Many of the ideas that allowed for the development of this game's storyline stemmed from the writings of Dr. Gregory H. Lichtenstein, most notably, "Mold Theory: How Evolution Sparks Life into the Inanimate" (ISBN: 0071472657, check Amazon.com). Essentially what Dr. Lichtenstein has researched is that over long periods of time certain molds developed in optimal conditions (say, a loaf of bread left somewhere dark and damp) would theoretically encounter a series of mutations that could allow for the development of pseudo-nervous systems and appendage-like structures in the host nutrient-mass (i.e. toast). Further, the doctor specified a hypothesis in which he believed that over time different mold colorations would be introduced into the gene pool, allowing for the colonies with a color most similar to their host nutrient-mass to survive the longest, and thus through natural selection would become the most likely dominant successors in future generations. In addition, the good doctor thought that with the mold's eventual color changes, ordinary consumers of the nutrient-mass, such as humans, would be less likely to dispose of their consumables, as the development of mold would go unnoticed. Because of this, the doctor theorized that the mold would be easily spread to other household items that allow for optimal reproduction, such as butter.

Over time, the doctor speculated that there would be a near exponential increase in these species of mold, and eventually they would develop their own societal structures as well as take over the development of human technologies. Of course the manufacture of weapons would only be initiated after a tangible threat could be identified, which would likely be another household item vying for power in the now mold-dominated and very available world.

Oh, and it's all make believe.

;-)

Thanks for playing though.

-Sina