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Empatheias Events ([personal profile] empevents) wrote in [community profile] memepatheias2018-07-19 07:19 am
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TEST DRIVE: August

— TEST DRIVE: AUGUST —


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 July 25th and Applications (Canon | OC) open a week later on August 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. For new characters, these threads do not count for activity check. However, these can be supplementary threads for players already in-game.

    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: Helisium, the upcoming festival, is a celebration of daytime games and ballroom dancing. However, the sad truth is that not everyone knows how to dance, or how to play certain sports. To kill two birds with one stone, so to speak, a certain section of the party-planning committee has come up with a new sport that incorporates the best of both worlds. The name of the game? Footloose Ball, and it's the latest craze! Why not join and learn something new? There's even a tournament being held, with a big prize on the line!
    1. Training: The rules of Footloose Ball are simple, it's a combination of rugby football but with a twist! The player in possession of the ball must constantly be dancing as they try to reach the goal. But there is plenty of time until the game, so the coach has instructed everyone to go out into the city and dance for a whole day. Going grocery shopping? You must dance! Waiting in line for coffee? You better dance! Talking to someone else? Get them to join!
    2. Otherworld Cup: It's the day of the finals game, and now it's do or die! Literally! Maybe. What the rules forgot to say was that the player in possession of the ball must dance, or the ball will shock them with a high voltage! Can they get to the goal and score a point for their team? As for those NOT in possession of the ball, they don't have to dance until they have the ball, and they get to use whatever skills (or magic?) they know in order to stop the other player. Anything goes!
    3. Victory Pose: The winners of Footloose Ball Cup have been declared! Now all that's left is a traditional team photo with the trophy. Make sure not to blink! Just kidding. The method that the group "photo" is taken by isn't with a device, but a traditional painting instead, which means the team will be posing there out in the sun for a while. You can't rush art, as they say, so make sure to stand still as the artist does their job. The good news is that players are allowed to talk to each other as they stay still, so why not get to know another a little better now that the game is over? As for those who aren't posing, they are allowed to interact with the players, too. Why not get them a drink? Or heckle them? That's also an option.



    • Prompt E: Helisium is the highlight of the summer and every restaurateur in Verens is eager to see their establishment become one of those selected to cater for the festivities. Of course, there are only a few slots available, which means the only way to settle who’s the top chef in town is through some rigorous cooking competitions! These teams of chefs are going all out, and need all hands on deck, so they will be seeking volunteers to help them win their way to the top! Do you have what it takes?
    1. A Pizza the Action: One round of the cooking competition asks teams to cook rather traditional dish: pizza! However, nothing is as simple as it seems, and the hosts soon reveal that teams will be required to cook their pizzas with some...unusual (and dangerous) secret ingredients. Are you given a spiky, smelly durian to work with? Are those lobsters actually alive? Or are you asked to serve your pizza while it’s on fire? The more creative you are, the more points you’ll earn your team. Things are sure heating up!
    2. Piescraper: Any chef worth their salt will tell you that presentation is key, and in this event, presentation is the only key. Really, it doesn’t matter what you use so long as it’s food, but the judges want to see the most impressive food sculpture you can come up with! Just bear in mind that these creations must stand on their own and be created entirely, 100% out of food products. Your team may earn extra points for making the tallest sculpture as well. Start building!
    3. The Great Verens Bake-Off: Desserts are almost as important to Helisium as the regular food is, though the judges for this event seem to be a little less...intense than the others. For this competition, participants are asked to bake and decorate a beautiful, tiered cake with sweet, edible flowers. These flowers have certain emotional effects on those who handle them, and such individuals will find themselves feeling very pleasant and agreeable, no matter how prickly they may ordinarily be! They may even try to assist other teams with their bakes. Oh, well...at least everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. The judges will be making their decisions based on which team had the most camaraderie, so play nice!



