Carmarthen Chronicles: an Interactive Mystery Game in second life
"What the Dickens": The Lost Manuscript
Experience thrilling mysteries set in Victorian Britain's 1800s.
Carmarthen Chronicles: "The Lost Manuscript"
In the quaint village surrounding Mr. Charles Dickens's vacation residence, an unsettling mystery unfolds as the renowned author struggles with the disappearance of his latest novella. Distraught and perplexed, he scours his home in vain, unaware that his troubles are only beginning. The Carmarthen constabulary arrives to probe the strange circumstances of his missing manuscript, but their investigation takes a dark turn when they discover the lifeless body of a man face down in the Carmarthen Canal, behind the woods adjacent to Dickens' property. In a community woven with intrigue, suspicion looms large, casting doubt on the intentions of everyone involved. As whispers of motive sweep through the village of Carmarthen, Mr. Dickens finds himself entangled in a web of mystery, where the line between creator and criminal blurs, and every glance could hold the key to solving a chilling crime that threatens to unravel more than just his literary aspirations.
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Chapter I
Meet Charles Dickens~What's all the Fuss About.
Secrets of the Catacombs~The Secrets Hidden Beneath the Streets.
Mystic Isle's Riddle~Decoding the Mystic's Cryptic Messages.
Under the Big Top~Off to the Circus we Go
A Haircut, a Shave and a Show~Sex, Lies and Corruption
Dockside Debauchery~Investigate suspicious dock activities
Carmarthen Constabulary Press Briefing
Carmarthen Chronicles Building
How to Play Carmarthen Chronicles Games
Learn how to play "The Carmarthen Chronicles" games by first becoming familiar with the Second Life CHRONICLES Game HUD.
Carmarthen Chronicles HUD
This "BUTTON" on the left side of your HUD will take you to the Carmarthen website. Here is where you can learn how to play all of the Carmarthen Series Games.
This "BUTTON" on the right side of your HUD will show you your Inventory Collection. This will be filled with ITEMS that you COLLECT and will need throughout the game.
This "BUTTON" on the BOTTOM of your HUD will show you your Journal. This will be filled with Characters, Locations, Clues, Items, Passwords and your GAME PROGRESS during the game.
The Carmarthen Chronicles Series commences with your entry into the Carmarthen Chronicles News Office located in the Center of Towne. Here, you will encounter several Chronicles Employees, including the Chronicles News Editor, Stan Wellington. They will help you acquire your GAME HUD and warmly welcome you as a new member of the Chronicle. As the team's skilled "Investigative Reporter" from London's Scotland Yard, you are Carmarthen's most distinguished Journalist. These nefarious characters will deceive, manipulate and at times send you on a wild goose chase to divert attention of their guilt!
Where to START and how to begin game play.
Overview:
Objective:
You have been summoned by Mr. Wellington of the "Carmarthen Chronicle News Office" to assist with an investigation regarding the theft of the latest manuscript belonging to Mr. Charles Dickens. After you meet your colleagues, you will need to speak to Mr. Wellington and join him in attending the Carmarthen Constabulary's Press Briefing. There, you will encounter Constable Arnold, who is leading the inquiry into the theft of Mr. Dickens' manuscript. Arnold will give you all the information you need to know to start your investigation. This marks the beginning of Chapter 1 in the Chronicles Series.
After meeting with Charles Dickens and his close associates, your investigation suggests that everyone may be involved in suspicious activities. Piece together the clues to uncover mystery, murder and debauchery.