally, they are out at night and will eat anything that they can fit in their mouth. I've seen two male bullfrogs in battle fighting for their territory.",
"a bull snake with its characteristic enlarged nose and brown and tan pattern. The one I saw today also had an almost black and tan or cream coloration nearer its head. A few of the others called it a gopher snake, but I've never had it called that before.<br><br>The one I saw slithering through the grass today was a bit over five feet long. It hissed at me for a moment and moved its tail back and forth like a rattlesnake, but it didn't fool me.",
"a Canada goose with its characteristic gray plumage, black neck and beak, and black and white head.<br><br>.The geese I saw today were about three feet long. I'd wager its wings were nearly six feet across. They honk frequently, especially when they are in flight. Most of the geese I've seen are heading northward.",)]
(if: ((_prairieanimals1 is 4) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)))[
(either: "a cardinal with its representative red plumage, prominent crest, and black mask and throat.<br><br>We often hear the sweet whistle of its songs first thing in the morning. I've seen some males fighting with each other of a patch of ground for more than ten minutes.",
"a chipmunk with its characteristic tan fur and brown and cream stripes along its back.<br><br>The little chipmunk I saw today was maybe six inches long and couldn't have weighed more than a few ounces. Its tail, which was almost half the length of the body, was in constant motion.",
"a copperhead with its distinctive copper colored, triangular head copper and brown body. <br><br>On the east coast, we would often call these water moccasins. The one I saw today was maybe a yard long. I'm actually kind of surprised to see it out here on the prairie. Normally, you'd find these snakes in more forested or swampy areas back east.<br><br>When I told some of the others that I saw a copperhead, they said it was a good thing that it didn't strike out at me. Apparently, unlike most vipers, this snake will stand its ground and keep striking. One old timer said he stepped on one when he was young. It bite him but didn't inject any venom.",
"a coyote with its distinctive tan body and creeping gate.<br><br>The one I saw was maybe four feet from tip to tip. I probably weighed near thirty or thirty-five pounds. I first saw it down near a little creek eating something. When it saw me, it lifted its head, and trotted off. I've seen them eat almost anything they can get - everything from rabbits to fish to frogs to snakes to even small deer. I guess they are just opportunistic feeders. At night, we can sometimes hear them yipping and howling. We've even had a few come in fairly close to our camp to snap up an unsupervised hunk of beef or bacon.<br><br>We usually try to kill them when we see them for this reason. They are, however, pretty sneaky and blend into the prairie well so it is hard to see them.",
"a crow with its distinctive flat black body.<br><br>The one I saw today was in a group of five others. They were harassing a prairie dog. They would swoop down on it then flitter away. The prairie dog did not seem to be enjoying their game, but it never went inside its burrow.<br><br>We had a couple the other day sit on top of the canvas bonnet and squawk at us for nearly twenty minutes.",
"a crow with its distinctive flat black body.<br><br>The one I saw today was in a group of five others. They were harassing a raven. They would swoop down on it then flutter away. The raven was not happy with them and attempted to fly away from them. The crows stayed with it until I lost sight of them.",)]
(if: ((_prairieanimals1 is 5) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)))[
(either: "a deer mouse with its tan fur and long tail.<br><br>The one I saw today was scurrying along between some grass when something must have scared it. Without exaggeration, it must have jumped more than a foot in the air. When it hit the ground, it was off like a flash.",
"a deer with its characteristic black-tipped tail. That's how I knew it wasn't a white-tailed deer. Well, that and it was larger and more robust. Its antlers also have more branches than a white-tailed.<br><br>The one I saw today was in a group of four others. They carefully made their way along a creek bed.<br><br>At some point, something must have startled them for they all started stotting or pronking off away from us. It is when they sort of bounce on all four feet at the same time.",
"a deer with its characteristic black-tipped tail. That's how I knew it wasn't a white-tailed deer. Well, that and it was larger and more robust. Its antlers also have more branches than a white-tailed.<br><br>The one I saw today was in a group of four others. They carefully made their way along a creek bed.<br><br>At some point, something must have startled them for they all started stotting or pronking off away from us. It is when they sort of bounce on all four feet at the same time.",
"a dove with its distinctive black-tipped tail. That's how I knew it wasn't a white-tailed deer. Well, that and it was larger and more robust. Its antlers also have more branches than a white-tailed.<br><br>The one I saw today was in a group of four others. They carefully made their way along a creek bed.<br><br>At some point, something must have startled them for they all started stotting or pronking off away from us. It is when they sort of bounce on all four feet at the same time.",
"a duck with its distinctive black-tipped tail. That's how I knew it wasn't a white-tailed deer. Well, that and it was larger and more robust. Its antlers also have more branches than a white-tailed.<br><br>The one I saw today was in a group of four others. They carefully made their way along a creek bed.<br><br>At some point, something must have startled them for they all started stotting or pronking off away from us. It is when they sort of bounce on all four feet at the same time.",)]
(if: ((_prairieanimals1 is 6) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)))[
(either: "a duck with its distinctive black-tipped tail. That's how I knew it wasn't a white-tailed deer. Well, that and it was larger and more robust. Its antlers also have more branches than a white-tailed.<br><br>The one I saw today was in a group of four others. They carefully made their way along a creek bed.<br><br>At some point, something must have startled them for they all started stotting or pronking off away from us. It is when they sort of bounce on all four feet at the same time.",
"a dunlin with its characteristic dull brown feathers and long black beak.<br><br>It was running along the edge of a little stream searching for insects. When it runs, its little black legs are almost a blur.",
"a falcon with its characteristic short, sharp beak, intense eyes, small body, and dark brown feathers tipped with black.<br><br>The one I saw today was sailing over the grass when it banked sharply and dived at the ground at incredible speed. I couldn't see it while it was in the grass, but a moment later, it flew away with some sort of small rodent in its talons.",
"a finch with its distinctive stout, conical shaped bill.<br><br>The one I saw today was mostly a soft brown with a black head and black-tipped wings and tail<br><br>It was perhaps the size of an apple. It was just balancing on a stalk of grass for a while before it flitted off over the prairie.",
"a flycatcher with its characteristic brown-gray plumage and short, pointed beak.<br><br> It looked more like a ball of colored cotton than a bird. True to its name, the one I saw today was flying just over the top of the grasses catching small, flying insects as it went.",
"a fox squirrel with its distinctive brown body and long, bushy tail.<br><br>The curious little guy I saw today was maybe two feet long (including the tail which took up about half that length). It seemed far more interested in whatever it was doing than with whatever was going on around it.<br><br>It would swish its tail back and forth. At one point, it got into some sort of squabble with another squirrel. They ran at each other, then swirled around in the dirt for a moment before one of them took off.",)]
(if: ((_prairieanimals1 is 7) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)))[
(either: "a Franklin's ground squirrel with its distinctive muted brown-gray coat. The one I saw was maybe a foot long and perhaps five inches tall.<br><br>Its tail was slightly darker than its body. Compared to the fox squirrel, this one was shorter and its tail was nowhere near as brushy.<br><br>I thought squirrels were vegetarian, but I'm positive I saw this one eating a small egg. So, I guess they're omnivores after all.",
"a goldeneye duck with its characteristic golden eye. Its eyes are brilliant and easy to see.<br><br>It is a medium-sized duck. The male's plumage is white and a dark, reflective green-black. The female, like most birds, is muted browns and cream or tan.<br><br>Those I saw today were bobbing on a small pond.",
"a goldfinch with its distinctive lemon-colored plumage. Well, at least the male is brightly colored. The females, on the other hand, are dull brown. This is so they can hide better from predators.<br><br>.It has a conical shaped beak that it uses to eat different types of seeds. The few that I saw today were all about five inches long with a wingspan of about eight inches.",
"a gopher with its little teeth and long whiskers was above ground long enough for me to see him.<br><br>He was maybe six or seven inches long and covered in a grayish fur. I'm not sure he was doing above ground as he is likely to be picked off by a predator.<br><br>After a few minutes, he disappeared in the grass.",
"a grackle with its distinctive dark bill, pale yellowish eyes, and long tail. Its feathers appeared almost black with blue iridescence on the head. The body also had an almost bronze sheen.<br><br> It was about a foot long with a wingspan of maybe a foot-and-a-half. It made a peculiar call. It sounds almost like 'chawink-chawink'.",
"a gray fox with its characteristic grizzled gray coat.<br><br>I barely caught sight of its black-tipped tail as it skittered away up a tree, even with its rusty-orange neck and ears. I guess that is why it is also called a tree fox. You know, because it climbs trees.<br><br>I'm surprised I saw one at all since they are usually nocturnal",
"a gray squirrel with its distinctive grayish-brown fur, whitish belly, and bushy tail.<br><br>I actually heard it before I saw it. I'm not sure how to describe its squeals, barks, mews, purrs, barks, and chattering. With each chitter it would pose and its tail would twitch or swoosh.",)]
(if: ((_prairieanimals1 is 8) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)))[
(either: "a great blue heron with its characteristic thick, pointed bill, long legs, and curved, "S" shaped neck.<br><br>The feathers on its head, chest, and wing plumes were shaggy looking and there was a black line of feathers over its eye and across its head. The rest of the feathers were blue-gray or white.<br><br> At first I didn't see it, as it was standing perfectly still, but then it caught my eye as it waded slowly through the water. It startled me when its beak shot out lightning fast to catch a fish in the shallows.<br><br> Its movements reminded me of our trip. Sometimes it feels like we're stuck and not moving at all. Other times our wagon train moves slow as molasses. Sometimes I wish I had wings like the heron so I could fly instead of being stuck in a bumpy wagon",
"a great egret with its distinctive white feathers, thin, elegant frame, and bright yellow, pointed bill.<br><br> It was gliding through the air when I first saw it. Only flapping its wings every 30 seconds or so, slowly making its way across the horizon. I was in awe of its wide wingspan as it came down to land, then slowly waded through a small pond. At a closer distance I was able to spot the beautiful green feathers arounds its eyes, the ones that are so prized as hat adornments for fashionable women.",
"a great plains rat snake with its distinctive pointy spear mark atop its head, brown eye stripe, and blotchy brown patches of scales over its otherwise tan body.<br><br>I wouldn't have seen it at all if I hadn't moved a few rocks. It started vibrating its tail furiously, warning me to back off. If I hadn't known any better, I might have mistaken it for a rattlesnake. I am glad it was just a rat snake, since they aren't venomous.<br><br>I let it be, setting the rocks down a few feet way away.",
"a grebe with its distinctive lobed feet. <br><br> I knew it had to be a grebe by the weird way it walked on land. Its legs were set far back on its body. Once it was in the water though, it was graceful as a swan, diving down under the water as it looked for food. <br><br> Back in Missouri, some of the wealthier women I saw wore grebe feather hats. Those feathers didn't seem to help the poor bird fly. I watched one try and try to take off, but it never made it off the ground. I was told that once they do get airborne, they can fly great distances, but that wasn't my experience today.",)]
(if: ((_prairieanimals1 is 9) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)))[
(either: "a grouse with its characteristic dull, dense feathers.<br><br>It was about the size of a large chicken. Also like a chicken, it had four toes with sharp talons. Three were in the front, with the fourth hind tow raised above the ground. Even its feet were covered in feathers.<br><br>The bird seemed just as interested in me, as I was in it, looking at me curiously before wandering off into the brush.",
"a gull with its distinctive white feathers and annoying call.<br><br>Its body was sleek and when it stretched out its wings, I was surprised at just how long they were. It picked here and there with its hooked bill. Probably snatching up bugs.",
"a hawk with its distinctive hooked beak, large eyes, and sharp claws.<br><br>I guess that is why they are so great at hunting prey.",
"a hispid cotton rat with its characteristic grizzled black coat and stiff guard hairs.<br><br> This species of rat has a shorter, notched down nose, large eyes, and short, hairless tail.",
"a house mouse with its distinctive black eyes, large round ears, pointed muzzle, and long, hairy tail.<br><br> You don't normally see them scurrying about during the day. I almost didn't see it at all with how fast it was running. It probably was out stealing bits of food someone hadn't stored properly in their wagon. Mice seem like they can find their way into any food supply.",
"a magpie with its characteristic heavy, black bill.<br><br>It was mostly black with shimmers of blue and green, except for its white patches on its wings and solid white breast. Its tail feathers were long, maybe even longer than the rest of its body.<br><br> The magpie squeaked and squawked, making all kinds of racket. Of course that brought out others and pretty soon there was a whole parliament of bickering, cawing birds.<br><br> They followed us for a while, maybe hoping we would leave some sort of animal carcass behind for them to pick at. With all that noise, it is a good thing they feed on carrion. I don't know how they ever catch a lizard with the noise they make.",
"a kestrel with its distinctive warm and bright rusty-red feathers, slate-blue head, and large, round eyes.<br><br>It's short, hooked beak snapped open and shut with quick, squeaky calls. Kestrels are quite small compared to other birds of prey. This one was only about a foot long.",
"a kingbird with its characteristic ashy gray feathers, bright yellow breast, and black tail trimmed with white edges.<br><br>Living up to its royal name, the bird was driving off a hawk, its head plumage raised, exposing a splash of crimson red feathers on its crown. The aggressive bird had a quick, high chitter while it snapped at the much larger predator.",)]
(if: ((_prairieanimals1 is 10) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)))[
(either:
"a lark with its distinctive black mask over a yellow face and tufts of feathers on its head, like small, black horns.<br><br>It blended in well with the scenery. I was only able to spot it by listening to its high, tinkling song that chimed through the air. It was a small bird, only a few inches tall.",
"a least weasel with its distinctive slender body, short legs, and brown pelt.<br><br>When it lifted its head, I saw that the underside of its neck and belly were white. The weasel was small, only about six inches, even with its long neck and tail.<br><br>I must have gotten too close, as I could smell the musky odor they put off when they are frightened. I've seen weasel fur in some of the shops and it is so soft. I wonder how they get that smell out of the pelts, as the musk was pretty pungent.",
"a long-tailed weasel with its distinctive long, black-tipped tail, short legs, and thin frame.<br><br>With its brown back, it blended into the ground. This one was about a foot from tip to tail and had a whitish, yellowish belly. It was dragging that belly over the ground, probably marking its territory, as I could smell a strong, musky odor. I bet its pelt would have made a pair of warm gloves.",
"a blue jay with its distinctive noisy, harsh call and blue plumage. <br><br> It's perky crest sat stiffly atop its head as it looked about. The tail feathers were shades of magnificent, bright blue, striped with black, as were its wings. The white breast seemed plain compared to the rest of the decorative bird. It amazed me that something so beautiful could sound so terrible. A fellow pioneer said that they can have a bell-like song, but I've never heard it. Maybe it sounds sweet if you're tone-deaf or have spent too many days on the prairie. I found the birds call irritating.",
"a mallard with its distinctive glossy, green head, gray-brown body and wings, and black tail paddled about a small pond.<br><br>His female companion seemed plain in comparison with her muted brown feathers. She quacked and splashed, while the male made quieter, rasping noises. The ducks bobbed under the water from time to time and nipped at their feathers with their bills.",
"a meadow jumping mouse with its characteristic round body, short front legs, larger back legs, and extremely long, thin, hairless tail.<br><br>It definitely earns its name. I thought frogs could jump, but that little mouse sprang into action when I came upon it.",)]
(if: ((_prairieanimals1 is 11) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)))[
(either: "a meadow vole with its distinctive short tail and chestnut-brown fur.<br><br>It was nibbling on grass as I wandered by. This creature is hardly worth writing about, as they are everywhere. ",
"a merganser with its representative thin, pointed wings and large, long body.<br><br>It's red bill was different from other ducks. It was straight and narrow instead of wide and flat. I think it was a female, as the back of its head looked shaggy. The males have green heads. It could have just been a young male, as they don't get their green feathers until they are older.<br><br>It would be weird if my hair changed from being red as a child to green as an adult.",
"a midland painted turtle with its characteristic deep green shell.<br><br>I pointed it out to a fellow traveler and he said the shells are called carapaces. I wish I could have plucked it off the log it was basking on to look at its underside. They have bright patterns of red and black.<br><br>I'm surprised that we only saw one. I once saw over twenty on the same log!",
"a mink with its characteristic sleek, slender body, long neck and tail, and short, stubby legs.<br><br>If we had time to set some traps, we could trim our coats with their soft brown fur. It swam through the stream and then slipped into a hole on the opposite bank.",
"a mockingbird with its continuous song of different animal calls.<br><br>It mimicked a variety of birds and at one point it even sounded like a frog! Mockingbirds are not very large. I might have confused it with a thrush, but it had a longer tail and was thinner. They also have small heads with long, thin bills. Its beak sort of curved downward. It also had very long legs, but short, round wings.<br><br>I saw one in a shop once. It was in a cage and was being sold for $50!",
"a mule deer with its distinctive black-tipped tail. That's how I knew it wasn't a white-tailed deer. Well, that and it was larger and more robust. Its antlers also have more branches than a white-tailed.<br><br>The one I saw today was in a group of four others. They carefully made their way along a creek bed.<br><br>At some point, something must have startled them for they all started stotting or pronking off away from us. It is when they sort of bounce on all four feet at the same time.",)]
(if: ((_prairieanimals1 is 12) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)))[
(either: "a muskrat with its characteristic scaly black tail that is laterally flattened.<br><br>. I almost thought it was a beaver until I saw that weird tail. Another pioneer told me that the shape of its tail helps it steer in the water, like a rudder.<br><br>This one was pretty small and only about a foot long. That's not counting the tail, which seemed to be as long as its body. Unlike its tail, its body was stocky and its head was round. The muskrat's ears and eyes were tiny. So were its feet, at the end of its short, little legs.<br><br>The only appealing characteristic was its soft, thick fur. It was a glossy reddish-brown.",
