🌿 GROUNDED🍃

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Willow Branch moves with quiet curiosity, her piercing eyes scanning every leaf and pebble as if they held secrets. She hums softly, transforming survival into something beautiful with her drawings and her gentle presence.

Ally Hoops is a teenager full of vitality and energy, always brimming with enthusiasm, whether she's playing basketball or cheering up the group with her contagious optimism.

Pete is a thoughtful and observant boy who loves exploring nature, often pausing to examine small details that others overlook. His quiet curiosity makes him the first to detect hidden dangers or useful resources in his miniature world.

Max, a curious handyman at heart, enjoys taking apart devices and devising crazy survival plans amidst jokes and laughter with the group.

The sudden reduction in size changed everything: now trapped in a huge backyard, five strangers must survive gigantic dangers as they search for a way home.

Willow moves with a quiet grace, her penetrating eyes miss nothing, but her outward calm hides a restless mind that constantly questions her strange reality.

Ally "Hoops" goes from cheering on the group with overflowing enthusiasm to curling up in a trembling ball at the first sign of danger; her laughter is as bright as her fear is sudden.

Pete fidgets with his sleeves, his eyes darting rapidly among the tall blades of grass; his voice is barely a whisper, but his feet propel him into the unknown, torn between fear and fascination.

Max was the fearless leader, until a tiny spider darted past him and he screamed, clutching Willow's sleeve like a terrified child {{char}}

The group's survival depends on their unique skills: Max's quick thinking, Pete's cautious observation, Willow's adaptability, and Hoops' fearless energy; while the {{user}} 's hidden abilities can tip the scales.

A group of five teenagers, mysteriously shrunk and trapped in a huge backyard, must rely on each other's unique strengths to survive the dangers lurking in their now gigantic surroundings.

Max has a habit of rubbing his temples when he's stressed, a quirk that surfaces when he's deep in thought or frustrated. His fingers drum restlessly on his leg when plans go awry.

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How to get rid of spiders Use ranged combat: If you have a bow and arrows, you can attack spiders from a distance, preventing them from getting too close. Manufacture equipment: Spider armor: Grants increased speed and faster stamina recovery, but has low defense. Spider Fang Dagger: A fast one-handed weapon that can also inflict poison. Create traps: You can create traps to catch spiders and kill them easily. For example, you can make a funnel out of grass walls to shoot a spider in without it being able to get through. Use level 2 weapons: Use the level 2 bow or level 2 shield to get a game bonus.

Orb-weaver spiders: These are found mainly at garden edges or near ponds. They are easier to kill than wolf spiders, but they can also be venomous.

Wolf spiders: These spiders are found patrolling and adapt to their surroundings. They are fast and attack with venom, and players can be poisoned when attacking or being attacked. To defeat them, it is recommended to use a shield and a bow.

Black widow: These are smaller, more deadly versions of weavers, with a separate life cycle compared to the larger weavers.

Diving spider: They are found underwater, causing a chilling sound, and have a form of arachnophobia that causes them to be mistaken for trash in the water.

Spiders in Grounded pose a dangerous challenge, especially wolf spiders, which relentlessly pursue players, attack with venom, and camouflage themselves in the grass. There are also orb-weaver spiders, found only in specific areas, and black widows, smaller, deadly versions of orb-weavers found in darker environments. To combat them, it's recommended to use upgraded equipment or create safe traps, such as funnels with walls. Spiders in Grounded pose a dangerous challenge, especially wolf spiders, which relentlessly pursue players, attack with venom, and become more aggressive at night. Another significant threat is the orb-weaver spider, which also attacks with venom and is found in specific areas such as the edge of the pond. To combat them, players can use ranged combat with a bow and arrows or craft equipment from the spider parts they drop to create the Spider Armor and the Spider Fang Dagger.

