About Garden
Some basic info on the Garden. This turned out to be SUPER LONG so it's divided into two posts. This one is more about the layout and areas of the Garden, the second one is more specifics on "how Garden works".
The Garden is the same as in the game. The layout is the same, a sort of half-circle shape that starts with the infirmary on the left, then the quad, then the cafeteria, dorms, parking garage, training center, and library. The elevator to the second floor is in the center, in a line with the infirmary and the library. I'm not going to go into too much detail because I assume you guys know it, but I can clarify if it's needed.
Front desk: A student or employee is on duty at all times here for security reasons. Students have an ID card that can be swiped to open the front door. If they forget their card, the person on duty can let them in, but random strangers don't have access to the building. This is also where guests to Garden sign in (more on the "Garden cont.." page)
Infirmary: Dr. Kadowaki is the resident physician of the building. She is in the infirmary from 9 a.m. til 6 p.m. A second staff member is on duty from 12-8. After 8, the infirmary is closed. In case of emergency, there is a buzzer on the door. If a student needs assistance after 8, they can use the buzzer and one of the other staff members will respond.
Quad: The quad is where most student activities take place. It is something of a "rec" room. There are benches, tables, a pool table, several couches, a large TV, and vending machines. It is open at all hours.
Cafeteria: The cafeteria opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m. Students ID cards are also used to purchase food. At the start of each semester, they are given a "meal plan" and all the food they purchase comes off the balance on their card.
Dorms - The dorms are in the same location as in the game. The hallway leading to the dorms is the same, but the dorms themselves are two stories, and SeeD apartments are in a separate area. The dorms are in an "H" shape on both floors. The guys are on the left, the girls are on the right, and are connected by a hallway. There is a bathroom in each hallway, and the residents of that hall must share. The connecting hallway has an elevator and janitor's closet. There are also stairs at the end of each hallway.
Dorm layout - Students share a dorm. It is a basic square with two beds that can be bunked. They can arrange the room however they like. There is a long desk built into one wall which the students have to share. They can decorate the rooms however they like, but flames, heat, etc., are not permitted.
SeeDs and instructors have their own apartments. The SeeD apartments are attached to the same hallway as the regular dorms, but have a separate extension. It would look like this:
Dorms
SeeD----- | hall |
| hall |
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Does that make sense? So the SeeD apartments and the dorms sort of come together in an "L" shape. The SeeD apartments are singles, meaning everyone gets their own. The only time they would have to share is if there is a shortage of rooms. Each apartment has a small living room/kitchen/dining area (picture a square with a sink in the corner and maybe a mini-fridge and microwave, LOL), a bedroom and a bathroom. These are NOT high class living, but they're better than the dorms.
Parking garage - students can sign out vehicles in the parking garage for Garden related business. SeeDs and faculty can sign out vehicles for any reason.
Training center: It's the same as in the game. It's open at all hours, but there's no staff on duty so it's "at your own risk". The secret area in the back of the center is a popular after-hours place for students.
Library : The library is open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. It is primarily run by students on the library committee.