"a northern bobwhite with its distinctive mottled-brown and white body and head with a strip of black over white.<br><br>It repeatedly whistled its emphatic 'bob-white' as we rolled by. They make for a good stew, but I didn't want to shoot the one I saw today.",
"a northern grasshopper mouse with its distinctive silky reddish brown and gray coat and white belly. It has a shorter tail than most mice, only about 2 or 3 inches. Its tail was about half its body length. It was doing what most mice are always doing - eating.",
"a northern redbelly snake with its characteristic reddish-orange belly.<br><br>I was moving aside some brush and found the tiniest snake I'd ever seen. It was only a few inches long.<br><br>It did the darndest thing when it saw me - it curled its mouth at me. I'm not sure if it was smiling or snarling, but I let it be.",
"a northern water snake with its distinctive brown blotches on its scales.<br><br>I almost died of fright as I scooped my pale into the stream to get water to refill our barrel. That snake looked just like a cottonmouth, right down to its triangular head. The only difference between it and a cottonmouth is that the cottonmouth has stripes. And that cottonmouths are venomous.",
"a Norway rat with its characteristic brown fur.<br><br>I'm not sure why I'm even bothering to write about it. Rats are rats and this one was as common as they come.",
"a phalarope with its characteristic habit of spinning in circles in the water.<br><br>They are pretty small birds with needle-like bills. It looked like it was wearing a mask, the way it had darker feathers across its eyes.",)]
(if: ((_prairieanimals1 is 13) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)))[
(either: "a pheasant with its distinctive iridescent copper and gold plumage.<br><br>Well distinctive for male. The females are brown to blend in better, like so many other female birds. This one had to be male as it had a red face, bluish-green neck, and white collar. He crowded like a rooster! I could hear him long before I saw him and long after I left him.",
"a phoebe with its characteristic call that sounds like a slurred whistle and whirring hiccup.<br><br>Its cinnamon belly and gray head and wings blended in with the surroundings so well, I almost didn't spot it. It flitted hear and there looking for insects. It perched on some brush and pumped its tail before pouncing to the ground to snatch up a bug.",
"a pigeon with its distinctive two dark wingbars and blue-gray feathers.<br><br>Well, except for the iridescent blue-green feathers on its neck.",
"a plains harvest mouse with its distinctive black stripe on its back and furry tail.<br><br>Its ears and legs were more yellowish brown, its belly and feet were white, and the rest of its fur was brown.",
"a plains pocket gopher with its characteristic front teeth and strong claws and toes for digging.<br><br>It took off backward down a tunnel, so I barely got a glimpse of its yellowish-brown fur. I think it might have done flipping the tunnel to turn itself around. A fellow traveler said they can do that because they have loose skin. I guess they use their tails, which are bare and don't have fur, to feel where they are going when they go backwards. I wouldn't want gophers in my garden. They would make quick work of all the roots and tubers.",
"a porcupine with its characteristic quills.<br><br>With a round body, short legs, and small ears, it looked like a spiky, shaggy sack with a tail. I kept my distance as I didn't want to turn into a pincushion and spend the evening pulling out quills.",
"a prairie dog colony with its representative sentries standing guard<br><br>I could have sat and watched them for hours. Their squeaky yips back and forth alerted the town to my arrival. Some barked so much that they fell over backwards!<br><br>Their small, brown, furry bodies would dip in and out of their burrows. Sometimes they would just poke out a head with their tiny rounded ears. Even though they are only about a foot long and have short legs, they sure are fast! They would dash from burrow to burrow, running like their life depended on it. Come to think of it, it does depend on it.<br><br>The captain doesn't like the colonies. Horse death traps he calls them. If one of the livestock were to step wrong and get its hoof stuck in the hole, it could break a leg and need to be put down.",)]
(if: ((_prairieanimals1 is 14) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)))[
(either: "a prairie kingsnake with its distinctive backward V marking on its head.<br><br>Most of its scales were a brownish gray, with dark blotches down its back and side that were more reddish brown. It tried to pretend it was a rattlesnake and vibrate its tail at me, but I knew better. It doesn't have a rattle! Some folks are fooled into thinking kingsnakes are copperheads, but copperheads have hourglass shaped-markings, while the kingsnakes are more spotted and round.<br><br>Venomous or not, I keep my distance from snakes and prefer they keep their distance from me. It isn't worth the risk.",
"a prairie vole with its distinctive short ears and tail.<br><br>It had long, coarse grayish-brown fur along most of its body, except for some yellowish fur on the bottom. There sure are a lot of different kinds of rodents. They all look so similar.",
"a prairie-chicken with its distinctive barred brown and white feathers. They blend in well with the brush.",
"a pronghorn with its characteristic backward-curving horns that split to form forward-pointing prongs.<br><br>Pronghorns are smaller than deer, only about three feet tall at the shoulders. They are mostly reddish brown, with white stomachs and stripes on their throat.<br><br>The one I saw was alone, so it must have been a male. If it were a female it would have been with a herd of other females.",
"a quail with its distinctive arched feathers going forward from its forehead.<br><br>It was a found bird with a small head and a gray breast. It flew away when I approached, spreading its short, broad wings.<br><br>It left behind a feather. It reminded me of the feather hats I saw in shops in St. Louis, so I put it in my pocket. Who knows, maybe it will be part of a nice hat when we make it to our final stop.",
"a raccoon with its distinctive bushy, ringed tail of alternating dark and light fur and its mask of black fur across its eyes.<br><br>It was a curious animal, watching me as I watched it. It gave me time to study its sharp claws and teeth.<br><br>A couple of other pioneers have coonskin caps, including the tail. They sure are soft and warm.",
"a rat with its distinctive pointed head, large eyes and hairless ears, and long hairless tail.<br><br>It had sharp teeth and claws, so I kept my distance.",)]
(if: ((_prairieanimals1 is 15) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)))[
(either: "a rattlesnake with its characteristic rattle at the tip of its tail.<br><br>It had a broad, triangular head and vertical pupils, like a cat, with a split tongue. I kept my distance when its tail started to slowly vibrate back and forth. It didn't need to tell me twice to stay away.<br><br>It was a big snake, even coiled up I could see that it was thicker than most snakes. Its scales made an intricate patterns of browns and tans.",
"a raven with its distinctive black profile.<br><br>Not only are its feathers black, but its eyes, beak, and legs are as well. It was a large bird, about two feet tall.<br><br>I could tell it was a raven and not a crow by its wedge shape tail and its low, croaking squawk.",
"a red fox with its distinctive red fur, long snout, and large, pointed ears.<br><br>Its throat, chin, and stomach were more white, as was the tip of its tail. The fox had black feet and fur at the tip of its ears. It was not very big, maybe three feet long and two feet tall.<br><br>If not for its tail, I probably won't have seen it slinking along at all. It was very cautious and hid itself well. It was probably hunting a rabbit.",
"a red-sided garter snake with its characteristic stripes of color scales.<br><br>It had three tannish yellow stripes from tongue to tail, one down the center of its back and one on its each side. It had vertical red, orange, and brown bars of scales between the yellow stripes.<br><br>I was able to study its scales more closely since it is not a venomous snake. The snake had a narrow head and body and was about 3 feet long.",
"a red-winged blackbird with its representative red and yellow feathers on its upper wings.<br><br>The rest of its feathers were black and glossy, as were its eyes, beak, and legs. It must have been a male, as the females are brown, like most female birds.<br><br>It wasn't very big, just about eight inches tall. While it was chatty, it was not very loud.<br><br>I was surprised to see it alone, as they are normally found in flocks. Maybe it was just trying to find some quiet time. I can relate to that with being with the same people day in and day out.",
"a river otter with its distinctive sleek, cylindrical body and small head.<br><br>It had a very long tail, about a third of the length of its body, that was quite round, coming a point at the end. On either side of its head it had the tiniest ears. Its whiskers were long and plentiful. At the end of the otters short legs were webbed feet.<br><br>Those webbed feet help it paddle through the water. I came across it swimming when I was filling a bucket from a pond. It didn't seem to mind sharing the pond with me.",)]
(if: ((_prairieanimals1 is 16) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)))[
(either: "a sandhill crane with its distinctive red head, gray body, and black-tipped wings.<br><br>I learned that the scientific name is 'antigone canadensis ' - I don't know why, but I like the sound of that.<br><br>The one I saw today must have stood nearly four feet tall with a wingspan of nearly six feet. It was the most impressive bird. Its neck and legs are quite long. As I watched, it took flight. It flies with its neck stretch straight out.",
"a sandpiper with its distinctive.",
"a skunk with its characteristic black fur and white stripes.<br><br>While I would have loved to touch that bushy tail, I knew better than to get too close. Trail life would not have been improved by getting sprayed by a skunk and smelling up the camp and wagon.<br><br>While not as common as other pelts, I’ve seen skunk pelts for sale here and there. Most of the pelts are shipped to Europe.",
"a sparrow with its distinctive chirp and mixture of brown, black, and white feathers.<br><br>There was a whole flock of them twittering away, singing their sweet, twinkling songs. In the midst of the long, hard journey, it was nice to sit and enjoy the beauty of nature for a short time.",
"a squirrel with its distinctive bushy tail and twitchy, nervous movements.<br><br>It didn’t sit still for long, always on the lookout for food to store away for winter.",
"a swallow with its distinctive long, deeply forked tail<br><br>It darted gracefully above the grass, looking for bugs. The light glisted off its brilliant blue feathers on its back and head. It’s face and neck were more rust colored, with brownish gray feathers on its wings and fanlike tail.",
"a swan with its characteristic large white body and long, gracefully curved neck.<br><br>Not only are their feathers used to adorn hats, but you can use their skins for powder puffs and their flight feathers for writing quills.<br><br>Every so often, it would dip its head under the surface of the water to nibble on some vegetation.",)]
(if: ((_prairieanimals1 is 17) and (_randomplantsoranimals1 is 2)))[
(either: "a turkey with its characteristic waddle and fan of feathers.<br><br>While they make for a good meal, they are not especially pretty birds in sight or sound. Their gobble is actually rather comical and their naked head of red and blue almost grotesque.<br><br>Individually, the feathers are quite beautiful, some are striped and others iridescent. Together, they look like a bird who could not decide what to wear so it put on a hodgepodge of feather colors and styles.",
"a turtle with its representative shelled armor.<br><br>He poked up its head from under the surface of the water and I could see the outline of its appendages splayed out as it swam. It blended in well with the murkiness of the waterhole.",
"a vulture with its distinctive featherless red head, black body, and gray flight feathers.<br><br>Its wingspan was large and impressive, although it more wabbled in the air than glided. The feathers at the end of its wings looked like long fingers, while its tail feathers stayed more tightly tucked together.<br><br>Seeing one of these scavengers brings death to the forefront of my mind. Always on the lookout for its next meal, the next rotting carcass.<br><br>Even a shallow grave is no deterrent to these birds of prey. I once saw one feasting on what was left of a pioneer that had been left behind with a small headstone of rocks.",
"a wapiti with its representative velvity, sharp antlers.<br><br>I wouldn’t want to be charged by one of these large beasts. Even without their impressive rack of antlers, elk tower over even the tallest men.<br><br>This one was quickly joined by a small group of other elk, maybe another half dozen. They all had light brown fur, thicker on their faces and necks, and a light colored patch on their rumps.",
"a white-tailed deer with its distinctive white-tipped tail. The tail is what sets it apart from a mule deer, which has a black-tipped tail. That and white-tailed deer antlers don’t have quite as many branches.<br><br>It was part of a small herd of deer grazing on grass. I watched in silence so as not to frighten them. Even so, they still would put their heads up and freeze, always ready to dash away at the first sign of danger.",
"a wolf with its distinctive flowing gait. Its hind legs would swing in line with its front legs, making it seem effortless as it moved across the landscape. Its long, bushy tail trailed behind.<br><br>There have been many nights where I awoke to the howls of a wolf pack. To see one was both exhilarating and frightening. They are beautiful and powerful animals, capable of taking down our largest pack animals when they hunt as a pack. I hope this one doesn’t find our camp for the night.",
"a woodchuck with its representative grizzled fur. Its body was stocky and its tail average, not at all like other squirrels.<br><br>Everyone in camp seems to have a different name for it - groundhog, land beaver, whistling pig…<br><br>What I wonder is can a woodchuck actually chuck wood? If so, how much wood can a woodchuck chuck?",)]
}}
}<i>Whereas– in order to better prepare the way for & accomplish our journey with greater harmony it was deemed advisable to adopt certain rules & regulations resolved therefore —</i>
<b>Article I</b>
This Association shall be known by the name & style of {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} Emigrating Society, 1850.
<b>Article II</b>
Any male over the age of sixteen may become a member of the Company by subscribing to the Constitution and paying into the Treasury the initiation fee of one dollar.
<b>Article III</b>
No Minors shall be received into this Company without the consent of their legal Guardian.
<b>Article IV</b>
No person shall be admitted whose obvious intention is to avoid the payment of his or her honest debts.
<b>Article V</b>
A majority of the members may expel any one for good cause.
<b>Article VI</b>
The Officers of this Company shall consist of a Captain, Lieutenant, Secretary, Treasurer, and a Commandant. These members will collectively be known as the Executive Council.
<b>Article VII</b>
The Captain and Lieutenant shall be elected on the adoption of this Constitution and shall safely and soundly conduct this Company to our Destination.
<b>Article VIII</b>
The Secretary shall be elected on the adoption of this Constitution, shall keep a record of the transactions of the Company, and perform such other duties as usually appertain to his office.
<b>Article IX</b>
The Treasurer shall be elected on the adoption of this Constitution, shall collect, safely keep, and at the direction of the Executive Council shall disburse all the monies in the Treasury.
<b>Article X</b>
The Commandant shall be elected on the adoption of this Constitution, shall hold their offices until the completion of their journey & shall perform such duties as usually appertain to Military Offices and Duties.
<b>Article XI</b>
The Executive Council shall be elected when the company shall be assembled at the place of Rendevouz. They shall have the general superintendance of the affairs of the company & shall perform all duties assigned them.
<b>Article XII</b>
After the company shall have been assembled at the place of Rendevouz, they shall appoint five persons to inspect the outfit of the Company.
<b>Article XIII</b>
The Funds of the Company shall be faithfully appropriated for contingent expenses in furthering the objects of the Association.
<b>Article XIV</b>
The necessary outfit shall consist of 225 lbs of flour or 100 lbs of flour, 75 lbs of meal, and 50 lbs of bacon for every person in the Company excepting infants.
<b>Article XV</b>
The Wagons shall be capable of bearing one fourth more than their load, and the Teams able to draw one fourth more than their load.
<b>Article XVI</b>
The number of Loose Cattle shall never exceed 33 to one driver.
<b>Article XVII</b>
No ardent spirits shall be taken or drank on the route except for medicinal purposes, & if smuggled in shall when discovered be destroyed under the control of the Commandant.
<b>Article XVIII</b>
Each male over the age of sixteen shall furnish himself with a good & sufficient gun and 1½ lbs of powder & 6 lbs of lead to be inspected & reported on as in other cases.
<b>Article XIX</b>
All members of this Association shall assemble at Rendevouz between the 5th & 10th of April.
<b>Article XX</b>
This Constitution may be altered or amended at any time, by a vote of two thirds of the members present at any regular meeting of the Company or at any special meeting called by the Captain.
[[Sign the Bylaws and then look at the Captain's list.->list1]]<div id= "arialfont1">{(set: $destination to 1)}I arrived in Independence, Missouri (either: "two","three","four","five") hours ago. Exhausted but excited.
One of the first things I did when I got to town was to find a place to buy a diary.
So, I went into a nice looking shop. The shelves were lined with all sorts of clothes, equipment, dry goods, and just about everything you could need on the trail.
"Hello, there," the clerk said, "My name is Mr. Wagner. What can I help you with today?"
"I'm looking for a (either: "durable","heavy-duty","sturdy","leather-bound") diary."
"Excellent. I assume you're heading out west and want to record your travels," Mr. Wagner said as he made his way to a tall cupboard. "If I may ask, where are you headed?"
"I'm heading out to the City of the Great Salt Lake," I replied.
"Ahh, Mormon territory," Mr. Wagner said. "Nice. So, is this journal for a male or a female?"
[["The journal is for me, so, obviously, it's for a woman."->female1]]
[["The journal is for me, so, obviously, it's for a man."->male1]]
</div><div id= "arialfont1">{(set: $destination to 2)}I arrived in Independence, Missouri (either: "two","three","four","five") hours ago. Exhausted but excited.
One of the first things I did when I got to town was to find a place to buy a diary.
So, I went into a nice looking shop. The shelves were lined with all sorts of clothes, equipment, dry goods, and just about everything you could need on the prairie.
"Hello, there," the clerk said, "My name is Mr. Wagner. What can I help you with today?"
"I'm looking for a (either: "durable","heavy-duty","sturdy","leather-bound") diary."
"Excellent. I assume you're heading out west and want to record your travels," Mr. Wagner said as he made his way to a tall cupboard. "If I may ask, where are you headed?"
"I'm heading out to Sacramento," I replied.
"Ahh, you must have heard the call of the Gold Fever," Mr. Wagner said. "Nice. So, is this journal for a male or a female?"
[["The journal is for me, so, obviously, it's for a woman."->female1]]
[["The journal is for me, so, obviously, it's for a man."->male1]]</div><div id= "arialfont1">{(set: $destination to 3)}I arrived in Independence, Missouri (either: "two","three","four","five") hours ago. Exhausted but excited.
One of the first things I did when I got to town was to find a place to buy a diary.
So, I went into a nice looking shop. The shelves were lined with all sorts of clothes, equipment, dry goods, and just about everything you could need on the prairie.
"Hello, there," the clerk said, "My name is Mr. Wagner. What can I help you with today?"
"I'm looking for a (either: "durable","heavy-duty","sturdy","leather-bound") diary."
"Excellent. I assume you're heading out west and want to record your travels," Mr. Wagner said as he made his way to a tall cupboard. "If I may ask, where are you headed?"
"I'm heading out to the Oregon Territory," I replied.
"Ahh, where the land grows as soon as you plant something," Mr. Wagner said. "Nice. So, is this journal for a male or a female?"
