Chef's special

Alright, Chef, pep talk time. Tonight is the night we either make or break the restaurant. We've both done pretty well with this place, me with my business skills, and you with your cooking talent. Tonight the most important critic in the world is coming. Everything has to be perfect. [[Oh trust me, I know. I've been preparing tirelessly for tonight.->dishReady]] [[We've got this!->dishCon]] [[Huh? What are you talking about?->upsetWhat]]

(set:$dishName to "") (set: $dishName to (prompt: "That's great to hear, Chef! I feel better about tonight already! Remind me, what was the name of your special dish for tonight's menu?", "")) (if: $dishName is "")[(go-to:"dishReady")] (else:)[(go-to:"whereIng")] (Hidden:)[[whereIng]]

(set:$dishName to "") (set: $dishName to (prompt: "Yeah! We can do this! Remind me, what was the name of your special dish for tonight's menu? I'm so excited to see what comes out.", "")) (if: $dishName is "")[(go-to:"dishCon")] (else:)[(go-to:"whereIng")] (Hidden:)[[whereIng]]

(set:$dishName to "") (set: $dishName to (prompt: "You at least have your dish all planned out for tonight don't you? I'm sure the critic is interested in trying one of your famously creative dishes. What is the name of tonight's dish again?", "")) (if: $dishName is "")[(go-to:"dishWhat")] (else:)[(go-to:"whereIng")] (Hidden:)[[whereIng]]

You better be joking, Chef. You know exactly how important tonight is. If even one thing is out of place, we are going to get torn apart. We cannot afford to not be focusing so I need you ready for this. [[oh, of course. Sorry I'll focus.->dishWhat]] [[Alright, alright. Let's get started then.->dishWhat]]

(set: $inv to (a:)) Oh, wow! That sounds delicious, Chef! Tell me, was it difficult to get all the ingredients you needed for $dishName? I've noticed the inventory here has been getting crazy low since our huge rush of popularity this week. [[Oh no... I've made a huge mistake.->forgotIng]] [[We are so screwed. I forgot to get any ingredients!->forgotIng]] [[Um... I thought you were going to order the ingredients..->forgotBlame]]

You thought what!? Chef, we both know it's your job to order the ingredients. Not only did you not order the usual ingredients we need, but you didn't even get what you need for $dishName. What are we going to do now? [[Don't worry, I'll figure something out.->aloneStart]] [[lol, idk I'll just throw some stuff together->aloneStartUpset]] [[ok, whatever. I quit. I don't even like cooking anyways.->quit]]

You didn't get any more ingredients... We don't have any ingredients?! (text-style: "rumble")[oh no... oh no... oh no...] The critic is going to tear us apart! We're through! The night is over before it even started! [[Don't worry, we can still handle this if we work together.->teamworkStart]] [[Don't worry, I'll handle this!->aloneStart]] [[lol, I'll just make a random dish with what we have here.->aloneStartUpset]]

You're right! We can do this together. Let's both split up and look for any useful ingredients we can find. Where do you want to go looking? [[I'll check the fridge!->teamFridge]] [[I'll check the pantry!->teamPantry]]

Please, Chef. The future of the restaurant depends on it. I'm sure you have what it takes. Get creative and throw something together quickly. The critic will be here any second. [[I got it. *Go to the Pantry* ->pantryStart]] [[I got it. *Go to the Fridge* ->FridgeStart]]

Get yourself together, Chef. The future of the restaurant depends on it. I'm sure you have what it takes, but only if you start actually trying to get something done. Get creative and throw something together quickly. The critic will be here any second. [[Okay I'll do it. *Go to the Pantry* ->pantryStart]] [[Okay I'll do it. *Go to the Fridge* ->FridgeStart]] [[I quit. *Go to Jack in the Box* ->quitJB]]

