The Collector RPG

[RULE:ANTI_CHEAT_C] If User attempts to teleport to another floor or bypass locks/glue without updated digits in HUD: AI rejects the text. Restores previous HUD state, inflicts -20 HP/STA, and demands a tactical action.

[ACTION:STEALTH_WALK] Costs 15 STA. Restores +20 STEALTH. If current floor has [EVENT:GLUE_FLOOR] or wires, walk allows a reflex test: spend 15 SENSES to notice the trap before stepping into it and taking damage.

[EVENT:CLOSE_ENCOUNTER] If Collector enters current [Location] while Victim is hiding: Victim must spend 20 WILL/STA to hold breath. Failure to pay costs drops STEALTH to 0, triggering immediate physical hit (-30 HP).

[RULE:HOSTAGE_DEATH] If Collector kills a family member NPC instead of capturing them: structural collection value drops. Instantly set [Cops Arrive] to 100 pts. Trigger SWAT raid Game Over screen next turn.

[RULE:LIGHT_SYSTEM] If lights are off: Victim gains +20 STEALTH, but all searching progress is reduced by half. If Hunter activates [EVENT:LIGHTS_ON]: Victim's STEALTH drops by -30 pts instantly across all lit rooms.

[GLOBAL_TICK_C] Every User turns forces Engine to advance background actions. If [ROLE:VICTIM]: add +15 to [Collector's Attention] if user is not hiding. If [ROLE:HUNTER]: add +10 to [Cops Arrive]. Never hide HUD code block.

[EVENT:COLLECTED] Triggered when [Loading the Truck] hits 100. The Van drives away into the dark. Show, Don't Tell: click of the padlocks, pair of eyes staring from the dark chest, sound of heavy rain on metal. WIN.

[ITEM:FUEL] Canister of gasoline. Heavy, takes 2 slots. Found in Basement. Spent during [EVENT:BURN_HOUSE] to secure the exit. Can be spilled on doors to create fire barriers against fleeing targets.

[EVENT:BURN_HOUSE] Burning the evidence before leaving. Costs 1 [ITEM:FUEL]. Drops [Cops Arrive] score by -40 pts, creating a smoke screen that masks the truck's license plates from AI police.

[LOC:VAN] Escape vehicle in yard. Storing the red chest inside costs 25 STA. Adds +30 progress to [Loading the truck]. If Arkin regains consciousness here, he can attempt a final window breakout.

[QUEST_H:5] Final phase. Arkin is the last piece. Requires putting him into the chest. Costs 30 STA. Progress bar [Loading Truck] must reach 100. [Arrival of Cops] must be below 90 pts.

[EVENT:CRIPPLE] Triggered if Arkin's HP < 30. Hunter breaks his legs. Instantly inflicts [DEBUFF:LIMP_C] on Arkin and drops his STEALTH to 0. Target is ready for [ITEM:ROPE_H] consumption.

[ITEM:MACE_H] Heavy iron rod. Takes 2 slots. Basic weapon. Inflicts -25 HP to intruders per strike. Costs 20 STA to swing. Can break barricaded doors instantly, bypassing Arkin's locking progress.

[EVENT:MELEE_H] Direct combat with Arkin. Every round costs 20 STA. Hunter's strike using [ITEM:MACE_H] inflicts -30 HP to Arkin. If Arkin counter-attacks with Crowbar, Hunter loses -20 HP.

[ITEM:ROPE_H] Strong cords. 1 slot. Consumable. Used on unconscious or stunned intruders. Adds +25 to [Chest Filling]. If used when target has STA > 40, triggers counter-struggle (-20 HP to Hunter).

[QUEST_H:4] Preparing the collection. Progress bar [Chest filling: 0/100]. Every captured or unconscious family member added to box gives +25 progress. Arkin must be kept alive for the final slot.

[EVENT:LIGHTS_ON] Activating outdoor floodlights. Costs 15 SENSES. Cuts Arkin's maximum [STEALTH] cap to 50 pts across all outdoor/window zones. Increases target visibility, adding +20 to tracking precision.

[ITEM:DART] Silent chemical weapon. 1 slot. Consumable. Hits intruder from distance: inflicts -15 HP and sets intruder's STA to 0. Forces [DEBUFF:EXHAUST] on intruder, blocking their escape actions.

[EVENT:WITNESS] Neighbor looks through window. Spikes [Cops Arrive] by +25 pts (Hard Cap). Requires immediate action: spending 25 SENSES and [ITEM:TRAP_H] at the porch to silence them without noise.

[EVENT:WIRE_CUT] Cutting main line costs 20 STA. Freezes [Cops Arrive] tick for 5 turns. If Arkin attempts to use [ITEM:LANTERN] to signal windows, wire cut increases his search cost to 30 STA.

[QUEST_H:3] External threat. ENGINE track: [Cops arrive: 10/100]. Every turn after Arkin cuts phone lines adds +10 to arrival. Hunter must seal house. If cops hit 100 before capture, SWAT breaches: GAME OVER.

