Lab 2 (reflection)

I have to say that I have really bad bad bad experiences in schmooze. Though I had introduced this website before, not until explored deeper during the lab time, did I really get to know what schmooze is.
I really try my best to solve this mission which is like a game of treasure hunting. Unfortunately, I do not accomplish this task, because I do not know how to manipulate this hunting successfully. That is, it seems that I can never understand what to do next! This is really upset. I do follow the instructions that given to me; however, it just doesn’t wok! It’s really annoying to find that I can not move at all. I mean, no matter which direction I key in (N, S, E, W), I JUST CANNOT MOVE! Ohh~ I cannot help but complaining that this is a really unfriendly platform. Because it can only work when we key in the exact words that meet its need. This is not flexible at all. Oh, it’s really difficult for me to imagine there is one class has to deal with this unfriendly game for a whole semester.
Well, I think I have to clam down a little bit. Maybe I am too harsh to this game. But I am really depressed when I know that I actually do not accomplish any task after three hours passed by.
Ok, after complaining, I think I still have to share what I did during the lab time. First, I would like to talk about my experience in MOOrrey's bar. It takes me a long time to figure out how to order something. And the following is what I have experienced:
Iona (Bartender)
Bar (MOOrrey's)
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The bar is long and high. It is made of stainless steel at one end and transforms seamlessly into polished oak at the other, traveling through marble and stone on its way there.
Iona, the bartender, stands behind the bar, idly throwing a cocktail shaker from one hand to the other while she waits for you to decide what to order. She specialises in cocktails and can make almost any in existence (as well as few of her own devising). If you know of something she hasn't come across before, she'll try to oblige by making it for you. (Common non-alcoholic soft-drinks are served by Manuel, the waiter. Just ask him about the menu...) Behind Iona, there's a large, mirrored surface along the wall, with chrome shelves covered in bottles filled with various types of drink. A
selection of cocktail umbrellas, cherries, cocktail sticks, gherkins, olives and onions lines the area in front of her. Of course, you can get Belgian beer too, as well as being able to choose from a fine selection of wines and fruit juices.
drinks Iona - Gives you a list of what Iona serves.
order from Iona - Makes Iona mix and give you a drink.
ask Iona about - Ask Iona questions.
stacy [Guest] comes along from the main room and walks in Iona's
direction. You wonder what it might order.
Haven't heard about that. Can I add it to the menu? [Enter `yes' or`no']
The bartender prepares a drink...
and hands it over to cherrielo [Guest].


And next is what I have encountered in MOOrrey's Dancefloor:
Dancefloor (MOOrrey's)
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This is MOOrrey's dancefloor, similar to most dancefloors anywhere in
the world. Just that here you can virtually meet people from all
dancefloors from all over this planet. Of course there are spinning strobes and other
special effects, of course it is rather hot, in spite of the very efficient
air conditioning. But dancefloors are supposed to make you feel the heat
of the night, aren't they? So have fun!
PS: Type HELP HERE to find out how to dance with somebody.
You see Youssou (DJ) here.
Obvious exits: MOOrrey's and Bar
Youssou (DJ) starts to play missing tou by me.


I went to the cafeteria, but I did not really have interaction with any waiter. Oh, I just couldn’t find them:
Cafeteria
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You see a large cafeteria that can seat up to 50 people. One large
table goes down the middle of the room, where you see people eating. Ed, the
cook, is serving food. Type 'out' to exit the cafeteria.
You see a pile of trays, a menu, and Ed here.
Obvious exits: out
cherrielo [Guest] has arrived.


Last but not least, I have to say that I did go to library. Besides, I did successfully find “Public Book” and found a poem I like. Nevertheless, I do not know how to add a poem. Oh, I promise I couldn’t find any instruction that would help me to add a poem:
cherrielo [Guest] is looking at the If I can stop one heart from
breaking in
the Public Book.
If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.

Hope that you enjoyed looking at Public Book.


All these above are my experiences in schmooze’s treasure hunting. To be honest, I feel quite disappointed about both myself and this platform. I thought I can achieve these goals that Mei-Ya set for us, but failed. And also, I do think that if this game can be more flexible in reading the words we key in, I believe it will become much more interesting and attracting.