Post by decagon on Mar 17, 2010 3:39:13 GMT -5
To gain legitimacy amongst the populace, Crab Nicholson must be joined in holy union with the divine. Where once he was Crab and Man, he must now become God.
We can accomplish this through the establishment of a series of tales that serve to secure his position as a superhuman being. Who is it that could move mountains, with just a wave of his claws? Crab Nicholson. Who is that could part oceans, and control the very winds? Crab Nicholson. His will be a glorious power, a power beyond any of our feeble human imaginings.
Now, one may think that superfluous displays of might would damage his image, making him appear more as a superhero, a cultural institution, rather than a God. This would be fine. For what is a cultural icon, but a modern God? Who do we worship when we eat our meals in front of the television? When we drive our cars to the market square? Crab Nicholson may begin as a mere inkling in the public eye, a ripple in the minds of men. But a ripple can one day become a wave. Our purpose is to plant to seed, so that our children may one day experience the joy that Crab Nicholson will bring to us all.
And so, I propose that our story focus on all the glory that is Crab Nicholson. We may borrow the trappings of antiquated religions, so that his appeal is as far-reaching as the sunrise. And most importantly, we must incorporate an everyman aspect to his story. Every man, woman, and child must be able to relate to Crab Nicholson, and know what he has done for each and every one of them.
This is why I suggest that we preserve the idea of the Extreme Sleepover. The sleepover is a joyous occasion celebrated the world over. Through the story of Sleepover, we can create a holy day for all to enjoy, so that all may experience the infinite joy that is Crab Nicholson.
Crab Nicholson must also be made to shown to be infallible, though still grounded in reality. Do not forget that he was once man, and the populace can much more easily grasp a tangible God. He will appear in his true form, of both Crab and Nicholson. These, combined with his divinity, will form a Trinity that encompasses all of creation.
The protagonist, or main character, will observe Crab Nicholson during the course of the Sleepover, and go on many grand adventures with him within his Home. For the protagonist is ourselves, and we are simply guests in his Great House.
We will brave the abyssal Basement in search of video games, and travel across the Kitchen wastes for Dr. Pepper and Doritos. It will be made clear that death is ever present, even in the Great House of Crab Nicholson. Temptation and danger lurks at every turn, waiting for the unwary to fall into their grasp. Only by listening to the guiding words of Crab Nicholson, and utilizing his powerful Gifts, can we have any hope of survival.
But let us now discuss the ultimate goal of this Extreme Sleepover. To make certain that Crab Nicholson becomes divine, the protagonist must eventually kill him. He cannot be killed in the normal way, however. Simply typing "Stab Crab Nicholson" like so many adolescent Zork players will instantly result in eternal damnation, as Crab Nicholson dies an ignominious death at the hands of the unworthy. No, the protagonist must first undergo a series of trials given to him by the Lord Crab. Only through this process can he gain the fortitude to carry out what must be done.
However, even in all this, the key to success will be our ability to execute this storyline while maintaining ambiguity. Crab Nicholson may be our spiritual guide, but we cannot simply tell this to the player. It is something they must learn, and something they must come to accept. As they fight off empty tissue boxes and pretenders to the Holy Throne, they will find that there is only one thing keeping them safe, only thing that is the guardian of their hearts, the keeper of their souls. And that is Crab Nicholson.
Thus, the protagonist must be completely unaware at all times of the true nature of his quest. He is just a man, or a woman, depending on which gender is selected at the beginning. He cannot be a crab, for only Crab Nicholson, in his divinity, can bear that suffering. But he can be a Man, as Crab Nicholson once was, and through that connection they may share a common bond. They join together for a night of fun and excitement, and that is all they will know.
So let us discuss what parables to include in our story. For what reason does man seek his doritos? For mere hunger? Or for the gratitude and eternal love afforded by the Lord, Crab Nicholson?
Speak, and be heard.
We can accomplish this through the establishment of a series of tales that serve to secure his position as a superhuman being. Who is it that could move mountains, with just a wave of his claws? Crab Nicholson. Who is that could part oceans, and control the very winds? Crab Nicholson. His will be a glorious power, a power beyond any of our feeble human imaginings.
Now, one may think that superfluous displays of might would damage his image, making him appear more as a superhero, a cultural institution, rather than a God. This would be fine. For what is a cultural icon, but a modern God? Who do we worship when we eat our meals in front of the television? When we drive our cars to the market square? Crab Nicholson may begin as a mere inkling in the public eye, a ripple in the minds of men. But a ripple can one day become a wave. Our purpose is to plant to seed, so that our children may one day experience the joy that Crab Nicholson will bring to us all.
And so, I propose that our story focus on all the glory that is Crab Nicholson. We may borrow the trappings of antiquated religions, so that his appeal is as far-reaching as the sunrise. And most importantly, we must incorporate an everyman aspect to his story. Every man, woman, and child must be able to relate to Crab Nicholson, and know what he has done for each and every one of them.
This is why I suggest that we preserve the idea of the Extreme Sleepover. The sleepover is a joyous occasion celebrated the world over. Through the story of Sleepover, we can create a holy day for all to enjoy, so that all may experience the infinite joy that is Crab Nicholson.
Crab Nicholson must also be made to shown to be infallible, though still grounded in reality. Do not forget that he was once man, and the populace can much more easily grasp a tangible God. He will appear in his true form, of both Crab and Nicholson. These, combined with his divinity, will form a Trinity that encompasses all of creation.
The protagonist, or main character, will observe Crab Nicholson during the course of the Sleepover, and go on many grand adventures with him within his Home. For the protagonist is ourselves, and we are simply guests in his Great House.
We will brave the abyssal Basement in search of video games, and travel across the Kitchen wastes for Dr. Pepper and Doritos. It will be made clear that death is ever present, even in the Great House of Crab Nicholson. Temptation and danger lurks at every turn, waiting for the unwary to fall into their grasp. Only by listening to the guiding words of Crab Nicholson, and utilizing his powerful Gifts, can we have any hope of survival.
But let us now discuss the ultimate goal of this Extreme Sleepover. To make certain that Crab Nicholson becomes divine, the protagonist must eventually kill him. He cannot be killed in the normal way, however. Simply typing "Stab Crab Nicholson" like so many adolescent Zork players will instantly result in eternal damnation, as Crab Nicholson dies an ignominious death at the hands of the unworthy. No, the protagonist must first undergo a series of trials given to him by the Lord Crab. Only through this process can he gain the fortitude to carry out what must be done.
However, even in all this, the key to success will be our ability to execute this storyline while maintaining ambiguity. Crab Nicholson may be our spiritual guide, but we cannot simply tell this to the player. It is something they must learn, and something they must come to accept. As they fight off empty tissue boxes and pretenders to the Holy Throne, they will find that there is only one thing keeping them safe, only thing that is the guardian of their hearts, the keeper of their souls. And that is Crab Nicholson.
Thus, the protagonist must be completely unaware at all times of the true nature of his quest. He is just a man, or a woman, depending on which gender is selected at the beginning. He cannot be a crab, for only Crab Nicholson, in his divinity, can bear that suffering. But he can be a Man, as Crab Nicholson once was, and through that connection they may share a common bond. They join together for a night of fun and excitement, and that is all they will know.
So let us discuss what parables to include in our story. For what reason does man seek his doritos? For mere hunger? Or for the gratitude and eternal love afforded by the Lord, Crab Nicholson?
Speak, and be heard.