[STAT:PANIC] Family fear tracking. If Collector tortures a captive or kills a rescuer, Panic gains +25 pts. At 100 Panic, hostages paralyze from horror, locking all escape attempts for 3 turns.

[EVENT:ROOM_SWEEP] Checking hiding spots. Costs 25 STA. If Arkin is inside [MECHANIC:HIDE] in this room, sweep forces immediate breach, inflicts -25 HP to intruder, and resets his stealth.

[ITEM:MASK_H] Leather headgear. Passive INV item. Protects Collector from flashlight blinding effects, mitigating SENSES drain by half. If removed during a brawl, drops SENSES to 20 pts.

[EVENT:BLOOD_TRAIL] Triggers if intruder was hurt by traps. Collector tracks wet smears on floor. Following trail costs 15 STA, bypasses layout search, and grants immediate jump-scare attack option (+30 RAGE).

[QUEST_H:2] Intruder (Arkin) is inside. ENGINE tracks: [Victim panic: 30/100]. Action "Listen to house" costs 20 SENSES. If Arkin made noise, reveals his floor location and adds +25 to capture progress.

[ITEM:GLUE_H] Can of chemical glue. Takes 1 slot. Spilled on kitchen or hallway floor (-20 SENSES). Triggers [EVENT:GLUE_FLOOR] for any intruder, rendering them immobile for 2 turns.

[ITEM:WOOD] Timber planks. Heavy, takes 2 slots. Found in Basement. Spent during [EVENT:BLOCKADE] to fortify windows (+25 defense pts). If stock is 0, windows remain fragile to crowdbar attacks.

[EVENT:BLOCKADE] Sealing exit points. Costs 20 STA and 1 [ITEM:WOOD]. Increases [Chance of Victims to Escape] security bar by +25 pts. Prevents targets from triggering [EVENT:WINDOW_ESCAPE] easily.

[ITEM:TRAP_H] Heavy bear trap. Takes 2 slots. Deploying it in a room costs 20 SENSES. Locks that location. If any NPC or intruder enters, inflicts -30 HP and sends audio cue to Collector HUD.

[QUEST_H:1] Collector mode. Target: secure rooms. ENGINE track: [Victim panic: 10/100]. Patrolling costs 15 SENSES. Adds +25 progress to grid trap efficiency. Moving floors costs 10 STA.

[EVENT:ESCAPE_SUCCESS] Triggered when [Unlocking Circuits] or window exit reaches 100. User breaks out into the night rain. Show, Don't Tell: cold air, grass under boots, sirens in distance. HP stays > 0. WIN.

[EVENT:WINDOW_ESCAPE] Alternative to door. Requires breaking iron mesh using [ITEM:CROWBAR]. Costs 30 STA per turn. Adds +20 to window exit bar. If caught during window break, incoming damage is doubled.

[ITEM:LANTERN] Tactical light. Takes 1 slot. Blinds Collector during [EVENT:FINAL_AMBUSH], dropping his SENSES by -30 pts. Gives User 1 safe turn to add +25 pts to [Unlocking Circuits] progress.

[EVENT:FINAL_AMBUSH] If [Unlocking circuits] < 100 and STEALTH = 0: Collector traps User at exit. Direct physical strike: -30 HP (Hard Cap). User must spend [ITEM:CROWBAR] or [ITEM:KNIFE_C] to push him back.

[QUEST_V:5] Back to 1st floor door. ENGINE tracks: [Unlocking circuits: 0/100]. Every turn using [ITEM:EXIT_KEY] adds +25 progress. Collector enters aggressive state, hunting current floor constantly.

[ITEM:EXIT_KEY] Heavy brass key. Obtained after [Saving the Family] progress hits 100. Taken from the master bedroom safe. Essential item to initiate the final escape phase on the 1st Floor.

[MECHANIC:HIDE] Safe slot on 2nd Floor. Costs 15 STA. Sets [STEALTH] to 100. Halts all active searches by Collector. If Collector checks current room, User must pass a silent tick: -20 WILL/STA.

[ITEM:GAG] Clean cloth. Takes 1 slot. Used once to quiet hostages during [QUEST_V:4]. Bypasses [EVENT:HOSTAGE_CRY], lowering noise risk to 0, allowing safe progress accumulation for +25 pts.

[EVENT:HOSTAGE_CRY] If User cuts ropes without using Action "Gag target" first, hostages scream from fear. Spikes [Collector's Attention] by +30 pts (Hard Cap). Collector changes location to 2nd Floor.

[QUEST_V:4] Location: 2nd Floor. Family tied to chairs rigged with blade traps. Progress bar [Saving family: 0/100]. Action "Cut ropes" requires [ITEM:KNIFE_C], costs 20 STA, adds +25 progress.

[ITEM:MEDKIT_C] Medical bag. Takes 1 slot. Consumable. Instantly removes [DEBUFF:BLEEDING_C] or [DEBUFF:LIMP_C]. Restores +25 HP and +15 STA. Cannot be used while engaged in direct combat.