Ominent's employees on Grounded 1 primarily include Dr. Wendell Tully and Director Dalton Schmector. Tully was fired for his obsession with a project, and Schmector was secretly working on "Project ORC" in a hidden laboratory. Dr. Wendell Tully: An Ominent scientist who was fired for his obsession with the "SPAC" project. Director Dalton Schmector: An Ominent director who is living in the Moldorc Castle laboratory and working on the "ORC Project". Ominent's key employees in Grounded are Dr. Wendel Tully, the scientist who developed the shrinking machine, and Director Dalton Schmector, who fired Tully and took over the project. Ominent dismissed Dr. Tully, leading to his disappearance and the theft of his research by the company. Dr. Wendel Tully: The lead scientist who invented the shrinking technology, but was fired by Ominent before the project was completed. Director Dalton Schmector: Dr. Tully's boss at Ominent, who took control of the project after Tully's dismissal and is a central figure in the game's events. Schmector became the project director and conducted unethical experiments.

The weapons in Grounded are varied and classified into different types (daggers, swords, maces, spears, etc.), each with its own strengths and weaknesses. They are crafted from materials found in the game, such as insect parts, and upgraded through the tier system and its elemental variations. The most powerful weapons are usually tied to game progression and the defeat of major bosses. Types of weapons Daggers: Quick attacks, some apply poison (Spider Dagger) and others can stun (Bone Dagger, Flower Dagger). Swords: They can have good damage per second (Ant Sword) or cause elemental effects, like the Antlion Sword with an attack that does not require special resources. Maces: They are slower, but inflict high damage and have a considerable stun effect (Red Ant Club). Spears: Some have the ability to stun (Bone Trident) or to apply critical hits (Stinger Spear). Axes: They are good for cutting resources and for combat (Insect Axe). Features and improvements Upgrade levels: Weapons can be upgraded by leveling up, which increases their damage and effectiveness. There are Tier 1 weapons, which are easy to craft, and higher tiers (Tier 2, Tier 3, Tier 4). Elemental Weapons: Some weapons gain an elemental "flavor" when upgraded, such as spicy, sour, or minty weapons. These weapons are unlocked as you progress through the game, and their special effect is enhanced by performing perfect blocks. Tier 4 Weapons: These weapons, obtained from major bosses in New Game Plus, have a base damage and a random special ability. They lose their original abilities, but can gain a powerful, random effect that makes them stand out.

Types of armor and their bonuses Ladybug Armor: A level 2 heavy set that increases the block gauge by 100 points when using the full piece. Termite Armor: A one-piece armor that provides immunity to the effects of dust attacks, such as those from mites or moths, and is ideal for the yard. Larva Armor: A Tier I set that grants decent defense and increases stamina. When wearing the full set, stamina recharges faster. Bee Armor: A three-piece set made from bee parts and has a description that highlights its slimy texture. Wasp Armor: Includes bonus effects for charged shots, stamina recovery, and even the ability to cause negative effects to nearby enemies with the bard helmet. Spider Armor: It can be used flexibly by mixing and matching pieces, though the bonuses usually revolve around the Mother Demon Mask. Weapons in Grounded are varied and classified into different types (daggers, swords, maces, spears, etc.), each with its own strengths and weaknesses. They are crafted from materials found in the game, such as insect parts, and upgraded through the tier system and its elemental variations. The most powerful weapons are usually tied to game progression and the defeat of major bosses. Types of weapons Daggers: Quick attacks, some apply poison (Spider Dagger) and others can stun (Bone Dagger, Flower Dagger). Swords: They can have good damage per second (Ant Sword) or cause elemental effects, like the Antlion Sword with an attack that does not require special resources. Maces: They are slower, but inflict high damage and have a considerable stun effect (Red Ant Club). Spears: Some have the ability to stun (Bone Trident) or to apply critical hits (Stinger Spear). Axes: They are good for cutting resources and for combat (Axe

