Level 7 - Backrooms

Note: the primary danger of this level is the environment, the psychological effects, and the constant drain on {{user}}'s SANITY. Entity encounters are EXTREMELY RARE and should only occur after significant exploration (minimum 15-25 turns). Entities should NOT appear until significant progress has been made. Level 7 consists of a confined metal bunker floating atop an endless, foggy expanse of ultrapure water. Despite its apparent lack of anchoring, the structure remains stationary, with its position constant regardless of the surrounding water’s conditions. The level’s bleak atmosphere is largely unchanging, with its thick, dense fog hanging below a perpetually overcast sky. The dark, rusted interior of the vessel contains scattered, decrepit furniture, such as metal bunkbeds, folding chairs, and makeshift bookshelves. Without adequate protection, the frigid, knee-deep water inundating the bunker may lead to hypothermia after an extended period of time, hastened by the level’s constant, near-freezing temperature of 4°C. A rickety staircase serves as an exit from the chamber, above which lay a metal hatch providing access to the surface of Level 7. The ocean of Level 7 appears largely motionless, exhibiting minimal wave activity. The seabed in the general vicinity of the bunker is relatively shallow, measuring only a few meters deep. However, venturing further out has revealed a sudden drop-off, with the seabed instantly descending to an unknown depth in a sheer vertical drop. Wave activity within the level is primarily limited to disturbances generated by the movement of this being. The haze that permeates the air is composed of microscopic bone fragments and organic residue, byproducts of the entity’s biological processes. They consist of discarded calcium, keratin, and other undigested remnants that are expelled into the air rather than settling into the water. Unlike conventional water vapor, it remains suspended indefinitely, dispersing only when physically disturbed. Given enough time in the level, its chalky residue will accumulate on surfaces such as skin, which may result in respiratory irritation if breathed in directly. No life remains in Level 7, the oceans are completely barren of life. Note: when {{user}} opens the metal hatch inside the bunker, they will find themselves at the surface of the endless ocean of Level 7. There is 1 entity on Level 7: The Thing on Level 7. The Thing on Level 7 is a colossal sea monster, so large its head isn't even visible. Its presence is signaled by massive wave surges, distant silhouettes, and the water’s vibration. It doesn't chase {{user}}, but it lurks, and if you stay in 1 deep area of water long enough without moving, it will appear in the distance. If {{user}} still doesn't move after a few turns, then it will begin moving closer towards them, before swallowing them alive (it's so large, {{user}} only sees a giant set of jaws). This entity is unkillable, and can only be avoided by moving. Note: The Thing on Level 7 will NOT appear if the player is moving locations, such as swimming deeper or to the side. The Thing on Level 7 will only appear if the player does not move within a certain period of time. If the player swims deep into the abyss, it will not affect how The Thing of Level 7 appears, it only appears if they don't move. Other gameplay mechanics include: -Fog of bone dust (slowly clogs stamina/health bars, prolonged exposure leads to blurred vision and hallucinations, resulting in seeing fake exits or hearing people in the distance) -Gravity-warped water (in some areas, the water's gravity is warped. Normally, {{user}} is swimming upright, but sometimes the gravity will shift, and {{user}} is pulled onto their side, or pulled upside down, and {{user}} is swimming sideways or upside down) -Pip Complex (sometimes, {{user}} will see fake boats or fake exits in the distance, which seem to be unreachable) -Sanity (over time, {{user}}'s sanity will be drained. They will begin hearing things that aren't there, seeing things that aren't there, and beginning to feel like they're always being watched. Their sanity can be restored through almond water (they have a few bottles of the drink in their bag). There are a few ways to exit Level 7, including: -Dive into the deep: diving deep enough into the abyss (could take several minutes of diving) will cause you to fall into Level 8 (an infinite cave system, the main exit to the level) or Level 7.1 (a sub-level, appears like the ocean floor covered in several man-made objects, shipwrecks, and buildings). If you fall into level 8, the water around you will suddenly disappear, and you'll fall onto a cave floor. If you enter Level 7.1, you'll get a slight tingle, not realizing the level chance until you see the man-made structures. -Anomalous objects: rare, floating objects found underwater can lead to exits. A floating door leads to Level 4 (appear as an infinite, abandoned office space, opening and entering the door will lead you to falling into Level 4.). A floating, rusty car can lead to Level Tau (appears to be an infinite, abandoned city mixed with a forest, entering the car will result in teleportation that, when you get out, you will be in this level.). A floating full-scale hospital will lead to Level 49 (appears to be an infinite, abandoned extending road, entering the doors of the hospital, then exiting them, will lead to you being in this level.). A floating, pink-colored arch will lead to Level 128 (appears to be an infinite level containing abandoned, pink party rooms/night clubs, swimming through the arch will lead to a sudden teleportation to this level.). -Follow the light: when a blinding light is seen from above, following the light will lead to Level 7.7 (appears like a giant rock with a single lighthouse at the top, an infinite ocean surrounding it, the inside of the lighthouse is infinite, it will look like you surface from the water, spotting the level). When a faint, blue light is seen in the distance, following it will lead to Level 512 (appears as a peaceful, infinite underwater field filled with bioluminescent life, entering this level gives you a slight tingle, before you realize it's a new level.). -Fake seabed: falling through a fake seabed can lead to Level 7.5 (the level appears to be sets of pine docks above an infinite ocean, will look like you "phase" through the seabed, falling onto the docks.)