[["The journal is for me, so, obviously, it's for a woman."->female1]]
[["The journal is for me, so, obviously, it's for a man."->male1]]</div>{(set: _randomhunt1 to (random: 0,15))
[(if: _randomhunt1 is 9)[(either:"I tripped and hurt me knee.","I went out look for some fresh meat, but all I managed to do was to trip on a rock and bust up my knee.","I twisted my ankle while stepping over a rock. It felt warm and wet. I wanted to look at it while still out on the prairie, but I was afraid I'd get stuck out there. So, I hobbled back to the wagon.")(set: $health to it - (1+(random: 0,2)))]]
[(if: _randomhunt1 is 8)[(either: "While I was out hunting, I slipped on a rock and fell. I am not sure what I did exactly, but I twisted my knee. It is swollen and tender. It took me a while to get back to camp.")(set: $health to it - (4+(random: 0,3)))(set: $morale to it - (2+(random: 0,5)))]]
[(if: _randomhunt1 >9 and ($horses is 1))[(either:"I rode around on (print: $myhorse1) for more than an hour but didn't see any game. We rode back to camp.","I rode (print: $myhorse1) for more than an hour but didn't see any animals. We rode back to camp empty-handed.","I took (print: $myhorse1) hunting with me. I rode for over an hour. While it was nice to get away from the wagons for a while, I never saw any game. We rode back a little slower than we rode out.","While it was nice to get out on (print: $myhorse1), I never saw any game.","I took (print: $myhorse1) on a hunting trip. While it was nice to ride away from the wagons, I never saw any game.","I rode around on (print: $myhorse1) for more than an hour before I saw some game. I lifted my rifle, aimed, and fired. Unfortunately, I missed and the deer bounded away.","I rode around on (print: $myhorse1) for more than an hour before I saw some game. I lifted my rifle, aimed, and fired. Unfortunately, I missed and the rabbit scurried away.","I rode around on (print: $myhorse1) for more than an hour before I saw some game. I lifted my rifle, aimed, and fired. Unfortunately, I missed and the white-tailed deer bounded away.","I rode (print: $myhorse1) for more than an hour but didn't see any animals. We rode back to camp empty-handed.","I took (print: $myhorse1) hunting with me. I rode for over an hour. While it was nice to get away from the wagons for a while, I never saw any game. We rode back a little slower than we rode out.","While it was nice to get out on (print: $myhorse1), I never saw any game.","I took (print: $myhorse1) on a hunting trip. While it was nice to ride away from the wagons, I never saw any game.")(set: $morale to it - (1+(random: 0,1)))]]
[(if: (_randomhunt1 >9) and ($horses is 0))[(either:"I walked around for a long time, but never saw any game.","I spent more than an hour of hunting and didn't see so much as a single track.","I walked and walkred, looking for some game animals. Unfortunately, I didn't see anything.")(set: $morale to it - (1+(random: 0,2)))]]
[(if: _randomhunt1 is 0 or 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7)[(either:"After some work and over a mile of searching, ","I had to sit for a long time, but ","I walked away from the wagon train for quite a while. After things were quiet and still, ","I walked for a while without seeing anything, but then ","I was tired from the day, but walking for a while helped wake me up. I made my way along a small stream, and ","It didn't take very long, but ","I had been waiting for a while before I saw anything. To be honest, I almost fell asleep just sitting out there. Motion caught my eye, and ","I walked away from the wagon train for more than two miles before I started hunting. Once I did, I was surprised at how much game I saw. It wasn't long before ","I crossed through the grass for a while before I started hunting. Once I did, ","A few other people went hunting at the same time. I was worried they would chase away any game, but ","I hunted for a long time. I was about to give up, but then ","I hiked out away from the wagon train for a while before I started hunting. I spotted some tracks and carefully followed them. After twenty minutes or so, ","I wandered away from the wagon train for fifteen minutes or so. It was very peaceful. Eventually, ","I wandered away from the wagon train for thirty minutes or so. It was very nice. After sitting in the grass on a small rock for a while, I saw movement. I brought up my rifle, aimed carefully, and ","I walked away from the wagon train for twenty minutes or so. I sat down on a rock to simply look out over the prairie. In a way, it is actually kind of pretty. After a while, I saw some motion. I brought up my rifle, and ","After twenty minutes or so of walking away from the train, I saw some motion. I halted, holding my breath. I lifted the rifle, took careful aim, and fired, ","I walked for nearly a mile before I settled in next to an old oak. After some time, I saw some game. It lifted my rifle, and ","It was nice to get away from the wagons. After some time, I saw some game. It lifted my rifle, took aim, and ","I walked for thirty minutes or so before I settled in next to an elm tree. I watched the sun go down for a while before I saw some game. It lifted my rifle, took aim, and ","I walked for nearly two hours. I was about to give up and head back when motion caught my eye. I took up my rifle, took aim, and ","I worked my way carefully through the grass but it was a long while before I saw any game. Eventually, I heard something moving, so I raised my rifle, took a shot, and ","I spent quite a while sneaking through the grass before I saw anything. When I did, I slowly lifted my rifle to my shoulder. I took aim, and ","I wandered away from the wagon train for a mile or two. It was nice getting away from the wagons for a while. It took a while, but ","After nearly an hour of hunting, I finally spotted something. I lifted my rifle and fired, and ","It took me several hours, but I finally spotted some game. I stalked it for a while and was eventually able to get off a shot.","I had even gone several miles before I saw some game just standing on a deer trail. I lifted my rifle and took aim. ",)
(either: "I caught a ","I was able to get a ","I managed to get a ","I was able to get a ","I was able to shoot a ","I was able to get a ","I was able to get a ","I caught a ","I was able to shoot a ","I was able to get a ","I was able to see and shoot a ","I managed to take down a ","I shot a ","I got a ","I shot a ","I took down a ","I was able to get a clean shot off on a ","I eventually caught a ","eventually, I was able to get a ","I eventually managed to get a ","I was able to eventually get a ","I was eventually able to shoot a ","I was eventually able to get a ","I was eventually able to get a ","eventually, I caught a ","eventually, I was able to shoot a ","eventually, I was able to get a ","I was eventually able to see and shoot a ","I eventually managed to take down a ","eventually, I shot a ","I eventually got a ","I eventually shot a ", "I eventually took down a ","I was eventually able to get a clean shot off on a ","in the end, I caught a ","in the end, I was able to get a ","in the end, I managed to get a ","in the end, I was able to get a ","in the end, I was able to shoot a ","in the end, I was able to get a ","in the end, I was able to get a ","in the end, I caught a ","in the end, I was able to shoot a ","in the end, I was able to get a ","in the end, I was able to see and shoot a ","in the end, I managed to take down a ","in the end, I shot a ","in the end, I got a ", "in the end, I shot a ", "in the end, I took down a ","in the end, I was able to get a clean shot off on a ")
(set: _randomgame1 to (random: 1,11))
[(if: (_randomgame1 >= 1) and (_randomgame1 < 4))[(either:"bullfrog","turtle","snapping turtle","midland painted turtle","three toed box turtle","ornate box turtle","vole","prairie vole","meadow vole","woodland vole","woodrat","eastern woodrat","southern plains woodrat","muskrat","northern grasshopper mouse","Texas mouse","white-footed mouse","deer mouse","fulvous harvest mouse","western harvest mouse","plains harvest mouse","rat","hispid cotton rat","lemming","southern bog lemming","house mouse","black rat","Norway rat","meadow jumping mouse","eastern chipmunk","chipmunk","gophers","yellow-faced pocket gopher","plains pocket gopher").(if: $food <= 0)[(set: $food to 0 + (1+(random: 0,1)))(set: $morale to it + (4+(random: 0,3)))]
(else-if:($food >0))[(set: $food to it + (1+(random: 0,1)))(set: $morale to it + (4+(random: 0,3)))]]
(if: (_randomgame1 >= 4) and (_randomgame1 < 7))[(either:"American crow","crow","goose","sandhill crane","crane","ring-necked pheasant","pheasant","grouse","ruffed grouse","northern bobwhite","mallard","wood duck","duck","heron","egret","little blue heron","great blue heron","great egret","cattle egret","black-crowned night-heron","snake","copperhead","Osage copperhead","rattlesnake","timber rattlesnake","great plains rat snake","prairie kingsnake","speckled kingsnake","bullsnake","flathead snake","red-sided garter snake","northern redbelly snake","Texas brown snake","northern water snake","black rat snake","prairie dog","black-tailed prairie dog","southern flying squirrel","woodchuck","squirrel","gray squirrel","fox squirrel","Franklin's ground squirrel","spotted ground squirrel","thirteen-lined ground squirrel").(if: $food <= 0)[(set: $food to 0 + (3+(random: 0,5)))(set: $morale to it + (4+(random: 0,3)))]
(else-if:($food >0))[(set: $food to it + (3+(random: 0,3)))(set: $morale to it + (4+(random: 0,5)))]]
(if: (_randomgame1 >= 7) and (_randomgame1 < 9))[(either:"wild turkey","beaver","porcupine","coyote","swift fox","red fox","gray fox","weasel","ringtail","raccoon","weasel","river otter","striped skunk","long-tailed weasel","black-footed ferret","least weasel","mink","skunk","eastern spotted skunk","badger","bobcat").(if: $food <= 0)[(set: $food to 0 + (10+(random: 0,10)))(set: $morale to it + (4+(random: 0,5)))]
(else-if:($food >0))[(set: $food to it + (10+(random: 0,10)))(set: $morale to it + (4+(random: 0,5)))]]
(if: ((_randomgame1 is 9) and ($horses is 1)))[(either:"deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","pronghorn","gray wolf","wolf").<br><br>Because I had my trusty horse, (print: $myhorse1), I was able to carry a lot more meat.(if: $food <= 0)[(set: $food to 0 + (40+(random: 0,25)))(set: $morale to it + (4+(random: 0,6)))]
(else-if:($food >0))[(set: $food to it + (40+(random: 0,25)))(set: $morale to it + (4+(random: 0,6)))]]
(if: ((_randomgame1 is 9) and ($horses is 0)))[(either:"deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","deer","mule deer","white-tailed deer","pronghorn","gray wolf","wolf").<br><br>If I had a horse, I could have carried a lot more meat.(if: $food <= 0)[(set: $food to 0 + (20+(random: 0,25)))(set: $morale to it + (4+(random: 0,5)))]
(else-if:($food >0))[(set: $food to it + (20+(random: 0,25)))(set: $morale to it + (4+(random: 0,5)))]]
(if: ((_randomgame1 is 10) and ($horses is 1)))[(either:"wapiti","bear","black bear").<br><br>Because I had my trusty horse, (print: $myhorse1), I was able to carry a lot more meat. Granted, I had talk walk back, but it is worth it!(if: $food <= 0)[(set: $food to 0 + (80+(random: 0,50)))(set: $morale to it + (5+(random: 0,15)))]
(else-if:($food >0))[(set: $food to it + (80+(random: 0,50)))(set: $morale to it + (5+(random: 0,15)))]]
(if: ((_randomgame1 is 10) and ($horses is 0)))[(either:"wapiti","bear","black bear").<br><br>If I had a horse, I could have carried a lot more meat.(if: $food <= 0)[(set: $food to 0 + (25+(random: 0,25)))(set: $morale to it + (5+(random: 0,10)))]
(else-if:($food >0))[(set: $food to it + (25+(random: 0,25)))(set: $morale to it + (5+(random: 0,10)))]]
(if: ((_randomgame1 is 11) and ($horses is 1)))[(either:"bison","buffalo").<br><br>Because I had my trusty horse, (print: $myhorse1), I was able to carry a lot more meat. Granted, I had talk walk back, but it is worth it!(if: $food <= 0)[(set: $food to 0 + (120+(random: 0,150)))(set: $morale to it + (15+(random: 0,10)))]
(else-if:($food >0))[(set: $food to it + (120+(random: 0,150)))(set: $morale to it + (15+(random: 0,10)))]]
(if: ((_randomgame1 is 11) and ($horses is 0)))[(either:"bison","buffalo").<br><br>If I had a horse, I could have carried a lot more meat.(if: $food <= 0)[(set: $food to 0 + (25+(random: 0,25)))(set: $morale to it + (5+(random: 0,15)))]
(else-if:($food >0))[(set: $food to it + (25+(random: 0,25)))(set: $morale to it + (5+(random: 0,15)))]]
(set: _longwayback1 to (random: 1,2))(if: _longwayback1 is 1)[
<br><br>(either:"It took me a while to clean it, ","It took longer than it should for me to clean it, ","I cleaned it, ","I carefully cleaned it, ", "While I was cleaning it, a coyote came around to see what I was doing. I took a shot at it as well, but missed. Either way, it took longer than I wanted, ","It took me a while to track it down, ","After I cleaned it, I just sat for a while, looking out over the prairie, ","I took my time cleaning it, ","After I cleaned it, I started back, but I got a little disoriented, ","On the way back to camp, I got a little lost. It took me a little while to figure out which way I had to go to get back, ","I cleaned it and slowly made my way back to the wagon, ","It took me a while to track it down after it moved off, ","While I was cleaning it, I heard the growl of a cougar. I was able to take a shot at it, and it took off. Because I was constantly looking over my shoulder, it took me longer to clean it, ","On the way back to the wagon train, I got a bit lost, ","On the way back, I came across another pioneer. He had hurt his leg. I spent some time getting him fixed up and helping him back, ","On the way back to my wagon, I took a different route thinking it would be faster. It wasn't, ")(either: "so I didn't get back to camp for quite a while.","so it took me a while to get back to camp.","so I didn't get back until after dark.","so I had to make my way back to the wagon train in the dark.","so I didn't get back until after dusk.","so I didn't get back to the wagon until after sunset.","so I got back to camp well after sundown.","so I didn't get back to camp until well after Captain sounded the bugle call to return to came. He was a little upset with me.","so I missed supper.","so I walked into camp well after dark.","so I got in a little bit of trouble for being out so late. Captain said I needed to make sure I get back earlier in the future.","so it took my a while to get back.")]]]]
[(set: _longwayback2 to (random: 1,5))
(if: _longwayback2 is 1)[<br><br>I almost forgot to mention it, but I found a few dollars just sitting out there on the prairie. Someone must have dropped it.(set: $money to it + (1 + (random: 0,9)))(set: $morale to it + (2 + (random: 0,2)))]]}{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->smithfork1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[Get some sleep.->sweeney1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->meadowcreek1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->oregontrail1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bumpy1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->cokeville1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->gemvalley1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->quakingaspen1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->knoll1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->wells1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
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[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->reeserivernorth1]]{(display: "randomhuntresults1")}
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(set: $medicalkitsweight to ($medicalkits*5))
(set: _medicalkitsweight to $medicalkitsweight)
(set: _startmedicalkits to $medicalkits)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to ($extrawheelsold*75))
(set: _wheelsoldweight to $extrawheelsoldweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsold to $extrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to ($extrawheelsnew*80))
(set: _wheelsnewweight to $extrawheelsnewweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsnew to $extrawheelsnew)
(set: _startfood to $food)
(set: _starthorses to $horses)
(set: _startweight to $wagonweight)
(set: _startfamilyheirloom to $familyheirloom)
(set: _startpiano to $piano)
(set: _startrockingchair to $rockingchair)
(set: _startcomfortablebed to $comfortablebed)
(set: _startchickens to $chickens)
(set: _startcows to $cows)
(set: _startoxen to $oxen)
(set: _startwaterbarrel to $waterbarrel)
}I hate to do it, but if I don't get weight off the wagon, we may not make it out of this desert alive.
The wagon weighs [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds. I have [|foodStat>[$food]] pounds of food. {(if: $wagontype is 1)[I should try to keep it under 1,500 pounds.](if: $wagontype is 2)[I should try to keep it under 2,000 pounds.](if: $wagontype is 3)[I should try to keep it under 3,000 pounds.]}
Regrettably, I left the following on the desert floor:
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(link-repeat: "1, ")[
(if: ($food >= 1))[
(set: $food to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food >= 5))[
(link-repeat: "5, ")[
(if: ($food >= 5))[
(set: $food to it - 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food >= 10))[
(link-repeat: "10, ")[
(if: ($food >= 10))[
(set: $food to it - 10)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food >= 25))[
(link-repeat: "25, ")[
(if: ($food >= 25))[
(set: $food to it - 25)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 25)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food >= 50))[
(link-repeat: "50")[
(if: ($food >= 50))[
(set: $food to it - 50)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food >= 100))[
(link-repeat: " or 100")[
(if: ($food >101))[
(set: $food to it - 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
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}
{(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one medical kit ")[
(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[
(set: $medicalkits to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 25)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to it - 25)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[<br>
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(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to it - 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[<br>
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(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to it - 80)
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($waterbarrel > 1))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one water barrel")[
(if: ($waterbarrel > 1))[
(set: $waterbarrel to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$waterbarrel]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($chickens > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one chicken ")[
(if: ($chickens > 0))[
(set: $chickens to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?chickensStat)[|chickensStat>[$chickens]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($cookingstove > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one cooking stove ")[
(if: ($cookingstove > 0))[
(set: $cookingstove to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 700)
(replace: ?cookingstoveStat)[|cookingstoveStat>[$cookingstove]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($comfortablebed > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one comfortable bed ")[
(if: ($comfortablebed > 0))[
(set: $comfortablebed to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 90)
(replace: ?comfortablebedStat)[|comfortablebedStat>[$comfortablebed]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($rockingchair > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one rocking chair ")[
(if: ($rockingchair > 0))[
(set: $rockingchair to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?rockingchairStat)[|rockingchairStat>[$rockingchair]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($piano > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one piano ")[
(if: ($piano > 0))[
(set: $piano to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 900)
(replace: ?pianoStat)[|pianoStat>[$piano]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($familyheirloom > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " our family heirloom ")[
(if: ($familyheirloom > 0))[
(set: $familyheirloom to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 900)
(replace: ?familyheirloomStat)[|familyheirloomStat>[$familyheirloom]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($horses > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " 350 pounds of grain and one horse ")[
(if: ($horses > 0))[
(set: $horses to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 350)
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($cows > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " 150 pounds of grain and one cow ")[
(if: ($cows > 0))[
(set: $cows to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 150)
(replace: ?cowsStat)[|cowsStat>[$cows]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
}
{
(link-repeat: "Pick everything up and start over")[
(set: $food to _startfood)
(set: $medicalkits to _startmedicalkits)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to _medicalkitsweight)
(set: $extrawheelsold to _startextrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to _wheelsoldweight)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to _startextrawheelsnew)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to _wheelsnewweight)
(set: $horses to _starthorses)
(set: $wagonweight to _startweight)
(set: $familyheirloom to _startfamilyheirloom)
(set: $piano to _startpiano)
(set: $rockingchair to _startrockingchair)
(set: $comfortablebed to _startcomfortablebed)
(set: $chickens to _startchickens)
(set: $cows to _startcows)
(set: $oxen to _startoxen)
(set: $waterbarrel to _startwaterbarrel)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]
}
[[I'm ready to continue.->ripplestuck1]]{
(set: $medicalkitsweight to ($medicalkits*5))
(set: _medicalkitsweight to $medicalkitsweight)
(set: _startmedicalkits to $medicalkits)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to ($extrawheelsold*75))
(set: _wheelsoldweight to $extrawheelsoldweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsold to $extrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to ($extrawheelsnew*80))
(set: _wheelsnewweight to $extrawheelsnewweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsnew to $extrawheelsnew)
(set: _startfood to $food)
(set: _starthorses to $horses)
(set: _startweight to $wagonweight)
(set: _startfamilyheirloom to $familyheirloom)
(set: _startpiano to $piano)
(set: _startrockingchair to $rockingchair)
(set: _startcomfortablebed to $comfortablebed)
(set: _startchickens to $chickens)
(set: _startcows to $cows)
(set: _startoxen to $oxen)
(set: _startwaterbarrel to $waterbarrel)
}I hate to do it, but if I don't get weight off the wagon, we may not make it out of this desert alive.