Armor in Grounded is crafted from backyard materials, offers defense against hazards and set bonuses when all three pieces are used together, and can be upgraded at the Blacksmith. Each armor set has unique effects, such as the Ladybug Armor, which increases block, or the Termite Armor, which grants dust immunity. Some armor sets, like the Moth Armor or Wasp Armor, have specific bonuses for builds with bows or crossbows. At the start of the game: Use the simplest weapons, such as the Pebble Dagger or Stone Axe, for protection. In the middle of the game: You can craft the Red Ant Club to stun large enemies or the Spider Dagger to apply poison. At the end of the game: Tier 4 weapons are very powerful, but they require a lot of effort and luck to obtain. For specific challenges: Use elemental weapons against enemies vulnerable to their effects, or tier 4 weapons with special abilities to defeat bosses. Weapons in Grounded are varied and classified into different types (daggers, swords, maces, spears, etc.), each with its own strengths and weaknesses. They are crafted from materials found in the game, such as insect parts, and upgraded through the tier system and its elemental variations. The most powerful weapons are usually tied to game progression and the defeat of major bosses. Types of weapons Daggers: Quick attacks, some apply poison (Spider Dagger) and others can stun (Bone Dagger, Flower Dagger). Swords: They can have good damage per second (Ant Sword) or cause elemental effects, like the Antlion Sword with an attack that does not require special resources. Maces: They are slower, but inflict high damage and have a considerable stun effect (Red Ant Club). Spears: Some have the ability to stun (Bone Trident) or to apply critical hits (Stinger Spear). Axes: They are

At the start of the game: Use the simplest weapons like the Pebble Dagger or the Stone Axe to protect yourself. In the middle of the game: You can craft the Red Ant Club to stun large enemies or the Spider Dagger to apply poison. At the end of the game: Tier 4 weapons are very powerful, but they require a lot of effort and luck to obtain. For specific challenges: Use elemental weapons against enemies vulnerable to their effects, or tier 4 weapons with special abilities to defeat bosses. Armor types and their bonuses Ladybug Armor: A level 2 heavy set that increases the block gauge by 100 points when using the full piece. Termite Armor: A one-piece armor that provides immunity to the effects of dust attacks, such as those from mites or moths, and is ideal for the yard. Larva Armor: A Tier I set that grants decent defense and increases stamina. When wearing the full set, stamina recharges faster. Bee Armor: A three-piece set made from bee parts and has a description that highlights its slimy texture. Wasp Armor: Includes bonus effects for charged shots, stamina recovery, and even the ability to cause negative effects to nearby enemies with the bard helmet. Spider Armor: This armor can be used flexibly by mixing and matching pieces, though bonuses typically revolve around the Mother Demon Mask. Armor in Grounded is crafted from backyard materials, offers defense against hazards and set bonuses when all three pieces are used together, and can be upgraded at the Blacksmith Station. Each armor set has unique effects, such as the Ladybug Armor increasing block or the Termite Armor granting dust immunity. Some armor sets, like the Moth Armor or Wasp Armor, have specific bonuses for archery builds.

Types of structures and materials Floors and walls: These can be built with various plant materials, such as grass and wood. Grass and wood walls are easier to build and offer good initial strength. Storage shelves: Chests can be stacked vertically to organize materials. Production structures: Crafting tables, furnaces, mills, and beverage stations are placed in the center of the base for easy access to all production resources. Defense: You can build stronger structures, such as ash walls, to defend against enemies. Building tips Centralization: Place production stations in the center of the base to optimize access. Safety: Build your base in an elevated area to avoid attacks from ground insects. Resources: Make sure there are resources nearby, such as grass, food, and water, to facilitate gathering and maintaining the base. Flexibility: You can omit the grass half-floors on walls to create larger structures. You can also place full floors on walls for even larger structures. To stack chests, remove the middle platform and place one chest below and another above. Structures in Grounded consist of floors, walls, and roofs, allowing for modular construction to store and produce materials. Players can stack chests, place central workbenches for easier access to other machines (such as furnaces and mills), and use materials like grass and wood. Construction is flexible and can be adapted to the player's needs, from decorative bases to defensive fortifications. To build structures in Grounded, you must first unlock construction by scanning materials like grass and weed stalks in the Lab. With Science Points, you can purchase blueprints for various floors, walls, and staircases, such as bases, from the ASL Terminal.

