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TEST DRIVE: FEBRUARY

— TEST DRIVE: FEBRUARY—


Welcome to [community profile] 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, January 25 and Applications (Canon | OC) open Wednesday, January 1st.
  • OC Reminder! Just a quick reminder that original characters are 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!


PROMPTS

• 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: Over two years ago, the ill fated Red String of Fate toy made its debut. At the time it seemed like a solid idea, but as it turned out… it didn’t exactly work as advertised. People found themselves tied together with entirely incompatible people instead of the proclaimed “emotionally compatible” and to top it off, personal, influential and private telepathic communication came out drenched in sap and overly lovey-dovey overtones. It was, without a doubt, one of the company’s least successful product launches ever. And you would think that they would have learned. However, they decided to try again, and… well. It wasn’t exactly all that well thought out the second time around. But third time’s the charm, right? Wrong. Even if this time, it’s in the form of rings that will draw two people together in a “matched pair” rather than a string.

  1. There’s not really anything wrong with believing in true love, but trying to formulate a product that can detect someone’s ideal mate is innately flawed. Which only means that no matter how many times the product is adjusted, it’s just not going to work. Those who wind up with the product shoved onto their fingers (by a sales rep or through actually purchasing the product) will find themselves, once again, pulled by an unseen force to the nearest person they are “compatible with”. Same height, same hair color, whatever. It’s not exactly discriminatory. …Unfortunately as poor a match as they may be, the two cannot be separated until they share a meaningful embrace. So settle in, you might be together for a while.

  2. In certain pairs, normal conversation is often unintentionally made amorous, simply from inflection in voice, or perhaps a heightened affectionate emotion. Or, on the flip side, anger and aggression is increased ten fold, but it’s kind of 50-50 as to what effect will take place, all dependant on which hand they wear the ring. Left, romance, Right? Anger.


• Prompt E: The inexplicably cavernous sewers of Verens are no place for a sane individual, but here you are anyway—dropped there by some horrible emotional shift that made an entire section of street vanish and then reappear above your heads as if nothing had happened. You and the poor fool you’ve been dumped down here with need to find your way to the access tunnels and climb out, or perhaps go the other way and swim out through the Lake Niras outflow. Or just smash your way out, if you’re feeling destructive. But your own emotions will work against you, as you struggle against the terrible scent, the darkness, and the entirely-justified questioning of why your life has taken this horrible turn.

  1. There’s something odd about the way the water and sewage is sloshing around your ankles, almost as if it’s rising. But wait, that can’t possibly be a pair of eyes you see under the oil slick surface… could it? You’ve heard rumors about all sorts of beasties down here but surely your mind is just playing tricks on you.

  2. Remember that part about emotions turning against you? Maybe you’ve been trapped down here way too long with someone who’s just not living up to your expectations, or you’ve got something else on your minds—but the smell around you certainly seems to be growing thicker, the scent growing harder and harder to ignore. The water and grossness at your feet also seems to be growing thicker almost as though it’s curing like cement. The cause? Negative emotions. But are they yours or the person you’re stuck here with? Perhaps you should work through those post haste…

  3. Escape! You’ve made it out, but not without a great amount of effort on both you and your partner’s parts. Did you manage to find a way out through the access tunnels? Or perhaps you really did travel through all that much to the Lake Niras outflow… whatever it is, You’re certainly stinky, and possibly tired and cranky too.


• Prompt F: Some bandits went and stole another airship, only this time the Enforcers are prepared with a few of their own. Join in for some intense air battles. Just don't make the ship explode—they'd like it back in one piece please. Unless you're actually on the bandit team, in which case you probably want to blow up the Enforcer ship.

  1. What's an airship fight without some on deck action? Either the bandits are swinging over to the ship you're on, or maybe you're swinging over there. Whatever the case, it's a full on brawl. Just watch out—those bandits are well-armed with some interesting firearms and weapons. If hit, one of the following emotions will start to take over your senses: unquestionable rage, debilitating fear and panic, and sleepiness. Needless to say, these effects will hinder one's ability to fight.

  2. Can you fly or are you okay with climbing up the full height of your airship? Then grab a few sleep and apathy grenades and throw them at the bandits. Just be careful not to accidentally hit your allies. Otherwise they will be the ones feeling sleepy and want to give up. Also watch out for flying nets and bullets. Those bandits will definitely try to bring you down.

