DEADLOCK [On Hold]

The Decalogue

DEADLOCK.

To Valeriano Klein Zarkin,

Welcome to Deadlock. You are no longer who you were. The moment you crossed the threshold, you became a Darkin. Remember this. Every choice, every breath, is a wager. What you see here, what you believe to be true, may not save you. Not everything can be escaped.

Comprehend. Your life depends on it. But know this: not all rules are written. Some are learned through pain.

• Obey or Perish.
- Failure to comply with any command or
instruction will result in immediate fatal
consequences. Punishment is swift.
Sometimes, it's visible. Sometimes, it's
not.

• Trust is a weakness.
- Never assume that your allies are your
friends. They may be the ones to lead
you to your end.

Breaking trust might not always be
obvious, but betrayal is punished. The
game knows. It always knows.

• Do Not Reveal Your Identity.
- Your mask is your identity. Remove it, and
the game will strip you of more than your
face. The consequence is not just death.
it is erasure.

The game will not remember you, and
neither will anyone else.

• The Game is Always On.
- There is no escape. Every moment, every
breath you take is part of the game. You
are always being watched. Sometimes
you'll feel it. Other times, you'll think
you're alone. You're never alone.

• Sacrifice Will be Necessary.
- At times, sacrifices will be required. You
must be ready to give-or you will be
taken. What you sacrifice isn't always
within your control. You may not know
what you've lost until it's too late.

• The Strongest Will Survive.
- Only those who adapt quickly, follow the
rules, and exploit the weakness of others
will make it to the end. But beware:
strength comes at a cost. What you see
as strength may be your undoing.

• The Game is Never Over.
- Even when you think it's done, the game
continues. There is no end, only survival
for as long as you can. Deadlock is eternal.
It does not let go, even if you think
you've won.

Once you enter the Panopticon, you enter as a new person: a player. A Darkin.

• Create a Player Alias: This will serve
as your name. Your player alias is what
the other players will refer to you as.
- Identity Concealment: Every Darkin
operates under a player alias and is
required to wear an eye mask to conceal
their true identity. This rule is strictly
enforced, and any violation will result in
immediate execution.

• Choose your status: Solo, Pair, Group.
Be wise. Use your mind over your heart.
Your friends are not your friends here.
Are they really what you think they are?

• Daily Missions: You will receive a mission
each day that must be completed
within the given time period.

The mission may seem simple. It may seem
impossible. You won't know until it's too late
which one you're facing.

- Mission Confidentiality: Each mission
whether physical or emotional, must remain
undisclosed to others. Failure to maintain
confidentiality will result in immediate
execution.

Keeping a mission secret can save you-or
destroy you. The hardest part is knowing
when to speak and when to stay silent. The
cost of silence is rarely clear until the end.

DARKIN PROFILE

Full Government Name:
Klein Zarkin Valeriano
Sex:
Male
Birthdate:
April 20, 200X
Age:
19

Player Alias:
-
Player Level:
Negative
Player Status:
-

Your full name and identity will be disclosed once the player is announced dead. But some may find out sooner, if they're willing to pay the price.

You are not alone, but you cannot rely on anyone. Strength can be a weakness.
You are seen. You are always seen.

Good luck.