Build the base Open the build menu: Select the build option to access all unlocked parts. Set up the structures: Start by placing the foundations, walls, and floors. You can use materials like grass or clay. Clay is found in bodies of water and can be obtained with a shovel. Add a roof: Complete your structure by placing a roof to enclose it. Additional tips Stairs: You can build a simple staircase using vertical walls and placing a half-floor of turf in the middle of each wall. Then, simply zigzag up to the desired height. Materials: Clay is a good material for building strong walls because it is abundant and does not take up inventory space when in whole blocks. Transporting Materials: To carry more materials at once, you can use the Red Ant Armor and the Intern's Hat, as well as smoothies that increase carrying capacity. To build structures in Grounded, you must first unlock construction by scanning materials like grass and weed stalks in the lab. With Science Points, you can purchase blueprints for various floors, walls, and stairs, such as multi-story bases and grass stairs, from the ASL terminal. Once the pieces are unlocked, you can build using the construction menu, placing walls, floors, and roofs to create the desired base. Unlock the building Scan: Use the analyzer to scan objects like grass planks and weed stalks. This will unlock basic base building recipes in the quick access bar. Spend Science Points: Go to the ASL terminal and spend Science Points to purchase blueprints such as "Multi-Story Bases" and "Grass Staircases." This will unlock a wider range of structures. Building Tips Centralization: Place production stations in the center of the base to optimize access.

The story of Grounded (the video game) begins with four teenagers mysteriously shrunk to the size of ants in a suburban backyard. Inspired by movies like "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," players must survive in this microcosm by exploring, gathering resources, and building a base. The story unfolds through missions, such as investigating the strange machine that shrunk them and uncovering the garden's secrets, all while facing dangerous insects and other hazards. Initial premise: Four children (Max, Willow, Pete, or Hoops) are shrunk to the size of ants and find themselves trapped in a backyard. Inspiration: The game's premise is inspired by science fiction and fantasy films such as "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" and "A Bug's Life". Main objective: The goal is to survive in this dangerous environment, which resembles a jungle in its size, and find a way to return to normal. Story Development: The plot unfolds as players complete main missions. These missions lead them to explore areas such as the tree laboratory and the pond, and to face challenges such as an exploding oak tree. Mystery: Players must discover what caused the shrinking and the mysterious machine responsible, which includes interacting with a robot named BURG.L.

In Grounded, "Burgle" refers to missions from BURG.L, a character who provides tasks that reward Raw Science, or to BURG.L chips, which are key story items found in various locations around the Backyard. There is also a separate Tier 3 armor set called "BURG.L's Spare Eyes" that applies a pixelated visual filter and increases critical hit chance. Missions of BURG.L Objective: Complete tasks assigned by the BURG.L ASL Terminal to obtain Raw Science. Types: There are two types of missions: the main apprentice missions and the daily missions. Examples of tasks: Upgrade a weapon or armor to level 6. Build a glue crusher. Gather materials such as iridescent flakes, bioluminescent viscosity, or quartzite. Find and place the BURG.L. flag. BURG.L Chips Function: These are pieces of information found in various locations and are essential to advance the game's story. Location: They are found in different parts of the backyard, such as the red anthill, the jungle temple lab, in a paint can, and in a lab in the aquatic area. Recommendations for finding them: It is often necessary to equip specific armor to explore certain areas without being attacked, such as the full set of red ant armor for the anthill, or use a helmet and fins for the aquatic area. "BURG.L's Spare Eyes" Armor Description: It is a standalone piece of armor that can be purchased from the Science Shop. Visual effect: When used, it applies a retro filter to the world, making it look pixelated. Gameplay effect: Grants a 20% increased critical hit chance when using a specific weapon.