  3. While the enforcers are trying to maintain the integrity of the stolen ship, the bandits feel no such need to hold back and are freely unloading their weapons onto the Enforcer's ships, forcing them to defend themselves. Other than decapacitating the bandit behind the weapon, it's also possible to overload it with intense emotions. Explode it with rage or clog it with happy, loving flowers.


• Prompt G: Make your own! It could include bubblegum and/or toadstools.


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!
seasaltkeys: (Default)

it's cool :)

[personal profile] seasaltkeys 2017-02-03 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
Worse things could happen.

[It's weird, how he can fall back into a conversation like this. Like nothing had happened. A conversation where they could just talk and tease each other. It's comforting. There's a little sparkle around the area.

Though he's curious about the portals. Arden could usually make his work, although they only took him to places around the island, rather than off the world. Roxas, admittedly, had never really tried to see if he could create one. But then he'd never really had a desire to leave.]


This is gonna sound crazy, but I've actually been here for over two years now. So yeah, I guess you kind of did.
catmmander: (i.)

[personal profile] catmmander 2017-02-03 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
A sufficient explanation. So it's just a flexible, flavored substance meant to be chewed for pleasure?

[This makes a little more sense, although it's not something he can see catching on among the Galra—but one never knows.]

And it's good for the teeth? I assume it doesn't stick to them.

[Thace glances at Reeve's hand briefly before reaching out to grasp it firmly.]

Thace. Should I call you Reeve or Tuesti, or both?

[It's hard to tell, with so many different alien customs in play.]
heartofalioness: (Ack NO wait!)

[personal profile] heartofalioness 2017-02-03 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
[No, it's definitely not. For one, joggers don't usually keep one arm stretched taut out in front of them. And usually the have a bit more care, or at least CONTROL, over their course. The poor lady is trying to weave through the square and avoid running into TOO many people, but it's quite the challenge. Not to mention her shock over the situation is quite literal at the moment, sending out enough static to affect the hair and clothes of any bystander she bumps or even runs too close to.]

Sorry! Please excuse me! Does anyone know how to take off these rings?!
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[personal profile] buildingcastles 2017-02-03 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
You mean like a fairy?

[Despite being unnerved by Strickler's true form, Christian does grin at the idea of calling his new friend a fae. He's far too large and imposing for that.]

Of course you are. [He pulls a coin out of his pocket and holds it up in his palm.]

I can find us a way.

[Christian looks down at the coin, his compass, and concentrates. It can point him toward... Well, things, anyway. Granted, "exit" is a bit vague. It can point toward sources of magic, though, and maybe a living being outside of the tunnels counts.]

Uh, can you stand back a little? I keep finding you.
chosemyownfate: (Aria right?)

[personal profile] chosemyownfate 2017-02-03 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
[If something is down here with them. Then it would be better to not give away how strong he is. He nods and lowers his voice.] We don't know what it is yet. Until we do, it's a bad idea to commit to a fight.

I got here only a little bit ago. It might be our worries manifesting together.

[He looks to the cloth box and reaches for it. The darkness stings but as he lifts the ancient box by the strap and puts it on his back the darkness vanishes.] If we need to fight, I'll help you defeat them.

...think we should go forward or back? [After a pause he adds.] I'm Pegasus Koga.
oratorical: (pic#10233219)

k2 was also the best ;o; and I love him so far!

[personal profile] oratorical 2017-02-03 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
[Leia's eyebrows shoot up at the suggestion, looking horrified at the idea. Because that's a bit extreme and she both doesn't think and hopes that's not how they remove the ring.]

No, I don't think so.

[HOPEFULLY!!!]

I don't think that's the sort of business these salespeople represent.

[But back to the salespeople, maybe their pitch can help, so--]

Do you remember what was said to you as he shoved the ring on your finger?
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[personal profile] lionroll 2017-02-03 03:20 am (UTC)(link)
[The Galra's statement draws a laugh from Hunk, one that is definitely more on the sarcastic scale of things. In response the shaking does quell a little, as the Yellow Paladin focuses on reigning in his rising emotions. After all, it wouldn't do cave the sewer in on them, it could possibly hurt someone above ground.

While the ground and walls seem to settle, the cloying stench, and the thickening sludge continue to linger as oppressing factors to their surroundings.]


