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::manhattan island::
Once part of a major metropolitan and one of the world’s most famous centers of commerce, entertainment, and the arts, Manhattan lost more than 1.5 million people overnight to mass evacuation or the monster’s attacks, leaving a population of mere thousands. Most of the island is a ghost town, homes, stores, and offices abandoned and looted. Huge skyscrapers are empty and dark; museums and theatres are silent and forgotten. The survivors live mostly in Greenwich and East Villages, in their own home or the “borrowed” rooms and apartments of the escaped or deceased.
Electricity, running water, and gas are still available all over Manhattan. Food and supplies were stockpiled in a few select stores which became known as “supply centers,” but since Big Mommy's attack that levelled a good portion of East and Greenwich Villages, the remaining supply center is now located in Madison Square Garden, which also houses a staffed infirmary on the basketball court.
The supply center, infirmary and internet cafes don’t charge for their services and products—they’re run free of charge by people who want to make sure necessities are available to everyone. Though plenty of stores have been looted elsewhere in the city—and there are plenty more that haven’t been touched—it’s an unspoken rule that the supply center in Madison Square Garden stockpiles are off-limits. Take only what you need from them, or risk alienating yourself from the rest of the community.
Graffiti on the walls around the city is a common occurrence. For some reason, the same words or phrases keep on popping up all over Manhattan—such as “daisychain”, “the doctor’s in,” or “Mommy’s home.” Some are more easily decipherable than others, and all seem to be planted by a certain group who may know something about the curers.
The subways and Central Park are considered no man’s lands, both infested with crab parasites and common burrows of the monster. Aside from those places, the whole of Manhattan is your playground. Just don’t get too comfortable—there’s no telling where or when Big Mommy will appear.
Check out this map of Manhattan for more information about the city’s neighborhoods and villages.
Here are some close-up maps of Midtown Manhattan and Lower Manhattan for a closer look at important locations in the game.
More pictures of important locations can be found in the mods' photobucket.
Also, thanks to Lance we now have a Google Map of Manhattan you can edit and add to!
There is also some more detailed information about some of these locations on the Daisychain wiki.
::places around town::
[Madison Square Garden]
The giant arena that once housed NY Nicks games, hockey games, concerts and all sorts of shows is now mostly used as a supply center and infirmary.
[Hotel Pennsylvania]
Located on 7th Avenue at 33rd Street, across from Penn Station, this landmark of the city was where many survivors chose to make their home. Unfortunately, the hotel was completelty destroyed by Big Mommy.
[Supply Centers]
Carrying food, personal supplies, toiletries, and first aid supplies, Supply Centers give out items free of charge on a take-what-you-need basis. Don’t abuse them! The only remaining location is at Madison Square Garden, though most supplies (other than food) can be found elsewhere.
[Rai Rai Ken Ramen Bar]
Located on East 10th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue, Rai Rai Ken was taken over by close neighbor Mia Fey when the owners evacuated and used to be a popular meeting place for Manhattan residents. Unfortunately, the Rai Rai Ken was destroyed in one of Big Mommy's rampages.
[Pete's Tavern]
This famous Manhattan tavern has never closed its doors since it opened in 1864. Sure enough, the doors are still open, as the current residents still operate the bar under the name "Seventh Heaven".
[Grand Central Station]
Once the center of many Manhattan transit lines via the subway, this magnificent structure was the site of a few mysterious happenings before it was completely leveled by the monster.
[New York Public Library]
Located near the ruins of Grand Central Station, the magnificent library is still full of books, and a great time-waster for homesick Manhattanites. Some residents have even taken to living among the stacks of books.
[One Police Plaza]
The former headquarters of the NYPD is now home to a makeshift police force dedicated to trying to make the city a safer place. Inquire within to volunteer or if you need their help.
[Bryant Park Hotel]
Located near the park of the same name, this luxury hotel has become a popular place of residence for the citizens of Manhattan. If you want to live somewhere with plenty of company, this is the place for you.
[Irving Place Clinic]
Operated by a few of the medically-inclined residents of Manhattan, this free clinic is located nearby Pete's Tavern. With medics and surgeons on staff at all hours, it's a certain stop for the sick or injured.
[Internet Cafes]
There's one of these every few blocks. If you don't have a computer at home to check the message board and online journals, you can use one free of charge at the cafes.