The wagon weighs [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds. I have [|foodStat>[$food]] pounds of food. {(if: $wagontype is 1)[I should try to keep it under 1,500 pounds.](if: $wagontype is 2)[I should try to keep it under 2,000 pounds.](if: $wagontype is 3)[I should try to keep it under 3,000 pounds.]}
Regrettably, I left the following on the desert floor:
{
{(if: ($food > 1))[
(link-repeat: "1, ")[
(if: ($food >= 1))[
(set: $food to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 5))[
(link-repeat: "5, ")[
(if: ($food >= 5))[
(set: $food to it - 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 10))[
(link-repeat: "10, ")[
(if: ($food >= 10))[
(set: $food to it - 10)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 25))[
(link-repeat: "25, ")[
(if: ($food >= 25))[
(set: $food to it - 25)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 25)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 50))[
(link-repeat: "50")[
(if: ($food >= 50))[
(set: $food to it - 50)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 100))[
(link-repeat: " or 100")[
(if: ($food >101))[
(set: $food to it - 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]] pounds of food
}
{(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one medical kit ")[
(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[
(set: $medicalkits to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 25)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to it - 25)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one spare wheel, older ")[
(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to it - 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one spare wheel, newer")[
(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to it - 80)
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($waterbarrel > 1))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one water barrel")[
(if: ($waterbarrel > 1))[
(set: $waterbarrel to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$waterbarrel]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($oxen > 4))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one ox")[
(if: ($oxen > 4))[
(set: $oxen to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?oxenStat)[|oxenStat>[$oxen]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($chickens > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one chicken ")[
(if: ($chickens > 0))[
(set: $chickens to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?chickensStat)[|chickensStat>[$chickens]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($cookingstove > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one cooking stove ")[
(if: ($cookingstove > 0))[
(set: $cookingstove to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 700)
(replace: ?cookingstoveStat)[|cookingstoveStat>[$cookingstove]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($comfortablebed > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one comfortable bed ")[
(if: ($comfortablebed > 0))[
(set: $comfortablebed to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 90)
(replace: ?comfortablebedStat)[|comfortablebedStat>[$comfortablebed]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($rockingchair > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one rocking chair ")[
(if: ($rockingchair > 0))[
(set: $rockingchair to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?rockingchairStat)[|rockingchairStat>[$rockingchair]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($piano > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one piano ")[
(if: ($piano > 0))[
(set: $piano to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 900)
(replace: ?pianoStat)[|pianoStat>[$piano]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($familyheirloom > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " our family heirloom ")[
(if: ($familyheirloom > 0))[
(set: $familyheirloom to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 900)
(replace: ?familyheirloomStat)[|familyheirloomStat>[$familyheirloom]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($horses > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " 350 pounds of grain and one horse ")[
(if: ($horses > 0))[
(set: $horses to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 350)
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($cows > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " 150 pounds of grain and one cow ")[
(if: ($cows > 0))[
(set: $cows to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 150)
(replace: ?cowsStat)[|cowsStat>[$cows]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
}
{
(link-repeat: "Pick everything up and start over")[
(set: $food to _startfood)
(set: $medicalkits to _startmedicalkits)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to _medicalkitsweight)
(set: $extrawheelsold to _startextrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to _wheelsoldweight)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to _startextrawheelsnew)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to _wheelsnewweight)
(set: $horses to _starthorses)
(set: $wagonweight to _startweight)
(set: $familyheirloom to _startfamilyheirloom)
(set: $piano to _startpiano)
(set: $rockingchair to _startrockingchair)
(set: $comfortablebed to _startcomfortablebed)
(set: $chickens to _startchickens)
(set: $cows to _startcows)
(set: $oxen to _startoxen)
(set: $waterbarrel to _startwaterbarrel)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]
}
[[I'm ready to continue.->pequop1]]{
(set: $medicalkitsweight to ($medicalkits*5))
(set: _medicalkitsweight to $medicalkitsweight)
(set: _startmedicalkits to $medicalkits)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to ($extrawheelsold*75))
(set: _wheelsoldweight to $extrawheelsoldweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsold to $extrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to ($extrawheelsnew*80))
(set: _wheelsnewweight to $extrawheelsnewweight)
(set: _startextrawheelsnew to $extrawheelsnew)
(set: _startfood to $food)
(set: _starthorses to $horses)
(set: _startweight to $wagonweight)
(set: _startfamilyheirloom to $familyheirloom)
(set: _startpiano to $piano)
(set: _startrockingchair to $rockingchair)
(set: _startcomfortablebed to $comfortablebed)
(set: _startchickens to $chickens)
(set: _startcows to $cows)
(set: _startoxen to $oxen)
(set: _startwaterbarrel to $waterbarrel)
}I hate to do it, but if I don't get weight off the wagon, we may not make it out of this desert alive.
The wagon weighs [|weightStat>[$wagonweight]] pounds. I have [|foodStat>[$food]] pounds of food. {(if: $wagontype is 1)[I need to make it as light as possible.](if: $wagontype is 2)[I need to make it as light as possible.](if: $wagontype is 3)[I need to make it as light as possible.]}
Regrettably, I left the following on the desert floor:
{
{(if: ($food > 1))[
(link-repeat: "1, ")[
(if: ($food >= 1))[
(set: $food to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 1)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 5))[
(link-repeat: "5, ")[
(if: ($food >= 5))[
(set: $food to it - 5)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 10))[
(link-repeat: "10, ")[
(if: ($food >= 10))[
(set: $food to it - 10)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 10)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 25))[
(link-repeat: "25, ")[
(if: ($food >= 25))[
(set: $food to it - 25)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 25)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 50))[
(link-repeat: "50")[
(if: ($food >= 50))[
(set: $food to it - 50)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
(if: ($food > 100))[
(link-repeat: " or 100")[
(if: ($food >101))[
(set: $food to it - 100)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]] pounds of food
}
{(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one medical kit ")[
(if: ($medicalkits > 0))[
(set: $medicalkits to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 25)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to it - 25)
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one spare wheel, older ")[
(if: ($extrawheelsold > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsold to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 75)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to it - 75)
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one spare wheel, newer")[
(if: ($extrawheelsnew > 0))[
(set: $extrawheelsnew to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 80)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to it - 80)
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($waterbarrel > 1))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one water barrel")[
(if: ($waterbarrel > 1))[
(set: $waterbarrel to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 100)
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$waterbarrel]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($oxen > 4))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one ox")[
(if: ($oxen > 4))[
(set: $oxen to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?oxenStat)[|oxenStat>[$oxen]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($chickens > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one chicken ")[
(if: ($chickens > 0))[
(set: $chickens to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 5)
(replace: ?chickensStat)[|chickensStat>[$chickens]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($cookingstove > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one cooking stove ")[
(if: ($cookingstove > 0))[
(set: $cookingstove to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 700)
(replace: ?cookingstoveStat)[|cookingstoveStat>[$cookingstove]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($comfortablebed > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one comfortable bed ")[
(if: ($comfortablebed > 0))[
(set: $comfortablebed to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 90)
(replace: ?comfortablebedStat)[|comfortablebedStat>[$comfortablebed]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($rockingchair > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one rocking chair ")[
(if: ($rockingchair > 0))[
(set: $rockingchair to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 50)
(replace: ?rockingchairStat)[|rockingchairStat>[$rockingchair]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($piano > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " one piano ")[
(if: ($piano > 0))[
(set: $piano to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 900)
(replace: ?pianoStat)[|pianoStat>[$piano]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($familyheirloom > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " our family heirloom ")[
(if: ($familyheirloom > 0))[
(set: $familyheirloom to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 900)
(replace: ?familyheirloomStat)[|familyheirloomStat>[$familyheirloom]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($horses > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " 350 pounds of grain and one horse ")[
(if: ($horses > 0))[
(set: $horses to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 350)
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
{(if: ($cows > 0))[<br>
(link-repeat: " 150 pounds of grain and one cow ")[
(if: ($cows > 0))[
(set: $cows to it - 1)
(set: $wagonweight to it - 150)
(replace: ?cowsStat)[|cowsStat>[$cows]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]]]
}
}
{
(link-repeat: "Pick everything up and start over")[
(set: $food to _startfood)
(set: $medicalkits to _startmedicalkits)
(set: $medicalkitsweight to _medicalkitsweight)
(set: $extrawheelsold to _startextrawheelsold)
(set: $extrawheelsoldweight to _wheelsoldweight)
(set: $extrawheelsnew to _startextrawheelsnew)
(set: $extrawheelsnewweight to _wheelsnewweight)
(set: $horses to _starthorses)
(set: $wagonweight to _startweight)
(set: $familyheirloom to _startfamilyheirloom)
(set: $piano to _startpiano)
(set: $rockingchair to _startrockingchair)
(set: $comfortablebed to _startcomfortablebed)
(set: $chickens to _startchickens)
(set: $cows to _startcows)
(set: $oxen to _startoxen)
(set: $waterbarrel to _startwaterbarrel)
(replace: ?foodStat)[|foodStat>[$food]]
(replace: ?medkitsStat)[|medkitsStat>[$medicalkits]]
(replace: ?medkitsweightStat)[|medkitsweightStat>[$medicalkitsweight]]
(replace: ?newwheelsStat)[|newwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsnew]]
(replace: ?newwheelsweightStat)[|newwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsnewweight]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsStat)[|oldwheelsStat>[$extrawheelsold]]
(replace: ?oldwheelsweightStat)[|oldwheelsweightStat>[$extrawheelsoldweight]]
(replace: ?horsesStat)[|horsesStat>[$horses]]
(replace: ?weightStat)[|weightStat>[$wagonweight]]
]
}
[[I will continue on.->whitepine1]]{
{
(set: _randommale1 to (either: "Adam","Alex","Amos","Ashton","Benjamin","Billy","Carter","Charles","Christopher","Clarence","Daniel","David","Elijah","Emmett","Felix","Frederick","Gideon","Gus","Henry","Ira","Isaac","Jacob","James","Jesse","John","Julius","Lawrence","Levi","Lewis","Liam","Lucian","Mason","Matthew","Nakoa","Nathaniel","Noah","Oscar","Otto","Oxford","Phillip","Robert","Roy","Samuel","Tait","Thomas","Walter","William","Zachariah","John","William","James","George","Charles","Robert","Joseph","Frank","Edward","Thomas","Henry","Walter","Harry","Arthur","Albert","Clarence","Fred","Harold","Paul","Raymond","Richard","Joe","Carl","Ralph","Earl","Jack","Ernest","David","Samuel","Howard","Charlie","Lawrence","Theodore","Alfred","Andrew","Sam","Eugene","Lee","Michael","Herman","Leo","Anthony","Daniel","Floyd","Donald","Jesse","Russell","Clyde","Peter","Stanley","Benjamin","Lewis"))
(set: _randommale2 to (either: "Adam","Alex","Amos","Ashton","Benjamin","Billy","Carter","Charles","Christopher","Clarence","Daniel","David","Elijah","Emmett","Felix","Frederick","Gideon","Gus","Henry","Ira","Isaac","Jacob","James","Jesse","John","Julius","Lawrence","Levi","Lewis","Liam","Lucian","Mason","Matthew","Nakoa","Nathaniel","Noah","Oscar","Otto","Oxford","Phillip","Robert","Roy","Samuel","Tait","Thomas","Walter","William","Zachariah","John","William","James","George","Charles","Robert","Joseph","Frank","Edward","Thomas","Henry","Walter","Harry","Arthur","Albert","Clarence","Fred","Harold","Paul","Raymond","Richard","Joe","Carl","Ralph","Earl","Jack","Ernest","David","Samuel","Howard","Charlie","Lawrence","Theodore","Alfred","Andrew","Sam","Eugene","Lee","Michael","Herman","Leo","Anthony","Daniel","Floyd","Donald","Jesse","Russell","Clyde","Peter","Stanley","Benjamin","Lewis"))
(set: _randomfemale1 to (either: "Abigail","Ada","Adwen","Alice","Amelia","America","Amy","Anna","Annie","Avery","Belle","Betty","Celia","Chloe","Christina","Cleo","Cora","Daisy","Delphine","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ella","Emma","Etta","Frances","Grace","Hannah","Harriet","Hattie","Katherine","Lottie","Lucy","Lulu","Mabel","Maggie","Molly","Myrtle","Nellie","Nora","Olivia","Opal","Patty","Pearl","Rachel","Ruby","Sarah","Savvy","Sophie","Susannah","Taryn","Tessa","Thea","Violet","Wilma","Mary","Helen","Margaret","Anna","Ruth","Elizabeth","Dorothy","Marie","Florence","Mildred","Alice","Ehtel","Lillian","Gladys","Edna","Frances","Rose","Annie","Grace","Bertha","Emma","Bessie","Clara","Hazel","Irene","Gertrude","Louise","Catherine","Martha","Mabel","Pearl","Edith","Esther","Minnie","Myrtle","Jospehine","Elise","Eva","Thelma","Ruby","Agnes","Sarah","Viola","Nellie","Beatrice","Julia","Laura","Lillie","Ella","Viriginia","Mattie","Mae"))
(set: _randomfemale2 to (either: "Abigail","Ada","Adwen","Alice","Amelia","America","Amy","Anna","Annie","Avery","Belle","Betty","Celia","Chloe","Christina","Cleo","Cora","Daisy","Delphine","Eliza","Elizabeth","Ella","Emma","Etta","Frances","Grace","Hannah","Harriet","Hattie","Katherine","Lottie","Lucy","Lulu","Mabel","Maggie","Molly","Myrtle","Nellie","Nora","Olivia","Opal","Patty","Pearl","Rachel","Ruby","Sarah","Savvy","Sophie","Susannah","Taryn","Tessa","Thea","Violet","Wilma","Mary","Helen","Margaret","Anna","Ruth","Elizabeth","Dorothy","Marie","Florence","Mildred","Alice","Ehtel","Lillian","Gladys","Edna","Frances","Rose","Annie","Grace","Bertha","Emma","Bessie","Clara","Hazel","Irene","Gertrude","Louise","Catherine","Martha","Mabel","Pearl","Edith","Esther","Minnie","Myrtle","Jospehine","Elise","Eva","Thelma","Ruby","Agnes","Sarah","Viola","Nellie","Beatrice","Julia","Laura","Lillie","Ella","Viriginia","Mattie","Mae"))
(set: _lastnames1 to (either: "Abbott","Aiken","Albers","Baker","Ballenger","Bates","Bigham","Bishop","Bohnert","Boschen","Byrne","Chandiyana","Clark","Coleman","Coleman","Daily","Duggan","Dummar","Edwards","Epperson","Fitzgerald","Fordyce","Gibbs","Grissom","Hendricks","Holmes","Hubbell","Jacobson","Kahler","Klum","Leake","Letzelter","Lewman","Lyon","Mathers","McCall","McIntosh","Metzker","Morisi","Nelson","Newcomb","O’Rourke","Peterson","Phillips","Plavocos","Quackenbush","Reames","Ritchie","Ritter","Robinson","Rowbotham","Sargent","Seliga","Smith","Stanley","Stewart","Tenbrook","Thesing","Torrey","Walker","Watkins","Wells","Wilkens","Williams","Yocum","Young","Zigler","Smith","Johnson","Williams","Jones","Brown","Davis","Miller","Wilson","Moore","Taylor","Anderson","Thomas","Jackson","White","Harris","Martin","Thompson","Garcia","Robinson","Clark","Rodriguez","Lewis","Walker","Hall","Allen","Young","King","Wright","Hill","Lopez","Scott","Green","Adams","Baker","Nelson","Carter","Mitchell","Roberts","Turner","Phillips","Campbell","Parker","Evans","Edwards","Stewart","Morris","Rogers","Reed","Cook","Morgan","Bell","Murphy"))
(set: _randomcity1 to (either:"Boston","New York","Baltimore","Philadelphia","New Orleans","Cincinnati"," Brooklyn","St. Louis","Albany","Pittsburgh","Charleston","Buffalo","Providence","Washington","Newark","Rochester","Lowell","Williamsburgh","Chicago","Troy","Richmond","Syracuse","Allegheny","Detroit","Portland","Mobile","New Haven","Salem","Milwaukee","Columbus","Utica","Charleston","Worchester","Cleveland","New Bedford","Reading","Savannah","Cambridge","Bangor","Norfolk","Petersburg","Wilmington","Hartford","Lancaster","Oswego","Springfield","Poughkeepsie","Dayton","Nashville","Augusta","Covington","","Memphis","Concord","Augusta","Indianapolis","Lexington","Dover","Portsmouth"))
(set: _randomdistination1 to (either: "Salk Lake City","Sacramento","San Franscico","Los Angeles","Oregon City","Portland","San Diego","The Willamette Valley","The Salt Lake Valley"))
(set: _malejobs1 to (either: "cheese maker","clerk","tailor","cabinet maker","chairmaker","barber","baker","canner","carpenter","blacksmith","bookbinder","bricklayer","butcher","miner","cooper","farmer","laborer","millwright","painter","shoemaker","teamster","wainwright","weaver"))
(set: _femalejobs1 to (either: "cheese maker","clerk","baker","bookbinder","factory worker","farmer","laborer","laundress","milleress","nanny","printer","aseamstress","servant","shoemaker","teacher","teacher","weaver"))
}{
(set: _randomstorypicker1 to (random: 2,2))
}{I (either:"spoke","chatted","talked","had a conversation","had a pleasant talk","had a nice discussion","was able to speak","had a pleasant discussion","was able to have a wonderful conversation","had a fine dialogue","had a great discussion") with {(if: $gender is 1)[Mr. (print: _randommale1) (print: _lastnames1)](if: $gender is 2)[Mrs. (print: _randomfemale1) (print: _lastnames1)]} for (either:"a good while","almost fifteen minutes","for over twenty minutes","a while","nearly a half-an-hour","almost an hour","over an hour","a long time","a good deal of time","a long stretch","almost three-quarters-of-an-hour","well over an hour","some time","at least an hour","several hours") (either:"today","this afternoon","this morning","this evening","at camp today","while we were on the trail","while we were setting up camp this afternoon","as we were on the trail"). {(if: $gender is 1)[He's the (display: "chardesr1") man. I don't know if I've written about him before.](if: $gender is 2)[She's the (display: "chardesr1") woman. I don't know if I've written about her before.]}
<br><br>
Our conversation covered a wide range of topics. However, most of the time we spent talking about }{
(if: (_randomstorypicker1 is 1) and ($gender is 1))[his marriage to his young wife.<br><br>Her name is (print: _randomfemale1). They have been marred for (either:"six months","a year","just a few months","only a month","just over a year","only two weeks before we all left on the trail"). They met (either:"several years ago","just over two years ago","about three years ago","almost four years ago").<br><br>He was working as a (print: _malejobs1). At first, her father forbid him from courting her. Over the years, though, her father relented, and he was able to eventually propose.<br><br>They decided to move out west to start their new life together away from the pressures of their former lives.<br><br>He says they lived in (print: _randomcity1) for years. They liked the people and the area but didn't like how fast the city was growing up around them.<br><br>They are expecting their first child. They hope to make it out to (print: _randomdistination1) before the baby is due.{(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))}]
(if: (_randomstorypicker1 is 1) and ($gender is 2))[her marriage to her young husband.<br><br>His name is (print: _randommale1). They have been marred for (either:"six months","a year","just a few months","only a month","just over a year","only two weeks before we all left on the trail"). They met (either:"several years ago","just over two years ago","about three years ago","almost four years ago").<br><br>She was working as a (print: _femalejobs1). At first, her father forbid him from courting her. Over the years, though, her father relented, and he was able to eventually propose.<br><br>They decided to move out west to start their new life together away from the pressures of their former lives.<br><br>He says they lived in (print: _randomcity1) for years. They liked the people and the area but didn't like how fast the city was growing up around them.<br><br>She is expecting their first child. If it is a boy, she wants to call it (print: _randommale2). If it is a girl, she likes that name (print: _randomfemale2). They hope to make it out to (print: _randomdistination1) before the baby is due.{(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))}]}{
(if: (_randomstorypicker1 is 2))[a letter {(if: ($gender is 1))[he](if: ($gender is 2))[she]} received before starting on the trail.<br><br>{(if: $gender is 1)[Mr. (print: _lastnames1)](if: $gender is 2)[Mrs. (print: _lastnames1)]} said the letter was from {(if: ($gender is 1))[his](if: ($gender is 2))[her]} (either: "mother","aunt","sister","cousin","grandmother","grandfather","father","uncle","brother","nephew","nicce","neighbor","former coworker","former boss","former employer","former master").<br><br>The letter describes a terrible epidemic of (either: "cholera","smallpox","typhus","yellow fever","plague","influenza") where they used to live in (print: _randomcity1).<br><br>According to the letter, hundreds of people have already died. The authorities have said they are having trouble keeping up with burying all the bodies.<br><br>It seems that people are now leaving the city for fear of contracting the illness. As a result, some of the factories are starting to close.<br><br>It also seems like thy are getting concerned about getting enough food into the area as many of the farmers and produce merchants are increasingly reluctant to enter the city.<br><br>{(if: $gender is 1)[Mr. (print: _lastnames1)](if: $gender is 2)[Mrs. (print: _lastnames1)]} expressed that {(if: ($gender is 1))[he](if: ($gender is 2))[she]} is growing worried as they haven't heard anything from their family in (print: (ceil: ($daycounter/7))) weeks.<br><br>We talked about how difficult it is to get mail out here, even with some coaches now starting to make regular trips.<br><br>I tried to comfort {(if: ($gender is 1))[him](if: ($gender is 2))[her]}, but I don't think I was very successful.
