Why dont you just be like Gary? 3.5

After a successful first half of the day at Twinery High lunch happens. You are nervous as you enter the careteria. You see the rest of your classmates sitting at a table. There is also some seats at the other side of the room that are empty. What should you do? [[Sit with the rest of the kids in your class]] [[Walk around the school and see if there are other places to eat your lunch]] [[Sit by yourself]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

(set: $economic to 1) (set: $race to 1) (set: $sexuality to 1) (set: $gender to 1) (set: $networking to 0) (set: $education to 0) (set: $job to 0) (set: $ssupport to 0) (set: $offspring to 0) (set: $name to "Gary") (display: "Gary")

You are a rich white straight male You and your dad splash around in the pool after sending the entire day at the zoo. You got to decide everything you did today since you start school tomorrow! [[Head to your first day of class->Sexuality.a]]

(if: $sexuality is 1) [(goto: "Kidaccept")] (else:) [(goto: "Kidnotaccept")]

<center>Bronze [[Gary->Garyinit]] Silver [[Mike->Mikeinit]] [[Joan->Joaninit]] [[Jeremy->Jeremyinit]] Gold [[Josh->Joshinit]] [[Christine->Christineinit]] [[Tobey->Tobeyinit]] Platinum [[Emily->Emilyinit]] [[Don->Doninit]] [[Mary->Maryinit]] Diamond [[Jenny->Jennyinit]]

Your classmates start to see you as a loner and leave you alone. They remain kind throughtout the rest of high school but you dont develop any meaningful relationships as graduate and move on with life. [[Start thinking about college]] [[Skip college and see whats happens]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

You discover a small room near the main office with a group of kids inside. The sign outside reads "LGBT Support Center" [[Go in the room and ask if you can sit with them]] [[Go back to the cafeteria and sit by yourself->Sit by yourself]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

You are graduating high school and need to start thinking about college. Getting into your school of choice was no problem. Your biggest issue is how to pay. [[Ask your family for the cash to go to school]] [[See if any of your high school friends are willing to assist]] [[See if your high school can assist]] [[Skip college and see whats happens]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

They call out "hey $name come in here and sit with us!"You develop meaningful connections with this group of friends and have made some lifelong friends (set: $networking to 1) [[Start thinking about college]] [[Skip college and see whats happens]]

College is overrated and you want too see what life is gonna throw at you. [[Start Dating]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

Your high school guidence counsler helps guide you through the finacial aid process and you are able to secure the funds to attend college. (set: $education to 1) [[Start Dating]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

(if: $networking is 1) [(goto: "Sama")] (else:) [(goto:"Your friends at school sympthise but have no clue how to help you")]

(if: $economic is 1) [(goto: "Your parents are more than happy to help pay for school")] (else:) [(goto: "your parents simply dont have the funds to suport you through school")]

[[See if your high school can assist]] [[See if any of your high school friends are willing to assist]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

"No Problem $name, your mom and I just made a bunch of money trading stocks!" You are glad they are able to support you. (set: $education to 1) [[Start Dating]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

Your friends at school sympthize but have no clue how to help you. [[See if your high school can assist]] [[Skip college and see whats happens]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

Your ask your friend Sam from Twinery High and they tell you about a scholorship that their uncle gives out yearly. "I will tell my uncle, $name is the person to pick and you should be a shoo-in!' Sam was glad to help you out in such an important way, its probably not best to use them if you want to keep the friendship. (set: $networking to 0)(set: $education to 1) [[Start Dating]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

You end up meeting the love of your life, Alex. After a small ceremony and honeymoon in Germany, you settle down in your hometown of Twinery. Your partner helps and supports you in ways you never thought you needed and are glad they are in your life. (set: $ssupport to 1) [[continue->Race]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

Your notice that the managers position hasn't been filled in awhile. [[Ask your boss Bill about a promotion]] [[Decide you dont want to spend the extra time at work.->Fixa]]

(if: $gender is 1) [(goto: "Promotion")] (else:) [(goto: "Billsucks")]

(set: $economic to 0) (set: $race to 1) (set: $sexuality to 0) (set: $gender to 1) (set: $networking to 0) (set: $education to 0) (set: $job to 0) (set: $ssupport to 0) (set: $offspring to 0) (set: $name to "Josh") (display: "Josh")

