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Tarhalindur

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The Machine Sandbox
« on: February 15, 2018, 07:06:27 am »

You wake up in a room with a computer. The computer says:

This is the Machine Sandbox.

While in the Machine Sandbox, you may build the machine and such by typing commands into me. I will try to execute commands given to the best of my ability.
Alliances may be formed, but there is no win or lose condition (other than I suppose the machine being destroyed).
While I cannot stop you from destroying the machine, I highly suggest that you avoid this.
Please keep commands related to the topic (building and operating a possibly ridiculously complex machine).
Players may join at any time. All players are considered to be humans of around average ability unless something changes this.
My word is final.


The computer then cuts to a command line. What do you do?
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Re: The Machine Sandbox
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2018, 07:11:01 am »

>create kittens A part of the machine that perpetually manufactures kittens.
« Last Edit: February 15, 2018, 07:13:25 am by KittyTac »
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Re: The Machine Sandbox
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2018, 07:22:58 am »

>create kittens A part of the machine that perpetually manufactures kittens.

Construction started. It will conclude shortly.

Status:
Kitten Manufactuerer: Under Construction


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Re: The Machine Sandbox
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2018, 07:29:04 am »

*Examine computer more closely. Attempt to determine age, hardware architecture, and software type running on the computer.

(I am an oldschool computer nerd. I cant help it-- I can identify old computers the way car buffs identify classic cars. I want to know what I am dealing with here.)

*playing along

Create butcher_expansion
Create Tannery
Link Kitten_generator -> Butcher_expansion
Link Butcher_expansion -> Tannery
« Last Edit: February 15, 2018, 07:32:55 am by wierd »
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Tarhalindur

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Re: The Machine Sandbox
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2018, 07:32:58 am »

*Examine computer more closely. Attempt to determine age, hardware architecture, and software type running on the computer.

(I am an oldschool computer nerd. I cant help it-- I can identify old computers the way car buffs identify classic cars. I want to know what I am dealing with here.)


*playing along

Create butcher_expansion
Create Tannery
Link Kitten_generator -> Butcher_expansion
Link Butcher_expansion -> Tannery

Evidently, it's a custom build.  It seems to have some potential for upgrades.
The OS appears to be custom-made, with roots in DOS and Linux.

Construction started. It will conclude shortly.

Status:
Kitten Manufactuerer: Under Construction (-->Butcher expansion)
Butcher Expansion: Under Construction (-->Tannery)
Tannery: Under Construction

While editing is not prohibited, it is not as visible as posts. As such, if your post has already been covered, I recommend you make a new one. (Editing before coverage is fine.)
« Last Edit: February 15, 2018, 07:45:14 am by Tarhalindur »
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Re: The Machine Sandbox
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2018, 07:45:17 am »

>create kitten_revival
>link butcher_expansion -> kitten_revival
>link tannery -> kitten_revival


Creates new kittens out of kitten remains. 1:1 ratio. Don't ask how. Separate from the original room with kittens, so it doesn't create an endless loop.
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Re: The Machine Sandbox
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2018, 07:58:34 am »

>create kitten_revival
>link butcher_expansion -> kitten_revival
>link tannery -> kitten_revival


Creates new kittens out of kitten remains. 1:1 ratio. Don't ask how. Separate from the original room with kittens, so it doesn't create an endless loop.

Kitten cloner construction started. It will conclude shortly.

Kitten Manufacturer construction complete.

Status:
Kitten Manufacturer: Online (-->Butcher expansion)
Butcher Expansion: Under Construction (-->Tannery) (-->Kitten Cloner)
Tannery: Under Construction (-->Kitten Cloner)
Kitten Cloner: Under Construction
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Re: The Machine Sandbox
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2018, 08:01:45 am »

construct Sacrificial Altar;
direct Kitten Cloner output to Sacrificial Altar;
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Tarhalindur

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Re: The Machine Sandbox
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2018, 08:05:22 am »

construct Sacrificial Altar;
direct Kitten Cloner output to Sacrificial Altar;

While I'll probably get hated on for this, I'm going to say that it's probably good we have this, such that we don't flood the entire machine with cats.

Sacrificial Altar construction started. It will conclude shortly.

Butcher Expansion and Tannery construction finished.

Status:
Kitten Manufacturer: Online (-->Butcher expansion)
Butcher Expansion: Online (-->Tannery) (-->Kitten Cloner)
Tannery: Online (-->Kitten Cloner)
Kitten Cloner: Under Construction (--> Sacrificial Altar)
Sacrificial Altar: Under Construction
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Re: The Machine Sandbox
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2018, 08:11:02 am »

>align altar with the cat god
>create cats_corner
>link cats_corner with kitten_revival
>sever link when number of kittens in cats_corner > 10
>create catnip_dispenser
>link catnip_dispenser with cats_corner
>create water_dispenser
>link water_dispenser with cats_corner
Self-explanatory. They shall go to Cat Heaven. Let's have a few cats, OK?
« Last Edit: February 15, 2018, 08:15:13 am by KittyTac »
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Re: The Machine Sandbox
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2018, 08:13:11 am »

Create Kitten Enhancer
Join Sacraficial Altar to Kitten Enhancer
Create Junction between Kitten Manufacturer and Butcher Expansion
Set global kec=0;
Set global catLives=9;
Function preProcessKitten(){
kec++;
if (kec == catLives-1){
setDestination(kitten_enhancer);
kec=0;
} else {
setDestination(butcher_expansion);
}
}

//Infuses 1 out of 9 kittens with the life force of the other 8

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Re: The Machine Sandbox
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2018, 08:15:33 am »

Create Vermin Spawner
(Because every complex system has a few bugs in it. And it gives whatever cats we end up with something to do.)
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Tarhalindur

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Re: The Machine Sandbox
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2018, 08:15:59 am »

>align altar with the cat god Self explanatory. They shall go to Cat Heaven.

Alignment queued. It will be performed after construction.


Status:
Kitten Manufacturer: Online (-->Butcher expansion)
Butcher Expansion: Online (-->Tannery) (-->Kitten Cloner)
Tannery: Online (-->Kitten Cloner)
Kitten Cloner: Under Construction (--> Sacrificial Altar)
Sacrificial Altar: Under Construction (Alignment queued)

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Re: The Machine Sandbox
« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2018, 08:17:37 am »

Create Holding Pens
Direct Kittens.overflow -> Holding Pens
Create Doggo Manufacturer
Direct Doggos.overflow -> Holding Pens
Create Lizard Manufacturer
Direct Lizards.overflow -> Holding Pens
Create Birb Manufacturer
Direct Birbs.overflow -> Holding Pens
Create Battle Arena
Link Holding Pens -> Battle Arena
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Re: The Machine Sandbox
« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2018, 08:17:59 am »

Okay, I edited before you posted, did you queue up the sanctuary plan? And:

>link vermin_spawner with cats_corner
>limit vermin_flow to 1 per hour
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