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empatheias_ooc2015-08-18 03:20 pm
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TEST DRIVE: SEPTEMBER
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 Tuesday, August 25th and Applications open Tuesday, September 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! 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? The following emotions will have more effect than usual: fear, bravery, grief, joy, anger, and calm.
• 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.
• 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: (Taken from the Intro Log) Last month a giant tree overtook the clock tower in Merchant's Square, a place that's usually bustling with social activities and businesses. It still is, but this tree is more than just any normal tree.
• Prompt E: The long awaited tournament has finally arrived, and you can be a part of it!
• Prompt F: The weather is a little hypersensitive at the moment, what with all the excitement in the air. Emotions are in full affect as people talk about the winners and losers of the matches. The results can be quite...interesting. For this in heated arguments, that is definitely a dangerous storm brewing around the area. Or maybe the air is getting so hot, things are starting to melt. Maybe it's the opposite—the air is ice cold and a blizzard might happen in the middle of summer! For those gossiping and squealing about their favorites, the sun seems to cast hotter and brighter rays upon them. The air just seems to be electrified! For those lamenting over losses, it just never stops wanting to rain.
• Prompt G: Make your own! It could include something that looks a lot like a vuvuzela and/or mirrors.
• 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.
• 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: (Taken from the Intro Log) Last month a giant tree overtook the clock tower in Merchant's Square, a place that's usually bustling with social activities and businesses. It still is, but this tree is more than just any normal tree.
- HELP! Unfortunately for you, you've landed somewhere atop the leafy branches of the tree. If you can't fly or climb down yourself, you might want to call for help, be it shouting at the top of your lungs or accidentally shouting at the top of your mental lungs for all to hear telepathically. Just be careful not to fall—maybe someone will catch you but would you really want to take those chances?
- Memory petal. Beautiful petals the size of one's palm continue to scatter about the city, most of them falling around the tower. These petals will start reflecting a memory of the individual closest to it. Memories are ranging from those that display one's greatest achievement to their greatest fears.
- In the tower. Did you happen to wake up inside the tower instead? Bet you weren't expecting it to be dark and dreary with rustling vines that move on their own. There are some hostile creatures, ranging from giant insects and snakes, but easy to fend off. It's even easier if you think happy thoughts. However, if you succumb to your fears, then things will worsen.
• Prompt E: The long awaited tournament has finally arrived, and you can be a part of it!
- In the Arena. Whether it was voluntarily or forced into it, you are now facing another Otherworlder to battle. Fortunately, it's not to the death. Unfortunately, how skilled either of you are is completely unknown. The biggest question of all is—can you even fight? But fear not, there's another secret weapon in your arsenal: your emotions. Whether it's striking fear into your opponent's heart with a bolt of courage, or making the ground break and crumble from the adrenaline, this battle will be unlike any have ever seen before!
- Sparring match. Maybe you're not quite cut out for an actual bout in the ring. But how about a spar instead? Or maybe you accidentally walked in on someone's practice and are now the target.
- Spectating. Shout louder! Let the stadium ring with your voice! Just try not to create too much excitement to actually cause the stadium to physically ring. Wouldn't want it to collapse on itself.
• Prompt F: The weather is a little hypersensitive at the moment, what with all the excitement in the air. Emotions are in full affect as people talk about the winners and losers of the matches. The results can be quite...interesting. For this in heated arguments, that is definitely a dangerous storm brewing around the area. Or maybe the air is getting so hot, things are starting to melt. Maybe it's the opposite—the air is ice cold and a blizzard might happen in the middle of summer! For those gossiping and squealing about their favorites, the sun seems to cast hotter and brighter rays upon them. The air just seems to be electrified! For those lamenting over losses, it just never stops wanting to rain.
• Prompt G: Make your own! It could include something that looks a lot like a vuvuzela and/or mirrors.