(set: $economic to 1) (set: $race to 0) (set: $sexuality to 0) (set: $gender to 0) (set: $networking to 0) (set: $education to 0) (set: $job to 0) (set: $ssupport to 0) (set: $offspring to 0) (set: $name to "Emily") (display: "Emily")

(set: $economic to 0) (set: $race to 0) (set: $sexuality to 0) (set: $gender to 1) (set: $networking to 0) (set: $education to 0) (set: $job to 0) (set: $ssupport to 0) (set: $offspring to 0) (set: $name to "Don") (display: "Don")

You are a poor white gay male You draw a picture of your family while your mom makes dinner. You are excited for your first day of school and your mom made your favorite meal, meatloaf! [[Head to your first day of class->Sexuality.a]]

You are a poor black homosexual male Thowing a baseball around with your dad is going to have to wait for the weekends as school is starting soon. You put your baseball glove in the closet and climb into bed. [[Head to your first day of class->Sexuality.a]]

You are a rich black homosexual female Your mother decided to take you out shopping for a whole new wardrobe. You can wait to show off your new hat for your first day at school. [[Head to your first day of class->Sexuality.a]]

"I am sorry $name your father and I simply dont have the funds to support you through school." [[Keep looking for college funds]] [[Skip college and see whats happens]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

The kids call out "hey $name, come sit with us!" You eat your lunch with them and become best friends with a kid named Sam! (set: $networking to 1) [[Start thinking about college]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

The kids are friendly toward you but you dont develop any meaningful relationships. You try to talk to a kid named Sam but they are preoccupied with other people. [[Start thinking about college]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

After settling down with your partner, you begin your job search by applying everywhere. You get a callback for an interview and set up a interview for that afternoon! [[Head out to your interview]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

(if: $race is 1) [(goto: "Jobgood")] (else:) [(goto: "JobhardA")]

You nailed the interview and they seemed excited to hire to you. After a few days your cell phone rings. "Congratulations $name, you got the job. we are excited to work with you." You hang up elated to work at a job with good prospects! (set: $job to 2) [[Continue->Gender]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

You nailed the interview but you never got a call back for the interview. what is your plan? [[see if your spouse has any connections to get you a job]] [[see if any of your high school pals can help you out with a good job]] [[Start applyng for low paying jobs]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

Your friend Sam says "No problem $name, my uncle is looking for work. I will put in a good word for you." Sam was happy to help get you the job but its probably best not to ask him for help again if you want to keep the friendship. (set: $networking to 0) (set: $job to 2) [[Continue->Gender]]

Your spouse gets you a job at their parents buisness but a part of them loses respect for you. You notice things aren't the same between you guys anymore. (set: $ssupport to 0) (set: $job to 2) [[Continue->Gender]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

You apply at a local diner and get hired on the spot (set: $job to 1) [[woohoo->Gender]]

After giving you a long hard look Bill responds "You know $name, I have always seen something in you that reminds me of myself. Bill happily hands you the promotion and all the benefits that comes with it. (set: $job to $job+1) (set: $economic to $economic+1) [[woohoo!]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

Bill isnt quite sure about promoting you. He dances around the subject but it becomes clear he thinks that since you recently got married, you are likely to get pregnant soon. [[Use your education to suggest advancment]] [[Remind Bill that you went to High School With his daughter.]] [[Decide the fight isnt worth it and keep your current job]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

(if: $education is 1) [(goto: "Argueyes")] (else:) [(goto: "Arguefail")]

(if: $networking is 1) [(goto: "Argueyesgirl")] (else:) [(goto: "Arguefailed")]

Your current job isnt so bad and its steady work so who could complain? (set: $ssupport to 1) [[oh well]]

Bill reflects back on the time his daughter Sam and you spent at Twinery High. He remembers the time you came over and watched movies with all day with her while she was sick. Bill decides putting a trusted family friend in this position is a good idea and decides to promote you. You walk back to your desk elated at the things to come! (set: $job to $job+1) (set: $economic to $economic+1) [[Continue->woohoo!]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

Bill pulls your new hire file containing your college transcripts from his desk and nods in a positive fashion. He agrees that this job promotion is a good idea and complements your tenacity as you walk out the door. You feel elated as you return to your desk excited about future job prospects. (set: $job to $job+1) (set: $economic to $economic +1) [[Continue->woohoo!]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