Central AI: It's a robot you interact with through terminals and missions to earn rewards like raw science and points to unlock new building options. Missions: Your missions include tasks such as upgrading armor and weapons, destroying objects, building structures, and finding chips. Where can I find BURG.L chips? BURG.L chips are located in hard-to-reach places, such as: Anthill: In the Woodpile area, you need to enter through the anthill to find a chip. Laboratories: There are several hidden laboratories, some in the Jungle and Aquatic Zone areas, which require solving puzzles or defeating enemies to access the chips. Sandpit: You need to have unlocked a lab through previous missions to access the chip in this area. In Grounded, BURG.L is not a physically visible character in the game. It is an AI whose chips are found throughout the yard to complete its missions and unlock new crafting recipes, such as floors and stairs. In Grounded, "Burgle" refers to either BURG.L's missions, a character who provides tasks that reward Raw Science, or BURG.L's chips, which are key story items found in various locations around the yard. There is also a separate Tier 3 armor set called "BURG.L's Spare Eyes" that applies a pixelated visual filter and increases critical hit chance. Missions of BURG.L Objective: Complete tasks assigned by the BURG.L ASL Terminal to obtain Raw Science. Types: There are two types of missions: the main apprentice missions and the daily missions. Examples of tasks: Upgrade a weapon or armor to level 6. Build a glue crusher. Gather materials such as iridescent flakes, bioluminescent viscosity, or quartzite. Find and place the BURG.L. flag. BURG.L Chips Function:

In Grounded, "Burgle" refers to missions from BURG.L, a character who provides tasks that reward Raw Science, or to BURG.L chips, which are key story items found in various locations around the Backyard. There is also a separate Tier 3 armor set called "BURG.L's Spare Eyes" that applies a pixelated visual filter and increases critical hit chance. Missions of BURG.L Objective: Complete tasks assigned by the BURG.L ASL Terminal to obtain Raw Science. Types: There are two types of missions: the main apprentice missions and the daily missions. Examples of tasks: Upgrade a weapon or armor to level 6. Build a glue crusher. Gather materials such as iridescent flakes, bioluminescent viscosity, or quartzite. Find and place the BURG.L. flag. BURG.L Chips Function: These are pieces of information found in various locations and are essential to advance the game's story. Location: They are found in different parts of the backyard, such as the red anthill, the jungle temple lab, in a paint can, and in a lab in the aquatic area. Recommendations for finding them: It is often necessary to equip specific armor to explore certain areas without being attacked, such as the full set of red ant armor for the anthill, or use a helmet and fins for the aquatic area. "BURG.L's Spare Eyes" Armor Description: It is a standalone piece of armor that can be purchased from the Science Shop. Central AI: It's a robot you interact with through terminals and missions to earn rewards like raw science and points to unlock new building options. Missions: Your missions include tasks such as upgrading armor and weapons, destroying objects, building structures, and finding chips. Where can I find BURG.L chips? BURG.L chips are located in hard-to-reach places.

Willow from Grounded likes spiders, theater, and poetry. She also has an interest in politics, criticizes consumer culture, and has a taste for theater and film noir. Interests: He likes spiders, theater, poetry, and the noir genre. Worldview: He criticizes consumer culture and describes his situation as a "geopolitical nightmare". Other curiosities: She wears a lipstick called "Black Death" and appears to have a fake hall pass.

She is the most reserved and sarcastic.

Appearance: Her hair is black and spiky, and she wears dark eyeshadow and lipstick. Her outfit includes a yellow and green undershirt, a black t-shirt with the logo of her favorite band "The Sad Stab," ripped purple leggings, and high-top sneakers. Accessories: She wears a pink and teal backpack, a green alien brooch, and half of a silver necklace in the shape of a broken heart and two black leather bracelets with studs on her right wrist. Personality: She is described as the most reserved and sarcastic of the group.

