TEST DRIVE MEME: JULY

[simpathis]

— TEST DRIVE: JULY —

Welcome to empatheias' first ever 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 Friday, July 18th and Applications open Friday, July 25th. Game will begin Friday, August 1st.
  
  
• 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!

Now with that out of the way, here are some prompts you guys can work from!


PROMPTS

• Prompt A: Create any scenario that could cause your character to display some kind of emotion, be it big or small, and write out how it changes the immediate area. Are there literal sparkles everywhere because they're so happy? Or is the ground starting to twist and warp due to their anger or frustration? Things exploding? Rain clouds? Since this is a test drive, don't worry about any limitations on effects—just write whatever comes to mind!

• Prompt B: The following are generic task board prompts that characters could have taken up as a job.

1. You have to collect X number of materials. Find a partner to make it easier!
   
2. There's a hostile creature attacking some of the neighboring farms. If you got a weapon, they could definitely use your help!
   
3. How about helping around the town? Delivering something, helping patch up a sign, cleaning out some of those rusted gears—the locals would definitely warm up to everyone.
   
4. Make up your own task/quest!

• 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 influx of people suddenly appearing, the locals are a bit on edge. So rather than having your character’s emotions affecting the environment, someone else's is affecting them! Maybe they were just passing by and someone had an emotional outbreak of sorts. Now they have to figure out how to deal with the aftermath—or will their own emotions make it worse? Needless to say, NPC godmodding granted 100%.

• Prompt E: Make your own! It can even involve booze and/or cats.

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!

Comments

[sharpintuition]

[It's not because of that. Old habits die hard.]

Well... If people are in trouble, we have to help, right?

[selfmotivations]

It would help put us in their good graces, at least.

[since everyone still seems to be suspicious of them.

but then he looks at her curiously before a light grin forms.]

Wanna come along? I do need a partner, after all.

[sharpintuition]

O-Oh well...

[Should she...?]

Only to help the people here....

[Don't mind her. She really does want to help for the peoples' sake and to help Alvin.]

[selfmotivations]

[the grin widens a little more.]

Great. Maybe we can even try to see if Linking still works.

[sharpintuition]

Okay. I'm sure we'll be able to help them together.

[selfmotivations]

Where are you? I can come by and pick you up.

[sharpintuition]

Oh... Uhm...

[Looking around to get her surroundings.]

I'm by a giant clock and... there's a few stores around.

[selfmotivations]

Sounds like you're at the Merchant's Square. I'm on the west side, so if you head toward the north entrance, I'll meet you there.

[sharpintuition]

Okay. I'll meet you there then.

[And so off she goes.]

[selfmotivations]

[depending on what route she takes, she might get there before him. so let's see...is she already there or does he get there first?]

[sharpintuition]

[She probably got lost so she'll probably arrive after him.]

[selfmotivations]

[so he's first—but now he's waiting a little longer than he might should be. he's hoping she's not lost and actually thinking about contacting her again when he finally spots her.

it's a bit crowded, so he's going to wave and call out to her.]

Hey, Elize! Over here.

[sharpintuition]

[And lost she was, but with the help with a few people along the way with directions, she found her way. Once she overheard Alvin, she noticed him waving as she hurried over to him, apologizing if she'd bumped into anyone along the way.]

Wow this place is so... crowded...

[selfmotivations]

Maybe I should have picked you up instead. Are you all right? [looking her over since it did seem like she bumped into a few people.]

[sharpintuition]

O-Oh! No, it's okay. I'm fine. I'm just not used to seeing so many people yet.

[She's slowly getting used to it after their travels...]

[selfmotivations]

[aaah. a smile forms.]

Must be overwhelming, huh? Especially a big city like this.

[sharpintuition]

But... It's been fun... to meet so many new people.

[selfmotivations]

Have you made any friends yet?

[he'll start walking, but he'll keep himself between her and the busier side of the street to try and protect her from unnecessary chaos.]

[sharpintuition]

No... Not yet. But I'm sure I will eventually.

[selfmotivations]

[soft pat on the head.]

A cute little girl like you? Who wouldn't want to be friends with you?

[sharpintuition]

[Oh... is that a few sparkles floating around her?]

W-well.. How about you? Have you made any friends here yet?

[selfmotivations]

[....this is kind of cute, actually.]

Hmm, not sure about "friends" but I've met a few interesting people. Mostly from the jobs I've taken from the task board.

[sharpintuition]

A mercenary through and through.

[She's slightly teasing you right there, but she means no harm by it.]

[selfmotivations]

[a laugh.]

Seems that way. Funny thing is I was considering quitting the "business" and try for something else.

[he came from before he received a certain joint business venture offer.]

Guess I'm still in for a while longer.

[sharpintuition]

What were you thinking of doing?