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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 Sunday, September 24 and Applications (Canon | OC) open a week later on October 1st. Apps will only be open for four days!
- 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!
- Transfer to in-game. If accepted, you can assume threads made on the Test Drive happen in-game if the scenario can reasonably fit. These threads do not count toward AC.
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: With the crystal having been mysteriously stolen, the weather has been nothing but uncooperative, lately. Actually, uncooperative is an understatement. Just yesterday, it was raining frogs! Now, well…
• Prompt E: It's safer to stay indoors given the strange weather, but you can't help but go out in the streets and explore! You're in a new world, after all. There is so much to see! Of course, when it begins to rain cats and dogs (either literally or figuratively), you look for a place to hide. Somehow, you've managed to enter a building that's dark, only lit by a flame in the middle of the room. There are a lot of hooded men and women surrounding the flame.
• Prompt F: While Halloween does not exist in this world, Otherworlders have been present long enough for the natives to slightly change their calendar. For the month of Empta (October), they wish to make sure the Otherworlders are feeling at home by celebrating Halloween! They know nothing about it, but they are going to try and replicate the feeling!
• Prompt G: Make your own! It could include cat ears and/or nail polish.
• 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: With the crystal having been mysteriously stolen, the weather has been nothing but uncooperative, lately. Actually, uncooperative is an understatement. Just yesterday, it was raining frogs! Now, well…
- In the Sky with Diamonds. You might be walking in the streets or in the safe confines of a building when it begins to hail. It's not just any ordinary hail. Instead of ice falling from the sky, it's little beads and pieces of… you guessed it: diamonds! Some are actually fake, but there are some that are genuine. Only the experienced eye will be able to tell. The catch is, it only rains diamonds for ten seconds. And in this short span of time, people have gone berserk over the stone. Looks like some are eager to sell what they've collected, while some are fighting over what "should be theirs". Are you one of those people opportunistic enough to make money out of this, or are you doing something else of your own?
- One in a Melon. The crazy weather has not only been affecting the people living in Empatheias, but also the flora and fauna. The fruit stands everywhere have been selling all kinds of hybrid fruit, ranging from melons the size of a building to blue grapes that taste like chocolate! The latter sounds oddly delicious, truth be told. The vendors are all for giving free samples to anybody who passes by, too. In fact, there's one fruit stand that seems to be selling really well. Investigate, and you'll be given a slice of pineapple! Take a bite, and it tastes like Hawaiian pizza. Is this heaven or hell?
• Prompt E: It's safer to stay indoors given the strange weather, but you can't help but go out in the streets and explore! You're in a new world, after all. There is so much to see! Of course, when it begins to rain cats and dogs (either literally or figuratively), you look for a place to hide. Somehow, you've managed to enter a building that's dark, only lit by a flame in the middle of the room. There are a lot of hooded men and women surrounding the flame.
- Welcome! When they notice someone else enter, they all look at the door's direction. "Ah! It seems we have a new arrival. Welcome to the Ortheias. You are now in a world where your magic can change the emotions of people. What is your name?"
It looks like you've entered the headquarters of some roleplaying cult. Try and leave, and they will explain to you that nobody can leave. Nobody even knows why they're here. And then someone will casually whisper to you these exact words: "As an OOC Note, we will all leave in an hour and half from now." Do you create a character, or do you play as yourself? - Getting Acclimated. With everyone in the room doing their own thing and "gathering relationships", as they so put it, you've been left to your own devices. Do you talk to other people who might be stuck here for an hour and half, or do you practice your "Emanis"? It seems that this fictional world they've created lets each person manipulate the other person's emotions by casting spells. A short display of fire can make someone angry, or making flowers appear out of nowhere might make the other person happy. Of course, these are all fake and the cult just narrates their usage of magic without actually displaying it.
- An Event! Towards the end of the roleplaying session, the "roleplay moderator" announces an event! One of the guardians of Ortheias, the Durathei of fire and ice, Seesonne, has attacked the city of Snerev! A part of the city is now burning, while the other half is encased in ice! What would you do in this situation? People are panicking, so you must stop them from worrying too much!
• Prompt F: While Halloween does not exist in this world, Otherworlders have been present long enough for the natives to slightly change their calendar. For the month of Empta (October), they wish to make sure the Otherworlders are feeling at home by celebrating Halloween! They know nothing about it, but they are going to try and replicate the feeling!
- Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo. For the rest of Exi (September), farmers are asking Otherworlders to help them harvest pumpkins. Thanks to the strange weather recently, these pumpkins have grown to be the size of a car. They're rather big! What's more, they've also grown legs and can run! It appears they don't want to be caught, but anyone who gives chase will be able to get them to stop easily. Just chop off its legs! And to make it inanimate, one has to carve a face on it.