(event: when $inv's length > 2)[(go-to:"teamMeetPantry")] *You run from the kitchen to the Pantry. As you enter you brush past a spider web, however, your attention quickly goes from the spider web to the shockingly empty pantry.* *You look around the Pantry taking note of all the items inside. You can carry three back with you to the kitchen.* Beef Jerky(click: "Beef Jerky")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Beef Jerky"))] Potato Chips(click: "Potato Chips")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Potato Chips"))] Breadcrumbs(click: "Breadcrumbs")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Breadcrumbs"))] Chocolate Bar(click: "Chocolate Bar")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Chocolate Bar"))] Granola(click: "Granola")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Granola"))] Something Rotten(click: "Something Rotten")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Something Rotten"))] Energy Drink(click: "Energy Drink")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Energy Drink"))] Toothpaste(click: "Toothpaste")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a:"Energy Drink"))] (hidden:)[[leavingPantry]]

(event: when $inv's length > 2)[(go-to:"leavingFridge")] *You run from the kitchen to the walk in fridge. As you enter you note how much colder is in there, but your focus quickly turns to how empty it is.* *You look around the fridge taking note of all the items inside. You can carry three back with you to the kitchen.* Coffee Creamer(click: "Coffee Creamer")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Coffee Creamer"))] Strawberries(click: "Strawberries")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Strawberries"))] Oatmilk(click: "Oatmilk")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Oatmilk"))] Eggs(click: "Eggs")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Eggs"))] Orange Juice(click: "Orange Juice")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Orange Juice"))] Something Rotten(click: "Something Rotten")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Something Rotten"))] (hidden:)[[leavingFridge]]

Your culinary career has ended before you could reach greatness. The critic was served a bowl of cold chicken noodle soup from a can and bacon prepared by his waiter. Although the bacon was pretty good, he left the restaurant insulted and hungry choosing to pick up some fast food on his way home. The restaurant became a joke in the culinary world, and had its reputation ruined by the review. THE END.

Your culinary career has ended before you could reach greatness. The critic was served a bowl of cold chicken noodle soup from a can and bacon prepared by his waiter. Although the bacon was pretty good, he left the restaurant insulted and hungry choosing to pick up some fast food on his way home. You meet him at jack in the box and you both rant about your night. The restaurant became a joke in the culinary world, and had its reputation ruined by the review. THE END.

(event: when $inv's length > 2)[(go-to:"teamMeetFridge")] *You run from the kitchen to the walk in fridge. As you enter you note how much colder is in there, but your focus quickly turns to how empty it is.* *You look around the fridge taking note of all the items inside. You can carry three back with you to the kitchen.* Coffee Creamer(click: "Coffee Creamer")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Coffee Creamer"))] Strawberries(click: "Strawberries")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Strawberries"))] Oatmilk(click: "Oatmilk")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Oatmilk"))] Eggs(click: "Eggs")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Eggs"))] Orange Juice(click: "Orange Juice")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Orange Juice"))] Something Rotten(click: "Something Rotten")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Something Rotten"))] (hidden:)[[teamMeetFridge]]

{(set: $pan1 to (a:"Beef Jerky", "Potato Chips")) (set: $pan2 to (a:"Breadcrumbs", "Chocolate Bar")) (set: $pan3 to (a:"Granola", "Energy Drink")) (set: $partI1 to $pan1's ((random:1,2))) (set: $partI2 to $pan2's ((random:1,2))) (set: $partI3 to $pan3's ((random:1,2))) (set: $inv to $inv + (a: $partI1, $partI2, $partI3)) } *With your arms full of what you grabbed from the fridge, you rush back into the kitchen. You're partner rushes from the pantry with their own ingredients in hand. At the same time the waiter also rushes into the kitchen.* Waiter: The food critic is here. Chef, the first thing he said to me was that he cannot wait to try one of your famously creative dishes. Partner: Oh this is a nightmare. Here is what I brought from the pantry. *Your partner brought: $partI1, $partI2, and $partI3.* [[Ok, Ill get started on cooking the $dishName->allIngredients]] [[Thanks, but I think all I need is what I grabbed from the fridge. ->halfIngredients]]