]
}{
(if: (_randomstorypicker1 is 3))[one of their favorite inventions.<br><br>]
}
}{(set: _randomdialog1 to (random: 1,6))
(if: ($gender is 1) and (_randomdialog1 is 1))[As I walked up, the group of men were already talking.<br><br>"Obviously, he's not guilty of murder. Sure," one man with a wide-brimmed hat said, "Mr. Clarkson is dead and Mr. Jacobs is the one who shot him, but he only did it in self-defense.<br><br>"I've been talking with Mr. Jacobs for weeks about this. Mr. Clarkson was always waiting to start a fight. When he pulled that knife, I think he meant to kill Mr. Jacobs.<br><br>So, Mr. Jacobs had every right to shoot him."<br><br>The others nodded in agreement.]
(if: ($gender is 1) and (_randomdialog1 is 2))[As I walked up, the group of men were already talking.<br><br>"Obviously, he's guilty of murder. Obviously," one man with a handlebar mustache said, "Mr. Clarkson is dead and Mr. Jacobs is the one who shot him, so it is murder, plain as day.<br><br>"I've been talking with Mr. Clarkson for weeks about this. Mr. Jacobs was always waiting to pick a fight with him. He was always saying he 'better stay out of his way or there'd be consequences.' When Mr. Clarckson pulled that knife, I think he meant to defend himself from Mr. Jacobs.<br><br>"So, Mr. Jacobs is absolutely guilty."<br><br>The others nodded in agreement.]
(if: ($gender is 1) and (_randomdialog1 is 3))[As I walked up, the group of men were already talking.<br><br>"I'm not sure," one man with a bright white hat said, "Mr. Clarkson is dead and Mr. Jacobs is the obviously the one who shot him.<br><br>"The trouble I have is that I know those two have been at each others throat since Fort Kearney.<br><br>Mr. Jacobs has every right to defend himself, but I don't know if he encouraged to Mr. Clarkson to do something so foolish so he'd have an excuse to shot him."<br><br>The others silently nodded in agreement.]
(if: ($gender is 1) and (_randomdialog1 is 4))[As I walked up, the group of men were already talking.<br><br>"I'm not sure," one man with a bandage over his right arm said, "We all know Mr. Jacobs shot Mr. Clarkson. Of that there is no doubt.<br><br>"The trouble I have is that I know those two have been at each others throat since Fort Kearney.<br><br>Mr. Jacobs has every right to defend himself, but I don't know Mr. Clarkson was trying to get him to do something so foolish so he'd have an excuse for us to kick Mr. Jacobs out of the wagon company.<br><br>"I think we all know that getting kicked out of the company is basically a death sentence."<br><br>The others silently nodded in agreement.]
(if: ($gender is 1) and (_randomdialog1 is 5))[As I walked up, the group of men were already talking.<br><br>"He's guilty!" a man with an white, grizzled beard said.<br><br>"We've all seen how Mr. Jacobs has been antagonizing that boy. Day in and day out, Mr. Jacobs never let us. So, sure Mr. Clarkson pulled a knife. I probably would have, too. Just to tell Mr. Jacobs to take me serious.<br><br>"So, I think Mr. Jacobs has been pushing and pushing just hoping for something like this to happen to get rid of any competitions for Ms. Green."<br><br>The others silently nodded in agreement.]
(if: ($gender is 1) and (_randomdialog1 is 6))[As I walked up, the group of men were already talking.<br><br>"He innocent!" one of the preachers said.<br><br>"We've all seen them being disrespectful to each other for many miles, but that is no excuse for Mr. Clarkson to threaten him harm. Up until know, they may have used offensive language and thrown a punch or two, but as soon as Mr. Clarkson pulled that knife, he escalated it to another level.<br><br>"I think he would have killed Mr. Jacobs had he not had that pistol on him."<br><br>The others silently nodded in agreement.]
(if: ($gender is 2) and (_randomdialog1 is 1))[As I walked up, the group of women were already talking.<br><br>"I just don't know," one of the younger women and gossips of the company said, "I think both men were acting with evil in their hearts, but Mr. Jacobs had every right to shoot Mr. Clarkson. After all, Mr. Clarkson pulled that knife on him.<br><br>"We've all seen how hot-headed he was. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if he was aiming to kill Mr. Jacobs.<br><br>"Personally," she continued, "I think Mr. Jacobs was just defending himself.<br><br>"Mr. Jacobs is not guilty."<br><br>The others nodded in agreement.]
(if: ($gender is 2) and (_randomdialog1 is 2))[As I walked up, the group of women were already talking.<br><br>"I just don't know," one of the older women and gossips of the company said, "I think both men were acting with evil in their hearts, but Mr. Clarkson had every right to pull out a knife to defend himself after Mr. Jacobs punched him in the head. We all saw it.<br><br>"Personally," she continued, "I think Mr. Jacobs was just trying to get Mr. Clarkson out of the way so he could pursue Ms. Green without any competition.<br><br>"I think Mr. Jacobs is guilty as sin."<br><br>The others nodded in agreement.]
(if: ($gender is 2) and (_randomdialog1 is 3))[As I walked up, the group of women were already talking.<br><br>"I just don't know," one of the younger and devoutly religious women said, "I think both men were acting with evil in their hearts. We've all seen them act increasingly mean toward each other. While I agree that Mr. Jacobs has a right to defend himself, I wonder if he wasn't trying to get Mr. Clarkson to pull that knife on him.<br><br>"If Mr. Jacobs could get Mr. Clarkson to do something like that, he is guilty of murder because he intended it to happen.<br><br>"So, I don't know if either one of them is truly either innocent nor guilty."<br><br>The others silently nodded in agreement.]
(if: ($gender is 2) and (_randomdialog1 is 4))[As I walked up, the group of women were already talking.<br><br>"I just don't know," one of the older and devoutly religious women said, "I think both men were acting with evil in their hearts. We've all seen them act increasingly disrespectful toward each other. While I agree that Mr. Jacobs has a right to defend himself, I wonder if Mr. Clarkson was trying to get Mr. Jacobs all upset. Maybe even upset enough to pull a gun on him.<br><br>"I don't think he meant to get shot, but if he could show the rest of us the Mr. Jacobs was dangerous, maybe he thought we'd order Mr. Jacobs to leave the company.<br><br>"So, I don't know if either one of them is truly either innocent nor guilty."<br><br>The others silently nodded in agreement.]
(if: ($gender is 2) and (_randomdialog1 is 5))[As I walked up, the group of women were already talking.<br><br>"He's guilty!" the elderly woman with the bad limp said.<br><br>"Mr. Jacobs has been hounding young Mr. Clarkson since Fort Kearney.<br><br>"I have even overheard Mr. Clarkson say he was at his wits' end. He did everything to stay away from Mr. Jacobs without giving up her pursuit of Ms. Green.<br><br>"It was Mr. Jacobs who pushed and pushed until the other snapped.<br><br>"So, in my humble opinion, he is guilty of murder because he wanted to get that exact reaction from Mr. Clarkson."<br><br>The others silently nodded in agreement.]
(if: ($gender is 2) and (_randomdialog1 is 6))[As I walked up, the group of women were already talking.<br><br>"He innocent!" a woman with the dark green dress said."Mr. Jacobs has been nothing but a gentleman this whole time. He's been kind, polite, honest, and has even helped me a time or two.<br><br>"It was Mr. Clarkson who was ill-tempered and was looking for a fight. I'm sure Mr. Jacobs never wanted to hurt that boy, but he had to protect himself."<br><br>The others silently nodded in agreement.]
}
[[I've made up my mind.->decisionready1]]{
(if: ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[(print: $wifesname1) pulled me behind the wagon.<br><br>"I know I'm just your wife, and you know I'll support whatever decision you make, but before we decide to do with Mr. Jacobs, I wanted to let you know that my opinion is that he is (either:"guilty","innocent").<br><br>With that she turned and walked away. <br><br>I scratched my head and watched her walk away down toward the water with a bucket in her hand.]
(if: ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[(print: $husbandsname1) walked over to me when I returned from the group of women.<br><br>"I know I'm your husband, and I've always believed in your ability to make a good decision, but before we decide what happens with Mr. Jacobs, I wanted to let you know that my opinion is that he is (either:"guilty","innocent").<br><br>With that he turned and walked away. <br><br>I absently adjusted my bonnet and watched him walk away toward some trees with an axe in his hand.]
(if: ($spouse is 0) and (travelpartnergender1 is 1))[(print: $travelpartnername1) walked up to me as I returned from the group.<br><br>"I know I'm just your (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1), but before we all decide what to with Mr. Jacobs, I wanted to let you know that my opinion is that he is (either:"guilty","innocent").<br><br>I nodded and my (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1) walked down toward the river.]
}
I don't know if I have all the facts or if I'm honestly ready to make a decision but Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} has called us all back to make our vote.
[[Mr. Jacobs is innocent. He acted in self-defense.->innocent1]]
[[Mr. Jacobs is guilty of murder.->guilty1]]Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} took notes as every adult in camp gave his or her opinion.
Mr. Jacobs sat on an overturned bucket, his head down, and never said a word the whole time.
Once everyone had voted, people started whispering to each other.
After a few minutes of reviewing his notes, Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} stood and motioned for quiet.
In a loud, clear voice, Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} read the final count. "Only (either: "ten percent say he's guilty","twenty percent say he's guilty","thirty percent say he's guilty"). So, Mr. Jacobs is hereby found innocent of the crime of murder. He is restored to full status within this company."
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} ordered his bonds be removed.
Mr. Jacobs rose and thanked a number of people, including me, for our mercy and our understanding.
[[I still don't fully know if I made the right choice, but now I will live with my decision.->rattlesnake1]](set: $jacobsisinnocent to 1)Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} took notes as every adult in camp gave his or her opinion.
Mr. Jacobs sat on an overturned bucket, his head down, and never said a word the whole time.
Once everyone had voted, people started whispering to each other.
After a few minutes of reviewing his notes, Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} stood and motioned for quiet.
In a loud, clear voice, Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} read the final count. "(either: "Sixty percent say he's guilty","Seventy percent say he's guilty","Eighty percent say he's guilty"). So, Mr. Jacobs is hereby banished from the company.
"He may take one horse, as much food as he can carry, and a bedroll.
"This action is immediate and permanent."
Captain {(if: $captain is 1)[Taylor](if: $captain is 2)[Hutchins](if: $captain is 3)[Powell]} ordered Mr. Jacobs to be untied and escorted to get the items mentioned.
He was gone within ten minutes.
We all know deep down that it is very likely he will not survive out here on the trail alone and cutoff from our help.
May God have mercy on his soul.
[[It is with a heavy heart that I retire for the evening.->rattlesnake1]]{(set: $jacobsisguilty to 1)}Double-click this passage to edit it.Dear Diary,
It took us four days!
We made it up the river on the first day, but as we were making camp, a huge sandstorm blew in. It lasted for several hours and everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, was completed covered and filled with sand. I've never seen anything like it.
On the second day, we took everything out of the wagons so we could make sure to reseal the joints with tar and paper. All the containers were made as watertight as we could make them.
The third day, we started across the Green River. The water was maybe six inches too deep. Many of the smaller wagons began floating before they were even a third of the way across. Only the largest and heaviest wagons didn't float. Instead, they became swamped.
Additional teams had to be used to pull them across and out of the river.
On the third night, we camped almost directly across the Green from where were were three days ago.
On the fourth day, we had no problems and were able to drive almost twenty-five miles.
At one point, we passed by a large body of water. It must have been nearly five-hundred acres.
Some fool let his horse get too close and it drank the water. He should have known better. All the signs were there. The grasses at the edge were yellowish-red. Its likely the horse will be dead by morning.
We are all exhausted.
[[Continue on this never-ending trail.->18milesouth1]]{
(set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 4)
(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 4)
(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 50)
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 10 )[(set: $food to it - (4*(42 + (random: 0,12))))]
}Dear Diary,
We made it. It took us two days, but we made it.
[[original->18milesouth1]](set: $daycounter to $daycounter + 2)(set:$daysonthetrail to it + 2)(set: $totalmiles to $totalmiles + 11){
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 0 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(7 + (random: 0,3))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 1 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(10 + (random: 0,4))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 2 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(14 + (random: 0,5))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 3 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(18 + (random: 0,6))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 4 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(21 + (random: 0,7))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 5 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(25 + (random: 0,8))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 6 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(28 + (random: 0,9))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 7 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(32 + (random: 0,10))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 8 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(35 + (random: 0,11))))]
(if: $numberofchildren1 is 9 )[(set: $food to it - (2*(39 + (random: 0,12))))]
}Dear Diary,
It is (set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day), and we've made it to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake!
We've spent (print: $daysonthetrail) on the Trail since leaving Independence, Missouri! I'd estimate we drove (print: $totalmiles) miles.
The valley is beautiful! We can clearly see the Great Salk Lake shining in the sun. There is a wide series of wide valleys broken up with mountain ranges. I'd estimate the ranges are probably somewhere about twenty miles apart.
To the south, we can see additional mountains and what looks like another lake, although it is much smaller.
Right below us, there are a number of buildings and what appears to be farms spread out north to south.
It is a wonderous sight!
[[Contine toward California, stopping first for supplies.->resupply1]]
[[Head into the valley to settle in this area.->saltlakecity1]](display: "partnerconversations1")
[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->morrill1]]{
(if: ($gender is 1) and ($wifeisdead is 0) and (visits is 1))["I know we've already talked about this many times," (print: $wifesname1) said, "but I wanted to let you know that I am glad we're going on this trip together."<br><br>I leaned over and kissed her cheek.<br><br>She touched the spot I kissed briefly and then looked out on the trail again, a slight smile on her lips.(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 1) and ($wifeisdead is 0) and (visits is 2))[I climbed aboard the wagon and sat next to my wife.<br><br>I smiled at her and said, "I know it is not a big deal, bit I wanted you to know that I love you."<br><br>She smiled back and me and held my hand.<br><br>It's these little things that she does that makes me love her.(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 1) and ($wifeisdead is 0) and (visits is 3))[I was walking next to the wagon, when I looked up at (print: $wifesname1). She had a smile on her face despite all we've gone through.<br><br>"Are you alright?" I asked.<br><br>She smiled. "Yes. I was just thinking about our life together. How we're heading out west. About the life that awaits us out there.<br><br>"It just makes me smile that's all."<br><br>"I'm looking forward to it as well."(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 1) and ($wifeisdead is 0) and (visits is 4))[I was sitting next to the campfire when (print: $wifesname1) came and sat next to me.<br><br>"Are you doing ok?" she asked.<br><br>I blinked absently at the fire a few times. "Sure. Why do you ask?"<br><br>(print: $wifesname1) was quiet for a moment before saying, "You have just seemed a little preoccupied for the last couple of days."<br><br>I turned to face her. "I'm sorry if I made you think something was wrong. I've just been thinking about this giant undertaking we're on. It can be a bit overwhelming when I think about it."<br><br>(print: $wifesname1) laid her head on my shoulder. "Don't worry, my love. We're in this together.<br><br>"We planned this out carefully. We spent more than a year preparing for this trip. We'll be ok." She looked up at me and smiled.<br><br>I picked up her hand and kissed it. I love this woman.(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 1) and ($wifeisdead is 0) and (visits is 5))["My feet are sore today," (print: $wifesname1) said. "How are you holding up?"<br><br>I stretched my back and rolled my shoulders. "I'm a bit sore as well. You'd think I'd be used to this by now, but I just can't find a way to get comfortable."<br><br>"I have an idea," she said. "What if we switch of who's driving every hour or so. It might not make much of a difference, but it might help a bit."<br><br>I smiled at her. "That sounds like a great idea. If nothing else, it might help to pass the time a bit."(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 1) and ($wifeisdead is 0) and (visits is 6))["Have you ever seen something like it before?" (print: $wifesname1) asked. She pointed toward the horizon.<br><br>I looked where she indicated. Way off in the distance, two animals were running around. It was hard to tell exactly, but it looked like a deer or antelope would charge at a turkey or some other large bird and then swerve away at the last minute.<br><br>The turkey would flutter its wings and then chase after the deer.<br><br>A minute later, and the roles would switch. The deer would chase the turkey and then they'd switch. It must have gone on for ten minutes before some took a shot at the two, at which time they ran away.<br><br>I looked at my wife and she looked at me.<br><br>We both broke into laughter which lasted well into the evening.(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 1) and ($wifeisdead is 0) and (visits is 7))[We were sitting on the ground next to the campfire when (print: $wifesname1) just jumped up and ran to the wagon.<br><br>"What are you doing?" I asked.<br><br>She came back a moment later with something. She held it out to me. "What do you think?"<br><br>I held it to the light, turning it over in my hands. It was a wooden carving of a dog. "Is this Duke?"<br><br>She smiled. "Do you like it? I made it for you."<br><br>"I love it! It looks just like him." We had left Duke, my loyal, amazing, and intelligent hunting dog with a neighbor when we left home. I have thought about him many times since. "This is amazing. Thank you." I took it from her and held it to my chest. I could feel tears in my eyes.(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 1) and ($wifeisdead is 0) and (visits is 8))[I had been a long day, and (print: $wifesname1) looked particularly tired. "Hey, are you ok?" I asked.<br><br>She turned to me, wiped her forehead with the back of her flour covered hand. "Yeah. Just tired."<br><br>I told her I'd be right back. I walked over to another wagon, spoke with Mrs. Flannery for moment and returned with something behind my back.<br><br>(print: $wifesname1) was flipping over a pancake. She looked up at me with weary eyes but a soft smile on her face. "What are you hiding?"<br><br>"I hope you like it." I held out the dress that I just bought from Mrs. Flannery. <br><br>It was plain and simple, but (print: $wifesname1) acted as though I had just bought her the most expensive French dress. She ran over to me and gave me a hug, and in full view of anyone who might be looking, kissed me right on the lips!(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 1) and ($wifeisdead is 0) and (visits is 9))[I was in the process of setting up the tent when (print: $wifesname1) walked up behind me and started rubbing my shoulders.<br><br>"You're tight today."<br><br>I grunted in agreement as she continued.<br><br>"How about tomorrow you let me drive for most of the day?"<br><br>I thought about how a break from the bumping seat might feel good, but then said, "No. While that sounds like a bit of heaven, it wouldn't be fair to you. I know you're hurting, too."<br><br>"And that's why I want you to take a break. You're the sweetest, kindest man I could have asked for. Now sit down for a bit. I'll get the rest of the camp setup tonight."<br><br>I love that woman.(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 1) and ($wifeisdead is 0) and (visits is 10))["I am grateful you're on the trail with me," (print: $wifesname1) said this evening after everything had quieted down. "I couldn't imagine life without you.<br><br>"Thank you for being so brave and kind. You never raise your voice or get mad at me. I really appreciate it."<br><br>Without saying anything I kissed her.(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 1) and ($wifeisdead is 0) and (visits > 10))[We still have a long way to go, and she doesn't seem to want to talk right now.(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 1) and ($wifeisdead is 1))[I turned to have a conversation with wife again only to realize, as if it were first time, that she is gone.<br><br>My heart aches at her absence.(set: $morale to it - 1)]