    • Prompt F: The roleplaying cult of Ortheias seems to have become more prominent lately, having taken in new members from Briarlan. Today, they seem to be playing a "murder game" called Syndicate! They are also inviting people who aren't members to participate… will you join them by picking a role from the purple hat the men in cloaks have to offer, or will you just watch? It's confusing and anger inducing, either way. For those who want to play the game, the objective is to catch all the Syndicate members before they "kill" all the innocents in the game!
    1. I Put On My Role and Wizard Hat: Perhaps you are forced by a man in a cloak, or perhaps you voluntarily pick a role from the various strips of paper in the purple hat. The roles are for the Syndicates are: blackmailer, consigliere, boss, and framer. As for the innocents, the roles are: janitor, spy, veteran, doctor. There seem to be neutral roles, as well, such as the survivor, the witch, the amnesiac, and the fool. The game moderators don't seem to intend on explaining what the functions are of each role (thanks, mods!) so go ahead and make up your own backstories and abilities. Of course, they key to this game is to figure out who the other person is without letting your own identity slip. Good luck!
    2. Activity Check: Everyone is safe while the sun is still up… Do you have your role and have you gotten to know the other participants of the Syndicate game? Good. Because the game moderators now want you to participate in an activity! You now have to think of a lie about yourself and convince two other people that this is true. Basically - just lie to as many people as you want! Be sure you're convincing… but remember - the moderators are watching you. No unruly business!
    3. The Trial: After a day has passed in the setting of the Syndicate game, a trial happens. Why? Because you've lost one person to one of the Syndicates. This person is now dead in the game and cannot be revived. It seems that everyone is suspecting you - whether it's your clothing, the way you're dressed, or just the fact that you're breathing the same air as they are, you are now the primary suspect for the "murder"! Prove your innocence to all players involved, try to pin it on the nearest person, or maybe even get into a fight with everyone? The world is your oyster.



    • Prompt G: Make your own! It could include raisins and/or a skirt with holes in it.


    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!
exponere: (11)

[personal profile] exponere 2018-07-24 01:48 pm (UTC)(link)
A "fool"...

[ he thinks for a second, trying to recall all the roles that they were told in the game ]

That was one of the... neutral roles, right?
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[personal profile] exponere 2018-07-24 01:53 pm (UTC)(link)
A-A blood oath?!

[ UM ISN'T THAT A LITTLE TOO EXTREME FOR A SINGLE TASK ]
grandmistress: (pic#12452625)

GOOD good

[personal profile] grandmistress 2018-07-24 01:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[A BIG GIANT BEAR APPEARS...right next to Shuichi. He's checking you out and taking a sniff. ]

That's my companion, Trinket. Please don't mind him.

[Vex starts petting the bear gently.]

He's perfectly harmless, see?
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[personal profile] exponere 2018-07-24 01:59 pm (UTC)(link)
U-Uwaaah!!

[ this is a very normal reaction to suddenly seeing a GIANT BEAR APPEAR NEXT TO HIM. he immediately takes a step back and despite that vex'ahlia tell him that he shouldn't mind "trinket" or that he's perfectly harmless, shuichi's instincts of wanting to stay alive and pure common sense tell him that he should be fearful. in fact, the temperature in the air immediately goes cold in align to the fear that shuichi feels right now ]

A... A bear?!
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[personal profile] grandmistress 2018-07-24 02:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Goodness, it's like you've never seen one up close before.

[She slowly shakes her head and pulls the bear away from Shuichi.]

I apologize for startling you. Does he frighten you that much?

[Judging from Shuichi's reaction...YEAH, it does.]
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[personal profile] exponere 2018-07-24 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[ why does she say this like having a bear around or seeing one is a common thing... he feels himself relaxing a bit as she pulls the bear away but he still finds himself on edge. the air is still frosty and cold and will most likely stay that way for a while ]

I-- [ he struggles to speak, trying to find his words ] I think most people would be afraid to see a bear. Especially up close.
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[personal profile] grandmistress 2018-07-24 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Is that so? You really don't have anything to worry about.

[Vex'ahlia lets out a shrug. The giant bear now walks up closer to Shuichi and tries to give him a big hug. Then he makes a low growl. ]

That'll do for now.

[ BEAR STOP THAT.]
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[personal profile] orangekun 2018-07-24 03:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well, that got a surprised blink from his visible eye. 'Suzu'? He made a sound to go with that.]

Suzu... as in Suzaku? Suzaku Kururugi?

[There were Japanese people here, he'd seen enough of them. So there was a chance it wasn't the same one, however... the talk of duties...]
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[personal profile] exponere 2018-07-24 03:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ shuichi immediately tenses up once the bear grabs into a, well, literal bear hug. he's trying to relax but he still feels really uneasy about the whole situation. he just kind of just stands there as the bear probably crushes him. (someone please help him) ]

Um, so, is this your... pet?

[ he probably sounds muffled because, you know, bear ]
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[personal profile] chestboard 2018-07-24 04:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[hold on hold on! is he hearing this right?! battler blinked at her, examining her closely, looking her up and down. she was wearing all red, had red hair, and was talking like she was... a cell? a red blood cell if he had to guess, simply from her color choice.

but... still... that was...]


