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TEST DRIVE: OCTOBER
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 Saturday, September 24 and Applications (Canon | OC) open Saturday, October 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: The increased exposure to Shaarnathian culture has prompted many in Verens to attempt to pick up on the discipline of Dunamis. The interest has become something of a popular trend, resulting in small businesses focusing around teaching the skill to those who are interested. Unfortunately, this doesn’t often go well for those who have lived on Empatheias for most of their life and relied so heavily on technology instead. In the seedier and more dubious schools this sometimes winds up disastrous, or outrageous in weird and interesting ways.
One particularly seedy school seems to take to the hands off approach, leaving their students alone to practice in an outside arena full of gourds of all sorts and sizes. Some also seem like they’ve gone quite rotten, resulting in a strange pungent odor. This goes about as well as expected when a particularly … enthusiastic … and poorly trained student manages to implode every last one into a glorious mess that rockets high into the sky.
Now half the shopping district is covered in various states of rotting gourd, and absolutely no one is happy about it. Nothing is spared, shops, stalls, and worst of all, the shoppers. Perhaps you’re one of the unfortunate victims of this mess, or you’re ready to help start the stinky cleanup.
• Prompt E: Someone is setting up a maze in the cornfield for kids and has run into an infestation that needs to be taken care of, but the bugs must be tackled in pairs because they're tricky bastards. They're a new species that not only releases a type of gas that makes one feel sluggish and apathetic, but they also "feed" off emotions. They're otherwise harmless, but it does make capture difficult. Since the use of pesticide is prohibited, the current tactic is for one person to act as "bait" while the other is armed with a special gun that shoots out a special paralyzing webbing. However, the shooter must stay hidden, and keep their emotions unnoticeable, or the bug will catch wind and will flee. After capture, they're thrown off the island. They're like roaches, no one wants them. In fact they also look like roaches. Still unwanted. Other tactics could be employed, but keep in mind that the farmers would like their crop to come out unharmed. Any damage incurred will come out of your pocket.
• Prompt F: A new acting troupe have established themselves in Verens, with a few new aspiring actors from Shaarnath. Through the use of Dunamis, the plays have become more lively and interactive. Most have welcomed them, but there are some groups who adhere to the "classic" way of acting, which can cause some tension.
Feel free to combine the scenarios and add whatever you'd like.
• Prompt G: Make your own! It could include peanut butter and/or jelly.
• 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: The increased exposure to Shaarnathian culture has prompted many in Verens to attempt to pick up on the discipline of Dunamis. The interest has become something of a popular trend, resulting in small businesses focusing around teaching the skill to those who are interested. Unfortunately, this doesn’t often go well for those who have lived on Empatheias for most of their life and relied so heavily on technology instead. In the seedier and more dubious schools this sometimes winds up disastrous, or outrageous in weird and interesting ways.
One particularly seedy school seems to take to the hands off approach, leaving their students alone to practice in an outside arena full of gourds of all sorts and sizes. Some also seem like they’ve gone quite rotten, resulting in a strange pungent odor. This goes about as well as expected when a particularly … enthusiastic … and poorly trained student manages to implode every last one into a glorious mess that rockets high into the sky.
Now half the shopping district is covered in various states of rotting gourd, and absolutely no one is happy about it. Nothing is spared, shops, stalls, and worst of all, the shoppers. Perhaps you’re one of the unfortunate victims of this mess, or you’re ready to help start the stinky cleanup.
• Prompt E: Someone is setting up a maze in the cornfield for kids and has run into an infestation that needs to be taken care of, but the bugs must be tackled in pairs because they're tricky bastards. They're a new species that not only releases a type of gas that makes one feel sluggish and apathetic, but they also "feed" off emotions. They're otherwise harmless, but it does make capture difficult. Since the use of pesticide is prohibited, the current tactic is for one person to act as "bait" while the other is armed with a special gun that shoots out a special paralyzing webbing. However, the shooter must stay hidden, and keep their emotions unnoticeable, or the bug will catch wind and will flee. After capture, they're thrown off the island. They're like roaches, no one wants them. In fact they also look like roaches. Still unwanted. Other tactics could be employed, but keep in mind that the farmers would like their crop to come out unharmed. Any damage incurred will come out of your pocket.
• Prompt F: A new acting troupe have established themselves in Verens, with a few new aspiring actors from Shaarnath. Through the use of Dunamis, the plays have become more lively and interactive. Most have welcomed them, but there are some groups who adhere to the "classic" way of acting, which can cause some tension.
