Day 1

Day 1
"Grestin Border Checkpoint Opens At Last!"
November 23rd, 1982
3 mins in real time?
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Day 1 is Tuesday, November 23rd, 1982 in story mode. This is the first day of the game.

Gameplay Introduced

• Stamps for approval and denial introduced.
• Speakers used to call next entrant.
• Rulebook may be accessed but is not formally introduced or used at all.
• Shutters may be used but are not formally introduced or used at all.
• Audio transcripts may be accessed but are not formally introduced or used at all.

Rules in effect

• Wanted criminals must not enter (not in the rulebook)
• All denials must be accompanied by reason for denial (not in the rulebook)
• Entrant must have a passport
• Arstotzkan citizens only
• All documents must be current
• NEW: Foreigners require an entry ticket
• Arstotzkan citizens must have an ID card
• Foreigners require an entry permit
• Workers must have a work pass
• No weapons or contraband
• Diplomats require authorization
• Foreigners require an ID supplement
• Asylum seekers must have a grant
• Confiscate Arstotzkan passports belonging to Altan residents
• Entrant must have polio vaccine certificate
• Foreigners require an access permit
• Confiscate all Arstotzkan passports
• NEW: All Kolechians must be searched
• NEW: Wanted criminals must not enter (not in the rulebook, but is introduced in the official bulletin)
• NEW: All denials must be accompanied by reason for denial (not in the rulebook, but is introduced in the official bulletin)
• NEW: No entry from Impor
• NEW: No entry from United Federation

Events

If an encounter is not listed in the article (like the fourth entrant and anyone after the fifth entrant today), that means that the entrant is not scripted but procedurally generated and may or may not have incorrect papers.

• The opening cutscene explains how the inspector got his job.
• The first entrant is an Arstotzkan and should therefore be approved.
• The second entrant is an Imporian and should therefore be denied. They mention that the checkpoint is smaller than he expected.
• The third entrant is a Republian and should therefore be denied. They say they have waited in line for 8 hours.
• The fifth entrant is a Kolechian male who does not hand the inspector any papers. Instead, he says "It was a mistake to open this checkpoint," and then leaves on his own. Even though the inspector does not get to stamp anything, this entrant is recorded as a denial. The day will continue to this point even if the clock reaches 6pm.

Transcripts

Inspector

When denying an Arstotzkan:

• Try again.

When denying a foreigner:

• Arstotzkans only.

First entrant (Arstotzkan returning home)

Introduction:

• Finally I can return home.

If approved:

• Thank you.

If denied:

• You bastard.

Second entrant (Imporian mentioning size of checkpoint)

Introduction:

• This checkpoint is smaller than I expected.

Third entrant (Republian who has waited for 8 hours)

Introduction:

• I have waited in this damn line since for (sic) 8 hours.
• I hope it was worth it.

If denied:

• Unbelievable. Go to hell.

The Truth of Arstotzka headlines

• Grestin Border Checkpoint Opens At Last! After 6 Long Years. Can the Ministry of Admission Keep Us Safe?
• Families To Reunite