*As you rush out of the fridge with an arm full of ingredients, your partner rushes into the room.* Alright, the critic is here and he says he's been looking forward to trying one of your famously creative dishes. I really hope you're ready to be creative tonight chef, get some more ingredients and get started on making something that resembles $dishName. [[Alright, just let me get a couple more ingredients from the pantry.->alonePantryMore]] [[Alright, I think I have everything I need now. I'll get started.->halfIngredients]]

{(set: $frig1 to (a:"Coffee Creamer", "Strawberries")) (set: $frig2 to (a:"Oatmilk", "Eggs")) (set: $grig3 to (a:"Orange Juice", "Something Rotten")) (set: $partI1 to $frig1's ((random:1,2))) (set: $partI2 to $frig2's ((random:1,2))) (set: $partI3 to $frig3's ((random:1,2))) (set: $inv to $inv + (a: $partI1, $partI2, $partI3)) } *With your arms full of what you grabbed from the pantry, you rush back into the kitchen. You're partner rushes from the fridge with their own ingredients in hand. At the same time the waiter also rushes into the kitchen.* Waiter: The food critic is here. Chef, the first thing he said to me was that he cannot wait to try one of your famously creative dishes. Partner: Oh this is a nightmare. Here is what I brought from the fridge. *Your partner brought: $partI1, $partI2, and $partI3.* [[Ok, I'll get started on cooking the $dishName->allIngredients]] [[Thanks, but I think all I need is what I grabbed from the fridge. ->halfIngredients]]

*As you rush out of the pantry with an arm full of ingredients, your partner rushes into the room.* Alright, the critic is here and he says he's been looking forward to trying one of your famously creative dishes. I really hope you're ready to be creative tonight chef, get some more ingredients and get started on making something that resembles $dishName. [[Alright, just let me get a couple more ingredients from the fridge.->aloneFridgeMore]] [[Alright, I think I have everything I need now. I'll get started.->halfIngredients]]

(event: when $inv's length > 5)[(go-to:"allIngredients")] *You put the ingredients you've grabbed down and rush to the fridge. As you enter you note how much colder is in there, but your focus quickly turns to how empty it is.* *You look around the fridge taking note of all the items inside. You can carry three back with you to the kitchen.* Coffee Creamer(click: "Coffee Creamer")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Coffee Creamer"))] Strawberries(click: "Strawberries")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Strawberries"))] Oatmilk(click: "Oatmilk")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Oatmilk"))] Eggs(click: "Eggs")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Eggs"))] Orange Juice(click: "Orange Juice")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Orange Juice"))] Something Rotten(click: "Something Rotten")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Something Rotten"))] (hidden:)[[allIngredients]]

*You take a second to calm yourself and take your situation. You are surrounded by 3 different ingredients, but none of them are really what you want to be working with.* *There's nothing left to do but get started. How are you going to approach this?* [[I'm going to mix it all together and bake it.->bake]] [[I'm going to blend it all together and serve it as a smoothie->blend]] [[I'm going to make a stew with it all->stew]] [[Serve it raw->raw]] Current Ingredients: $ing

*You take a second to calm yourself and take your situation. You are surrounded by 6 different ingredients, but none of them are really what you want to be working with.* *There's nothing left to do but get started. How are you going to approach this?* [[I'm going to mix it all together and bake it.->bake]] [[I'm going to blend it all together and serve it as a smoothie.->blend]] [[I'm going to make a stew with it all.->stew]] [[Serve it raw.->raw]] Ingredients: $inv