Yeah, sure you don't! Why should I believe you for even a tick?
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[personal profile] vergeofgreatness 2017-02-03 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
I would have to admit you're correct, where did my manners go?

[He supposed he had no reason to hide his identity. His work was mostly under layers of secrecy since the days of the Republic, though he had a few public projects such as government buildings and military complexes which he was rather proud of.]

Director Krennic, Imperial Intelligence. And now that we have that out of the way, you are..?
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[personal profile] glaivekeeper 2017-02-03 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
[Ravus' mismatched gaze searches her expression as she talks, his expression remaining carefully neutral. He knows of Nyx Ulric from her already and needs no further explanation, but Aranea--]

Commodore Aranea Highwind? [Of course she would have defected, with the Empire collapsing at the seams and their reliance on daemons intensifying by the day. But Lunafreya does not need to know of that future, a future as dark as she had feared in her final hours. So he offers a more neutral response, one more befitting the High Commander she remembered. What he had seen in Gralea was better left unsaid.]

Such is the price to pay for the empire's reliance on mercenaries, I suppose.
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[personal profile] catmmander 2017-02-03 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
[Thace doesn't laugh, or have much of an expression at all.

He's glad when the tremors die down, even though the scent doesn't improve. The sewers are still intact. He'd been about to risk physical injury by pulling the paladin to safety, which he's sure wouldn't have gone over well, in Hunk's current state of mind. He stands his ground, but he still refrains from drawing his blade. Nonetheless, the steady pressure he's unwittingly exerting continues, as if he's trying to exert his control on the situation by pushing it down—but maybe it's himself he's trying to control.
]

My name is Thace.

[Hunk has no reason to know his appearance, so he offers his name, in case that's in some way familiar. The paladins should have been told his name, but he's been told that there are odd things about this place, time discrepancies.]

I can't offer you any proof, but I haven't done you any harm.
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[personal profile] oratorical 2017-02-03 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
[The name is a familiar one, even if Leia knows with certainty that she's never met the man before. That nagging familiarity combined with his clearly high rank in the Empire causes Leia's repulsion to spike, accompanied by an increase in the temperature around them. But, she ignores it, instead turning to face him fully, her chin raised and head tilted to the side.]

It doesn't reflect well on Imperial Intelligence if you have to have to ask my name.

[For several reasons, ranging from the position she had on Alderaan, her old position in the Senate, or the more obvious one: the bounty on her head from being wanted by the Empire as a leader of the Rebel Alliance.]
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[personal profile] vergeofgreatness 2017-02-03 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
[The nagging feeling was getting worse but he just couldn't put his finger on how he knew her. He never had time to pay attention to what was going on in the Senate, his life had revolved around the Death Star, Galen Erso, and obtaining resources while trying to destroy Governor Tarkin.

He was missing something and it bothered him even more..]


My duties have kept me isolated for some time now. It's been some time since I've been able to venture to Coruscant on a regular basis so you'll have to forgive me if I don't recognize you.

[But her name still eluded him and that made him even more curious.]
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B

[personal profile] redpaladin 2017-02-03 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Keith is in a similar boat to Allura. The girl's request hit a little too close to home, and so he agreed pretty readily when the task got brought up. Considering where she's been lost, he doesn't have the highest hopes, but that doesn't mean he won't scour the whole damn swamp for her to make absolutely certain. He won't leave here empty handed.]

[That aside, swamps were gross and he's glad he invested in a good pair of boots just before this task. As he sloshes through the murky water he shakes his head.]


Your guess is as good as mine, Princess. I haven't exactly had a reason to come here before now.

[A helpless shrug from the Red Paladin. It was, unfortunately, the truth.]
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[personal profile] bewrightback 2017-02-03 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
...

[Sweating intensifies. Phoenix then tries to yank on his own, but to no avail]

O-oh. That's... that's no good! There has to be a way, though! Maybe... we can try to find some water or something to loosen it?
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[personal profile] redpaladin 2017-02-03 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
[It feels kind of weird to be told all this when he has no memories of it. Whatever they did, it must have been a pretty big deal. Maybe they helped liberate his planet or something.]

[He does knock the guilt off though, thanks to that bout of confidence. Instead he seems pretty proud that he was able to do so much for this guy.]


I'm a Paladin, that's what I'm here for. If you ever need help again, just give us a call. We're uh.... we're all here.

