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╚═━┈┈━═╝♬ February 1983 - Week 2 ♬It's mild with a pleasant breeze today.
= Breaking News =The Local Community Center opens it's doors to new Learners today! A nice Open Day was had with stalls set out in the carpark for tea and slightly old biscuits. "We have a varied curriculum for all adult learners, and some pets too." beamed Lucy, the scruffy goggle-glasses proprietor. She polished a biscuit on her long faded tunic. "We want to give a voice to all the wonderful professors in this town, who have something unique and special to share. There are many students in Knobble-on-Hillock just waiting for an opportunity to shine!"
A few posters were seen around the property with a number to call if anyone had seen Bonnie Anderson in the area.
Rian Borneo was at the event, holding a napkin and a cup of earl grey he sourced from somewhere. "This is a great opportunity to make an announcement. We've recently been granted planning permission to do up the old
Town Hall, but the place is unfortunately overrun with some nasty pests. As such, I am willing to pay
5 Doubloons to whomever is able to clear it out, so we can begin the work of refurbishment."
In other news, Bill Gravells was seen opening the old Army Surplus Store to not much fanfare. "Bloomin' Rats," he spat as he wrestled with the series of large padlocks on the door. "Going around doing my laundry. Can't have a Army Surplus Store smelling of blooming petunias!" He's always been a bit of an odd duck.
=Locations=Town Center [5+2 open jobs: 4 job partially explored/2 unscouted, Special Job: Town Hall, +1 Hidden]
New Estate [10]
Old Town [1]
=Travel Costs=Town Center Head Office --> New Estate, 1.5D
Town Center Head Office --> Old Town, 3.3D
=Job Sightings=Fish Wrangler has successfully eradicated
The Army Surplus Store in the
Town Center for Verminerasure the Passionate Company of Hillocks! Fish Wrangler was seen returning to office with an empty net that was somehow moving.
Elaine Vanleer has partially scouted
The Town Hall in the
Town Center for KashKow Enterprices. Elaine Vanleer was seen running back to Head Office at full pelt.
Pedro and Patrisha have partially scouted
10 Heartiron Road in the
Town Center for Patric's Prolific Purifiers. They were seen with a pep in their step as they returned to Head Office.
=Purchases and Recruitment=Verminerasure the Passionate Company of Hillocks has successfully purchased: Jam Jar.
KashKow Enterprises has successfully purchased: a Banged Up 4 Seater Car, after our first bidding war.
Patric's Prolific Purifiers has successfully hired: Pedro and purchased: Over the Counter Pesticide.
=New Mechanic: Hidden Jobsites=This Mechanic has been around for a little while but I haven't outright mentioned it.
Some jobsites are hidden and cannot be found by Scouting a location. In order to SCOUT these locations, you need to know the address of the property. Certain Staff abilities, having a subscription to the Crypto-Knobblenomica, or RESEARCHing at the local Library when you have a library card, can provide you addresses you can visit. By their nature, Hidden Jobsites are only accessible by those with the knowledge of their addresses. You can trade the information, store them for a rainy day when the Location is nearly tapped out of work, or utilize them through SCOUTing them out. Note that Hidden Jobsites are guaranteed to have uncommon or rarer tier pests for that area. They represent a lucrative opportunity, though caution is advised. Hidden Jobsites found through the Crypto-Knobblenomica in particular tend to come with additional information on what kind of pest may be found there, so prepare in advance. Library research may sometimes lead to more historic issues around the town.
=New Mechanic: Training Courses=You can now send your staff on Training Courses to get certifications. These will improve the ability of your Staff Member, or unlock new functionalities or abilities for them to use on jobsites, or improve existing functions or ability to spot certain types of pests. Some training courses will have pre-requisites for other courses, particularly if they are a course in a series. Training Courses at minimum require 1 Turn to be spent at the Local Community Center, but some courses take longer for a staff to learn.
Courses typically refresh at the first week of every month.
