GAMBLER start do_dialogue start->do_dialogue destroy_p_proc start->destroy_p_proc see_stuff You see a seedy-looking Mexican man with slick hair. --- You see Hernandez, the rascally gambler. start->see_stuff Hernandez01 Oye, muchacho, allow me to introduce myself. I am Hernandez, a man of mucho gusto! You look like you are new here. Please, allow me to be your informant to the casino. do_dialogue->Hernandez01 Hernandez12 Buenos dias, my friend! What can I do for you today? --- Buenos dias, my friend! What can I do for you today? do_dialogue->Hernandez12 Hernandez02 But of course! This fine establishment is run by the famous Gizmo. A true visionary and a very wealthy man. Hernandez01->Hernandez02 Can you tell me about the casino? Hernandez03 Perhaps you can spare a few caps? I guarantee success. --- My friend, I hate to impose, but perhaps you could assist me. I have developed a sure-fire system, because I have discovered how Gizmo runs his tables, but I do not have the caps to play. --- [You get the feeling that he's trying to scam you.] Hernandez01->Hernandez03 No, thanks. Hernandez04 Sorry, mi amigo. Hey, let me show you a neat game . . . Hernandez01->Hernandez04 Bloo? Hernandez13 My system is developing slowly. I have living expenses and such, you know, but it is working! Hernandez12->Hernandez13 How is your system coming? Hernandezend Hernandez12->Hernandezend Nothing, thanks. Hernandez02->Hernandez03 Thanks. Hernandez09 He gives people a chance to shrug off their cares in the broken world outside. And he brings money into Junktown! --- Gizmo had a dream of setting up a place where people could meet and enjoy themselves. He had the ambition to make it happen. The result is the casino you see here. Hernandez02->Hernandez09 You say Gizmo is a visionary. What's his vision? Hernandez11 Well, Gizmo runs a pretty good house, although the games are, how shall we say, rather weighted towards the house. It's not like his dealers cheat, though. But unless you have a system, like me, you will need to be very clever. Hernandez02->Hernandez11 What are the odds like on the games here? Hernandez05 Thank you very much, mi amigo! In a few days I shall be able to pay you back, with interest. My system is slow, you see, it requires much patience, but it will most certainly reap great profits! Hernandez03->Hernandez05 Sure, sounds good. Hernandez06 Very well, but I guarantee success! If you want to get in on the riches just waiting, come back soon, or I will find another partner! Hernandez03->Hernandez06 No, thanks. Hernandez14 So, you think you have tumbled to me, eh? Well, you won't get anything from me! Hernandez03->Hernandez14 I think you're lying. You're trying to scam me. Hernandez07 My friend, I see you are a man of much taste, as well. Perhaps a simple game of dice? Hernandez09->Hernandez07 Sounds like a good idea. Hernandez10 You obviously don't share Gizmo's brilliance. This place is a respite from the harshness of everyday life. Hernandez09->Hernandez10 Life's hard enough. I don't trust the motives of someone who would encourage people to lose their money. Hernandez11->Hernandez03 Thanks. Hernandez07->Hernandez03 No, thanks, I'd rather try something else. Hernandez08 Hernandez07->Hernandez08 All right! Hernandez13->Hernandez14 I think that you are a liar and a cheat. Where's my money? Hernandez13->Hernandezend That's great!