[Which might not be very comforting seeing as it means they're NOT back home but. He figured he ought to know the situation.]
a_noble_flame: ([074])

[personal profile] a_noble_flame 2017-02-03 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
[It's a literally shocking atmosphere and at this rate Alice is fairly sure the poor woman is either going to induce mass static electricity in the streets or eventually run over an older native. So Alice does the first thing that comes to mind which in her opinion is the only sensible solution.

When Allura passes her and inevitably does dodge, the blonde does a quick whirl on her feet and more or less lunges. She hasn't got the time to grab her in any sort of close combat maneuver but she certainly can wrap her arms around the other woman's waist. Alice adopts a wide stance, trying to dig her heels into the hard street so she can stop the other woman.

Of course Alice is all of five foot so whether this works well or not is up for debate.]
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[personal profile] oratorical 2017-02-03 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
[Leia arches an eyebrow, her expression still neutral enough, even though the heat around them shows no sign of fading.]

Nor do excuses reflect well on you or your division.

[She's not shocked by his response, though, since she doesn't expect anyone with strong, unwavering Imperial ties to not have excuses upon excuses to justify their actions.]

But, you'll no doubt learn my name soon enough, whether or not I share it with you. [because she's sure Hux will be more than happy to share] I'm Leia Organa.

[With that, she's sure that will ring some bells. If not, then that's something she can use to her advantage.]
heartofalioness: (Activate Interlock)

Keeeeiiiiith!

[personal profile] heartofalioness 2017-02-03 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
[She nods, sighing a bit.]

I thought as much. Even the locals weren't able to expand on it much. What I'm wondering is what reason this woman had to be out here.
heartofalioness: (Ack NO wait!)

[personal profile] heartofalioness 2017-02-03 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Weeeeell considering that Allura has a good few inches on her AND comes from a race of super-strong aliens? Hope you like water-- well, cobble-skiing, Alice. And frizzy hair days.]

OOF! What-- what are you doing?!
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[personal profile] redpaladin 2017-02-03 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
[He tries to think a little on that. He frowns.]

No idea. Maybe she saw someone out here- or maybe she was looking for something.
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[personal profile] vergeofgreatness 2017-02-03 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, I wouldn't deny there are some in Intelligence who are...lacking.

[He wasn't going to let her try to shame him. He had made the Death Star happen, he was the architect of the Republic and the Empire. He was going to bring peace and stability to the galaxy.

Even though her face wasn't familiar to him her name certainly was, his eyes widening slightly. That explained why she was so wary.


Senator Organa....or perhaps you prefer 'your highness'. [He knew of her, the senator from Alderaan and a suspected Rebel sympathizer. He knew Tarkin was waiting eagerly to get his hands on Alderaan to make it an example of what happened to planets who even thought of betraying the Empire.]

Is that a family heirloom then? [he asked, indicating the lightsaber.] It's been a long time since I've seen a lightsaber.
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[personal profile] a_noble_flame 2017-02-03 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
[That sure is some friction on the bottom of her shoes! Alice grits her teeth, battling against the surprisingly strong woman with all the grit and determination she had]

I'm trying. To slow you down!
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[personal profile] heartofalioness 2017-02-03 04:55 am (UTC)(link)
Frankly, I'm not sure who would be out here to be seen, or what there is to see besides water-- wait.

[Her eyes narrow and she points to what's caught her eye. Near a copse of mangrove trees on the opposite bank, there's a few humanoid forms in the shadows. Two upright ones are holding lanterns, while one seems to be... kneeling? The bank is too far away and the shadows cast are too stark to make out what they're doing, and their voices are only a little clearer.

"How many... Keep digging!"]
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heartofalioness: (Ack NO wait!)

[personal profile] heartofalioness 2017-02-03 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
Iiii appreciate it I really do! [Oh quiznak, is that a terrace wall?!] You're going to want to hold tighter! And lift your feet!
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[personal profile] toweroflearning 2017-02-03 05:03 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, that's a simple definition-- and more than sufficient!
Oh, "Reeve" is fine.

[The handshake is-- strong. Firm. Very firm. But it's nice.
To have a conversation without having to watch his mouth or his back. Much.]


Well-- it depends on the gum. Some kinds of gum are fine for the teeth, but some have more sugar than should be allowed by law. In my opinion.
There's a distinct lack of gum where you're from, I take it.

Is there a picture on the package, Thace?