Entry Bid: 2.75D | | Name: | Staff 010 |
| | Experience Level: | * |
| | Job Experience: | Researcher: Higher chance of success when researching |
| | Trait: | Pure of Heart: Unknown Effect |
| | Phobia: | Nyctophobia: Fear of the dark. Accumulates stress when on a dark jobsite. Can be improved if given a torch. Chance to take severe stress if the torch breaks or runs out of battery on a dark jobsite. |
| | Certificates/Training: | None |
| | Inventory 0/3: | None, None, None |
| | Job History:
- Turn #: Visited [Job Site]. [Description of what happened]
- Turn #: Visited [Job Site]. [Description of what happened]
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Entry Bid: 2.5D | | Name: | Staff 011 |
| | Experience Level: | * |
| | Job Experience: | Blacksmith: 10% off all iron items |
| | Trait: | Strong Immune System: Unknown Effect |
| | Issue: | Raynauds Syndrome: Accumulates stress when on a jobsite that is cold. |
| | Certificates/Training: | None |
| | Inventory 0/4: | None, None, None,None |
| | Job History:
- Turn #: Visited [Job Site]. [Description of what happened]
- Turn #: Visited [Job Site]. [Description of what happened]
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Entry Bid: 2.75D | | Name: | Staff 012 |
| | Experience Level: | * |
| | Job Experience: | Professional Wrestler: Less chance of taking personal injury. |
| | Trait: | Flamboyant: Attracts the attention of pests. |
| | Allergy: | Unknown: ? ? ? ? ? |
| | Certificates/Training: | None |
| | Inventory 0/4: | None, None, None,None |
| | Job History:
- Turn #: Visited [Job Site]. [Description of what happened]
- Turn #: Visited [Job Site]. [Description of what happened]
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Entry Bid: 3D | | Name: | Staff 013 |
| | Experience Level: | * |
| | Job Experience: | Oberon's Fool: ? ? ? ? ? |
| | Trait: | Sixth Sense: ? ? ? ? ? |
| | Phobia: | The Unseen: ? ? ? ? ? |
| | Certificates/Training: | None |
| | Inventory 0/3: | None, None, None |
| | Job History:
- Turn #: Visited [Job Site]. [Description of what happened]
- Turn #: Visited [Job Site]. [Description of what happened]
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| | Stock: | 2 [Lot P-1, Lot P-2] | | | Item: | Bugs B Gone Bugspray | | | Price: | 1D | | | Category: | Pest Control | | | Consumable?: | Yes, [5/5] Uses | | | Encumbrance: | 1 Slot | | | Unlocked by Location: | N/A | | | Description: | BugsBGone Bugspray! It's not professional quality, but it's Good Enough™! |
| | Stock: | 2 [Lot P-3, P-4] | | | Item: | Over the Counter Pesticide | | | Price: | 3.5D | | | Category: | Pest Control | | | Consumable?: | Yes, [10/10] Uses | | | Encumbrance: | 1 Slot | | | Unlocked by Location: | N/A | | | Description: | For all your weed related needs! Can it get rid of stubborn plants? Probably not. The lazy ones? Absolutely! |
| | Stock: | 1, [Lot P-6] | | | Item: | Electric Bug Zapper | | | Price: | 4D | | | Category: | Pest Control, Tool | | | Consumable?: | Yes, [5/5] Uses | | | Encumbrance: | 1 Slot | | | Unlocked by Location: | Garden Center usually | | | Description: | It's cute! It's electrifying! Hang this sucker up and let the bugs come to you! Kick back with a cold one and let this here puppy do your job for you. Batteries can replenish consumable slots. |
| | Stock: | 1, [Lot W-1] | | | Item: | Wooden Mallet | | | Price: | 0.5D | | | Category: | Weapon, Wooden, Tool | | | Consumable: | No | | | Encumbrance: | 1 Slot | | | Unlocked by Location: | N/A | | | Description: | It goes Thwump Thwump Thwump! First line of defense against curious moles. |
| | Stock: | 1, [Lot W-3] | | | Item: | Wooden Stake | | | Price: | 3D | | | Category: | Weapon, Wooden | | | Consumable: | Yes, [3/3] Uses before breaking | | | Encumbrance: | 1 Slot | | | Unlocked by Location: | N/A | | | Description: | Why Thwump things when you can shiv them? Now with 50% more splinters, for that extra whammy that gives value to your money! |
| | Stock: | 2, [Lot I-1, I-2] | | | Item: | Iron Sword | | | Price: | 5D | | | Category: | Iron, Weapon | | | Consumable: | - | | | Encumbrance: | 2 Slot | | | Unlocked by Location: | Blacksmith typically | |
| | Stock: | 2, [Lot R-3, R-4] | | | Item: | Small Wooden Crate | | | Price: | 2D | | | Category: | Receptacle/Container | | | Consumable: | No, cannot be used again once filled until emptied | | | Encumbrance: | 1 Slot | | | Unlocked by Location: | N/A | | | Description: | A small wooden crate you can use to transport things, or just admire. If you store it upside down, it still looks the same! The miracle of square geometry is hours of fun. |
| | Stock: | 2, [Lot L-1, L-2] | | | Item: | Lure: Sweet Treats | | | Price: | 3D | | | Category: | Lure | | | Consumable: | Yes, [3/3] Uses | | | Encumbrance: | 2 Slot | | | Unlocked by Location: | New Market typically | | | Description: | Who can avoid the allure of a big old pile of sweeties? We've got baked treats! We've got hard candies! We've got yummy-in-your-tummy-gummies! Dump em out in a street and see what kind of critter crawlers you can attract. Or send them in a gift basket and eat them like a normal person, I don't understand why you're marking my baked goods as 'Lure' in your shopping catalogue- |
