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TEST DRIVE: JUNE
Welcome to
empatheias' test drive meme. This test drive is to help interested players test their characters in the game's environment. We've included a few prompts that incorporate specific elements of the game, though you'll find all of them have a lot of leeway for players to get as creative as necessary. Before diving in, here are a few things we'd like to remind everyone about the game in general:- Date reminders. Reserves open Wednesday, May 25 and Applications (Canon | OC) open Wednesday, June 1st.
- OC Reminder! Just a quick reminder that original characters are currently allowed. Those interested can also use the test drive. OCs do not need to be reserved.
- Emotions are key! Empatheias' premise focuses on how anyone's emotions can affect their environment, be it big or small. While not every emotion will cause a reaction, significant ones definitely will. How much effect a character will have will ultimately be up to you, the player. Also, while we're giving a lot of leeway for the test drive, keep in mind that there will be some limits in the actual game.
- Everyone has an amulet. All characters have a unique amulet that is specialized for them. It will contain all of their emotion drops and it serves as the network device. Remember, communication is telepathic. Otherwise, it works basically the same.
- Assume the character is already in the game. Because "OMG WHERE AM I IS THIS REAL LIFE" threads aren't going to be very helpful in this test drive! Plus those are going to happen in-game, anyway. So to make things easier, just assume that they've been around at least a week or so. Still learning the ropes, but not a complete "first day" experience.
- First or third person allowed. Your threads can be in either first or third, but we'd advise being flexible about it. Remember, these threads can also be used in your application for samples! Reminder: We only require one sample and it can be done in either format. We have also made a change to our sample requirements, so look over the Applications page!
Now with that out of the way, here are some prompts you guys can work from!
• Prompt A: How about giving the emotions a try?
• Prompt B: Refer to the Task Board and choose a task your character may be interested in taking up. For this prompt, you could have your character ask for help, already be in the middle of the job, or react to it in some way. Perhaps they were an unfortunate victim or want to create a job countering an existing one. You could even have a prompt making a job request. Creating jobs for the purpose of the test drive is absolutely doable.
• Prompt C: How about giving the amulets a go? Start a telepathic conversation and see how it works. Remember, the amulets are sending out the owner's thoughts so might want to be careful about how the stream of consciousness goes...
• Prompt D: On what promised to be an otherwise normal day, a local shopkeeper wanders out of his stall, a scowl on his otherwise glazed expression. Ignoring all attempts at communication, he stumbles down the road… but not without consequence. Did he leech your emotions, leaving you apathetic and listless? Or perhaps you were hit with a projected wash of bitter jealousy, maybe with an accent of grief or rage? Either way, something is going very wrong here. Can you still muster the strength and focus to care, or does everyone around you now have a new problem to deal with?
• Prompt E: Thou reckless child from beyond this world’s ken. Quit meddling in life’s blood, and be not swift to shed it lest a reckoning come.
What the hell was that in your head?! It sounded a little like a crystal communication, but you definitely hadn’t been touching your crystal or trying to acknowledge any messages! Also, it sounded like large number of people all whispering to create a voice, which was weird, and it felt as if thin, icy cold tendrils were slowly reaching into your mind, like a slow brain freeze. Maybe someone was pranking you? The problem is, if you try to reply, you’ll find that your message went to a random crystal somewhere on the island, and with it, that same strange sense of coldness you experienced.
• Prompt F: For mysterious secret Arehtei purposes, Sosyne and Thras were attempting to install a large-scale waterfall outside the Memory Tree, of the sort that had been previously used to display images from other places. But the two of them got into a huge argument over their respective Deus Ex Arehtei cards (Thras believes his is overcosted, Sosyne believes he’s a raging egotistical jackass and also she should have higher attack), and while they were distracted the screen overflowed its drain. Now emotion-charged water washes down the streets of Verens, and as it passes by people it displays the most emotionally-charged memories of their life. What secrets and histories are on display as it washes by you?
• Prompt G: Make your own! It could include flock of pigeons and/or giant rolls of cheese.
• Prompt B: Refer to the Task Board and choose a task your character may be interested in taking up. For this prompt, you could have your character ask for help, already be in the middle of the job, or react to it in some way. Perhaps they were an unfortunate victim or want to create a job countering an existing one. You could even have a prompt making a job request. Creating jobs for the purpose of the test drive is absolutely doable.
• Prompt C: How about giving the amulets a go? Start a telepathic conversation and see how it works. Remember, the amulets are sending out the owner's thoughts so might want to be careful about how the stream of consciousness goes...
• Prompt D: On what promised to be an otherwise normal day, a local shopkeeper wanders out of his stall, a scowl on his otherwise glazed expression. Ignoring all attempts at communication, he stumbles down the road… but not without consequence. Did he leech your emotions, leaving you apathetic and listless? Or perhaps you were hit with a projected wash of bitter jealousy, maybe with an accent of grief or rage? Either way, something is going very wrong here. Can you still muster the strength and focus to care, or does everyone around you now have a new problem to deal with?
• Prompt E: Thou reckless child from beyond this world’s ken. Quit meddling in life’s blood, and be not swift to shed it lest a reckoning come.
What the hell was that in your head?! It sounded a little like a crystal communication, but you definitely hadn’t been touching your crystal or trying to acknowledge any messages! Also, it sounded like large number of people all whispering to create a voice, which was weird, and it felt as if thin, icy cold tendrils were slowly reaching into your mind, like a slow brain freeze. Maybe someone was pranking you? The problem is, if you try to reply, you’ll find that your message went to a random crystal somewhere on the island, and with it, that same strange sense of coldness you experienced.