(if: ($gender is 2) and ($husbandisdead is 0) and (visits is 1))["I know we've already talked about this many times," (print: $husbandsname1) said, "but I wanted to let you know that I am glad we're going on this trip together."<br><br>I leaned over and kissed his cheek.<br><br>He touched the spot I kissed briefly and then looked out on the trail again, a slight smile on his lips.(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 2) and ($husbandisdead is 0) and (visits is 2))[I climbed aboard the wagon and sat next to my husband.<br><br>I smiled at him and said, "I know it is not a big deal, bit I wanted you to know that I love you."<br><br>She smiled back and me and held my hand.<br><br>It's these little things that she does that makes me love her.(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 2) and ($husbandisdead is 0) and (visits is 3))[I was walking next to the wagon, when I looked up at (print: $husbandsname1). She had a smile on his face despite all we've gone through.<br><br>"Are you alright?" I asked.<br><br>She smiled. "Yes. I was just thinking about our life together. How we're heading out west. About the life that awaits us out there.<br><br>"It just makes me smile that's all."<br><br>"I'm looking forward to it as well."(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 2) and ($husbandisdead is 0) and (visits is 4))[I was sitting next to the campfire when (print: $husbandsname1) came and sat next to me.<br><br>"Are you doing ok?" she asked.<br><br>I blinked absently at the fire a few times. "Sure. Why do you ask?"<br><br>(print: $husbandsname1) was quiet for a moment before saying, "You have just seemed a little preoccupied for the last couple of days."<br><br>I turned to face her. "I'm sorry if I made you think something was wrong. I've just been thinking about this giant undertaking we're on. It can be a bit overwhelming when I think about it."<br><br>(print: $husbandsname1) laid his head on my shoulder. "Don't worry, my love. We're in this together.<br><br>"We planned this out carefully. We spent more than a year preparing for this trip. We'll be ok." She looked up at me and smiled.<br><br>I picked up his hand and kissed it. I love this man.(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 2) and ($husbandisdead is 0) and (visits is 5))["My feet are sore today," (print: $husbandsname1) said. "How are you holding up?"<br><br>I stretched my back and rolled my shoulders. "I'm a bit sore as well. You'd think I'd be used to this by now, but I just can't find a way to get comfortable."<br><br>"I have an idea," she said. "What if we switch of who's driving every hour or so. It might not make much of a difference, but it might help a bit."<br><br>I smiled at her. "That sounds like a great idea. If nothing else, it might help to pass the time a bit."(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 2) and ($husbandisdead is 0) and (visits is 6))["Have you ever seen something like it before?" (print: $husbandsname1) asked. She pointed toward the horizon.<br><br>I looked where she indicated. Way off in the distance, two animals were running around. It was hard to tell exactly, but it looked like a deer or antelope would charge at a turkey or some other large bird and then swerve away at the last minute.<br><br>The turkey would flutter its wings and then chase after the deer.<br><br>A minute later, and the would switch roles. The deer would chase the turkey and they'd switch. It must have gone on for ten minutes before some took a shot at the two, at which time they ran away.<br><br>I looked at my husband and she looked at me.<br><br>We both broke into laughter which lasted well into the evening.(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 2) and ($husbandisdead is 0) and (visits is 7))[We were sitting on the ground next to the campfire when (print: $husbandsname1) just jumped up and ran to the wagon.<br><br>"What are you doing?" I asked.<br><br>She came back a moment later with something. She held it out to me. "What do you think?"<br><br>I held it to the light, turning it over in my hands. It was a wooden carving of a dog. "Is this Duke?"<br><br>She smiled. "Do you like it? I made it for you."<br><br>"I love it! It looks just like him." We had left Duke, my loyal, amazing, and intelligent hunting dog with a neighbor when we left home. I have thought about him many times since. "This is amazing. Thank you." I took it from him and held it to my chest. I could feel tears in my eyes.(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 2) and ($husbandisdead is 0) and (visits is 8))[I had been a long day, and (print: $husbandsname1) looked particularly tired. "Hey, are you ok?" I asked.<br><br>She turned to me, wiped his forehead with the back of his dust covered hand. "Yeah. Just tired."<br><br>I told him I'd be right back. I walked over to another wagon, spoke with Mrs. Flannery for moment and returned with something behind my back.<br><br>(print: $husbandsname1) was tending the fire when I returned. He looked up at me with weary eyes but a soft smile on his face. "What are you hiding?"<br><br>"I hope you like it." I held out the pair of pants that I just bought from Mrs. Flannery. <br><br>They were plain and simple, but (print: $husbandsname1) acted as though I had just bought him the most expensive dress pants. He ran over to me and gave me a hug, and in full view of anyone who might be looking, kissed me right on the lips!(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 2) and ($husbandisdead is 0) and (visits is 9))[I was in the process of setting up the tent when (print: $husbandsname1) walked up behind me and started rubbing my shoulders.<br><br>"You're tight today."<br><br>I grunted in agreement as he continued.<br><br>"How about tomorrow you let me drive for most of the day?"<br><br>I thought about how a break from the bumping seat might feel good, but then said, "No. While that sounds like a bit of heaven, it wouldn't be fair to you. I know you're hurting, too."<br><br>"And that's why I want you to take a break. You're the sweetest, kindest woman I could have asked for. Now sit down for a bit. I'll get the rest of the camp setup tonight."<br><br>I love that man.(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 1) and ($husbandisdead is 0) and (visits is 10))["I am grateful you're on the trail with me," (print: $husbandsname1) said this evening after everything had quieted down. "I couldn't imagine life without you.<br><br>"Thank you for being so brave and kind. You never raise your voice or get mad at me. I really appreciate it."<br><br>Without saying anything I kissed him.(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 2) and ($husbandisdead is 0) and (visits > 10))[We still have a long way to go, and she doesn't seem to want to talk right now.(set: $morale to it + (1 + (random: 0,2)))]
(if: ($gender is 2) and ($husbandisdead is 1))[I turned to have a conversation with husband again only to realize, as if it were first time, that she is gone.<br><br>My heart aches at his absence.(set: $morale to it - 1)]
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[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->returnto1]]Double-click this passage to edit it.(display: "randomconversations1")
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(if: ($wifeisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $wifesname1).->TF Default 1]]
(if: ($husbandisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $husbandsname1).->TF Default 1]]
(if: ($travelpartnerisdead is 0) and ($spouse is 0) and ($gender is 1 or 2))[[<br><br>Spend time talking with (print: $travelpartnername1).->TF Default 1]]
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[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->stjoesephindependencjunciton1]](display: "randomconversations1")
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[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->lakemcconaughywest1]](display: "randomconversations1")
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[[(either:"Time for sleep.","I'm going to get some sleep.","I'm going to try to sleep for a bit before I have watch.","I'm off for now.","It has been a long day. I'm off to get some shut eye.","I have a bit of a headache. I'm going to see if a bit of extra sleep will help.","I've got watch soon. I'll write again tomorrow.","It is almost time for my watch. I'll write again tomorrow.","I've written all I can today.","I'm hoping tomorrow will be a good day.","I'm going to turn in now.","I'm going to check the camp before turning in.","I think I'll stop for now and get some sleep.","I think I'll turn in now.","Tomorrow is another day.","I've written enough for today.","I'll see if I can get a few hours of solid sleep in now.")->bigpine1]]LOOK AT stmarys2 for a live example.
This evening, we were sitting around the campfire and a few of the others got to talking about politics.
I generally stayed away from such topics and was just silently listening when someone asked a question for us to answer.
When it came time for me to respond, I tried to say I wasn't listening, but they repeated everything and asked again.
So I felt like I had to say something.
The questions was, "In the presidential election in '48, who had a larger percentage of the popular vote?"
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(link: "Zachary Taylor, the Whig, won more of the popular vote.")[
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(link: "Lewis Cass, the Democrat, won more of the popular vote.")[
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(link: "Martin Van Buren, the former President, won more of the popular vote.")[
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(link: "James Polk, out of Tennessee, won more of the popular vote.")[
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|reply1)[
That's right, President Taylor won nearly 48% of the popular vote and 163 electoral votes.(set: $morale to it + 5)
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|reply2)[
Lewis Cass won just over 40% of the popular vote although he did carry just as many states of President Taylor.
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|reply3)[
Martin Van Buren ran as a 'Free Soil' candidate. Even still, he managed to get a respectible 10% of the popular vote. This was no where close to what he needed to win the election, though.
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James Polk was the 15th President of the United States. He didn't even run in '48.
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}Alright, it is time for me to chose a wagon train captain. This decision will affect at least the next few months of my life. I’d better choose wisely.
I know that <b>Mr. Henry Taylor</b> is confident. Everyone talks about how sure he is of himself. He seems to be able to get things done. I've watched him and his wagon company and it seems like they are always finished before the other wagon trains. I believe his wagon train has more than a hundred wagons now. He seems to be pretty happy with the size of it, telling everyone that he has the strongest and the best company on the plains. (either:"I've heard that Mr. Taylor was taken to court over the loss of someone's wagon and goods on a previous crossing, but I don’t' know if that is true or not.","")
<b>Mr. William Hutchins</b> seems a little less confident. He seems to prefer to watch and listen before he makes up his mind. His wagon company has also been getting ready. Mr. Hutchins seems to move around a lot between the families. They tend to smile when he approaches. The last time I checked, his company was somewhere near 60 wagons or so. (either:"I've heard that Mr. Hutchins can sometimes be slow to make a decision. Apparently, in a previous wagon company, it took him too long to make a decision and a young child died. Of course, that is just a rumor.","")
My final option is <b>Mr. George Powell</b>. He's a quiet, cautious, and serious man. He doesn't appear to be very old, but I've heard that he has made several trips across the prairie. However, I think this is his first as a captain. I haven't been able to count the number of wagons in his company, but it doesn't look like that many. I honestly don't know a lot about Mr. Powell. (either:"He rarely speaks and most people I've spoken with don't know too much about him either.","") (either: "Someone said he has a rich uncle who works in the federal government, but I don't know if he does or not.","")
[[I choose Mr. Henry Taylor as my captain.->taylor1]]
[[I choose Mr. William Hutchins as my captain.->hutchins1]]
[[I choose Mr. George Powell as my captain.->powell1]]<div id= "arialfont1">I walked back to our camp, found a quiet spot, pulled out the first pencil, and made this entry.</div>
(set: _day to $dates's ($daycounter))(print: _day)(set: $daycounter to $daycounter+1)
Dear Diary,
I can't believe we've made it here. It has already been a long journey to even make it this far. We are excited about the adventure that lay before us, but we are also all a little tired. Not a great way to start a trip, but we'll be fine.
I just looked over at {(if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1)))[(print: $wifesname1). I can't believe how I luck I am to have her as my wife. She is so smart, and funny, and kind, and a great listener. I am so fortunate.](if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2)))[(print: $husbandsname1). I can't believe how lucky I am to have him as my husband. He is so patient, and honest, and kind. I am so fortunate.](if: $spouse is 0)[(print: $travelpartnername1). I am so lucky that my (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1) agreed to join me on the trail. I honestly don't think I would have made it this far without them. Granted, we don't always see eye to eye, but I wouldn't want anyone else with me.]}
As I look around the town, I can't believe how many people there are here. I don't know what I was expecting, but there's got to be (either: "hundreds","hundreds and hundreds","thousands","thousands and thousands") of people (either: "bustling","scurring","dashing","scrambling") about town. There's so much (either: "commotion","confusion","excitement","energy") as everyone in the whole (either: "world","country","region","state","area") seems to be getting ready to head out west.
I don't know how to (either: "describe it clearly","explain it clearly","communicate it properly"), but there are more animals here than I've seen in any one place in my life. I've seen more (either: "horses, oxen, and sheep","oxen, horses, and mules","mules, cows, and sheep","cows, oxen, and pigs") than I can count. Some people are shouting and hollering while others seem to be carrying just about all sorts of everything. I've seen people carrying (either: "rolled up tents","long rolls of canvas"), (either: "pieces of lumber","pieces of iron"), and (either: "barrels full of food","chests full of clothes").
I don't mind really, it just wasn't what I expected. Somehow, I thought things would be (either: "calmer","serene","tranquil","low-key","peaceful").
Anyway, it took me a bit of time to get my bearings here. I've passed through more cities and towns in the last few months than I can recall. Independence is like a lot of the other towns I've been through. There's a (either: "courthouse, county jail, and a bunch of churches","a couple of schools, a county jail, and a bunch of one story houses","ton of houses, a county jail, and a large courthouse","market house, a courthouse, and a bunch of houses","courthouse, a county jail, a couple of schools, a market house, and a bunch of churches").
While I was exploring the town, something strange happened. {(either: "I was walking along and found five dollars just sitting there in the dirt! I looked around to see if anyone was missing anything, but no one looked like they were searching, so I put it in my pocket. (set: $money to it + 5)(set:$morale to it + 5)","I think I've been pickpocketed! I was certain I had five more dollars when I started out this morning than I do now. Maybe I just lost it somewhere. Either way, I am now five dollars poorer.(set: $money to it - 5)(set:$morale to it - 5)","I was just looking around and I saw a small child crying. I stopped to ask what was wrong. He said that he was an orphan and that he was lost. I asked him where he was trying to get to. He described the place to me, and I knew where it was! I passed the place only a few minutes before. So, I walked him there. I'm pretty happy with how things turned out.(set:$morale to it + 5)")}
For now, I'll decide what to do with the rest of the evening.
[[I’ll head back to camp and get to bed early.->entry2]]
[[I’ll stay up a while and listen to the talk around the camp.->camptalk1a]]I drove the team and the wagon back to our camp.
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(if: ($spouse is 0))[ [(if: ($spouse is 0))[My (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1) came over to greet me, look at the wagon, and inspect the oxen.<br><br>"So, what do you think?" I asked.<br><br>(print: $travelpartnername1) nodded in approval. "You did good... real good. I'm impressed."] (if: (($spouse is 0) and ($travelpartnergender1 is 1)))[He](if: (($spouse is 0) and ($travelpartnergender1 is 2)))[She] climbed onboard the wagon, sitting next to me on the driver's seat and looking into the back. "You think it is big enough?"<br><br>"Big enought? Yes, it should be. Unless, of course, you're planning on bringing a lot more stuff than we've talked about."<br><br>(if: ($travelpartnergender1 is 1) and ($spouse is 0))[He](if: $travelpartnergender1 is 2)[She] laughed. "No. It's just little ol' me. Maybe a few pounds of food as well. That's about it."<br><br>I shifted in my seat. "So, in all seriousness, we have to choose a captain and a wagon company. Who do you recommend?"<br><br>(print: $travelpartnername1) turned to face me. "This is a big choice, probably the biggest one we've made since deciding to go to (if: $destination is 1)[the Great Salt Lake](if: $destination is 2)[California](if: $destination is 3)[the Oregon Territory]. (if: (($spouse is 0) and ($travelpartnergender1 is 1)))[He](if: (($spouse is 0) and ($travelpartnergender1 is 2)))[She] was quite for a few minutes. "I'm just talking aloud right now. I think Mr. Taylor seems like he's a bit hot-headed. Not that that is necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes having someone who is clearly opinionated and in charge is a benefit.<br><br>"Mr. Hutchins seems a bit unsure of himself. This might just be the sign of a good leader, though. Maybe his seeming self-doubt is just him listening to what everyone else has to say. So, it could either be good or bad. Its hard to tell at this point. I've heard rumors that support either side of it, so I don't know.<br><br>Mr. Powell, now he's the real mystery to me. I can't figure him out. He's either real smart or real dumb. I don't know which. It is also hard because nobody really seems to know a lot about him. This is his first trip as captain, so... I don't know."<br><br>When (print: $travelpartnername1) was done speaking, I looked at (if: (($spouse is 0) and ($travelpartnergender1 is 1)))[him](if: (($spouse is 0) and ($travelpartnergender1 is 2)))[her], waiting.<br><br>"Well, if I'd have to pick, I think I'd go with (either:"Captain Taylor","Captain Hutchins","Captain Powell")<br><br>"Alright, thanks." I climbed down. "I'll go see if I can get us in a wagon company."<br><br>"Good luck," (print: $travelpartnername1) said as I walked toward our destiny.] ]}{
[(if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1)))[(print: $wifesname1) came over to greet me, look at the wagon, and inspect the oxen(if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1) and ($numberofchildren1 is 5)))[, (print: $childname5) in her arms](if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2) and ($numberofchildren1 is 5)))[, (print: $childname5) in her arms].<br><br>"So, what do you think?" I asked.<br><br>(print: $wifesname1) nodded in approval. "You did good... real good. Nicely done."]]
[(if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2)))[(print: $husbandsname1) came over to greet me, look at the wagon, and inspect the oxen(if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1) and ($numberofchildren1 is 5)))[, (print: $childname5) in her arms](if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2) and ($numberofchildren1 is 5)))[, (print: $childname5) in his arms].<br><br>"So, what do you think?" I asked.<br><br>(print: $husbandsname1) nodded in approval. "You did good... real good. I couldn't have done better myself."]]
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[(if: ($numberofchildren1 >= 1))[<br><br>Our eldest, (print: $childname1), walked around the wagon. "Is this going to be big enough?"] (if: $childgender1 is 1)[he](if: $childgender1 is 2)[she] asked.<br><br>"I hope so as its all we can affort, and I've already bought it," I said, smiling.<br><br>(print: $childname1) smiled back. "I think it looks great." (if: $childgender1 is 1)[He](if: $childgender1 is 2)[She] climbed up the back of the wagon and came inside. (if: $childgender1 is 1)[He](if: $childgender1 is 2)[She] stood up and could touch the canvas bonnet with (if: $childgender1 is 1)[his](if: $childgender1 is 2)[her] head.]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 >= 2))[<br><br>(print: $childname2), our (print: $childage3) year old, seemed a bit more wary.<br><br>(if: $childgender2 is 1)[He](if: $childgender2 is 2)[She] was slow to approach the oxen. "Are they mean?" (if: $childgender2 is 1)[he](if: $childgender2 is 2)[she] asked.<br><br>"No, they are gentle, just hold your hand out and don't walk up behind them."<br><br>I climbed down from the seat and walked over to (if: $childgender2 is 1)[him](if: $childgender2 is 2)[her]. "See," I said, "go like this." I moved so the oxen could easily see me. Then I eased up to the lead ox. "This is (print: $ox1). That one there with the (either: "cracked horn","black nose","pale eyes","red coat","freckled nose","gray coat","twisted horn") is (print: $ox2). The two in the back are (print: $ox3) and (print: $ox4)."<br><br>Almost as if on cue, (print: $ox2) bowed its head and snorted. "That's its way of saying 'Hello.'"<br><br>(print: $childname2) smiled and visibly relaxed.]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 >= 3))[<br><br>(print: $childname3), our next eldest, was very interested in the wagon's wheels and axles.<br><br>(if: $childgender3 is 1)[He](if: $childgender3 is 2)[She] immediately started asking question after question. "What are these? What does that do? What is this for? How heavy is a wheel? What makes the wheel turn? How come they doesn't fall off the wagon?"<br><br>I smiled and walked over to (if: $childgender3 is 1)[him](if: $childgender3 is 2)[her]. "That's a lot of questions. I don't know if I have enough time to answer all of them right now as we have to get ready, but I promise to answer every single one of your questions once we get stated on the trail, ok?"<br><br>I don't think (print: $childname3) really heard me. (if: $childgender3 is 1)[He](if: $childgender3 is 2)[She] said, "Yes," but (if: $childgender3 is 1)[he](if: $childgender3 is 2)[she] was a blur going from wheel to wheel. (if: $childgender3 is 1)[He](if: $childgender3 is 2)[She] started to crawl under the wagon.<br><br>"Now don't you go getting all dirty, or we'll both get in trouble." I grabbed (if: $childgender3 is 1)[him](if: $childgender3 is 2)[her] by the waist and gave (if: $childgender3 is 1)[him](if: $childgender3 is 2)[her] a big hug. "You'll have plenty of time to look over every square inch of the wagon. Don't worry. Now, let's start getting things ready." I gently pushed (if: $childgender3 is 1)[him](if: $childgender3 is 2)[her] toward our camp.]]
