Level -92 is the 92nd negative level of the Backrooms.
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Description
Level -92 is an infinite and 'empty' variable stretch of interstate highway with several road signs for exits leading to some but not all the roads in The Backrooms. Level -92 is a spatial anomaly generally consists of lush green, rolling hills and evenly paved roads. The road's shoulders are lined with powerlines. This place is usually in a state of high noon under a partly cloudy, blue sunny sky. The temperature is typically ambient. These favorable conditions will be maintained as long as the 'driver' does the following:
1. Obey the traffic laws according to their place of origin in The Frontrooms.
2. Not get distracted while driving.
3. Going to sleep while driving. If sleep is necessary for you and your passengers (assuming you have them) pullover. Be aware that pulling over to sleep puts you (and your passengers) at risk of disappearing under mysterious circumstances.
4. Exiting the vehicle for any reason.
5. Stopping the vehicle for an extended period of time. This attracts entities and it not known how long your vehicle needs to be stopped to attract entities.
6. Resisting highway hypnosis (which contributes to the four behaviors in the above bullets.)
Engaging in any of the five behaviors will result in the road and the surrounding environment converting into an increasingly dangerous environment.
Drivers and Passengers
Drivers
You will appear on this road driving in a random vehicle you are usually comfortable driving. You will either be commuting alone or with human or human-like passengers. Whether or not you will have passengers depends on the vehicle you are operating. You are also responsible for the safety of your passengers. You are vulnerable to the effects of highway hypnosis.
Passengers
You will appear on this road riding in a random vehicle you are usually comfortable riding in if you are an unlicensed driver. You will always be riding with someone, but they may not necessarily be human. Your safety is dependent on the individual driving you. You are immune to the effects of highway hypnosis as long as you do not attempt to drive. You are in danger if your driver is under the influence.
Highway Hypnosis
Level -92 causes drivers of this road to enter a trance-like state for an undetermined period of time. It is not known what causes this condition. Consuming neon water reduces the frequency and duration of a highway hypnosis state but does not prevent it. Consuming almond water has no effect. Drivers in the state of highway hypnosis will break traffic laws, get distracted, fall asleep, stop their vehicle and/or exit their vehicle. They also have been known to attack passengers if they have any. They will have no memory of doing these behaviors. Driving with passengers reduces the duration, frequency and intensity of highway hypnosis as passengers can help the driver 'slap' out of it. The environment changes for the worse every time the driver enters a trance.
Do Not Exit Your Vehicle
You will see and pass other vehicles on the road. It ill-advised to exit the vehicle for any reason that includes the following:
- Checking any abandoned vehicles for supplies. If any supplies are visible from inside your vehicle it is usually a trap.
- Interacting with other drivers on the road. If you approach a vehicle and someone gets out of their vehicle and attempts to flag you down, ignore them. If they step out in front of your vehicle in an attempt to stop you, drive around them or run them over. You do not know their intentions. You cannot confirm their identity. You do not look human enough.
- Retrieving your driver or other passengers who has exited vehicle. Do your best to get them to come back without leaving the vehicle or you will be claimed by the level too. If you are passenger not skilled enough to take over driving, accept the inevitable.
Entities
Common hostile Entities
Hounds, Clumps, Smilers, Chalk Walkers or Kettles have been spotted alongside the road, in the middle of the road or swarming vehicles and corpses. If you see a vehicle getting swarmed by entities, resist the urge to help.
Unique Hostile Entities: Other Commuters
While there are other entities roaming this level, the main entity of concern in Level -92 are 'Other Commuters'. 'Other Commuters' are the main entities that inhabit Level -92. These entities are hostile but intelligent enough to operate the number of abandoned vehicles you will find in the shoulder of or in the middle of this road. The true form of these entities is unknown as they mimic the following forms:
- Counter entities from Level 11
- Facelings especially the cop entity from Level -50
- Travelers entities from Level -202 especially any traveling entity with the travel rating of 4 and above
- Dr. Astrid F. Nightingale from Level -511
- Other humans especially people you known
- You. If you see yourself on or in the road, run 'yourself' over.
Hunting tactics
- Mimicry (obvious)
- Attempting to lure you out by offering allyship or supplies
- Blocking the roads with themselves or vehicles
- Ambushing and attempting to break into your vehicle
If viable is not available, they will predate the other entities present in this level.