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Category: Ward 32 [finished]

A “lovecraftian” play-by-blog game about a mental institution and a deadly cosmic game…

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Posted on August 14, 2007April 10, 2011 by Dodger

So we did Ward 32 and that worked out pretty well — but now it’s time to vote for what’s next! Here’s how it’s going to work. I’ll list out the other three candidates from last time and you can all vote on which you’d like to see next.

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Ward32 Feedback / What’s next?

Posted on August 9, 2007April 10, 2011 by Dodger

Hi Guys, So what did you think of Ward 32? Do you have any unresolved questions or anything? This would be the place to post what you thought and suggestions you have for next time.

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Ward 32 – Epilogue

Posted on August 7, 2007May 23, 2015 by Dodger

[Order was the winner] Your words echo across the entirety of creation. Having been rendered obsolete by your choice, the two now-defunct versions of creation shatter and explode, sending their shards into the vast blackness of Oblivion. When at last all the pieces settle, only the peaceful ordered world remains.

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Ward 32 – Episode 32

Posted on August 3, 2007April 10, 2011 by Dodger

As fast as you can (in your severely weakened condition) you make your way to the room Harold referred to as “the heart” of this place. A short hallway links the heart chamber in front of you to the grand hall behind you. As you walk the length of the hallway, it isn’t until you…

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Ward 32 – Episode 31

Posted on July 31, 2007May 23, 2015 by Dodger

You race through the halls in a mad attempt to find a way down. After a relatively short while, however, you begin to dispair of ever finding your way. The hallways twist and turn at obscene angles. Staircases go down and then back up again into some other part of the building. Doorways lead into…

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Ward 32 – Episode 30

Posted on July 26, 2007April 10, 2011 by Dodger

You attempt to yell over the increasingly louder and louder buzzing noise. “Harold, we need to split up!” “No way, Vlad. You need me. You haven’t finished the book, and plus you don’t… LOOK OUT!” Harold leaps at you and slams his shoulder into your chest, propelling you backwards a few steps. A moment later,…

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Ward 32 – Episode 29

Posted on July 23, 2007March 5, 2011 by Dodger

You and harold dash up the stairs, heading for the roof of the building. The opressive buzzing noise receeds somewhat. It’s still loud, and it’s still annoying, but at least it’s not as bad as it was outside. The stairwell is similar to those you’re familiar with in everyday buildings with the exception being that…

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Ward 32 – Episode 28

Posted on July 19, 2007May 22, 2019 by Dodger

Chapter two is preceeded, as you noted before, with a picture of a human skeleton. The lower half of the skeleton seems to be in the process of turning to dust and is blowing away in the wind. Below the image is an eight pointed star — a symbol for absolute chaos. The pages of…

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Ward 32 – Episode 27

Posted on July 17, 2007May 22, 2015 by Dodger

Your choice made, you begin to read through the huge tome. Turning to the first page of chapter 1, you make a surprising discovery! Right before chapter 1 begins is a page that you don’t remember seeing when you first scanned through the book… either it wasn’t there before or the pain and lack of…

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Ward 32 – Episode 26

Posted on July 12, 2007March 5, 2011 by Dodger

“I’m not leaving you behind again, pal.” You sling Harold’s uninjured arm over your shoulder. “We’re in this together. Besides… who else is gonna watch over me while I sit down and take a leisurely read?” Harold doesn’t argue, he just nods and stands up with you. Together, the two of you limp through the…

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