Post by Anthony "Clockwork" on Jul 18, 2008 8:22:50 GMT -5
Here are some fun facts about the world of A Heart’s Desire. I feel you should know them in order to play the game in a correct manner.
1. Most people in Bella are very poor. They are poor because they were born that way, not by choice.
2. Everyone in Bella is affiliated with some sort of organization that offers protection.
3. Each organization participates in some sort of organized crime. Whether this crime should be getting prescription drugs to the people who don’t need them or murder, all organizations do some sort of crime work.
4. Creatures of fable roam the city of Bella. Humans are still the majority of about 55 to 1.
5. Bella used to be a thriving metropolis that held people of every class. Since its foundation, the middle class has virtually disappeared.
6. Disease is part of everyday life in Bella. Most disease people are infected by are genetically engineered by rival organizations.
7. Organizations called “Factions” run amok in Bella.
8. Factions control most aspects of citizen life in Bella.
9. There are eight Factions, each one with a different goal.
10. The Factions are split into 4 types; Religious, Governmental, Private, and Military.
11. Religious Factions are extremist groups that typically try to exterminate anybody of an opposing religion. They are opposed to Military factions, but allied to Governmental Factions.
12. Governmental Factions are government-controlled law enforcement that takes care of the needs of the Mr. Grey Administration. They are more like a private army than actual police and law-keepers. They are opposed to Private Factions, but allied to Religious Factions.
13. Private Factions are like the Mafia; they are organized crime groups that are the largest. They have various goals in mind. They mainly oppose Governmental Factions and are usually allied to Military Factions.
14. Military Factions are mere mercenary groups that do as their told. They are the second largest Faction that brings in the most money. It’s their job to bring a steady flow of weapons and violence into the city and regulate what goes out. They are opposed to Religious Factions, and allied to Private ones.
15. Although Bella has strict laws, almost no one follows them. Factions set the majority of rules now.
16. The Grey Administration does almost nothing. They work behind the curtains and pull the occasional string, but nothing major.
17. Dr. Lopez-Gonzalez is the most powerful man in Bella. This is known only to him.
18. High government positions are not open to the public. The voting system has been done away with and the Grey Administration is in control-for life.
19. Most people in Bella are addicted to some sort of drug, whether it be nicotine, cocaine, or something else.
20. The most-distributed drug is called Poranium; a highly flammable hallucinate drug.
21. Bella is over-populated. People rarely live alone and usually need someone to help them pay the debts they owe to other Factions.
22. Factions are self-sufficient. They have employees in every field of business and can survive without of Factions.
1. Most people in Bella are very poor. They are poor because they were born that way, not by choice.
2. Everyone in Bella is affiliated with some sort of organization that offers protection.
3. Each organization participates in some sort of organized crime. Whether this crime should be getting prescription drugs to the people who don’t need them or murder, all organizations do some sort of crime work.
4. Creatures of fable roam the city of Bella. Humans are still the majority of about 55 to 1.
5. Bella used to be a thriving metropolis that held people of every class. Since its foundation, the middle class has virtually disappeared.
6. Disease is part of everyday life in Bella. Most disease people are infected by are genetically engineered by rival organizations.
7. Organizations called “Factions” run amok in Bella.
8. Factions control most aspects of citizen life in Bella.
9. There are eight Factions, each one with a different goal.
10. The Factions are split into 4 types; Religious, Governmental, Private, and Military.
11. Religious Factions are extremist groups that typically try to exterminate anybody of an opposing religion. They are opposed to Military factions, but allied to Governmental Factions.
12. Governmental Factions are government-controlled law enforcement that takes care of the needs of the Mr. Grey Administration. They are more like a private army than actual police and law-keepers. They are opposed to Private Factions, but allied to Religious Factions.
13. Private Factions are like the Mafia; they are organized crime groups that are the largest. They have various goals in mind. They mainly oppose Governmental Factions and are usually allied to Military Factions.
14. Military Factions are mere mercenary groups that do as their told. They are the second largest Faction that brings in the most money. It’s their job to bring a steady flow of weapons and violence into the city and regulate what goes out. They are opposed to Religious Factions, and allied to Private ones.
15. Although Bella has strict laws, almost no one follows them. Factions set the majority of rules now.
16. The Grey Administration does almost nothing. They work behind the curtains and pull the occasional string, but nothing major.
17. Dr. Lopez-Gonzalez is the most powerful man in Bella. This is known only to him.
18. High government positions are not open to the public. The voting system has been done away with and the Grey Administration is in control-for life.
19. Most people in Bella are addicted to some sort of drug, whether it be nicotine, cocaine, or something else.
20. The most-distributed drug is called Poranium; a highly flammable hallucinate drug.
21. Bella is over-populated. People rarely live alone and usually need someone to help them pay the debts they owe to other Factions.
22. Factions are self-sufficient. They have employees in every field of business and can survive without of Factions.