The Parallax Effect (itch)

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Years following a devastating chemical attack, now termed as The Parallax Effect, has left the remnants of Chimera in abandoned ruins. You'll need to find a way to stay alive and rebuild your own world...

  • Survive against hostile predators such as wild wolves, foxes and bears
  • Utilise weaponry you've either found or built
  • Learn new skills to help you stay alive longer
  • Play the stealth game or go loud and wild with plenty of ammunition
  • Build bases, storage and other various devices to assist your survival
THE WORLD

There's still plenty of tasks to do in Chimera, even after The Parallax Effect...

  • Source clean drinking fluids and food
  • Search buildings and other unique locations for various supplies
  • Obtain a light source for conducting night exploration
  • Forage crops that have already grown
  • Plant your own crops and ensure they're well hydrated
THE THREATS

The Parallax Organisation conducted several illegal experiments upon survivors of the plague in the hopes to develop a cure, unfortunately several of them failed and instead spawned hellish mutants with superhuman abilities...

  • Keep a keen eye out for wild life which might behave hostile towards you
  • Fight off enemy hunters who roam Chimera trying to score loot for themselves
  • Befriend or betray fellow players who are surviving just like you
  • Watch out for rogue experiments tracking you down after dark
  • Keep starvation and dehydration at bay
  • Maintain your immunity to the plague with medicines or risk infection
THE RED SHIELD

A small group of survivors have banded together to form The Red Shield rebellion which acts as a shelter for any humans out there wishing to join the rehabilitation efforts of Chimera and supports the banishment of The Parallax Organisation...

  • Locate The Red Shield encampment and introduce yourself
  • Get to know the NPC's who've joined the rebellion
  • Trade goods for cash or other valuables
  • Complete tasks of varying difficulty to gain respect and rank up in The Red Shield
  • Help reconstruct the remnants of society
THE LOOT

There was a strong military presence all over Chimera before the plague hit. Several intact vehicles and military installations still exist which are ripe for looting...

  • Search for military installations which are still intact and score some valuable gear
  • Locate land vehicles including ATV's, Humvee's and APC's
  • Locate air vehicles including helicopters and planes
  • Locate sea vehicles including boats and rafts
THE FORT

Construction materials are everywhere, from wood to stone to metal. You can build a fortress to suit your needs and stow away your valuables safe from prying eyes...

  • Use various tools to obtain wood, stone and metals to construct objects
  • Build intricate bases and places to stash your items
  • Layout traps for anything trying to sneak in
  • Operate generators to provide electricity and use electronic devices you've built
  • Board yourself inside existing buildings as a makeshift hideout
  • Build light sources to keep things going after dark

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Last Modified: Aug 30, 2022

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