• Prompt F: For mysterious secret Arehtei purposes, Sosyne and Thras were attempting to install a large-scale waterfall outside the Memory Tree, of the sort that had been previously used to display images from other places. But the two of them got into a huge argument over their respective Deus Ex Arehtei cards (Thras believes his is overcosted, Sosyne believes he’s a raging egotistical jackass and also she should have higher attack), and while they were distracted the screen overflowed its drain. Now emotion-charged water washes down the streets of Verens, and as it passes by people it displays the most emotionally-charged memories of their life. What secrets and histories are on display as it washes by you?
• Prompt G: Make your own! It could include flock of pigeons and/or giant rolls of cheese.
For your threads, put the Character Name and the Canon in the subject line to help readily identify them. You're also welcome to use more than one prompt for respondents to choose from. If you have any questions or want to brush up on the game information, refer to the Game Information entry. Otherwise, tag around and have fun!
Riku | Kingdom Hearts
[Riku had never thought in a million years that this would be his life. He's a Keyblade Master standing in the middle of a field, protecting plants from getting eaten by farm animals. What a waste of skills. If he didn't need the money so badly...
He has his Keyblade in hand, using it as a prod to keep the animals away from the plants as he tries to guide them back to their stalls. Farm animals aren't even a thing back home on Destiny Island, a thing he's becoming increasingly grateful for as yet another animal tries to sneak away from the group for a quick snack.]
Why you-you're not going anywhere! [He swings his Keyblade down in front of the startled piglet, who sniffs at it before tentatively trying to bite it.] No! Bad pig! Bad! It's not food.
F.
[There's a lot of darkness and negative memories in Riku's past that he would rather keep to himself and not have broadcast to the city in a passing magical wave. But as soon as he sees the memory beginning in the reflection of the waves, he braces himself for the worst.
Only...it's not. He watches the memory with a stunned look on his face as Kairi tells Sora to close his eyes and feel Riku. He hadn't been himself then, not on the outside, but his friends had still known him. Had still wanted to help him even after everything he'd done.
Emotion forms like a lump in his throat, but it's warm and happy. His gem glows as a significant drop of emotion fills it a little more. A small smile forms on his lips.]
Wildcard!
[Have another idea in mind? Go for it!]
B
Yeah, this was definitely the last place he expected to find Riku.
He's not really sure what to say, though part of him want to laugh at the ridiculousness of the whole situation.]
I don't think it gets it.
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It couldn't be...]
Roxas? [He turns, Keyblade still in hand with the pig still chewing on its edges, but mostly forgotten for the moment.]
How are you here? [You're supposed to be back with Sora, is the silent accusation that goes unsaid.]
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I don't know. I just...am. Have been for over a year now.
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[But...he'd just seen Sora before he woke up here a week ago. How could Roxas have been separated from him for a year without Sora needing to be put back to sleep?]
What's the last thing you remember from home?
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I was just about to join up with Sora. He was still asleep...but I ended up here instead. And it's where I've been since.
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[He's dealt with some pretty strange things, but this is managing to catch even him off guard.]
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It is here, 'cause that didn't happen to me. Yet, I guess. But time is kinda weird here, so I guess you come from the future. MIckey was to, when he was here.
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The king was here? When?
[And if he's not here now...where is he? Back home? Worry appears in the crease of his brows and if one were to look at the trees they might notice a few leaves turning brown and falling to the ground.]
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[Which sucks, because Roxas had a lot more questions to ask him.]
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[He's heard talk of people disappearing, perhaps returning home, but no one knows for sure.]
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People have been looking, but I don't know if anyone's figured it out yet.
[He hasn't been, because he kind of likes where he is.]
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Where is the wall? Is it open for anyone to look at it?
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[Because he's going like, now.]
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[He glances at the animals and then at Roxas.]
Take care of this for me, will ya? Don't let them eat anymore of the plants.
[And then he starts...walking away.]
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[But he sighs.]
Fine.
B
Oh... Do you... need some help?
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Do you know how to get this guy to let go?
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{What would be the best way to help him out....? Force seemed a bit harsh but... How else would she...? Oh! Taking out what looked like a small red rubber hammer, she tossed it at the pig.}
Pow hammer!
{A small toy-like hammer couldn't possible do anything but upset the pig righ-- oh there it let go of the key blade while it was stunned.}
There we go! Hopefully that will help. {But then she finally realized the keyblade. It looked different from the one Roxas had but...} Excuse me, do you happen to know Roxas?
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Thank you.
[He's still eyeing the hammer a little strangely, but hey, his best friend runs around fighting with a giant key. He doesn't have much room to throw shade on someone else's weapon of choice.
But at the mention of Roxas his eyes widen slightly, not quite able to hide his surprise.] Yes, I do. How do you know him?
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But seeing that response made her smile a little, before timidly glancing away for a moment. Did it just get warmer suddenly?}
So you're from his world too, huh? I thought so. The Keyblade seemed familiar. {. . . .}Ah, well.... He was actually my first friend here.... and... my boyfriend.
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[Yeah this is going to take a minute for him to wrap his head around. For so long he's only thought of Roxas as a piece of Sora. A piece he needs to return to his friend to make him whole again. Even after watching him all those months in the digital Twilight Town, he never allowed himself to get attached to Roxas as a separate person.]
I'm Riku. [Because introductions seemed a hell of a lot easier than trying to explain to her that her boyfriend is his best friend's Nobody.]