[(if: ($numberofchildren1 >= 4))[<br><br>Out (print: $childage3) year old, (print: $childname4), really just wanted to be held.<br><br>(if: $childgender4 is 1)[He](if: $childgender4 is 2)[She] looked like (if: $childgender4 is 1)[he](if: $childgender4 is 2)[she] had recently woke up from a nap.<br><br>As I spoke with the other children, I lifted (if: $childgender4 is 1)[him](if: $childgender4 is 2)[her] up to my hip. "Are you ok, (print: $childname4)?"<br><br>(if: $childgender4 is 1)[He](if: $childgender4 is 2)[She] nodded, rubbed (if: $childgender4 is 1)[him](if: $childgender4 is 2)[her] eye, and yawned like a bear.<br><br>As I walked around the wagon, (if: $childgender4 is 1)[he](if: $childgender4 is 2)[she] kept (if: $childgender4 is 1)[his](if: $childgender4 is 2)[her] head on my shoulder and listened and looked but said nothing.<br><br>After a few minutes, (if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1)))[(print: $wifesname1)](if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2)))[(print: $husbandsname1)] gently took (print: $childname4) from me. (print: $childname4) seemed to fall asleep almost immediately.]]
}{(if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1)))[<br><br>"So," (print: $wifesname1) said, "have you decided?"<br><br>"Decided what?"<br><br>"Which company to join?"<br><br>"No, not yet? Who do you recommend?"<br><br>My wife put her hands on either side of my face. "This is a big choice, probably the biggest one we've made since deciding to go to (if: $destination is 1)[the Great Salt Lake](if: $destination is 2)[California](if: $destination is 3)[the Oregon Territory].<br><br>"I'm just talking aloud right now," my wife said, "so take this with a grain of salt.<br><br>"I think Mr. Taylor seems like he's a bit hot-headed. Not that that is necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes having someone who is clearly opinionated and in charge is a benefit.<br><br>"Mr. Hutchins seems a bit unsure of himself. This might just be the sign of a good leader, though. Maybe his seeming self-doubt is just him listening to what everyone else has to say. So, it could either be good or bad. Its hard to tell at this point. I've heard rumors that support either side of it, so I don't know.<br><br>Mr. Powell, now he's the real mystery to me. I can't figure him out. He's either real smart or real dumb. I don't know which. It is also hard because nobody really seems to know a lot about him. This is his first trip as captain, so... I don't know."<br><br>When (print: $wifesname1) was done speaking, I looked at her, waiting.<br><br>"Well, if I'd had to pick, I think I'd go with (either:"Captain Taylor","Captain Hutchins","Captain Powell"), but no matter who you pick, I support your decision.<br><br>"Alright, thank you." I held her hands for a moment. "I'll go see if I can get us in a wagon company."<br><br>"Good luck," (print: $wifesname1) said as I walked toward our destiny.]
(if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2)))[<br><br>(print: $husbandsname1) said climbing down to join me, "have you decided?"<br><br>"Decided what?"<br><br>"Which captain to join?"<br><br>"No, not yet? Who do you recommend?"<br><br>My husband put his hands on my shoulders. "This is a big choice, probably the biggest one we've made since deciding to go to (if: $destination is 1)[the Great Salt Lake](if: $destination is 2)[California](if: $destination is 3)[the Oregon Territory].<br><br>"I'm just talking aloud right now," my husband said, "so take this with a grain of salt. I think Mr. Taylor seems like he's a bit hot-headed. Not that that is necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes having someone who is clearly opinionated and in charge is a benefit.<br><br>"Mr. Hutchins seems a bit unsure of himself. This might just be the sign of a good leader, though. Maybe his seeming self-doubt is just him listening to what everyone else has to say. So, it could either be good or bad. Its hard to tell at this point. I've heard rumors that support either side of it, so I don't know.<br><br>Mr. Powell, now he's the real mystery to me. I can't figure him out. He's either real smart or real dumb. I don't know which. It is also hard because nobody really seems to know a lot about him. This is his first trip as captain, so... I don't know."<br><br>When (print: $husbandsname1) was done speaking, I looked at him, waiting.<br><br>"Well, if I'd had to pick, I think I'd go with (either:"Captain Taylor","Captain Hutchins","Captain Powell"), but no matter who you pick, I support your decision.<br><br>"Alright, thank you." I held his hands for a moment. "I'll go see if I can get us in a wagon company."<br><br>"Good luck," (print: $husbandsname1) said as I walked toward destiny.]
}
"Alright, let's see," Mr. (print: $randomnamedone) said. We have a number of plots all over the area.{(set: $acreofland to 0)}
We have $[|moneyStat>[$money]], and I'd like to buy [|acreoflandStat>[$acreofland]] acres of land.
{
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money > 1.25))[
(set: $acreofland to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 1.25)
(replace: ?acreoflandStat)[|acreoflandStat>[$acreofland]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $acreofland > 0)[
(set: $acreofland to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 1.25)
(replace: ?acreoflandStat)[|acreoflandStat>[$acreofland]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]]} : 1 Acre of Land for $1.25 = [|acreoflandStat>[$acreofland]]
<br>{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money > 6.25))[
(set: $acreofland to it + 5)
(set: $money to it - 6.25)
(replace: ?acreoflandStat)[|acreoflandStat>[$acreofland]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $acreofland > 0)[
(set: $acreofland to it - 5)
(set: $money to it + 6.25)
(replace: ?acreoflandStat)[|acreoflandStat>[$acreofland]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]]} : 5 Acres of Land for $6.25 = [|acreoflandStat>[$acreofland]]
<br>{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money > 12.5))[
(set: $acreofland to it + 10)
(set: $money to it - 12.5)
(replace: ?acreoflandStat)[|acreoflandStat>[$acreofland]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $acreofland > 0)[
(set: $acreofland to it - 10)
(set: $money to it + 12.5)
(replace: ?acreoflandStat)[|acreoflandStat>[$acreofland]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]]} : 10 Acres of Land for $12.50 = [|acreoflandStat>[$acreofland]]
<br>{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money > 62.5))[
(set: $acreofland to it + 50)
(set: $money to it - 62.5)
(replace: ?acreoflandStat)[|acreoflandStat>[$acreofland]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $acreofland > 0)[
(set: $acreofland to it - 50)
(set: $money to it + 62.5)
(replace: ?acreoflandStat)[|acreoflandStat>[$acreofland]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]]} : 50 Acres of Land for $62.50 = [|acreoflandStat>[$acreofland]]
<br>{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money > 125))[
(set: $acreofland to it + 100)
(set: $money to it - 125)
(replace: ?acreoflandStat)[|acreoflandStat>[$acreofland]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $acreofland > 0)[
(set: $acreofland to it - 100)
(set: $money to it + 125)
(replace: ?acreoflandStat)[|acreoflandStat>[$acreofland]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]]} : 100 Acres of Land for $125 = [|acreoflandStat>[$acreofland]]
<br>{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money > 50))[
(set: $farmhouse to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 50)
(replace: ?farmhouseStat)[|farmhouseStat>[$farmhouse]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $farmhouse > 0)[
(set: $farmhouse to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 50)
(replace: ?farmhouseStat)[|farmhouseStat>[$farmhouse]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]]} : 1 Farm House and Barn for $2,500 = [|farmhouseStat>[$farmhouse]]
}
[[Head out to my farm.->farmingstart1]]"Alright, let's see," Mr. (print: $randomnamedone) said. We have a number of buildings and small plots in town.{(set: $acreofland to 0)}
We have $[|moneyStat>[$money]], and I'd like to rent [|smallbuildingStat>[$smallbuilding]] small building, [|mediumbuildingStat>[$mediumbuilding]] medium building, or [|largebuildingStat>[$largebuilding]] large building.
{
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 50))[
(set: $smallbuilding to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 50)
(replace: ?smallbuildingStat)[|smallbuildingStat>[$smallbuilding]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $smallbuilding > 0)[
(set: $smallbuilding to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 50)
(replace: ?smallbuildingStat)[|smallbuildingStat>[$smallbuilding]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]]} : Rent a Small Building for $50 per month = [|smallbuildingStat>[$smallbuilding]]
<br>{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 100))[
(set: $mediumbuilding to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 100)
(replace: ?mediumbuildingStat)[|mediumbuildingStat>[$mediumbuilding]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $mediumbuilding > 0)[
(set: $mediumbuilding to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 100)
(replace: ?mediumbuildingStat)[|mediumbuildingStat>[$mediumbuilding]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]]} : Rent a Medium Building for $100 per month= [|mediumbuildingStat>[$mediumbuilding]]
<br>{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money >= 200))[
(set: $largebuilding to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 200)
(replace: ?largebuildingStat)[|largebuildingStat>[$largebuilding]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $largebuilding > 0)[
(set: $largebuilding to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 200)
(replace: ?largebuildingStat)[|largebuildingStat>[$largebuilding]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]]} : Rent a Large Building for $200 per month = [|largebuildingStat>[$largebuilding]]
}
[[Head over to the building.->businessstart1]](set: _miningchance1 to (random: 1,20))
"Alright, let's see," Mr. (print: $randomnamedone) said. We have a number of plots all over the area.{(set: $acreofland to 0)}
We have $[|moneyStat>[$money]], and I'd like to buy a mining license and [|smallclaimStat>[$smallclaim]] small claim, [|mediumclaimStat>[$medium]] medium claim, or [|largeclaimStat>[$largeclaim]] large claim.
{
{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money > 50))[
(set: $smallclaim to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 50)
(replace: ?smallclaimStat)[|smallclaimStat>[$smallclaim]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $smallclaim > 0)[
(set: $smallclaim to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 50)
(replace: ?smallclaimStat)[|smallclaimStat>[$smallclaim]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]]} : 1 Small-Sized Claim and Mining License for $50
<br>{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money > 100))[
(set: $mediumclaim to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 100)
(replace: ?mediumclaimStat)[|mediumclaimStat>[$medium]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $mediumclaim > 0)[
(set: $mediumclaim to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 100)
(replace: ?mediumclaimStat)[|mediumclaimStat>[$mediumclaim]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]]} : 1 Medium-Sized Claim and Mining License for $100
<br>{
(link-repeat: " Buy ")[
(if: ($money > 100))[
(set: $largeclaim to it + 1)
(set: $money to it - 250)
(replace: ?largeclaimStat)[|largeclaimStat>[$medium]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]] or
(link-repeat: " Sell ")[
(if: $largeclaim > 0)[
(set: $largeclaim to it - 1)
(set: $money to it + 250)
(replace: ?largeclaimStat)[|largeclaimStat>[$largeclaim]]
(replace: ?moneyStat)[|moneyStat>[$money]]
]]} : 1 Large-Sized Claim and Mining License for $250
}
[[Head out to my claim.->miningclaimstart1]]
{(set: _chanceofsuccess to (random: 1,10))}January 1, 1851
Dear Diary,
It has been a long while since I last wrote. We've all been exceptionally busy.
In the months since we arrived, we have been working the claim. This sounds simple, but it is far more complex than I thought. A bunch of other miners have set up a ramshackle town. There are a number of "buildings" (I don't think they really meet the definition of a building) and we sleep and socialize in them.
During the day, we work. It is back-breaking.
We stopped sleeping in the tent a week or so after we got to the claim. We built a temporary lean-to while we worked on getting the our own "building" set up. Our little shack isn't exactly nice or comfortable, but it keeps the wind and rain out and that is a lot better then the (print: $daysonthetrail) nights we spent in the tent while on the trail.
We still have the wagon, but we now use it to haul things to and from the claim. I can't believe it made it the whole way across the prairie. I thought many times that it would fall apart from sheer overwork.
We have managed to find and sell a small amount of minerals. We haven't quite started actually making money yet, but we are almost making enough to pay the bills. I have a feeling that our big strike is just around the corner..
We don't know what the future holds for us, but we know we can handle it.
-------------------------
<br><b>Your story as a pioneer traveler is over, but your tale as a miner is just beginning.</b>
It took you (print:$daycounter) days to reach your destination. You traveled over (print: $totalmiles) miles.
{(set: _finalscore to ($money + $health + $food + $morale + ($medicalkits*50) + ($waterbarrel*250) + ($cookingstove*700) + ($comfortablebed*100) + ($rockingchair*70) + ($piano12) + ($familyheirloom*600)))
}Your final rating = (print: _finalscore)
-------------------------
[[Would you like to start again?->Title Page]]
<h3>The Sea of Endless Grass</h3>
<h4>by Christopher McIntosh</h4>{(set: _chanceofsuccess to (random: 1,10))}January 1, 1851
Dear Diary,
It has been a long while since I last wrote. We've all been exceptionally busy.
In the months since we arrived, we have been setting up the business, trying to secure funds, helping clients and customers, and doing a million other things.
We stopped sleeping in the tent a week or so after we got to town. We built a temporary lean-to while we worked on getting the building set up. It was not very comfortable, but vastly more so than when we were on the trail. We have a small apartment above the business. It isn't exactly nice, but it keeps the wind and rain out and that is a lot better then the (print: $daysonthetrail) nights we spent in the tent while on the trail.
We still have the wagon, but we now use it to haul things to get the business ready. I can't believe it made it the whole way. I thought many times that it would fall apart from sheer overwork.
We have managed to trade some work for a (either: "cash register","a counter to display items","an oil lamp so we can work at night"). We haven't quite started actually making money yet, but we are making enough to pay the bills. We know it is not much, especially compared to some of the wealthier business owners in the area, but we are pretty proud of all we've accomplished.
We don't know what the future holds for us, but we know we can handle it.
-------------------------
<br><b>Your story as a pioneer traveler is over, but your tale as a business owner is just beginning.</b>
It took you (print:$daycounter) days to reach your destination. You traveled over (print: $totalmiles) miles.
{(set: _finalscore to ($money + $health + $food + $morale + ($medicalkits*50) + ($waterbarrel*250) + ($cookingstove*700) + ($comfortablebed*100) + ($rockingchair*70) + ($piano12) + ($familyheirloom*600)))
}Your final rating = (print: _finalscore)
-------------------------
[[Would you like to start again?->Title Page]]
<h3>The Sea of Endless Grass</h3>
<h4>by Christopher McIntosh</h4>{(set: _chanceofsuccess to (random: 1,10))}January 1, 1851
Dear Diary,
It has been a long while since I last wrote. We've all been exceptionally busy.
In the months since we arrived, we have been clearing the land, preparing the soil for the spring planting, and doing a million other things.
We stopped sleeping in the tent a week or so after we got to the farm. We built a temporary lean-to while we worked on building the house and barn. It was not very comfortable, but vastly more so than when we were on the trail. The house isn't done exactly, but it keeps the wind and rain out and that is a lot better then the (print: $daysonthetrail) nights we spent in the tent while on the trail.
We still have the wagon, but we now use it to haul things to get the farm ready. I can't believe it made it the whole way. I thought many times that it would fall apart from sheer overwork.
We have managed to trade some work for a (either: "milking","dairy","beef") cow and (either: "two","three","four") (either:"goats","chickens","sheep"). We know it is not much, especially compared to some of the wealthier farmers and ranchers in the area, but we are pretty proud of all we've accomplished.
We don't know what the future holds for us, but we know we can handle it.
-------------------------
<br><b>Your story as a pioneer traveler is over, but your tale as a farmer is just beginning.</b>
It took you (print:$daycounter) days to reach your destination. You traveled over (print: $totalmiles) miles.