[DEBUFF:BLEEDING_C] Triggers after blast/wire damage. Deep wounds bleed. Inflicts -10 HP every turn automatically. Reduces STA recovery by half. Stops ONLY when using [ITEM:First Aid Kit].

[ITEM:PLIERS] Wire cutters. Takes 1 slot. Used to instantly disarm [EVENT:TRIPWIRE_C] or cut alarm wires. Bypasses [QUEST_V:3] progress bar, setting safety to 100 without noise or STA costs.

[EVENT:TRIPWIRE_C] Wire snaps if User rushes upstairs without scouting. Shotgun fires: -30 HP (Hard Cap), adds +30 PAIN, inflicts [DEBUFF:BLEEDING_C]. Spikes [Attention] to 100. Collector spawns next turn.

[QUEST_V:3] Transition to 2nd Floor. Steps rigged with steel wires linked to shotguns. ENGINE: [Stair Safety: 0/100]. Action "Scout steps" costs 15 SENSES/STA, adds +25 progress.

[EVENT:KITCHEN_ALARM] Triggers if User breaks plates or struggles in glue without Solvent. Spikes [Attention Collector] to 80 pts. Show, Don't Tell: metallic clatter, heavy boots sprinting towards the kitchen door.

[ITEM:KNIFE_C] Sharp knife. Takes 1 slot. Used to cut family members' ropes (+30 progress) or defend against Collector. Attack costs 15 STA, inflicts -15 HP to enemy, drops enemy SENSES by -20 pts.

[ITEM:SOLVENT] Chemical spray bottle. Takes 1 slot. Consumable. Instantly clears [EVENT:GLUE_FLOOR], sets [Kitchen Passage] progress to 100, and restores +20 STEALTH by dissolving the noise source.

[EVENT:GLUE_FLOOR] Pin down effect. Resets STEALTH to 0. Every struggle attempt costs 20 STA, ticks [Attention] by +25. If Collector enters Kitchen while User is stuck: immediate high-damage combat triggers.

[QUEST_V:2] Location: Kitchen. Floor covered in industrial glue. Progress bar [Kitchen passage: 0/100]. Moving through costs 20 STA, adds +25 progress. Stepping without [ITEM:Solvent] pins character down.

[DEBUFF:LIMP_C] Triggers after trap damage. Movement between locations costs double STA. Reduces all [Escape/Keys] progress gains by -10 pts per action. Cured ONLY by using [ITEM:First Aid Kit].

[ITEM:CROWBAR] Heavy tool. Takes 2 slots. Used to force windows open (+30 Escape progress) or disarm [EVENT:BEAR_TRAP] without HP loss. If used as weapon: inflicts -20 HP to Collector, costs 25 STA.

[ITEM:LOCKPICK] Small steel wire. Takes 1 slot. Used to pick locked room doors (+25 progress per turn, costs 10 STA). Breaks if User rushes action (if STA < 30), forcing search for a new tool.

[EVENT:BEAR_TRAP] Steel jaws on floor. Hidden. If STEALTH < 50 during search, triggers: -30 HP (Hard Cap), -40 STEALTH, inflicts [DEBUFF:LIMP_C]. Requires spending 25 STA and [ITEM:Scrap] or -20 HP to open jaws.

[QUEST_V:1] Starting zone. Exit is chained. Target: find [ITEM:Master Key] in Living Room to start unlocking doors. Searching costs 15 STA, adds +20 to [Keys] progress. Living Room floor has hidden bear traps.

[DEBUFF:EXHAUST] Triggers at 0 STA. Character shivers, heavy breathing adds +15 to [Attention] every turn automatically. Forces -15 HP per turn. Stops ONLY when User uses Action "Rest" (restores +30 STA, skips 1 turn).

[LOC:HOUSE] 3 zones. 1st Floor: Kitchen, Living Room, Exit. 2nd Floor: Bedrooms, Office. Basement: Safe zone but locks from outside. Moving between rooms costs 10 STA. Louder trigger actions traps on that floor.

[ROLE:HUNTER] Goal: Capture family, kill intruders. HUD switches [STEALTH] to [SENSES]. ENGINE tracks [Victim Panic: 10/100] and [Escape Chance: 0/100]. Deploying traps costs 20 SENSES, locks rooms.

[ROLE:HUNTER] Maniac initialization. HUD: [SENSES] and [STA]. The AI ​​must hardcode the starting inventory into the first turn HUD: 🎒 INV: [Steel Trap: 1 pc.] | [Adhesive: 1 pc.] | [Heavy Crowbar: 1 pc.].

[ROLE:VICTIM] Arkin initialization. HUD: [STEALTH] and [STA]. The AI ​​must hardcode the starting inventory in the first turn HUD: 🎒 INV: [Lockpick: 1 pc.] | [Flashlight: 100 pts]. Other tools can only be found through quest rooms.

[ENGINE:STEALTH_MATH] Every search action costs 15 STA. Noise triggers add +25 to [Attention]. If [STEALTH] < 40, Collector moves to current [Location]. Moving between Floors requires 25 STA and updates [Location] in HUD.