empatheias_ooc | TEST DRIVE: SEPTEMBER

— 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!

PROMPTS

• 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.

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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"Thank you, and thank you-" Everyone who dropped a donated was given a smile and thanks, because in a place like this? Well, seeing as their needs were a tad different from the more squishy and organic Otherworlders and just about everyone else, every bit helped. If all of that weirdness, created by all of the joy and cheer, helped people give a little more than they might normally have?

It was welcomed. Right along with simply being able to spread it around to those who were now dispersing, since it looked like the end of the show, with an extra bounce in there step or a brighter smile on their face.

The Spine did kneel down once most were gone, any folks left were those passing by on their way somewhere, to safely tuck his guitar away into the case he'd picked up some weeks ago. Made it easier to carry safely on these sorts of outings. "Come on, Rabbit. Think it's time to head back, one bottle alone can't keep the both of us goin' all afternoon."

Rabbit tilts her hat and even agrees to shake the hands of the few people in the crowd brave enough to approach the robot, all with a wide smile on her face. She knew that their continued success with these busking adventures was on their good rapport with the crowds, so any bit of positive interaction helped. But soon the crowds thinned and she turned back to The Spine as he spoke up.

"Well, ya shoulda brought more than one bottle!" Not gonna say that she should have remembered to bring her own, but it's easier to pass the blame. "Aw, this one wa-was a fun time out! Got a real good crowd goin'!"

There was a roll of eyes- "You should have remembered to bring your own," of course he was going to say it. Spine always remembered his after all, with all the movement involved and how it could work their boilers a little harder than normal it was just smart to have some water source on hand.

The donation box was closed up and lifted, easily carried under one arm as he made sure he had everything just before. Even that water bottle of his was clipped to a belt to keep one hand freed up; the guitar case strap let it be carried over a shoulder, it was convenient. Also figured he'd end up carrying everything anyway. "Yeah, it was a really good crowd today.

"Good take from what I could see, might be able to afford some of the tools we've been needin'. Along with oil and some other fluids."

"Hey, usually there's so-someone else worryin' about the water." Though she had her own water bottle, it was usually one of the Walter Workers or assistants who would provide water for the robots. She could bring her own, sure, but whenever someone else could bring water she usually conveniently forgot.

"Ooh, could we get that fa-fancy oil that comes in the l-l-little green bottles? That stuff was awesome!" While usually against heavy maintenance even Rabbit was aware that some upkeep was necessary, especially since they were basically on their own out in this city. Didn't make her optics stop wandering to the fancy products, though.

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"There ain't someone else here, and eventually we're goin' to have to ask about mechanics." He wasn't all that sure the ones in the city would know what to do outside of the clockwork things of Verens. Robotics was a little different, event if Rabbit still had her original clockwork parts. "We can only do so much for each other."

Boy-scout over here.

The box was secured shut before he started on his way, at that easy pace Rabbit could keep up with easily. He had the longer stride out of the two of them, after all. "We'll see. Gotta count this up first, along with what else we've got saved up."

That just earns The Spine one of Rabbit's well-known pouts, her shoulders slumping a bit. "Yeah, well, maybe so-some of these folks c-c-c-could offer up us some wa-water sometime." She knew he was right, but of course she's going to complain about it. Easier to complain about it than to admit that things were much different here than back home.

She's able to keep pace with him easy enough as they walk, watching the people's curious glances as they walked further away from their performance spot. "And if there's en-n-nough, I wanna see about gettin' a new sunhat. I s-s-saw some real cute ones in a chop o-on the way down here."

Could pout all she wanted, it wouldn't change anything. "Maybe if we had a regular spot by some place that had runnin' water, and they liked us playin' by there." Otherwise? Well, never should expect stuff like that who just stop by to listen while probably trying to get elsewhere.

"We'll see Rabbit, like I said we gotta count up what we got," and he'd have to try and tuck some away for emergency funds. Busking alone wouldn't really do it for them, he'd have to start visiting the task board a bit more often.

"Well why wouldn't they l-l-l-like us playin' there? We got good music! Better'n so-some of the other entertainers 'round here." Even if it's Not Very Effective, she's still gonna pout. This was kind of like when they'd started busking back home, how hard it was to garner up that fanbase and start making a stable income from their performances. Being successful over the years had gotten her used to the perks of being considered a special guest at certain events and conventions.

She let out a small huff which was punctuated by a small bit of steam. He was right, she knew that; busking was hardly a practical means of making a living, and they didn't even have the Walter budget to help fill the gaps in their income. But it still was nice to imagine what they would do when they got successful here.

"Yanno, i-i-if we get enough money, you s-should get some new clothes too. Yanno, to make ya look spiffy."

"That doesn't matter much if they think we're in the way, or if someone decides we're just makin' noise. Disturbin' their customers and so on," not everyone was fond of street performers after all. Some businesses encouraged it, some didn't. That was their prerogative and all, "We need to be respectful Rabbit, we aren't known well around here. Startin' from the bottom and all that."

This was going to be a long walk to the Otherworlder Housing District, he could just feel it. At least the free housing meant they had a place to stay, a roof over their heads and all that. It was nice, even if the doors were weird.

Lips pressed into a line but just for a moment, before Spin spoke, "There are more important things to make sure we have than a new outfit for me. Even if there's enough it might be better to save it."

"Well, I can s-show 'em what makin' noise really i-is like..." She says it with a grumble, and it's hard to tell whether it's an idle threat or a plan of action. "They just gotta o-open up their ears an' hear how g-g-good we are at makin' music!"

Her head ticks to one side, a coil of steam slipping from her neck as it does, before she straightens out ad focuses on him. "I dunno, Spine. Ya never know, a change i-in outfit might ma-make ya stand out, make ya look more interesting. What ya got now, it's..." she trails, letting out a little hiss as she grimaced.

"We're in an entirely different world that's never heard of us before, Rabbit." Calmly, and really it could always lead to a plan of action knowing her. "We just have to be patient, you saw how big of a crowd we got today," he hoped it wasn't just because of the emotion thing, "They were havin' a good time, right? They enjoyed the show, the music, us."

Just trying to ease down that bit of grumbling, and hopefully soothe her over enough that it didn't turn into some plan of action.

"It matches what you're wearing," so very flatly.

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