[quote=@MissCapnCrunch]
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[i]It's something we can think about. Plot wise- like when you know your wife is dead or something like that you can be set off? When Ashenport changes for the first time, the monsters won't be right away, but slowly coming around to view. It wouldn't be until a bit later that things become more and more violent.[/i]
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If Alex's wife died, he'd be permanently set off. That would be my Guy's point of no return. Her being in danger would speed the timer up really quick. Also, abandonment, imprisonment and violence would get the timer going.