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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!
Jaeha | Akatsuki no Yona
I'll just be the accompaniment, thank you.
[My, how lively. Jaeha gestures with his flute, as a few gentlemen attempt to tug him into the "stage" area. He shakes his head, and starts to play a lively dancing tune, nodding back towards the acting troupe.
He'd dance for a lady, perhaps... or if someone gave him no choice!]
E
I have a friend who'd never be able to do this.
[He holds up the weapon rather distastefully.]
Not beautiful in the slightest, is it? I don't know what would be better... On the one hand, I'm good with projectiles, but I also happen to be... quite capable of dodging.
What do you think?
F
In her attempts to sidestep the commotion she noticed a familiar voice declining center stage. With Hak having just been sent back to their world it seemed impossible that someone else would be sent here; but that voice was unmistakable to her and she found herself ducking around in the crowd until she was closer to the front and able to get sight of that familiar face.]
Jae-Ha?
no subject
Suddenly, the song gets a little louder, a little more complicated... he might be showing off, just a bit, for so beautiful a muse.
Still can't talk yet, sorry, but he's here!]
no subject
Even if he can't talk right now she can.]
This is Vernes, it's a totally different world from ours.
no subject
And they let you wander about alone, do they? ['They' being Zeno and the... other... green dragon he senses. He tries not to let that second feeling roil his stomach too much, but... the twin thoughts of 'I don't want to die' and 'I don't want to act like Garou' are creeping in.]
How many people have you kicked so beautifully today??
no subject
I can do things on my own you know; and I haven't kicked anyone.
[Though she did shoot Hak with an arrow.]
Have you been to the welcome center yet?
E
Zeno's sparkling from happiness in a literal sense. He's glad to have you around.]
Who, Hakuryuu?
Yup, these gun things look weird. But on the other hand, Zeno has been told that they're much more comfortable to carry than bows and arrows.
no subject
[...yes, yes, elderly little brother. Let's hope this one doesn't start draining the life from that one, shall we?]
Comfortable how, exactly? Demonstrate.
no subject
[You two are on your prime and no one can stay dead here, so it's probably fine.]
Zeno's never used one but... The size, probably? Bows and quivers take more space and weigh more. You need less talent and strength to shoot these. Also, the ammunition is these tiny metal things smaller than arrowheads. On the downside, it doesn't seem like you can reuse them. How do you even pull those out? [He's never thought about it.]
no subject
Hm. They are awfully small... and no convenient handle like arrows.]
Maybe they're designed so you have to keep getting more.
If it doesn't require talent or strength, then I was right all along. Nothing beautiful about it. [Here, take it from him.] I can jump out of the way easier than you can.
no subject
How sneaky are these weapon makers!
[He grabs it and wonders if being shot by that hurts as much as with arrows or less.] You'd still need nice aim to be pretty good and not wasting them, but you're probably right. So what's your plan, Ryokuryuu?
F
He watches Jae-Ha with raised eyebrows and a bit of a squint. ]
If you were bad at it I'd doubt your legitimacy.
[ Except he can't, since it's so easy for him to tell that he's a Ryokuryuu. ]
no subject
He just keeps playing his song for right now. He might to face in this direction, though...
Once the song finishes, though.]
If I was bad at it, I wouldn't subject anyone to it.
I'm very sorry about the big delay in reply, feel free to ignore this if you want to
You sure about that? Lots of people subject others to things they’re bad at.
sorry too! i'm not the jaeha apping here BUT i want to see this through but also, late so...
Ancestor, [yes. you are old to him] be reasonable. Where is the beauty of forcing others to suffer, when I could be gaining their praises instead?
sure. sorry about the delay again.
Don’t you know that messing with people can be fun?
[ But he particularly enjoy messing with his brothers. ]