Bill looks at the education history on your new hire form and shakes his head. Bill mentions that though your qualified to do the job, its company policy to hold a college degree. He apolagizes and ask you to return to work.(set: $ssupport to 1) [[Continue->oh well]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

When your return home from work, Alex says that they wants to have a talk. Your spouse tells you that they think they are ready to start a family. Alex says the decision is completly up to you and will be happy with whatever you decide. [[Lets have kids]] [[Decide to not have children]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

When your return home from work, Alex says that they want to have a talk. Your spouse tells you that they think they are ready to start a family. Alex says the decision is completly up to you and will be happy with whatever you decide. [[Lets have kids]] [[Decide to not have children]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

(if: $sexuality is 1) [(goto: "Kids")] (else:) [(goto: "Solutions")]

You and your spouse have an adorable baby. You watch them grow up and do the best you can to raise them. It isnt easy raising a child but it provides you with a satisifaction you cannot describe. Your child leaves your house well adjusted and prepared to deal with life. (set: $offspring to 1) [[Continue->Crisis]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

Since you live in a country the doesn't allow homosexual adoption you have to move to another country or give you dream of having kids. [[Move to another country]] [[Decide to not have children]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

(if: $networking is 1) [(goto: "Sam")] (else:) [(goto: "Networkfail")]

Your friends feel bad but dont know how to help you out [[Continue->Gender]]

(set: $economic to 0) (set: $race to 0) (set: $sexuality to 0) (set: $gender to 0) (set: $networking to 0) (set: $education to 0) (set: $job to 0) (set: $ssupport to 0) (set: $offspring to 0) (set: $name to "Jenny") (display: "Jenny")

You are a poor black homosexual female. You are going to miss spending days at the park with your family but you are excited to start your first day of school! [[Head to your first day of class->Sexuality.a]]

Your spouce and you decide children just arent for you. Without children you are able to invest money in the stock market and increase your economic standing. (set: $economic to $economic +1) (set: $ssupport to 1) [[Continue->Crisis]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

(if: $economy is >0) [(goto: "KidsA")] (else-if: $job is >1) [(goto: "KidsB")] (else-if: $networking is 1) [(goto: "kidsC")] (else:) [(goto: "Decide to not to have childrened")]

As you approach retirement you start to wonder if your life was worth it. [[Continue->Ending1]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

(if: $offspring is 1) [(goto: "BestEndingA")] (else-if: $ssupport is 1) [(goto: "BestEndingB")] (else-if: $job is >1) [(goto: "AverageEndingA")] (else-if: $networking is 1) [(goto: "AverageEndingB")] (else:) [(goto: "BadEnding")]

(if: $ssupport is 1) [(goto: "BestEnding1A")] (else:) [(goto: "BestEnding1B")]

(if: $economic is 3) [(goto: "BestEnding2A")] (else:) [(goto: "BestEnding2B")]

The divorce is hard on you but you find solace in your work. You wish you had a little more to show for your life but having a job thats fufilling is its own reward. You stare off into the sunset and think "Life isnt so bad." [[End->TrueStart]]

The divorce is hard on you but you make it through with the support of friends. As you stare out of your 1 bedroom apartment you think "Life isnt so bad." [[End->TrueStart]]

You exit your one bedroom apartment and realize its raining. You slowly walk to your job at the diner and reflect on your life and what decisions you made. You start to think "was this all worth it?" [[End->TrueStart]]

You walk out onto your porch where you and your spouse wait for your daughter to arrive with your grandchild. You realize just how lucky who are to have this life. You peck your spouse on the cheek and sit beside them staring at the sunrise. [[End->TrueStart]]

The divorce has been hard on you but you realize you wouldnt have it any other way. You have a good life and a beautiful daughter when else could you ask for? [[End->TrueStart]]

As you lay back in your masnsion with your spouse you decide not having kids was definetly the way to go. You call for your butler to refill your champagne and decide "Yes indeed, this is the life!" [[End->TrueStart]]

As you sit on the porch and gaze into the sunset, you realize not having children was the correct choice to make. Your spouse gives you and kiss on the cheek and sits nest to you. Yes, Life is good. [[End->TrueStart]]

Without a good job, excess funds or networking contacts you are not able to move and therefore have no way to start a family. Alex and you decide having each other is enough. [[Continue->Crisis]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

You are a poor straight black female. Days at the beach are long gone for you as you start your first day of school tomorrow. [[Head to your first day of class->Sexuality.a]]

