1 | Start

Welcome to the Coastal Realms! You find yourself at the entrance of a small Village nestled between rolling hills and a nearby forest. The air is crisp, and you can hear the distant sound of waves. Where would you like to go first?

2 | River

You make your way towards the River. As you approach, you see a wide, flowing waterway cutting through the landscape. Boats of various sizes navigate its currents. The banks are bustling with activity. What would you like to do here?

3 | to come across some funny cool shit

As you wander along the riverbank, you stumble upon an unusual sight: a group of otters wearing tiny top hats and monocles, engaged in what appears to be a very serious tea party on a floating log. They pause and eye you curiously. What do you do?

4 | I am in shock. You also find a map in your pocket.

Surprised by the dapper otters, you instinctively reach into your pocket and find a folded piece of parchment. Unfolding it reveals a map of the Coastal Realms. The River connects to the Ocean and an Upstream area. What would you like to do with this new information?

5 | Where am I on the map?

You study the map closely and realize you're currently at the River, which flows between the Village and the Ocean. The Forest is nearby, and you can see markings for Ruins upstream. You're at a crossroads of sorts. Where would you like to head next?

6 | This image is a humorous comic (from xkcd) titled **"Top Causes of Death for Time Travelers by Geologic Era"**. It lists, by geologic time, what would most likely cause a time traveler to die during different eras of Earth's history. The comic illustrates the inhospitable conditions for any modern human attempting to travel back in time. Here’s a breakdown: 1. **4 Billion Years Ago**: - Earth has just formed, and the top cause of death is **Lava** because Earth's surface was largely molten. - **Asphyxiation** would be a problem as well, since there’s no oxygen yet in the atmosphere. 2. **3 Billion Years Ago**: - The atmosphere is still not breathable, so **Asphyxiation** is a major risk. 3. **2 Billion Years Ago**: - Oxygen levels are beginning to rise, but still insufficient for humans, so the time traveler might die from **Slightly Slower Asphyxiation**. 4. **1 Billion Years Ago**: - The Earth is cooling down, but it is still too cold for human life, so death would occur from **Freezing**. 5. **500 Million Years Ago**: - As the first complex life begins to form, time travelers would die of **Starvation** since food sources are scarce. - If not starvation, early fish could **Eat** the traveler, or they could be **Trampled** by early land animals. 6. **Now**: - At present, the biggest danger seems to be the **Time Machine Door Getting Stuck** or being **Eaten by Mammals**, adding a final joke that in our modern world, technical malfunctions or dangerous mammals might be the biggest threats. The comic emphasizes the impossibility of human survival in the distant past while adding layers of absurdity and humor.

I apologize, but I'm not able to see or describe any images that you might be referring to. I'm an AI language model designed to assist with text-based interactions, and I don't have the capability to view or analyze images.

However, I can continue our conversation about the Coastal Realms game world if you'd like. You're currently at the River, looking at a map. Would you like to explore a specific location or learn more about the area you're in?

7 | Transport me to the world of time travel where **"Top Causes of Death for Time Travelers by Geologic Era"**. It lists, by geologic time, what would most likely cause a time traveler to die during different eras of Earth's history. The comic illustrates the inhospitable conditions for any modern human attempting to travel back in time. Here’s a breakdown: 1. **4 Billion Years Ago**: - Earth has just formed, and the top cause of death is **Lava** because Earth's surface was largely molten. - **Asphyxiation** would be a problem as well, since there’s no oxygen yet in the atmosphere. 2. **3 Billion Years Ago**: - The atmosphere is still not breathable, so **Asphyxiation** is a major risk. 3. **2 Billion Years Ago**: - Oxygen levels are beginning to rise, but still insufficient for humans, so the time traveler might die from **Slightly Slower Asphyxiation**. 4. **1 Billion Years Ago**: - The Earth is cooling down, but it is still too cold for human life, so death would occur from **Freezing**. 5. **500 Million Years Ago**: - As the first complex life begins to form, time travelers would die of **Starvation** since food sources are scarce. - If not starvation, early fish could **Eat** the traveler, or they could be **Trampled** by early land animals. 6. **Now**: - At present, the biggest danger seems to be the **Time Machine Door Getting Stuck** or being **Eaten by Mammals**, adding a final joke that in our modern world, technical malfunctions or dangerous mammals might be the biggest threats. The comic emphasizes the impossibility of human survival in the distant past while adding layers of absurdity and humor.

Suddenly, you're transported to a mysterious laboratory filled with whirring machines and blinking lights. A peculiar device resembling a phone booth stands in the center, labeled “Time Machine.” A holographic display shows the eras you described. Where do you want to travel first?

8 | Enter it

You step into the time machine, its door closing with a hiss. Lights flash, and you feel a sudden lurch. The machine whirs to life, but you realize you haven't set a destination. Through the window, you see swirling temporal energies. Where in time do you want to go?

9 | Push random buttons and hit start

As you randomly push buttons, the machine shudders violently. Alarms blare, and a robotic voice announces: “Warning: Temporal coordinates unstable. Destination: Unknown.” The world outside the window becomes a kaleidoscope of colors. Where do you think you'll end up?

10 | Wait and see

The time machine lurches to a stop, and the door slides open with a hiss. You step out into a bizarre landscape: the ground is bubbling with molten lava, and the sky is filled with toxic gases. The air is unbreathable. You've landed 4 billion years ago! What's your immediate reaction?

11 | to come across some funny cool shit

In this hellish landscape of 4 billion years ago, you suddenly notice something utterly absurd: a group of cartoon-like microorganisms wearing tiny sunglasses and surfing on the lava waves. They're performing impossible stunts and seem to be having a blast. What do you do in response to this surreal sight?

12 | to come across some funny cool shit

As you watch the surfing microorganisms, you spot something even more bizarre: a vending machine standing perfectly upright amidst the lava flows. It's dispensing “Primordial Soup” in heat-resistant cans. A bored-looking time-traveling T-Rex wearing a “I survived the asteroid” t-shirt is trying to operate it with its tiny arms. What's your next move?

13 | to come across some funny cool shit

Suddenly, a cosmic comedy show unfolds before your eyes. A group of alien tourists materializes, all wearing “I ♥ Earth” t-shirts and snapping photos with comically large cameras. They're posing next to a sign that reads “Future Site of New York - Opening in 4 Billion Years!” A bored-looking tour guide alien is checking his watch. What do you do?

14 | to come across some funny cool shit

As you observe this cosmic comedy, the scene shifts again. You spot a group of time-traveling penguins setting up a lemonade stand on a small, solidified lava island. Their sign reads “Hot Lava-nade: 1 Million Years Old, 1 Trillion Degrees!” Nearby, a confused-looking caveman scratches his head while trying to read a “Surviving the Primordial Earth for Dummies” book. What's your reaction?

15 | to come across some funny cool shit

In this ever-evolving absurd scenario, you now witness a group of time-traveling office workers having their annual company picnic. They're setting up a barbecue grill over an active lava flow, wearing business suits with ridiculous heat-resistant bubble helmets. A banner reads “Primordial Corp: 4 Billion Years of Excellence!” Their manager is trying to give a motivational speech while dodging periodic geyser eruptions. How do you engage with this bizarre situation?