Once part of a major metropolitan and one of the world’s most famous centers of commerce, entertainment, and the arts, Manhattan lost more than 1.5 million people overnight to mass evacuation or the monster’s attacks, leaving a population of mere thousands. Most of the island is a ghost town, homes, stores, and offices abandoned and looted. Huge skyscrapers are empty and dark; museums and theatres are silent and forgotten. The survivors live mostly in Greenwich and East Villages, in their own home or the “borrowed” rooms and apartments of the escaped or deceased.
Electricity, running water, and gas are still available all over Manhattan. Food and supplies were stockpiled in a few select stores which became known as “supply centers,” but since Big Mommy's attack that levelled a good portion of East and Greenwich Villages, the remaining supply center is now located in Madison Square Garden, which also houses a staffed infirmary on the basketball court.
The supply center, infirmary and internet cafes don’t charge for their services and products—they’re run free of charge by people who want to make sure necessities are available to everyone. Though plenty of stores have been looted elsewhere in the city—and there are plenty more that haven’t been touched—it’s an unspoken rule that the supply center in Madison Square Garden stockpiles are off-limits. Take only what you need from them, or risk alienating yourself from the rest of the community.
Graffiti on the walls around the city is a common occurrence. For some reason, the same words or phrases keep on popping up all over Manhattan—such as “daisychain”, “the doctor’s in,” or “Mommy’s home.” Some are more easily decipherable than others, and all seem to be planted by a certain group who may know something about the curers.
The subways and Central Park are considered no man’s lands, both infested with crab parasites and common burrows of the monster. Aside from those places, the whole of Manhattan is your playground. Just don’t get too comfortable—there’s no telling where or when Big Mommy will appear.
Check out this map of Manhattan for more information about the city’s neighborhoods and villages.
Here are some close-up maps of Midtown Manhattan and Lower Manhattan for a closer look at important locations in the game.
More pictures of important locations can be found in the mods' photobucket.
Also, thanks to Lance we now have a Google Map of Manhattan you can edit and add to!
There is also some more detailed information about some of these locations on the Daisychain wiki.
::places around town::
[Madison Square Garden]
The giant arena that once housed NY Nicks games, hockey games, concerts and all sorts of shows is now mostly used as a supply center and infirmary.
[Hotel Pennsylvania]
Located on 7th Avenue at 33rd Street, across from Penn Station, this landmark of the city was where many survivors chose to make their home. Unfortunately, the hotel was completelty destroyed by Big Mommy.
[Supply Centers]
Carrying food, personal supplies, toiletries, and first aid supplies, Supply Centers give out items free of charge on a take-what-you-need basis. Don’t abuse them! The only remaining location is at Madison Square Garden, though most supplies (other than food) can be found elsewhere.
[Rai Rai Ken Ramen Bar]
Located on East 10th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue, Rai Rai Ken was taken over by close neighbor Mia Fey when the owners evacuated and used to be a popular meeting place for Manhattan residents. Unfortunately, the Rai Rai Ken was destroyed in one of Big Mommy's rampages.
[Pete's Tavern]
This famous Manhattan tavern has never closed its doors since it opened in 1864. Sure enough, the doors are still open, as the current residents still operate the bar under the name "Seventh Heaven".
[Grand Central Station]
Once the center of many Manhattan transit lines via the subway, this magnificent structure was the site of a few mysterious happenings before it was completely leveled by the monster.
[New York Public Library]
Located near the ruins of Grand Central Station, the magnificent library is still full of books, and a great time-waster for homesick Manhattanites. Some residents have even taken to living among the stacks of books.
[One Police Plaza]
The former headquarters of the NYPD is now home to a makeshift police force dedicated to trying to make the city a safer place. Inquire within to volunteer or if you need their help.
[Bryant Park Hotel]
Located near the park of the same name, this luxury hotel has become a popular place of residence for the citizens of Manhattan. If you want to live somewhere with plenty of company, this is the place for you.
[Irving Place Clinic]
Operated by a few of the medically-inclined residents of Manhattan, this free clinic is located nearby Pete's Tavern. With medics and surgeons on staff at all hours, it's a certain stop for the sick or injured.
[Internet Cafes]
There's one of these every few blocks. If you don't have a computer at home to check the message board and online journals, you can use one free of charge at the cafes.