(set: $economic to 0) (set: $race to 0) (set: $sexuality to 1) (set: $gender to 0) (set: $networking to 0) (set: $education to 0) (set: $job to 0) (set: $ssupport to 0) (set: $offspring to 0) (set: $name to "Mary") (display: "Mary")

Bill remembers that you went to the same school but doesnt recall that you were very good friends with Sam. He shakes his head and decides he just cant hand you the promotion. He ask you to head back to your desk and you do so slowly. (set: $ssupport to 1) [[Continue->oh well]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

Alex and you have enough money to move to another country and get acclimated comfortably. After a year you both find new jobs and a house to start a family in. You adopt a wonderful healthy baby. You watch them grow up and do the best you can to raise them. It isnt easy raising children but it provides you with a satisifaction you cant describe. Your child leaves your house well adjusted and prepared to deal with life. (set: $offspring to 1) [[Continue->Crisis]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

Luckily your company has a branch in a country that allows gay adoption. They are more than happy to transfer you. Alex and you move and get acclimated comfortably. After a year you find a house to start a family in and adopt a wonderful healthy baby. You watch them grow up and do the best you can to raise them. It isnt easy raising children but it provides you with a satisifaction you cant describe. Your child leaves your house well adjusted and prepared to deal with life. (set: $offspring to 1) [[Continue->Crisis]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

Your old friend Sam from Twinery High lives in a country that allows gay adoption. You reach out to them in hopes that they can help you move. Jamie is glad to help set you up in a new city! After a year you both find new jobs and a house to start a family in. You adopt a wonderful healthy baby. You watch them grow up and do the best you can to raise them. It isnt easy raising children but it provides you with a satisifaction you cant describe. Your child leaves your house well adjusted and prepared to deal with life. (set: $offspring to 1) [[Continue->Crisis]] [[Go back to START->TrueStart]]

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“Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you do criticize him, you'll be a mile away and have his shoes.” <center>― Steve Martin [[Decide your character->Start]] [[Works Cited]]

You are a rich white homosexual male Returning from your parents summer home at the lake means school is about to start soon. Your parents yell out "goodnight,$name." and you head to bed. [[Head to your first day of class->Sexuality.a]]

(set: $economic to 1) (set: $race to 1) (set: $sexuality to 0) (set: $gender to 1) (set: $networking to 0) (set: $education to 0) (set: $job to 0) (set: $ssupport to 0) (set: $offspring to 0) (set: $name to "Mike") (display: "Mike")

You are a rich white homosexual female. Baking cookies with your mom wont happen as much as it used to now that you are starting schooling. You finish your milk and cookies and head to bed. [[Head to your first day of class->Sexuality.a]]

(set: $economic to 1) (set: $race to 1) (set: $sexuality to 0) (set: $gender to 0) (set: $networking to 0) (set: $education to 0) (set: $job to 0) (set: $ssupport to 0) (set: $offspring to 0) (set: $name to "Christine") (display: "Christine")

You are a poor heterosexual black Male. "Are you excited for school tommore $name." You nod yes and head to bed excited for the future. [[Head to your first day of class->Sexuality.a]]

(set: $economic to 0) (set: $race to 0) (set: $sexuality to 1) (set: $gender to 1) (set: $networking to 0) (set: $education to 0) (set: $job to 0) (set: $ssupport to 0) (set: $offspring to 0) (set: $name to "Tobey") (display: "Tobey")

You are a rich black heterosexual male. Your father decides its time to put the boat away for winter as school is starting soon. The idea excites you as you head off to bed. [[Head to your first day of class->Sexuality.a]]

(set: $economic to 1) (set: $race to 0) (set: $sexuality to 1) (set: $gender to 1) (set: $networking to 0) (set: $education to 0) (set: $job to 0) (set: $ssupport to 0) (set: $offspring to 0) (set: $name to "Jeremy") (display: "Jeremy")

You are a rich white heterosexual female. Yearly trips to paris are on hold now that you are beginning school. You kiss your parents goodnight and head to bed [[Head to your first day of class->Sexuality.a]]

(set: $economic to 1) (set: $race to 1) (set: $sexuality to 1) (set: $gender to 0) (set: $networking to 0) (set: $education to 0) (set: $job to 0) (set: $ssupport to 0) (set: $offspring to 0) (set: $name to "Joan") (display: "Joan")

(set: $ssupport to 1) (display:"oh well")

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