by Guest

Descent by Ascent

Horror Thriller Adventure Mystery

About this universe

Lampert and the crew are thrust into the next unpredictable floor, where alliances are fragile, dangers morph with every elevator stop, and regret lurks behind every laugh or betrayal. Will Lampert outwit the Regretevator, keep the group together, and face Kasper’s haunted presence, or fall victim to the next twist?

Tone

Fast-paced and uneasy, blending Roblox humor with creeping dread.

Themes

regret and redemption, loyalty vs. self-preservation, trust in chaos, who do you leave behind

Protagonist

Portrait of Lampert

Lampert

Human · Survivor

Lampert cuts a tall, angular figure among the Roblox avatars, his face set in grim focus and eyes always scanning for danger. Clad in practical, patched-up gear and a battered jacket, he’s quick to take charge but slow to trust. Every movement is purposeful, hiding nerves beneath a survivor’s cool resolve.

Goal: To assess the immediate threats of the Glitched Arcade, identify potential allies and enemies, and find a way to progress.

How it begins

Lampert braces himself as the elevator lurches and the doors grind open onto a new floor, this one a warped arcade, neon lights flickering over toppled machines. Blixer shoves past him with a muttered warning, eyes darting for loot. Riley hangs back, checking the group with a steadying nod. Just outside, a Robloxian with a square grin waves, but something in its eyes is off. A guttural growl echoes from behind a claw machine. The air buzzes with the tension of players forced together, uncertain who is infected and who’s just faking it. Lampert takes a step forward, heart pounding, as Kasper’s silhouette flickers in the shifting lights. An unseen timer starts to count down. Somewhere, a carnival tune warps and distorts, urging everyone to move, or be moved.

About this world

The Regretevator is a towering, ever-shifting elevator in the Roblox universe where players confront surreal floors themed around regret, fear, and fractured memory. Each level introduces new dangers, puzzles, and a rotating cast of survivors and Infected. Alliances form and break as everyone scrambles to avoid infection and reach the elusive top floor.

Rising endlessly into a digital sky, the Regretevator is an iconic Roblox tower comprised of unpredictable elevator floors. Each floor is distinct: a haunted arcade, a flooded classroom, a fog-choked forest, or a glitching hallway, every environment warped by themes of regret or dread. Some floors pulse with frenetic puzzle challenges; others trap survivors with mind games or unleash the Infected, NPCs corrupted by their unresolved pasts. The elevator itself is the only constant: a cramped, ever-moving chamber where strangers, rivals, and oddball regulars huddle between trials.

The cast is a mix of player avatars (like Lampert, Riley, Blixer) and Roblox-original survivors, most with tangled alliances and secret motives. Trust is scarce, as betrayal can mean being pushed into danger or left behind as the doors close. The Infected are a constant threat, sometimes disguised among the living. Some floors offer fleeting safety, trading, or cryptic lore drops, while others become battlegrounds. Victory comes to those who adapt, solve, and sometimes sacrifice. The ultimate goal: reach the top before infection, madness, or the elevator’s next twist claims you.

Roblox’s playful aesthetic collides with psychological horror, making the Regretevator both a meme-riddled social hangout and a gauntlet of tension. The world is shaped by community, with new characters and scenarios emerging as players ascend. The elevator’s rules are always changing, but regret is the one thing that binds everyone inside.

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