- The troupe are advertising themselves on various street corners and parks, all dressed in bright, colorful clothing! But instead of a regular play, they are beckoning others to join them in various impromptu acts. Action, comedy, romance, tragedy—anything goes! So what do you say, care to join? You can even pull in or shove the person next to you forward instead. Remember to put some feeling into it! Bonus: The scene may require some dunamis for prop work. Try it out!
- Perhaps you're one of the people siding with the classic actors. Or maybe you just don't like plays in general. There's a bucket of tomatoes just waiting to be thrown. Even better, the angrier you are, the more rotten and sour the fruit will be.
Feel free to combine the scenarios and add whatever you'd like.
• Prompt G: Make your own! It could include peanut butter and/or jelly.
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!
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Wisps of something smoke-like curl along his shoulders and the tail of that leather coat, some low growl barely audible under his breath when he continued to be followed.
It was sudden when his entire form went up in twisted black and red 'smoke', sending him bolting down a nearby alley way much more quickly than his feet could have carried him. Not by any means an attempt to escape, but more to see how persistent whoever was following was. A test.]
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[At the same time Emizel was a little reluctant to chase after it. If it was anywhere close to what he thinks it is then provoking it more would be suicidal, and if it was fleeing down an alley then it must already know it's being watched. It could be running away, or it could be luring to something awful. Which one could it be?]
...
[Reckless stupidity it is, now that Emizel caught up to the edge of the alley entrance. He was only going to take a peek if there was anything inside, nothing more. But his presence is obvious by the dangling blue light.]
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Can I help you?
[The words were ground out, rasped almost and bordering more growl than anything else. A flash of red and then, well. The white mask just suddenly a foot to the right was the easiest thing to see in the darkness. A darkness that was more likely than not caused by Reaper himself than anything natural.
Hanging more like a tangible thing than an absence of light, either from his mood or some little trick he'd picked up with this emotion nonsense.
What was this, some kid following him?]
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[Emizel does move away from the darkness in fear of somehow being pulled in.] I-I didn't mean to bother you.
[If he meant that then why did he follow someone who was obviously in a bad mood?] I just..was wondering what you were.
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[But satisfaction brought it back- His head tilted, staring for a moment before the darkness pulled in more towards his form, clinging to him and then that coat of his.
Still an empty alley, but at least there was more natural shadow than whatever he'd been doing. Arms folded across his chest, weight shifting on his feet, metal talons tapping against his arms-] Many things, depends on who you ask.
What's it matter to you?
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...You don't really seem that human.
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His head tilted towards the other side, forwards a little as if in some thought. Fingers curling more along his arms, the leather creaking.] I'm Reaper.
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S-so you really are a reaper. I am too!
I haven't seen another one in a really long time...
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At least there's no real obvious change over the mix of surprise and what is this there. This place was full of surprises, wasn't it-] It's what I'm called.
You're a reaper?
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[And on a slight sadder note.] It has been a bit lonely actually..
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[So the kid may not technically be a kid. Just. What has been following exactly and- A lonely 'kid' that's a reaper.
He was used to dealing with grown men, mostly threatening them or killing them. Attempting to follow him for one reason or another that wasn't this. He had an idea what a reaper was, why he thought the fact people started calling him Reaper was fitting. He absorbed souls, left husks behind that were once people.
And here he was staring down at what looked like to be a kid in a rather nice hoodie. Saying he was a reaper.
He- This was a new one.]
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It'll be awhile before I can get as good as them. And a lot more work.
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Yes, this is a new one. Considering what else he's seen, and who else he's met? This is probably real as well. The Netherworld sounds like something from a story, but so do a lot of things.]
And is this why you were following me?
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Well, yeah.
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What is this, a video game?His tone as growled as ever, which could either be his voice or... something to do with the mask. Or the perpetual irritation Reaper seems to carry.]no subject
You mean it's not?It had been satisfied, but the longer Emizel dwelled on it the less he feels that he accomplished anything. Honestly he hadn't prepared this far what to do after meeting someone similar.]...If you are used to working alone, then I don't doubt it does matter to you.
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Needs more payloads to escort.It doesn't help that Reaper wasn't much of a conversationalist at the best of the times. Outside of taunting and being a jerk.]I tend to work with others for my own means.
[Killing people, getting revenge, reaping souls as people die so he can absorb them.]