Game Script

Sequence Diagram

This is the expected sequence of events that will take place for the beta release of the game. The events are not grouped in chronological order but instead are detailed in order of character interactions to make it easier to code these into the game.

Introductions

INT. GYM - DAY - TRIGGER: Character Creation Completed

Plays after the character creation acting as a tutorial for the game while introducing the PLAYER to ST. PADDY, their new job and the banshee. The PLAYER is limited to working at this time.

PLAYER

Finally arrived. Uncle Colin really pulled through for me here. Not sure I could have landed this gig without him. Better make sure to thank him soon. ’Tis been hard the last few weeks.

ST. PADDY

Ahh you finally made it. The name is Paddy. I’m the manager of this here joint. Tír na Sioga we call it.

PLAYER

I’m {{NAME}}, thank you for taking me on on such short notice.

ST. PADDY

Looking forward to having you on board.

Colin said it’s your first time coming to Inishsióg.

Good chap that one. What are your thoughts on the place so far? We have some good folk here; I’m sure you’ll all get along.

PLAYER

Land of the Fairies on Fairy Island, what a name! I hope this place isn’t filled with nutcases.

Only had a quick look around after the boat from Galway arrived. Seems a nice and quaint island.

ST. PADDY

It’s about time we get some help around here.

Grand, let’s put you right to work so.

PLAYER

Need to put my best foot forward here, can’t put this opportunity to waste.

Sounds good, where should I start?

ST. PADDY

Grand, you’re going to work with some fairly odd folk here but they are good at heart.

All ya need to do is chat and help ’em out. You’ll get paid for any day or night shift ya take on.

Make sure to treat ’em well, they need good people to spend some time with.

PLAYER

Ugh, I was hoping for a more low-key role here. Blending in with the wallpaper would be nice. Meeting new people is a real tough ask but I can’t let me family down again.

Ok, I’ll do my best.

ST. PADDY

You sure you’re up for this? Ya seem a bit pale.

PLAYER

Yep, leave it to me!

ST. PADDY

Alright, we don’t get many people in here. It’s rare to see more than one person come in sometimes.

Seems like today Chaointe Doran dropped by. She’s a timid spirit that struggles with conversation but she really likes to talk.

If you take it slow, I’m sure she’ll warm up to ya in no time.

PLAYER

Wow shes a looker but she does seem fidgety about my presence here. If Paddy didn’t point her out I’m not sure I’d have seen her. Her presence seems so faint.

ST. PADDY

The people she gets to know don’t stick around for long so take care to be a good attentive person she can lean on.

PLAYER

The way he said that first part sent chills down my spine. ’Tis odd but it can’t be that bad right?

ST. PADDY

Your job today is to introduce yourself and help her out. O’ am countin’ on ya, good luck kid.

Take care now, am off to cater my pride and joy so. Oh ho ho! Paddy’s Pub we’ll make you great again now that I have more time.

PLAYER

Paddy waddled off humming such a joyful tune; I wonder what it was. Alright time to get to it. It’s not like Chaointe bites, right?!

The next day they will have a choice of where they want to head during the day.

INT. GYM - DAY/NIGHT - TRIGGER: Entered the gym to work a second time

The Player enters the Gym to work for a second time. St. Paddy introduces the second character who is a pooka.

ST. PADDY

Welcome back, good to have ya here again. Ready for another day at work?

PLAYER

He sounds way too happy to see me. Something tells me he’s about to run off again and leave me to deal with the shortie in the corner.

Aye Aye Captain!

ST. PADDY

Lovely enthusiasm! I see you’re already staring down Monsieur Púca Cleasaí.

Ya know it’s rude to stare, right, tho he’d do the same. All I can do is hope you’re not two peas in a pod.

He’s a bit of a trickster you see. Whatever you do, don’t let him push you about, OK?.

PLAYER

I nodded back at Paddy and wondered if this guy might be a kindred spirit.

ST. PADDY

With this one, you have to make sure you don’t let the peer pressure get to you. Don’t want to do things you’ll regret after all.

If you’re not up for this your always free to leave and come back another day.

Alright, am off to my home sweet home for a pint.

PLAYER

What a man, so much joy but he’s only got the pub on his mind. I wonder if I’ll ever have a place like that.

See you soon boss!

You now have the choice of working or doing something else entirely. Walking into a location will not lock you out of doing other things anymore.