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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[Wh... wait. S-super rude? Hey, man, he was just offering some friendly advice! If you didn't want such in-depth critique on your posture, maybe you shouldn't have been having a friendly sparring match where spectators are supposed to stay in their seats and obnoxious behavior like Akihiko's is generally frowned upon. Common sense.
Akihiko's energy starts to deflate when he considers that yes, maybe he has overstepped his bounds, but: on the other hand, no way, he totally hasn't!! He's travelled the world learning how to perfect his punches and he can totally help these people better themselves. So. His ego doesn't stay checked for long, and he's grinning in no time, flexing his fingers in his gloves.]
I see... haah. You really are a fool, Akihiko.
Fine. If I'm nothing more to you than a nuisance - if you think I can't help you maximize your potential as a fighter - then fine. Hit me as hard as you can! But if I can bear the blow, then... take me on as your training partner! I'll teach you everything you need to know to wipe the floor with your opponent!
[proooooobably not a good idea to ask someone with the power of the wildcard to hit you as hard as she can but let's see how this goes]
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[Did she hear that right? Akihiko? That's not her name. Although he might be talking to himself?
Pfft! Which is ludacris! I mean c'mon! There's no WAY he looks like an Akihiko! Aki is strong! Vibrant! Can overcome anything and is the strongest Boxer she knows!
...which sounds a lot like this dude right here. But that can't be! Aki is WAAAAY cuter! And smaller! And doesn't have delicious looking scars all over his fine naked chest. Wait!...UGH! Screw this guy messing with her mind!!]
FINE! But I need to know, am I being limited to fight with only my true physical power and my Naginata, or could I also use the power of my Personas? And if it's the latter, can you handle facing that much power? [She's in no mood to killing you, bro!]
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If you need to rely on your Persona to showcase how strong you are, then fine! Don't let me stop you. I can handle anything you throw at me!
[that's a lie, he probably can't. if he had realized minako had said "personas", plural, he'd probably realize the level of threat he's up against, but nope! he's an idiot. just gonna keep goading minako to megidolaon him to death.
so i mean go ahead break his face off who cares it's only akihiko]
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[And since he's actions show him being pretty impatient with her, she's gonna go ahead and push on through, with no guilt!]
BEELZEBUB!
[A shot is fired and soon a gigantic bug demon flies out to the center. She instantly commands it to bring out Magarudyne, and soon the whole arena is filled with vicious winds!
She hangs on tight with her weapon's staff situated to the ground, but can this stranger handle this much force with nothing to hang onto?]
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[yes. he heard the name wrong. but nevertheless, it doesn't take long for Akihiko to connect the dots and realize that he's definitely been criticizing the form of someone substantially stronger than he is. Shit, he's boned. But still! Despite being an idiot, he's dedicated his life to his training, and he welcomes a challenge such as this one!! He digs his heels into the ground, shielding his eyes from the wind whipping at his face, gritting his teeth and powering through it all.
He's not a coward. This is just getting him even more fired up. He throws his cape back over his shoulder and thrusts his arm forward. IT'S TIME TO GET SERIOUS. BECAUSE IF HE DOESN'T HE'S DEFINITELY GOING TO BE KNOCKED BACK BY THESE WINDS AND BLOWN OUT OF THE ARENA.]
PERSONA!!
[And now behind him looms Caesar, who starts shielding Akihiko from as much of the wind as he can. Minako... Minako probably recognizes Caesar, actually. Yeah, if there was any doubt that this crazy guy is the same old Akihiko from highschool, it's pretty much confirmed now that they're one and the same.]
1/???
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ALMOST DONE??
YEAH I'M DONE! XD
WHAT'S GOING ON?!]
...Aki?
[No way, noooooo wayyyyyyyyyy! She wants to say something else, but her brain is freezing, she keeps staring at both of these shocking figures, and now the ground around her feet is cracking and turning into sand from her startled emotions. So she does the only thing she can think of.
She immediately withdraws Beelzebub and summons Orpheus onto the field.]