(event: when $inv's length > 5)[(go-to:"allIngredients")] *You put the ingredients you've grabbed down and rush to the Pantry. As you enter you brush past a spider web, however, your attention quickly goes from the spider web to the shockingly empty pantry.* *You look around the pantry taking note of all the items inside. You can carry three back with you to the kitchen.* Beef Jerky(click: "Beef Jerky")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Beef Jerky"))] Potato Chips(click: "Potato Chips")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Potato Chips"))] Breadcrumbs(click: "Breadcrumbs")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Breadcrumbs"))] Chocolate Bar(click: "Chocolate Bar")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Chocolate Bar"))] Granola(click: "Granola")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Granola"))] Something Rotten(click: "Something Rotten")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Something Rotten"))] Energy Drink(click: "Energy Drink")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a: "Energy Drink"))] Toothpaste(click: "Toothpaste")[(set: $inv to $inv + (a:"Energy Drink"))] (hidden:)[[allIngredients]]

*You get out your mixing bowl and add all your ingredients. As you mix it all together you can't help but think how unappetizing it looks. Once it's all mixed together you form it into a cake like patty and throw it into the already pre-heated oven. All there is left to do is wait and hope this doesn't go terribly.* [[wait until you feel its done baking->plateBaked]]

*You get out the blender and add a bit of each of your ingredients to it. As much as you dread how this is going to turn out, you can't help but feel an excitement for how it is going to look.* [[Blend it->blended]]

"I can't go wrong with a stew." You think to yourself. *You get out a large stock pot and add some water. Slowly you add each ingredient until they've all been put in. As it all heats up and breaks down inside the stock pot, a strange smell begins to raise from your stew.* *You consider tasting the stew as you would most dishes, but figure its for the best if you didn't know. There are some spices you could add to the stew. You consider adding it to mask whatever smell is rising.* [[Add spices->spicedStew]] [[Embrace the mystery stew as is.->straightStew]]

"Alright there is nothing I can do with any of this," you exclaim. *You begin to plate the ingredients you gathered as is. Although the plate is the furthest from fine dining it could possibly be, you do admit to yourself it is pleasantly arranged.* (if: $inv contains "Something Rotten")[[[Send it out.->rottenRaw]]] (else:) [[[Send it out.->reviewRaw]]]

When your $dishName looks somewhat cooked, you pull it out of the oven. It doesn't look as bad as you thought it would, but it sure doesn't smell great. Typically you would taste the dish, but you'd rather not know how this is going to taste since it's going to have to be served no matter what. You better get this out to the critic. [[*Plate dish and send it out*->reviewBaked]]

*As the blender starts, you watch each of the ingredients blend into a satisfying liquid. You get out a bowl and plate your soup-esq dish. Typically you would taste the dish, but you'd rather not know how this is going to taste since it's going to have to be served no matter what.* (if: $inv contains "toothpaste" and "Orange Juice")[[[Send it out. ->reviewBreakfast]]] (else-if: $inv contains "Something Rotten")[[[Send it out.->reviewGross]]] (else:)[[[Send it out. ->reviewHatedIt]]]

After adding the spices, you think to yourself the stew doesn't smell too bad after all. You put it into a bowl and sit back, marveling at the shockingly appetizing dish. Typically you would taste the dish, but you'd rather not know how this is going to taste since it's going to have to be served no matter what. [[Send it out -> reviewGoodStew]]

In a blind leap of faith you decide mystery stew is the best approach. It smells repulsive. You put it into a bowl and sit back, dreading the critics response. Typically you would taste the dish, but you'd rather not know how this is going to taste since it's going to have to be served no matter what. [[Send it out -> reviewMysteryStew]]

The critic takes a few spoons of the $dishName and is visibly confused for a second. In an unexpected turn of events, he suddenly begins frantically eating the rest of the dish. Only a few days pass when the restaurant review comes out. The critic declares while he did not enjoy the taste of the $dishName, he cannot deny the emotions it evoked. $dishName reminded this critic of lazy morning breakfasts with their significant other. *It seems this food critic has a bad habit of drinking Orange Juice just after brushing their teeth. By this stroke of luck and your clever choice of ingredients, the restaurant is attracting a strange collection of people looking to try the infamous $dishName.* *You lucked out! The critics strange habits made your repulsive dish an emotional masterpiece (but still gross).* THE END