INT. GYM - DAY/NIGHT - TRIGGER: Entered the gym to work a third time

The Player enters the Gym to work for a third time. St. Paddy introduces the third character who is a dullahan. The scene is a bit tense as this is is the first time the player outright finds out the people here aren’t human.

PLAYER

A-Ahhh, t-that parson’s h-head i-is…

Before I could finish my sentence, Paddy put his hand over my mouth to stop me. All I could see was the severed head glaring at me from a distance.

ST. PADDY

C’mere to me, whatever you’re about to yell, stuff it down deep and don’t. We don’t need this beautiful day going arseways.

PLAYER

I gulped, holding my fear back. Paddy’s demeanour shifted from the usual happy go lucky caring self. What is this, should I leg it while I still can?

ST. PADDY

Calm down kid, I’m sure you’ve realized it by know. Everyone who comes here ain’t exactly human but they are good people.

Our little lady over there is the headless rider herself, Crom Dubh. Try not to cross her as she’s got a tendency for violence.

PLAYER

Paddy is right, I already knew this place was odd. Knowing I’m not seeing a dead body has put me slightly at ease.

ST. PADDY

Yeah, you’ll be fine. Today might be a tough day on the job but you’ve got this, after all you already meet some inhuman guests of ours. Just make sure to apologize for that outburst.

PLAYER

I guess I’m gonna need to figure out whats up with this town. It’s so odd that I may just fit right in. These misfits may be my kind of odd but should I really be here?

W-will do. Sorry for making things uncomfortable.

ST. PADDY

’Tis grand, reflecting on and rectifying our mistakes is important.

I’ll leave ya to it so. Am off to take care of da pub.

PLAYER

No humming today. I really soured the mood. Not a great way to start another day on the job. I should at least go and apologize.

Player Events

INT. HOME - MORNING - TRIGGER: Morning after meeting the banshee

The PLAYER reflects on their meeting with CHAOINTE.

Good Choice

PLAYER

I woke up early with my muscles aching from the exercise. It feels good to have exercised yesterday. The sleep felt so much better than usual.

Chaointe was so nice. I should make sure to exercise with her again soon. I really got to learn more from her if I’m going to do a good job at the gym.

Alright! Time to put this new found energy to good use. Should I go to work or visit the town? Paddy doesn’t seem to mind which shifts I take.

Bad Choice

PLAYER

I woke up early with my muscles aching from the exercise. My sleep was awful and I’m aching so much.

I still feel weird about the interaction I’ve had with Chaointe. Maybe I can still make it up to her.

Ehhh, I guess I should get up and try to get out of bed. The parents would be so disappointed If I failed at another job. I wouldn’t be able to face uncle Colin after this either.

INT. HOME - MORNING - TRIGGER: Morning after meeting the pooka

The PLAYER reflects on their meeting with PUCA.

Good Choice

PLAYER

We made a bit of a mess yesterday with Púca. Can’t believe I got tricked into it for the man’s enjoyment. I’m glad we sorted it out so quickly.

Leaving the gym in a better state then we started was great. We got to clean some stuff that doesn’t usually get done.

Bad Choice

PLAYER

That little garden gnome of a man had me doing too much extra work last night. I can’t believe I spent so much extra time cleaning up that mess on my own.

I hope Paddy isn’t too annoyed with the slight re-modelling. I couldn’t fix it all alone.

INT. HOME - MORNING - TRIGGER: Morning after meeting the dullahan

The PLAYER reflects on their meeting with Crom.

Good Choice

PLAYER

I should meet Crom again. She must have some interesting stories to tell, being a dullahan n’ all.

I wonder what the other gym goers are. It’s a delicate subject so I should take care.

Bad Choice

PLAYER

I gotta make sure my head doesn’t come off next time I meet Crom. She seems like shes got a violent streak going.

I wonder what creatures the other gym goers are. I should avoid offending them too.

INT. HOME - MORNING - TRIGGER: On completing 1/3 of the character events

The PLAYER has well and truly accepted their role at the gym. It’s starting to seem like they may have found a place where they belong. The PLAYER and ST. PADDY have a chat with some banter while PADDY checks in on the PLAYER.

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

INT. HOME - MORNING - TRIGGER: On completing 1/2 of the character events

The PLAYER meets paddy they catch up. They discuss the players success so far but conflict arises as ST. PADDY is looking to retire and move on from managing the gym.

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

INT. HOME - MORNING - TRIGGER: On completing 2/3 of the character events

The retirement is looming. The PLAYER and ST. PADDY have a heated discussion about the gym. The PLAYER is willing to take over but PADDY is not sure if a changeling is fit for the job revealing the main characters true nature. Doubt settles in and the conflict is at its peak. The players past is also revealed.

