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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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especially when her work is being criticised. ]
Do you not see how tidy the library looks now? [ she raises an arm and points her palm flat to one of the signs. ] Now people will find the books they want to find in the proper shelves. Sorted by the numbers on the spine of the books, and by genre.
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Well, it certainly is tidier, but there's a pile of books that still require Her Benevolence's attention. [He motions to the books he had been sitting on apparently.] And those empty shelves are graciously waiting to accept those books. [...Yes he knows they're too high for her, but he wants to have a little fun with her first.]
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she doesn't want to disappoint him! ]
It would do you well to stand up, then.
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[He removes himself from the pile of books so that she could get to them. He might have skimmed a few of the books earlier and disorganized them in doing so.] Is this the only part of the library you've been assigned to organize?
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once she's by the shelf, she looks up again. it really is a bit too high, but if she tip toes, she'll be able to slide one book at a time. as for actually making the shelf up there orderly? unlikely. ]
Yes, although if the other sections are as cluttered, then it may be best to stay here and help some more.
[ it's then that she tip toes and pushes one book with her index finger into the shelf. it doesn't stand upright and instead falls horizontally. now it's really beyond her reach. it makes her squeal in disappointment. her face has turned red in embarrassment, and there is no way she is going to turn back around to face him now. this is too shameful! ]
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Looks like that book is trying to be difficult with you. [He comes up beside her. She was so red in the face and here he was, just wanting to find some way to connect with her.] Why don't I give you a lift so you can remind it who's boss, by your leave of course.
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You—
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[ and she stamps her foot, once. honestly!! this is so embarrassing... ah... hopefully nobody else will come to the library and see this. ]
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All right, hold your horses. [He walks behind her and holds onto her by the waist. He'll then lift her up in one quick motion until she's within the book's range.]
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she tries not to move so much now that dhurke's hands are on her, only making the required movements to set the book up properly. she puts down the other book she was holding, too. that's two books in its proper place now! but after that, she looks down as if to signal that it's okay to let her down now. she just can't seem to say it out loud. ]
forever spamming the same icon I guess
...Is everything all right? [Did he upset her again, somehow?]
dsafkh there there...
Wha- What do you think?! There is nothing wrong! [ she sounds so defensive about it, too. ] I was merely giving you a signal that I am ready to be brought down!
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Pardon me if I say something out of line, but I can't help but notice you seem rather agitated. Did I upset you...? [Mind, he was trying to be funny earlier, but he knows he can take things too far. Rayfa is certainly giving him the impression she takes things a bit personally.]
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Agitated? I am the perfect embodiment of serenity!
[ that's probably not very convincing, but to cover it up, she grabs some more books and waves one of it at him. ]
Now, lift me again so that we may finish this task!
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So, what's upsetting you? I thought you'd be happy to keep handling this task yourself.
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but after that trial. . . things became upside-down. it's been months since then, but it's still very difficult to swallow. it's why she frowns and bites her lip, her lips quivering, eyes welling up. she really should at least apologise for how badly she thought of him for years, but that's so difficult to do. it's why all she can do is be as prickly as possible. (not that there's not much difference to her usual personality.) ]
It is none of your concern.
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Maybe it isn't. In which case it's not my place to inquire further. [It didn't feel right. Even if he was her biological father, he couldn't just say she could tell him anything. He was never exactly there for her, so he could understand her reservations towards him. Still, he just couldn't keep silent.]
But even so, it's hard for me to just turn a blind eye while you're looking so miserable. I just want you to be happy. [It wouldn't make up for everything that's happened or the lost time, but he was given the opportunity to do something about it here. So of course he's going to take that chance. He wants to support her, regardless of however little or how much she wants it from him.]
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The books must be kept. [ then she hands him the books she's holding. if he isn't going to lift her, then she'll make him do the work for her, instead. her energy has gone low now, though, and her movements have become more minimal. ]
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Would you be willing to pass me the books? [He asks while putting the book back on the shelf.]
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I am famished.
[ as for what she means by that, it's up to dhurke to interpret it as an invitation to eat or not. she'll probably get huffy either way. ]