Ridiculous... [he muttered to himself.] A-are you trying to tell me that you're a cell?! But you look human!

[the anime logic.] Yeah... uh- there was probably lots of blood. [THIS WAS SO WEIRD!!]
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[personal profile] chestboard 2018-07-24 04:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Oohh... I see.

Heh, sorry sorry, I'm the kinda guy that acts out- I suppose. I'm just a kid that likes to have a little fun.
chestboard: (manga- Forgive my thoughts when)

[personal profile] chestboard 2018-07-24 04:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Well I also happen to look preeeeetty dashing in red!
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[personal profile] chestboard 2018-07-24 04:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[o-oh... was that too harsh? honestly, he felt bad about telling her off. he didn't need to really play the part of the fool, he simply was one.]

Ahh? Sorry sorry, it wasn't mean as an insult, I was just stating some facts. What... sort of hint are you talking about?
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[personal profile] chestboard 2018-07-24 04:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[purgatory is a fun place to be.]

Nope, not at all. When they kill me over and over they promise that they've put me back together properly. But maybe they leave a couple parts out...? Ehehehe...!
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[personal profile] chestboard 2018-07-24 04:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Heh, it got your attention didn't it?

Sorry, really I am, I didn't mean to make you riled up. This is just how I talk! I would never touch a woman without her permission, of course.
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[personal profile] megaphoning 2018-07-24 04:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah...

[ It gets her to think as well as she hums inquisitively to herself, tapping her chin deep in thought as she tries to consider the options herself and come up with some rules. ]

You mean like, maybe the janitor gets to pick a location to work in that's a secret to everyone else and when the Syndicates choose who they have to kill, they have to pick the location, too? And in the rare chance that the Syndicates pick the location that the janitor is working in... that's when the janitor notices within the shadows, who the killer is! And who the murder victim was! [ And that gets her to laugh, just a little sheepishly. ] Or something like that.
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f3

[personal profile] unhappy 2018-07-24 05:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Aren't you just trying to turn it around on me while screaming that? Jerk.

[ She doesn't even want to be here! ]
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[personal profile] chestboard 2018-07-24 05:10 pm (UTC)(link)
I was the one being accused first! I'm just a little passionate here! So, do you have an alibi?

[HE WILL GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS!!]
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[personal profile] madcuriosity 2018-07-24 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah! You know him! Yes, that's right! Suzu takes care of me! He and Lulu! They're my guardians! Are you a friend from home? They'll be so excited to see you, I'm sure!
madcuriosity: (Let's be practical)

[personal profile] madcuriosity 2018-07-24 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
A dashing face doesn't hide a nasty personality.
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[personal profile] hamnation 2018-07-24 06:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Is there something wrong with your hearing? [He taunts.]

Even the lowest of knaves should know that blood oaths are a standard part of alliances like this one. However, I will allow us to go without it on this one occasion, because I highly doubt that you could survive contact with my cursed blood. Kehehe...
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[personal profile] ewww_mortals 2018-07-24 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well, he is a god and there is definitely some sort of complex brewing inside of him as well.

And he does not like it that she does not answer his question and starts to ask questions instead. Not one single bit of respect... When he replies his voice is laced with anger.]


You are in no position to speak to me in such a way. Or demand answers from me.

[How dare.]
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[personal profile] ewww_mortals 2018-07-24 07:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh no, you are completely wrong there. Allow Zamasu to explain this. He's got this all figured out and it is quite a relief to be able to speak of it in the open. Without Gowasu correcting him or trying to reason with him. Telling him how his heart wasn't pure and his thoughts were wrong.]

There is justice. A god's justice... [And to be precise...] ...my justice.

[And Zamasu smiles while he conveys that thought.]
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[personal profile] ewww_mortals 2018-07-24 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[To be honest, it is kind of fascinating to look at. The idea that 'emotions' or 'feelings' could trigger such a response. Would it be worse if it were anger?

Finally he looks at her fully and notices that she is smiling. He does not like it and in response he scowls a little.]


Well, mortal...what do you think a god is feeling right now?
unhappy: (Smug lil shit.)

[personal profile] unhappy 2018-07-24 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
The alibi doesn't even matter since I don't have a motive, you know.

[ But if he pushes one more time she's going to say something just to mess with him. ]

So, what's your alibi? You're the one who knew the victim!

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