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

INT. HOME - MORNING - TRIGGER: On completing all character endings

On successful completion of all character events without bad endings, The PLAYER and ST. PADDY meet once more. PADDY is impressed with the players determination to help others and decides that the PLAYER is fit to take over. The story comes to a close.

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

Banshee Events - Chaointe Doran

The Banshee’s name is Chaointe Doran. It roughly translates to Lamenting Wanderer.

INT. GYM - DAY - TRIGGER: First Day At Work

PLAYER

Hey, my name is {{NAME}}. I’m new here. How can I help you today?

CHAOINTE

H-Hi, I-I’m C-Chaointe Doran. It’s nice to meet you {{NAME}}. I’m here to work out. W-would you like to join me please?

PLAYER

Yeah sure.

We started our workout. An uncomfortable silence loomed over us and the exercising feels excruciating. Chaointe is fidgety and looks like she has something to say but isn’t comfortable. I should break the silence.

PLAYER CHOICE: As I keep going, I blurt out:

A. This exercise is tough. How are you managing?

CHAOINTE

I’m doing well b-but you seem to be struggling a bit. Y-Your form is off. You don’t do this often, do you?

PLAYER

Yeah you’re right, I don’t work out much so I may not be the best option to look after this place.

CHAOINTE

Don’t worry, it will take some effort but I’m sure you’ll improve in no time.

PLAYER

Chaointe helped me improve my form and as we continued to exercise, it was exhausting but it felt much better.

Thanks so much, this feels a lot better now.

CHAOINTE

N-no problem. Thanks for working out with me. L-let’s do it again.

PLAYER

Looking forward to it. See you soon.

Chaointe left with a spring in her step. I finish cleaning up and head home to sleep

B. Whats up? Spit it out already!

CHAOINTE

I-it’s n-nothing. I’m so s-sorry.

PLAYER

No need to apologize. Let’s keep pumping iron.

The awkward silence continued for the remainder of the workout. I’m exhausted and aching all over.

Phew, glad that’s done.

CHAOINTE

Y-yeah, I need to head off now. Bye.

PLAYER

Chaointe left swiftly, leaving me wondering what she had to say. I finish cleaning up and head home to sleep

INT. PUB - Night - TRIGGER: First event completed

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

INT. CAFE - DAY - TRIGGER: Second event completed, Met Pooka

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

INT. GYM - DAY/NIGHT - TRIGGER: Third event completed, Met Dullahan

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

EXT. STREET - NIGHT (Forced) - TRIGGER: Fourth event completed, Friendship Threshold Reached

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

EXT. STREET - NIGHT (Forced) - TRIGGER: Fourth event completed, Friendship Threshold Not Reached

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

Pooka Events - Púca Cleasaí

The pookas name is Púca Cleasaí. It roughly translates to Goblin Trickster.

INT. GYM - DAY/NIGHT - TRIGGER: Second Day At Work

PUCA

Hi there, tall one. What’s yar name?

PLAYER

Hey, I’m {{NAME}}. What about you?

PUCA

I’m the mighty Púca Cleasaí. Haven’t seen you around before; you new here?

PLAYER

For someone so short, he seems to hold himself in high regard. It’d be nice to have his confidence.

Yeah, started recently and am here to help you out if needed.

PUCA

Good stuff. Since yar here to help, lets sort this here mess out. This gym could use a slight re-modelling to improve the layout. Dear Paddy has too much on his head so this I’ll make his life easier.

PLAYER

The commandeering Púca didn’t need to convince me. I got swooped up by his charisma and didn’t think to question him at all.

Alright, lets get to work.

PUCA

Good lad. Let’s do this!

PLAYER

We painstakingly moved everything at the gym at Púca’s whim. What seemed a good idea initially turned into a big mess. I looked around and everything was placed haphazardly. A beautiful gym got turned into a tripping hazard on my watch.

PLAYER CHOICE: What should I do now?

A. Stop this madness and fix everything even though it will take a long time.

PLAYER

This isn’t working. We should stop and put it all back as it was before.

PUCA

B-But its so much fun messing with Paddy like this.

PLAYER

Messing?! Have some cop on! That’s not how we should treat people!

My mind was rushing. I don’t like confrontation. Púca seemed impressed that I stood up to him as if he was messing with me and not Paddy.

PUCA

Alright, alright. Let’s sort this out, so. T’was fun while it lasted.