- What's Your Favourite Scary Story? To prepare for what's to come next month, the natives are asking Otherworlders to go to the Welcome Centre every weekend for a meeting of sorts. One will be able to find refreshments and snacks there, and there are a lot of people listening to speakers who rotate every so often. It seems these speakers are talking about their favourite scary stories. Perhaps you're one of the listeners, or you're speaking and sharing yours! Things are beginning to be spooky, though, that's for sure.
- It Leaves a Good Taste in Your Mouth. Children are selling cookies door-to-door, and the only type of cookies they're selling are maple leaf cookies. It's only 10 sylvs a box, and taking just one bite will send one to heaven! It's so delicious that it might make anyone who eats it react in a strange way (the video is just an example, not the exact reaction). Spectate at how people react to these maple leaf cookies, or be the one that gathers a lot of attention!
• Prompt G: Make your own! It could include cat ears and/or nail polish.
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!
Mina Ashido | My Hero Academia
[The first step to effective villainy? Looking the part. Mina had traded her more colorful outfit for one almost entirely black with a few purple accents, and a black mask that looked like a bat over her eyes. Naturally, she finished off the ensemble with a high collared black velvet cape. Perfect! Practicing her best fiendish cackle as she threw open the door and strode inside, she looked out to see...]
[...a sea of dumbfounded faces. Maybe she should've waited to put the character together until after signing up? But at least now they know how committed she is!]
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[Well, this is awkward.]
[Mina had been prepared for battle the moment she saw the hooded figures, because typically a room full of people dressed in cloaks is a Bad Thing. No, really, that's one of the earliest lessons you learn at UA. But as soon as realization dawned on her that things, well, weren't dangerous in the literal sense, she slowly lowered her hands and fell into a more relaxed posture, then pressed a finger thoughtfully against her chin.]
Okay, well... can I be a traveling merchant, with lots of wonderful goods to sell? [She leans in to whoever is closest to her.] It's actually a secret cover for my sideline career as a thief. Don't tell anyone, though!
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[She fidgeted with the large pair of cat ears that swayed precariously just behind her horns with one hand, while the other held up a sign with a feline peering over letters that read "SIMPLY MEOW-VALOUS PRICES!" When the nice merchant had told her he was looking for a little help with his store, she'd assumed it involved helping behind the counter, stocking or just cleaning the place up.]
[It certainly hadn't involved putting on the ridiculous mascot costume topped off by the cat ears. She looked silly. But! If she was being paid, she owed it to the nice man to give it her all and pull in as many customers as possible!]
Step inside and find the purr-fect gift! You won't regret these clawsome deals!
[Though she couldn't help but wonder how the other "volunteer" was feeling about the situation...]
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You...look very lively today, Ashido-san.
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It's okay to be jealous, Momo.]It's not gonna replace my usual costume any time soon, but it is kinda cute. Could be a lot worse, and I'm getting paid for it!
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Jealous or terribly amused.]Well getting paid for it is as good an excuse as any. The ears...go well with your antennae?
[She's trying to sound serious and sincere, but oh, she's about to start giggling any second now.]
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She can be both, it's ok!]I thought it was a little much at first, but I'm making it work! [To prove her point, she puts her free hand on her hip, almost like she's emulating All Might. Any hint of that illusion fades as the ears slip to one side. She scrambles to push them back up.]
At... least it's attention grabbing?
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You have that right. You look a little bit like Izuku-san when he's wearing his costume, honestly!
[Crazy ears, and that fake All Might pose. It's...definitely attention-grabbing.]
At least you're working hard!
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I guess it sorts does, huh? Though don't expect me to start knowing half as much as he does!
[Maaaaybe she's beaming with a bit of pride at that acknowledgement. Maybe.]
I can't just sit around and do nothing, can I? Even if this isn't nearly as hard as Aizawa-san's lessons.
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[More bubbles, because what class VP wouldn't be happy to acknowledge a classmate's sudden turn towards responsibility?]
It's...strange being here, but I do actually like it. It's like interning all over again, only this time we have a whole new world to help.
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It's a lot more exciting than my internship, at least so far. Better yet, fewer restrictions here! We can use our powers to help people, and not have the threat of punishment or, even worse, paperwork hanging over our heads.
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Your secret is confined to the subspace of my mind. Not a single soul shall learn of it! It's not a bad character. As for me...
[He thrusts one end of his scarf into the air dramatically, as if it were a cape.]
I hereby appoint myself as the Demon Overlord Nosferatu! Form a pact with me if you dare!
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Wow, you're really getting into this. [Then she smiles broadly.] I love the commitment!
