grunk/vault/elements/grunk alert.md

#mechanics

Goes up each time an alarm is triggered, is reset by returning to the safe zone.

When this hits maximum, it alerts the grunk beast. #maybe there are effects at other levels too.

This should NOT be displayed to the player while in-game, to increase anxiety (did I trip the alarm 4 times or only 3???). Player should get a HUD notification (!!GRUNK ALERT!!) when increasing, and the previous alert-level should be shown when resetting at the safe zone.

When returning to the safe zone, if the current level is 1 or lower it remains unchanged. Otherwise, it is reset back to 1.

Effects

Level 0

• Base level upon starting the game. No spooky effects in play.

Level 1

• On first trigger, show a "RETURN TO SHIP IMMEDIATELY" HUD alert.
• Back at the ship, give grunk alert exposition #TODO
• #TODO additional effects? subtle

Level 2

• Spawn a roaming grunk beast in the player's vicinity.

Level 3

• Increase grunk beast aggro level #TODO

Level 4

• Every alarm will immediately draw the grunk beast and increase aggro level #TODO

#lore

I like the idea of modelling this on the Homeland Security Advisory System.