| | Stock: | 1, [Lot L-1] | | | Item: | High Powered Flashlight | | | Price: | 4D | | | Category: | Light | | | Consumable: | Yes, [10/10] Uses, battery replaceable | | | Encumbrance: | 1 Slot | | | Unlocked by Location: | Army Surplus Store | | | Description: | Hey Kids! You ever want to burn your eyes out with some lumens? Well now you can with our ultra high density lighty up beam! |
| | Stock: | 2, [Lot R-1, R-2] | | | Item: | Iron Bear Trap | | | Price: | 3.5D | | | Category: | Iron, Receptacle/Containment, Weapon | | | Consumable: | Yes, [4/4] Uses | | | Encumbrance: | 2 Slots | | | Unlocked by Location: | Army Surplus Store | | | Description: | Don't tell Pooh but this device will be his undoing |
| | Stock: | 3, [Lot Ra-1, Ra-2, Ra-3] | | | Item: | Solar Powered Radio | | | Price: | 4D | | | Category: | Radio | | | Consumable: | 5/5 Uses, only usable during the day | | | Encumbrance: | 1 Slot | | | Unlocked by Location: | Army Surplus Store | | | Description: | Now you can tune in to all your favourite stations, or the spooky sounds of your invisible grandma haunting you! |
| | Stock: | 3, [Lot I-3, I-4, I-5, I-6] | | | Item: | Iron Manacles, Medium/Human Sized | | | Price: | 0.8D | | | Category: | Iron, Containment/Receptacle | | | Consumable: | - | | | Encumbrance: | 3 fill 1 Slot | | | Unlocked by Location: | Army Surplus Store | | | Description: | There's a new sheriff in town, and he's going to slap on some cuffs from medieval times |
| | Stock: | 3, [Lot C-1, C-2, C3] | | | Item: | Assorted Battery Pack | | | Price: | 0.3D | | | Category: | Consumable | | | Consumable?: | Yes, [2/2] Uses | | | Encumbrance: | 0 Slots | | | Unlocked by Location: | N/A | | | Description: | Available in all sizes, what will you get? Stick em in your radio, stick em in your flashlight, stick em up your nose! Guarenteed to energise! |
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| | Stock: | 1, [Lot A-1] | | | Item: | Library Card, Public Access | | | Price: | 5D | | | Category: | Access | | | Consumable?: | N/A | | | Encumbrance: | 1, Company Equipment Recommended | | | Unlocked by Location: | Library | | | Description: | The true font of all knowledge! Come by to learn random facts for trivia night at the local! This will allow you to gain random trait information every turn. |
| | Stock: | Infinite, Always Available | | | Service: | Unpaid Time Off | | | Price: | Free | | | Category: | Recovery | | | Consumable?: | No | | | Encumbrance: | - | | | Unlocked by Location: | N/A | | | Description: | Rest for a staff member. Chance to heal from stress or injury. They cannot do anything else this turn. |
| | Stock: | Infinite, Always Available | | | Service: | P.T.O | | | Price: | 0.3D per use | | | Category: | Recovery | | | Consumable?: | No | | | Encumbrance: | - | | | Unlocked by Location: | N/A | | | Description: | Rest for a staff member. Chance to heal from stress or injury. They staff member will drag themselves to work this turn. More severe injuries may require hospitalization. |
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| | Training Course: | Utility Belt Beginner Training |
| | Placements Available: | 2 |
| | Price: | 4.5D |
| | Required Courses: | None |
| | Staff Requirements: | Not on P.T.O/Unpaid Time Off, Must spend their action on training this turn. |
| | Duration: | 1 Turn |
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| | Unlocked by: | Location - Local Community Center available |
| | Accreditations: | Certificate - Utility Belt Training |
| | Description: | Your always feel your hands are full and you're the one left holding the bag? Worry no more! This utility belt seminar will increase your inventory management skills, giving your staff member an additional 2 Inventory Slots!. |
| | Training Course: | Think Before you Sweep |
| | Placements Available: | 2 |
| | Price: | 5D |
| | Required Courses: | None |
| | Staff Requirements: | Not on P.T.O/Unpaid Time Off, Must spend their next 2 actions on training this turn. |
| | Duration: | 2 Turn |
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| | Unlocked by: | Location - Local Community Center available |
| | Accreditations: | Certificate - Sweep Induction Certified |
| | Description: | Preparation is your ally! Your staff can choose to SWEEP a property, which is useful if you have items you want to setup prior to an erradication. Salt, Iron Fillings, Trail Cams, Motion Sensors and Radios all benefit from being set up in a sensible location. Your Staff Mmeber will attempt to do a once over of the property to deposit kit before going in for a proper scout. |
| | Training Course: | Know When to Go Level 1: Stranger Danger |
| | Placements Available: | 1 |
| | Price: | 3D |
| | Required Courses: | None |
| | Staff Requirements: | - |
| | Duration: | 1 Turn |
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| | Unlocked by: | Location - Local Community Center available, Serious damage received |
| | Accreditations: | Know When to Go Level 1 Certified |
| | Description: | Don't get caught out in a bad situation! This course teaches your staff to remember the safety handbook and stay calm in a bad situation. And if a situation is bad, it's ok to leave and come back with the right tools or training later! Give your staff a chance to know to Return to head office when a situation turns sour. Dependent on Pest threat level and staff experience. |
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Topic: Risky Ventures: Pest Control Edition! [Open! - Turn 6] (Read 2561 times)