// NPC to provide hints on progression of linear quest chain in Tulimshar
001-1.gat,49,31,0 script Gladys 154,{
mes "[Gladys, Town Gossip]";
mes "\"Hello deary! I hear some of the most fascinating rumors and bits of news. I just heard a bit more today!\"";
mes "\"Would you like me to let you in on the good stuff?\"";
menu
"Sure!", L_Yes,
"No thanks.", L_No;
L_Yes:
if (TMW_Quest >=40) goto L_Ferry;
if (TMW_Quest >=10) goto L_Sandra;
if (TMW_Quest >=8) goto L_Vinc;
if (TMW_Quest >=6) goto L_Sarah;
if (TMW_Quest >=4) goto L_Mik;
if (TMW_Quest <1) goto L_Intro;
L_No:
mes "[Gladys, Town Gossip]";
mes "\"Very well. Come back whenever you like. I am always getting juicy bits of news!\"";
close;
L_Intro:
mes "[Gladys, Town Gossip]";
mes "\"I overheard some of the children in the square talking today. I think they are having trouble with some of their chores. Kids these days...\"";
next;
mes "The old lady starts muttering to herself about hills and snow. Perhaps it's best to leave her alone for now.";
close;
L_Mik:
mes "[Gladys, Town Gossip]";
mes "\"That nice young boy Bernard gave me some of the soup you helped him make. It was lovely!\"";
next;
mes "[Gladys, Town Gossip]";
mes "\"One of the ladies in my quilting club mentioned giving a task to her grandson. I have my doubts about whether he ever finished it...\"";
close;
L_Sarah:
mes "[Gladys, Town Gossip]";
mes "\"Ethel, the lady in my quilting club, told me you helped her grandson with his chore. That was awfully nice of you!\"";
next;
mes "[Gladys, Town Gossip]";
mes "\"Do you believe what parents will let their kids do these days?! I heard about this girl at the far side of town who does nothing but eat sweets all day! Honestly, what is the world coming to?\"";
close;
L_Vinc:
mes "[Gladys, Town Gossip]";
mes "\"I just got news of an exciting new business opportunity! There's supposed to be a new entrepreneur in town somewhere making toys. You should get in on the ground floor!\"";
close;
L_Sandra:
mes "[Gladys, Town Gossip]";
mes "\"How's that toy business working out? Pretty good tip, huh?\"";
next;
mes "[Gladys, Town Gossip]";
mes "\"I've been hearing reports of you all over town! I think there's only one little girl you haven't assisted, but she's a strange one...always messing about with bugs. Yuck!\"";
close;
L_Ferry:
mes "[Gladys, Town Gossip]";
mes "I heard that there is a handsome sailor in the north of town who will take people to exotic new places! I'm saving my pennies!\""
close;
}