PLAYER

Thanks.

We worked hard to fix the mess. It took longer than expected but the place was cleaner than before we started.

B. Keep going to avoid confronting Mr. Púca.

PLAYER

We continued to work. The mess became worse. I’m in for it now. It’s time to wrap this up before it gets even worse.

There this should do it.

PUCA

Yeah, fine work today.

Púca was grinning at me. He knows exactly what we had done here yet he also seems to be unsatisfied. Maybe I should have stopped him. I’ll tidy the place up before I head off for the day.

Common Dialog Post Decision

PUCA

That was hard work lad. Let’s have some fun again sometime. See you soon.

PLAYER

Bye, See ya around.

INT. RESTAURANT - DAY - TRIGGER: First event completed

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

INT. GYM - DAY/NIGHT - TRIGGER: Second event completed, Met Dullahan

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

INT. RESTAURANT - DAY - TRIGGER: Third event completed

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

INT. FOREST - NIGHT (Forced) - TRIGGER: Fourth event completed, Friendship Threshold Reached

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

INT. FOREST - NIGHT (Forced) - TRIGGER: Fourth event completed, Friendship Threshold Not Reached

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

Dullahan Events - Crom Dubh

The dullahans name is Crom Dubh as its known the be the Embodiment of this Celtic God.

INT. GYM - DAY/NIGHT - TRIGGER: Third Day At Work

CROM

Hello Mister “A-Ahhh, t-that person’s h-head i-is…” detached. I’m Crom Dubh.

You’ve probably already heard of me but who might you be?

PLAYER

H-Hi, I’m {{NAME}}. Just your average Joe who started working here recently.

CROM

Average…Interesting…You seem to have gotten over headless soldiers quicker then most. So what do you need?

PLAYER CHOICE: Crom doesn’t seem too worried about my outburst. What should I do?

A. Apologise, reflecting on your moment of panic.

PLAYER

I’m so sorry about my panicked outburst earlier. I assumed the worst. I thought someone had died.

CROM

Interesting, people usually jump like that from fear when they see me.

PLAYER

Well there was probably a small bit of that too when I seen you move.

CROM

That’s OK, you seem like an honest fellow. You also took the time to apologise to me too.

PLAYER

Thanks for being so accepting of my mistake. It won’t happen again.

CROM

No problem. I do love a good jump scare. T’was a bit of fun.

PLAYER

The apology went well. It seems like Crom is well used to this kind of thing. Makes me wonder what kind of life she must lead.

Do you need help with anything today?

CROM

No, just wrapping up my exercises. I’ll be done and gone soon. Let’s chat again some other day.

PLAYER

Sounds good.

I left Crom to her own devices while I tidied up and filled out some paperwork. Once she left, I wrapped up too.

B. Ask to hold her head.

PLAYER

Could I maybe hold your head?

CROM

NO!…How dare you make such an insolent request. You must have a death wish.

PLAYER

I just made a bad situation worse. Crom is staring daggers at me and I worry my head may not stay on its shoulders for long either.

S-Sorry, I-I just…

CROM

You just what!? My patience is running thin. You ruined my exercising session. I should have your head for this.

You’re lucky Patrick is in charge here. I owe him a debt of gratitude so I’ll let this one slide.

I’m heading off before anything else comes out of that fun-sized brain of yours.

PLAYER

Crom stomped away while I stood there in silence to avoid making things worse. Paddy, my savior I have failed thee. I tidied up and left for the day.

INT. PUB - NIGHT - TRIGGER: First event completed

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

INT. GYM - DAY/NIGHT - TRIGGER: Second event completed

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

INT. PUB - NIGHT - TRIGGER: Third event completed

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

EXT. STREET - NIGHT (Forced) - TRIGGER: Fourth event completed, Friendship Threshold Reached

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

EXT. STREET - NIGHT (Forced) - TRIGGER: Fourth event completed, Friendship Threshold Not Reached

N/A - Not in scope for beta release

References

• Curran, B. and Whitson, A. (2007) A field guide to Irish Fairies. Belfast: Appletree Press.
• Quinn, S. (2024) The Faerie Isle: Tales and Traditions of Ireland’s Forgotten Folklore. London: Walker Books Ltd.
• Jackson, J.K. and Fitzgerald, K. (2022) Irish folk & fairy tales: Fables, folklore & ancient stories. London: Flame Tree Publishing.
• Yeats, W.B. (1888) Irish fairy tales and Folklore. New York, NY: Clydesdale Press.