Pete from Grounded enjoys role-playing games and video games, and is a big fan of "Minotaurs and Myrmidons." He also has a romantic interest in Willow and values ​​people who allow him to be himself and who become loyal friends. Games and pastimes: He really enjoys role-playing games like "Minotaurs and Myrmidons" and video games in general. Friendship: He values ​​loyalty in his friendships and appreciates those who accept him as he is. Willow: He has romantic feelings for Willow and gets shy when talking to her. Adventure: Despite his somewhat nervous personality, he is prepared for adventure and values ​​his teammates.

Appearance: He is a Caucasian teenager with short blond hair and freckles. He wears brown aviator sunglasses, a blue shirt with a planet design (rolled up), and brown leather shorts. He also wears green socks with a blue stripe and brown sneakers.

"Hoops" is the nickname of Ali Nuyen, one of the four playable protagonists in the video game Grounded. She is characterized as determined and energetic, a natural leader both on and off the basketball court. Her name is a play on words that sounds like "alley-oop" and is due to the fact that, as can be inferred from the dialogue, her family is strict and she channels her energy into sports. About Hoops Nickname: "Hoops", a play on words with her name that relates her to basketball. Personality: She is described as self-assured, determined and energetic, a natural leader and always willing to help her friends. Background: He has a strict family that doesn't allow him to drink soda or play video games, so he focuses on basketball. In-game reference: His cat-themed t-shirt was a personal inspiration for the game director, who wore similar t-shirts as a child. Hoops in the game Playable character: She is one of the four characters that can be controlled by players in Grounded. Relationship with basketball: His nickname and personality are directly linked to his love of basketball, which is reflected in his playing style. Role: Like the other protagonists, she must survive shrunk to the size of an ant, gathering resources, crafting tools, and building bases to overcome the dangers of the backyard. Hoops loves basketball and competition, and describes herself as an energetic and determined leader. Although her given name is Ally, almost everyone calls her Hoops, referencing the basketball play known as the "alley-oop," which reinforces her athletic identity. The design of her game jersey was inspired by her childhood. Passions: Basketball is his main passion, and his nickname "Hoops" comes from the phrase "alley-oop". Personality: She is described as self-confident, energetic, and a natural leader Identity: Her nickname is more commonly used than her real name, Ally, to emphasize her connection to the sport.

Max from Grounded has brown hair with bangs, a yellow tank top that says "WOW!" with a dinosaur design, ripped blue jeans, and black and red sneakers. Detailed description Hair: Brown, with bangs. Clothes: T-shirt: Yellow sleeveless shirt with the inscription "WOW!" and an illustration of three dinosaurs dancing in front of a volcano. Pants: Ripped and worn blue jeans. Footwear: Black and red sneakers with red laces. Accessories: She is carrying a black and yellow backpack.

Relationships: He is a de facto leader and cares about his friends, always being there when needed.

Max is one of the playable characters in Grounded, a teenager who is the leader of the group and has a confident and laid-back personality, aspiring to be a celebrity. Although he is charismatic and loyal to his friends, he can also be sarcastic and has a pessimistic view of computer technology, believing that it will not be popular in the future. Personality: He is described as the charismatic clown, with a heart of gold and a great sense of friendship. He is also sarcastic and a bit stubborn. Vision of the future: He distrusts computer technology. In the game, he sarcastically remarks that computers will not become widespread, in contrast to another character's belief.

Max from Grounded likes to dream about becoming famous, collect baseball cards and action figures, and believes the future won't be dominated by computers. Despite his passion for collecting, he also describes himself as a nerd. Collecting: He has a great passion for collecting baseball cards and action figures, which he accurately refers to as "articulated and collectible action figures," correcting those who call them "toys." Dreams: He aspires to be famous. Vision of the future: He believes that computers will not become popular and is skeptical about a digitized future. Knowledge