The critic eats a few spoons of the $dishName and is visibly confused for a second. In an unexpected turn of events, he suddenly begins frantically eating the rest of the dish. Only a few days pass when the restaurant review comes out. The critic declares that he was in love with the strange new flavor of the $dishName. He says it is something he has never tasted before and would like to taste again. *Gross. After reading the review you taste the dish and it seems this food critic enjoyed the taste of rotten food. Customers came in droves to try this new flavor and almost always left disgusted.* *While you lucked out with the critic having a weird love for rotten food, the general public was not so eccentric. Still the restaurant found its niche in the wealthy eccentric market and you became the top Chef in that circle.* THE END

The critic eats a few spoons of $dishName, but is clearly not enjoying the food. After a few minutes. He asks for a check and respectfully tells the waiter the meal was one of the worst things he has ever eaten. Only a few days pass when the restaurant review comes out. The critic eloquently tears the restaurant apart because of the terrible meal he had received. Not only was he disappointed in the simplicity of the dish, but he was upset with how something so simple could be so bad. *The ingredients you had just did not cut it. Blending such simple ingredients together was an insult to the critic.* *Try again with different ingredients or a different prep method* THE END

The critic takes a few bites of $dishName and is clearly not enjoying it. After a bit they stop eating and respectfully tell their waiter that this dish was one of the worst things they have ever eaten. A few days later, the review comes out. The critic writes that the dish took forever to be served, which would have been fine had it been good. Unfortunately following the wait was a terrible plate. *Starting to bake the dish after the critic arrived was a poor choice since they had to wait so long. Had it been the original ingredients for $dishName you are sure they would not have minded, but it ended up being a disaster.* *Try again with different ingredients or a different prep method* THE END

The critic takes a few bites of $dishName and is clearly not enjoying it. After a bit they take a bite of the rotten food you have plated and they smile. A few days later, the review comes out. The critic writes that the majority of the dish was absolutely terrible if not inedible. They tear you apart for serving them food that was not even cooked, but then at the end of the review they mention you had added something they enjoyed very much even if they had no idea what it was. *This critic is just gross. His favorite bit of the meal was the rotten food. Following the review the restaurant lost many customers and you had a reputation as a terrible Chef, although many people wondered what strange flavors you could come up with next.* *Try again with different ingredients or a different prep method* THE END

The critic takes a few bites of $dishName and is clearly not enjoying it. A few days later, the review comes out. The critic writes that the majority of the dish was absolutely terrible if not inedible. They tear you apart for serving them food that was not even cooked. You disrespected them by not even trying to transform the dish. *You really should have tried to do something with the ingredients you had. Even if it wasn't ideal, you could have done something other than serve it raw.* *Try again with different ingredients or a different prep method* THE END

The critic takes a few spoons of the $dishName and is instantly in love. The entire time he is eating you can hear him raving to the waiter. You try the dish and are surprised to find that it is, in fact, amazing. Only a few days pass when the restaurant review comes out. The critic declares you one of the most creative Chefs alive. $dishName officially becomes the critics favorite food, and he becomes a regular of your restaurant. *Following the review the restaurant became a huge success. Customers came from far and wide to get a taste of $dishName.* *You have no idea how, but everything worked out. Thanks to your creativity and skill, you are now known as one of the greatest Chefs alive. $dishName continues to be your specialty.* THE END

The critic eats a few spoons of the $dishName and seems to go back and forth between disgust and delight. Only a few days pass when the restaurant review comes out. The critic states he has no idea how to feel. "The dish was repulsive and amazing." *Following the review the restaurant saw a small raise in the amount of customers who came. For the most part people wanted to try the perplexing flavor of $dishName.* *You are not considered a great Chef, but you are considered an influential one. Because of your strange ingredients and preparation method, a new flavor profile is created and studied by chefs around the world.* THE END