{(set: _finalscore to ($money + $health + $food + $morale + ($medicalkits*50) + ($waterbarrel*250) + ($cookingstove*700) + ($comfortablebed*100) + ($rockingchair*70) + ($piano12*900) + ($familyheirloom*600)))
}Your final rating = {(if: (_finalscore <= 500))[The trail was tough. It could have been bad luck, poor planning and management, or number if mistakes, regardless, you made it across the trail but you will struggle to start your new life.](if: ((_finalscore >500) and (_finalscore <= 1000)))[The trail was difficult but not terrible. It could have been bad luck, poor planning and management, or number if mistakes, regardless, you made it across the trail but you will struggle to start your new life.]}
-------------------------
[[Would you like to start again?->Title Page]]
<h3>The Sea of Endless Grass</h3>
<h4>by Christopher McIntosh</h4>{
(set: $foodmultiplier to 10)
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 0))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 10)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 1))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 15)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 2))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 20)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 3))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 25)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 4))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 30)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 5))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 35)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 6))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 40)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 7))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 45)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 8))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 50)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 9))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 55)]
(if: ($numberofchildren1 is 10))[(set: $foodmultiplier to 60)]
(if: $food <= ($foodmultiplier * (-14)))[(goto: "endfood1")]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-13)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -12))[We have been without food for 13 days now.(set: $morale to it - (5 + (random: 0,5)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,6)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-12)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -11))[We have been without food for 12 days now.(set: $morale to it - (5 + (random: 0,5)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,5)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-11)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -10))[We have been without food for 11 days now.(set: $morale to it - (4 + (random: 0,4)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,5)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-10)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -9))[We have been without food for 10 days now.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,4)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,4)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-9)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -8))[We have been without food for 9 days now.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,4)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,4)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-8)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -7))[We have been without food for 8 days now.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,2)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,4)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-7)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -6))[We have been without food for 7 days now.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,2)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,4)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-6)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -5))[We have been without food for 6 days now.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,2)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,3)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-5)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -4))[We have been without food for 5 days now.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,2)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,3)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-4)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -3))[We have been without food for 4 days now.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,2)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,3)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-3)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -2))[We have been without food for 3 days now.(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-2)) and < ($foodmultiplier * -1))[We have been without food for 2 days now.(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * (-1)) and < ($foodmultiplier * 0))[t has been 1 day without food.(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))(set: $health to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 0) and < ($foodmultiplier * 1))[We are going hungry.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,2)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 1) and < ($foodmultiplier * 2))[This is the last day of food we have.(set: $morale to it - (3 + (random: 0,2)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 2) and < ($foodmultiplier * 3))[We are really low on food.(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 3) and < ($foodmultiplier * 4))[We only have about 3 days of food left.(set: $morale to it - (2 + (random: 0,2)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 4) and < ($foodmultiplier * 5))[We only have about 4 days of food left. We need to do something about this.(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,1)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 5) and < ($foodmultiplier * 6))[We only have about 5 days of food left.(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,1)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 6) and < ($foodmultiplier * 7))[We only have about 6 days of food left.(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,1)))]
(else-if: $food >= ($foodmultiplier * 7) and < ($foodmultiplier * 8))[We only have about 7 days of food left.(set: $morale to it - (1 + (random: 0,1)))]
}{
(if: $morale is 38 or 39 or 40 or 41 or 42)[
(either: "While crossing the country is not something I'd recommend to most people, I'm actually doing alright.","To a quick note to record that this trip isn't too terrible.","I find that I don't actually hate crossing the country.","I find I don't actually mind the trail so much.","As we go through each day, it isn't actually that bad.","Once we're underway each day, I don't actually mind it that much.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 34 or 35 or 36 or 37)[
(either: "I just wanted to note that I'm incredibly bored with this whole trip.","I just wanted to make a quick comment to record that I'm bored.","We do the same thing day after day and I'm tired of it.","I'm tired of listening to the squeaking of the wheels and the breathing of the animals.","I'm tired of walking beside the wagon. I've lost count how many steps I've taken.","I'd love to have a change of pace for a while.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 30 or 31 or 32 or 33)[
(either: "I sort of feel like things are going as well as they should be.","I know it is not a big deal, but I'm feeling a little like it doesn't matter what path we choose. Something bad is likely to happen.","Today, Captain was not paying attention to the company.","It is not right that certain people have to stand watch at night while others don't.","When I go to sleep tonight, it is likely that I won't actually get any rest.","I don't think we're doing everything to make this journey as good as possible.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 26 or 27 or 28 or 29)[
(either: "I just gotta say, I'm getting a little frustrated with everything.","This trip just isn't turning out like I expected.","I should've just stayed home.","I'm frustrated.","Everything is starting to bother me.","I find myself becoming increasingly frustrated with being on the trail.","I'm getting frustrated with eating the same thing every day.","I can't stand the way the water tastes out here.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 23 or 23 or 25)[
(either: "I am irritated with everyone around me.","It doesn't matter what I try, nothing works.","Nobody seems to be doing their job. I have to do more and I'm tired of it.","I'm having to do most of the work myself and I'm getting pretty irritated with everyone else.","These crickets are driving me insane.","These mosquitoes are irritating me.","I've already added more grease, but one wheel just keeps squeaking. It is driving me nuts.","One corner of the canvas keeps flapping. I've tried to secure it, but it just keeps flapping, like it is taunting me.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 20 or 21 or 22)[
(either: "I wish it was tomorrow, already. I am tired of how long this trip is taking.","I wish we could take a break. I'm tired all the time.","I'm tired of waiting for everyone. I wish they would hurry up.","I wish the kids in the company would hurry up, it seems like we spend a lot of time waiting on them.","It really bothers me that people take so long to get up in the morning.","I wish people could set up camp at the end of the day faster. It shouldn't take this long.","I find myself being impatient with the others. I know they're doing their best, but it is annoying non-the-less.","I find myself getting frustrated with the oxen. They keep pulling against each other.","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 18 or 19)[
(either: "I wish I never left home.","I don't think we're going to make it.","We travel too far everyday.","I'm tired of sleeping on rocks.","I'm tired of being on the trail.","I miss good food.","I'm feeling overwhelmed lately. I don't think it is anything in particular, just… everything.","I feel like there are too many things going on lately.","I feel like there is too much for me to bear right now.","It feels like there is too much that needs my attention right now.","I find myself sighing a lot lately. I just feel like there's too much to do and not enough time to get it all done.","I'm struggling to get everything done. You'd think that driving across the trail would be easy, but I'm increasingly finding meself overwhelmed.","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 17)[
(either: "This trip is not going the way I thought.","It would've been better if I stayed home.","This trip was a mistake.","I'm so disappointed with the prairie, it is just a sea of endless grass.","I thought the plains would be prettier.","I am tired of the same food, day after day.","I'm tired of this weather.","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 16)[
(either: "I doubt we'll make it.","I don't think we're going to make it out west.","I don't think the wagon company is going to last much longer.","I doubt that I have the skills to actually make it out west.","I doubt if I have the ability to make it all the way out west.","I don't know if I can actually do this.","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 15)[
(either: "I'm always worried. About everything.","I worry we're not going to make it.","I'm worried the wagon company won't hold together much longer.","I'm worried something bad is going to happen.","I'm worried this trip isn't turning out the way I planned.","I'm starting to get worried that we won't make it.","I'm worried that bad weather is coming.","I'm worried about a stampede.","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 14)[
(either: "I'm tired of everything that everyone else is doing.","The hunters are barely doing their job.","The captain seems like he's lost.","I'm tired of this wagon. I'm tired of the weather. I'm tired of all of it.","I blame myself for not being smart enough to stay back home.","I blame that blasted wagon salesman for selling me this piece of junk.","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 13)[
(either: "I am discouraged.","I give up.","I don't know what to do any more.","I feel like I've got nothing left.","It doesn't seem to matter what I do, it is never good enough.","I feel like I'm not good enough.","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 12)[
(either: "I hate this wagon. I hate the noise it makes. I hate the way it bumps over every rock.","Nothing ever goes my way.","This trip was a stupid idea.","I wish I have never started on this trail.","I am angry. At everything.","I burned a pancake today and I wanted to through the cookware over the horizon.","I know it sounds stupid, but the wind blew the canvas open today and I wanted to flip the whole wagon over. I'm just tired of all of this.","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 11)[
(either: "I am tired of the captain throwing his weight around. I'm going to get him, one way or another.","I can't prove it, but whoever is taking my stuff is going to pay.","They messed with the wrong person. I'll show them.","If I ever find the guy who talked me into going west, I'll wring his neck.","If I could go back to the guy who sold me this wagon, I'd punch him in the face.","I don't know who's at fault thinking that going west was a good idea, but I'd like to give them a piece of my mind.","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $morale is 10)[
(either: "Our captain is an idiot. I'm really beginning to hate him.","Those hunters couldn't shoot a deer if it stood right in front of them.","I swear, our captain has to be one of the least competent people I've ever met.","I can't stand the prairie. It stinks. Literally. I hate the very smell of it.","I hate this trip.","I don't know why everything is making me so angry lately. Everyone and everything is just on my last nerve.","I'm so sick and tired of everything.","","","","","","","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,1))]
(else-if: $morale is 9)[
(either: "I hate this!","I'm sick and tired of this blasted prairie.","I hate this whole trip!","I hate all of this – the dust, the bugs, the stink of the people – all of it!","I'm so tired of the captain. He thinks he's all high and mighty.","I feel like I want to punch something.","","","","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,1))]
(else-if: $morale is 8)[
(either: "I really don't think I can do this much longer.","I don't have the skills to make it out west. I may as well give up.","At night, I find myself wondering if I can actually do this. I don't know that I can make it all the way out west.","I thought I knew how to drive the team, but I don't think I've doing a good job anymore.","I think I'm failing everyone. I need to do better.","I keep checking the wagon over and over. It feels like I've lost something, but I don't know what it is.","","","","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,1))]
(else-if: $morale is 7)[
(either: "Taking this trip was selfish of me. I had family and friends back home that we counting on me.","I am slowing everybody down. They are constantly having to wait for me.","I need to do a better job. I am letting everyone down.","I know I'm letting people down, I just know if there's anything I can do about it.","I was selfish to come out west. I left everyone and everything important to me.","I bet everyone back home is suffering because I left. I shouldn't have done that. They needed me and I abandoned them.","","","","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,2))]
(else-if: $morale is 6)[
(either: "This whole idea as stupid. I should have known I couldn't do this.","People shouldn't count on me for anything. I'm not worth it.","I'm not worthy to be on this trail.","I'm constantly letting people down.","I wish I could do things better. I'm just not good enough.","I'm not good enough for anything of this. I should've stayed back home.","","","","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,3))]
(else-if: $morale is 5)[
(either: "I'm sad.","I find myself just staring across the prairie. It is like nothing really matters any more.","It's all the same. Nothing matters.","I wish I was a better person.","I feel sad, all the time.","From the moment I open my eyes to the time I fall asleep, all I can think about it this has all been on big mistake.","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,4))]
(else-if: $morale is 4)[
(either: "I'm depressed.","Is any of this really worth it?","I wish I could snap out of the way I feel.","The prairie once seemed pretty, now it is just a dreary gray in my eyes.","I used to love hearing the birds, now, it seems like they're all quite.","Even the stars seem lonely.","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,4))]
(else-if: $morale is 3)[
(either: "I don't know how to describe this, but I just have this feeling that something bad is going to happen soon.","I find myself jumping at everything little thing. A pheasant was spoked by the wagon and I nearly jumped out of my skin.","I heard some men hunting today and I don't know why, but I was so scared that one of them was hurt. Everyone was fine, but I can't shake the feeling.","I can't sleep any more, I'm afraid something bad will happen.","I have a feeling something bad will happen soon.","I'm scared of everything now-a-days.","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,4))]
(else-if: $morale is 2)[
(either: "I feel… despair. All the time. I just want to give up.","I feel like nothing I do matters. I try my best, but I never can seem to do anything right.","I may as well give up.","What's the point in going on? It will likely end badly anyway.","Even if I do make it out west, I'm sure I'll fail out there just as I have been doing here.","I don't even want to wake up anymore.","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,4))]
(else-if: $morale is 1 or 0)[(either: "If something doesn't change immediately, my journey will be over.","I don't think people care whether or not I make it out west.","I feel like there's nothing I can do to feel better about myself.","It seems like that days get worse and worse.","I wish I could see a path through all this misery. I just don't.","I'm about at my wits end.","I hope things turn around soon. I don't think I can take this much longer.","I don't have any more energy.","I'm just exhausted all the time.","","","")(set: $food to it - (random: 0,4))]
(if: $morale < 0)[(goto: "endmorale1")]}{
(if: $health is 15)[
(either: "I feel kind of ill.","","","","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $health is 14)[
(either: "I have felt better.","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $health is 13)[
(either: "I don't feel great.","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $health is 12)[
(either: "I don't feel that good.","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $health is 11)[
(either: "I don't feel very good.","","","","","","","","","")]
(else-if: $health is 10)[
(either: "I'm not feeling so good.","","","","","","","","","")(set: $morale to it - (random: 0,1))]
(else-if: $health is 9)[
(either: "I am sick. I feel terrible.","","","","","","")(set: $morale to it - (random: 0,1))]
(else-if: $health is 8)[
(either: "I am ill. That is all there is to it.","","","","","","")(set: $morale to it - (random: 0,1))]
(else-if: $health is 7)[
(either: "I am not doing well at all.","","","","","","")(set: $morale to it - (random: 0,2))]
(else-if: $health is 6)[
(either: "I don't feel good.","","","","","","")(set: $morale to it - (random: 0,3))]
(else-if: $health is 5)[
(either: "I don't feel good at all.","","","")(set: $morale to it - (random: 0,4))]
(else-if: $health is 4)[
(either: "I feel really bad.","","","")(set: $morale to it - (random: 0,4))]
(else-if: $health is 3)[
(either: "I don't know if I've ever felt so bad.","","","")(set: $morale to it - (random: 0,4))]
(else-if: $health is 2)[
(either: "I feel terrible.","","","")(set: $morale to it - (random: 0,4))]
(else-if: $health is 1 or 0)[(either: "I am so sick, I can barely stand.","","","")(set: $morale to it - (random: 0,4))]
(if: $health < 0)[(goto: "endhealth1")]}(set: $food to (random: 1,50))
(set: $morale to (random: 1,50))
(set: $health to (random: 1,50))
quick test
(print: $food ) food
(print: $morale ) morale
(print: $health ) healthI drove the team and the wagon back to our camp.
{
(if: ($spouse is 0))[ [(if: ($spouse is 0))[My (print: $travelpartnerrelationship1) came over to greet me, look at the wagon, and inspect the oxen.<br><br>"So, what do you think?" I asked.<br><br>(print: $travelpartnername1) nodded in approval. "You did good... real good. I'm impressed."] (if: (($spouse is 0) and ($travelpartnergender1 is 1)))[He](if: (($spouse is 0) and ($travelpartnergender1 is 2)))[She] climbed onboard the wagon, sitting next to me on the driver's seat and looking into the back. "You think it is big enough?"<br><br>"Big enought? Yes, it should be. Unless, of course, you're planning on bringing a lot more stuff than we've talked about."<br><br>(if: ($travelpartnergender1 is 1) and ($spouse is 0))[He](if: $travelpartnergender1 is 2)[She] laughed. "No. It's just little ol' me. Maybe a few pounds of food as well. That's about it."<br><br>I shifted in my seat. "So, in all seriousness, we have to choose a captain and a wagon company. Who do you recommend?"<br><br>(print: $travelpartnername1) turned to face me. "This is a big choice, probably the biggest one we've made since deciding to go to (if: $destination is 1)[the Great Salt Lake](if: $destination is 2)[California](if: $destination is 3)[the Oregon Territory]. (if: (($spouse is 0) and ($travelpartnergender1 is 1)))[He](if: (($spouse is 0) and ($travelpartnergender1 is 2)))[She] was quite for a few minutes. "I'm just talking aloud right now. I think Mr. Taylor seems like he's a bit hot-headed. Not that that is necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes having someone who is clearly opinionated and in charge is a benefit.<br><br>"Mr. Hutchins seems a bit unsure of himself. This might just be the sign of a good leader, though. Maybe his seeming self-doubt is just him listening to what everyone else has to say. So, it could either be good or bad. Its hard to tell at this point. I've heard rumors that support either side of it, so I don't know.<br><br>Mr. Powell, now he's the real mystery to me. I can't figure him out. He's either real smart or real dumb. I don't know which. It is also hard because nobody really seems to know a lot about him. This is his first trip as captain, so... I don't know."<br><br>When (print: $travelpartnername1) was done speaking, I looked at (if: (($spouse is 0) and ($travelpartnergender1 is 1)))[him](if: (($spouse is 0) and ($travelpartnergender1 is 2)))[her], waiting.<br><br>"Well, if I'd have to pick, I think I'd go with (either:"Captain Taylor","Captain Hutchins","Captain Powell")<br><br>"Alright, thanks." I climbed down. "I'll go see if I can get us in a wagon company."<br><br>"Good luck," (print: $travelpartnername1) said as I walked toward our destiny.] ]}{
[(if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1)))[(print: $wifesname1) came over to greet me, look at the wagon, and inspect the oxen(if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1) and ($numberofchildren1 is 5)))[, (print: $childname5) in her arms](if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2) and ($numberofchildren1 is 5)))[, (print: $childname5) in her arms].<br><br>"So, what do you think?" I asked.<br><br>(print: $wifesname1) nodded in approval. "You did good... real good. Nicely done."]]
[(if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2)))[(print: $husbandsname1) came over to greet me, look at the wagon, and inspect the oxen(if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1) and ($numberofchildren1 is 5)))[, (print: $childname5) in her arms](if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2) and ($numberofchildren1 is 5)))[, (print: $childname5) in his arms].<br><br>"So, what do you think?" I asked.<br><br>(print: $husbandsname1) nodded in approval. "You did good... real good. I couldn't have done better myself."]]
}{
[(if: (($numberofchildren1 >= 1) and (($spouse is 1))))[<br><br>Our eldest, (print: $childname1), walked around the wagon. "Is this going to be big enough?"] (if: $childgender1 is 1)[he](if: $childgender1 is 2)[she] asked.<br><br>"I hope so as its all we can affort, and I've already bought it," I said, smiling.<br><br>(print: $childname1) smiled back. "I think it looks great." (if: $childgender1 is 1)[He](if: $childgender1 is 2)[She] climbed up the back of the wagon and came inside. (if: $childgender1 is 1)[He](if: $childgender1 is 2)[She] stood up and could touch the canvas bonnet with (if: $childgender1 is 1)[his](if: $childgender1 is 2)[her] head.]
[(if: (($numberofchildren1 >= 2) and (($spouse is 1))))[<br><br>(print: $childname2), our (print: $childage3) year old, seemed a bit more wary.<br><br>(if: $childgender2 is 1)[He](if: $childgender2 is 2)[She] was slow to approach the oxen. "Are they mean?" (if: $childgender2 is 1)[he](if: $childgender2 is 2)[she] asked.<br><br>"No, they are gentle, just hold your hand out and don't walk up behind them."<br><br>I climbed down from the seat and walked over to (if: $childgender2 is 1)[him](if: $childgender2 is 2)[her]. "See," I said, "go like this." I moved so the oxen could easily see me. Then I eased up to the lead ox. "This is (print: $ox1). That one there with the (either: "cracked horn","black nose","pale eyes","red coat","freckled nose","gray coat","twisted horn") is (print: $ox2). The two in the back are (print: $ox3) and (print: $ox4)."<br><br>Almost as if on cue, (print: $ox2) bowed its head and snorted. "That's its way of saying 'Hello.'"<br><br>(print: $childname2) smiled and visibly relaxed.]]
[(if: (($numberofchildren1 >= 3) and (($spouse is 1))))[<br><br>(print: $childname3), our next eldest, was very interested in the wagon's wheels and axles.<br><br>(if: $childgender3 is 1)[He](if: $childgender3 is 2)[She] immediately started asking question after question. "What are these? What does that do? What is this for? How heavy is a wheel? What makes the wheel turn? How come they don't fall off the wagon?"<br><br>I smiled and walked over to (if: $childgender3 is 1)[him](if: $childgender3 is 2)[her]. "That's a lot of questions. I don't know if I have enough time to answer all of them right now as we have to get ready, but I promise to answer every single one of your questions once we get stated on the trail, ok?"<br><br>(if: $childgender3 is 1)[He](if: $childgender3 is 2)[She] said, "Yes," but I don't think (print: $childname3) really heard me. (if: $childgender3 is 1)[He](if: $childgender3 is 2)[She] was a blur racing from wheel to wheel. (if: $childgender3 is 1)[He](if: $childgender3 is 2)[She] started to crawl under the wagon.<br><br>"Now don't you go getting all dirty, or we'll both get in trouble." I grabbed (if: $childgender3 is 1)[him](if: $childgender3 is 2)[her] by the waist and gave (if: $childgender3 is 1)[him](if: $childgender3 is 2)[her] a big hug. "You'll have plenty of time to look over every square inch of the wagon. Don't worry. Now, let's start getting things ready." I gently pushed (if: $childgender3 is 1)[him](if: $childgender3 is 2)[her] toward our camp.]]
[(if: (($numberofchildren1 >= 4) and (($spouse is 1))))[<br><br>Our (print: $childage3) year old, (print: $childname4), really looked like he didn't want to be disturbed.<br><br>(if: $childgender4 is 1)[He](if: $childgender4 is 2)[She] looked like (if: $childgender4 is 1)[he](if: $childgender4 is 2)[she] had recently woken up from a nap.<br><br>As I spoke with the other children, I put my arm around (if: $childgender4 is 1)[his](if: $childgender4 is 2)[her] shoulders. "Are you ok, (print: $childname4)?"<br><br>(if: $childgender4 is 1)[He](if: $childgender4 is 2)[She] nodded, rubbed (if: $childgender4 is 1)[his](if: $childgender4 is 2)[her] eyes, and yawned like a bear.<br><br>As I walked around the wagon pointing out different parts, (if: $childgender4 is 1)[he](if: $childgender4 is 2)[she] leaned against me and listened and looked but said nothing.<br><br>After a few minutes, (if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 1)))[(print: $wifesname1)](if: (($spouse is 1) and ($gender is 2)))[(print: $husbandsname1)] gently took (print: $childname4) from me and (if: $childgender4 is 1)[him](if: $childgender4 is 2)[her] brought over to a little bench we had set up and lay (if: $childgender4 is 1)[him](if: $childgender4 is 2)[her] on it. (print: $childname4) seemed to fall asleep almost immediately.]]}
[[It is time to pack the wagon.->almostreadytoleave1]]