[She runs a hand through her hair, striking a dramatic pose of her own with one brow arched.] Tell me, would forming that kinda pact make Miss Karina, who is secretly the master thief Nightshade, even more skilled than she already is?
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Kehehe... To tell the truth, the role is based heavily on my actual self. [Or, rather, he lives life as if he's always LARPing.
Gundam quickly shifts into his own pose, casting out one hand dramatically.]
Of course! Demonic pacts don't diminish a power, you know. Nightshade you say? ...That's a good name. With this demonic pact, all of your stats will be raised by at least 10 points, and you will gain the ability to blend in with shadows! The night has never been shadier, wouldn't you agree?!
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Really? This is actually pretty far from the real me, but that's probably why it's going to be kinda fun.
[Hmmm... it does seem like a pretty good deal, but if Quirks have taught her anything, there's always some kind of cost involved.] Oh, it's very shady, but that's what's worrying me. What am I giving up to form a pact? I need to make an informed decision...
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Hm... It seems that you're a savvy consumer. Just as I would expect from a master of thieves! Very well, I'll name my price.
Normally, I ask my followers to sign over their very soul for me! ...But, for the next five minutes (in mortal time), I am running a special offer. You will only need to give me half of your soul! You would do best to accept this offer while it exists!
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Okay, done. Give up those stat buffers!
[If she's going to play the game for an hour and a half, she's going to play to win. There... was a way to win, wasn't there?]
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But then, he turns his attention back to her and extends his other hand. There is now a hamster on it.]
Pet this demon, and the transfer will be complete!
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[Whatever doubts she had dissolve the second he produces the most adorable denizen of the wretched depths she's ever seen. Seriously, you can almost see her eyes light up as she leans in closer to see it.]
Awwww, she's adorable! Or is it a he? Or... do demons really care? [No matter, because she's quick to gently pet the hamster gently, and even give it a gentle scratch behind one ear.] Who's the cutest little hellion?
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And now he's here.
In cat ears.
With an entire list of cat-related puns and lines he's supposed to fire off to draw in customers.
Why did he not get the details before accepting this job ]
These prices are... [ He stops. Looks down at the ground. SIGHS. ] ... fur real.
[ kill him ]
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C'mon, you can do better than that. You've gotta put a little more life into it, make a real performance of it.
[She stops long enough to spin her sign around and wave to a random passerby.] You should really paws to look inside! [The stranger stares a second, then starts walking a lot faster to escape.]
See? If you'd sold it better, they probably would've bought a lot of stuff! Focus. Be the cat.
[The shopkeep hadn't said anything about cutting their wages if they didn't do a good job, but who's to say he might not consider it? They need to give it their all!]
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If I was a cat, wouldn't I be bothered by all the commotion? I'd... probably just find somewhere more peaceful to go take a nap.
[ Seriously, the only thing cats seem enthusiastic about is getting fed. ]
I feel like the wrong animal was chosen for this position.
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Look, you can just keep your... your logic to yourself. Even if it doesn't make any sense, we made a commitment to this job and we need to give it our all!
[Then, with a lop sided smirk, she adds:] It'd be a disaster if we weren't able to help like we promised. A real catastrophe, even.
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A promise is a promise. You're right.
[ A beat, as his eyebrows lower a bit at that pun. Really? ]
I don't think cats are masters of wordplay, either. Are the puns mandatory? Can't we just advertise based on the quality and integrity of the product?
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Wait, what are we even selling?
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He was very specific about them, to the point he gave us both these lists.
[Rubbing the back of her neck, she glances over her shoulder to the store. There's nothing remarkable about it, and there's a weird hodgepodge of items in the front window.]
He advertised it as "unique curiosities" but he wasn't very specific. That is a little strange...maybe they all have something to do with cats? [Though her mind's working overtime now, and the whole thing is starting to feel more and more odd.
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It's not very good branding, that's for sure.
[ His thoughts are interrupted as someone passes close to the shop- okay! Time to try this again. Show a little enthusiasm! ]
I've got a gut feline that you're barking up the wrong tree if you shop anywhere else!
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Wait, barking? That can't be right, that has nothing to do with cats...
[ He frowns as he tries to read the pun list over again, a potential customer walking away as Ren adds: ]
His penmanship needs serious work.
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[She'd barely gotten her sign lifted back up as the passerby shuffled past, and then held in place a moment, confused by what he'd just said. Barking? Surely she hadn't heard it right, but then he said it again.]
That's weird. [She looks down at her list, blinks a few times, then reaches over and snatches Ren's out of his hands.] You won't believe the baaaaargains? Get otter the street and into our store? Was there supposed to be a costume change and he forgot to tell us?
[She looks down one more time.] Don't chicken out, come on in? That's not even a pun! Half the list has nothing to do with cats at all!
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