TEST DRIVE: November

[empevents]

— TEST DRIVE: NOVEMBER —

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 October 25th and Applications (Canon | OC) open a week later on November 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.
  
  
• Enable Me/App This Pls. Talk about your app plans or look for a cast here!
  
  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: The change in seasons is in full swing, and with the crisp autumn air settling over the island, there is much to be done to prepare for fall and many new things to be enjoyed! Grab your scarf and your favorite pumpkin-flavored beverage and join in on the fall fun!
  

  1. Make Like a Tree: Naturally, as the leaves begin to fall, the city needs help cleaning all of them up! They will be offering a fair amount of slyvs for each bag of leaves collected, but wouldn’t there just be something so satisfying about jumping into a giant pile of leaves? Or even creating a leaf-fort? There’s no time limit for taking care of the leaves, so as long as they’re gone eventually, there’s no restrictions on how much fun you can have with them in the meantime!
     
  2. What Does the Fox Say: Animal ear headbands are all the rage among the locals right now! The company responsible for making them has been handing them out for free as a trial to anyone who will take them, and will even compensate those who return with their impressions of the product. They’re fun and cute and come in a variety of styles, but once worn, they do possess some unusual qualities. They bring out the characteristics in the wearer that match those of the animal that the ears belong to. For instance, someone wearing fox ears may be particularly cunning and clever, while someone wearing rabbit ears may be excitable and jumpy! These effects will wear off in time once the headbands are removed, but how long will it take you to realize the headband is the problem?
     
  3. Let’s Go Fly A Kite: Kites are also especially popular in the city this time of year, with kite aficionados crowding the countryside to let their little paper diamonds fly in the wind. Anyone is welcome to pick one up and try flying a kite for themselves, but beware...some of the kites are very...spirited, and are liable to fly off into the air with their owners still attached! Better hold on tight, or look for a rooftop to safely land on. If nothing else, the kite has to come down eventually, right? ...Right?
     

  
  
  
  • Prompt E: Theasthai is hosting it's 11th Art Fair for the year (they really love art), and once again, everybody is invited! Even if art isn't your thing, the city itself is always a sight to behold and the atmosphere is great for making new friends. So come on down and watch, participate, learn!
  

  1. Life Drawing Class: Whether you're drawn (no pun intended) to art and like to show off your skills, or you just want to learn some techniques, then the Life Drawing Class is for you! Anyone is welcome to join this one-day course, but the catch is that they must be willing to pose for their classmate, too. While no nudity is necessary, anybody who is willing to show off some extra skin will be generously compensated by the art committee. As for whoever they're paired with... their partner better draw them in a flattering way!
     
  2. Dance Festival: Dancing, as most would say, is also a form of art, and the natives in particular are focusing on one type for this festival. It's new, it's edgy, and it's no ballroom or salsa... no, it's a massive rave party! If anyone thought these were popular in their own worlds, well, they're a new thing in Theasthai! It's the first one, in fact, which means it's probably poorly organized. For starters, there is no designated dance zone, and the city is quickly overcrowded with more and more wild dancers. Soon enough, everyone is squishing and bumping against each other as they dance their hearts out. If anyone happened to be outside as this was starting to take form, their best bet is to weather it out and hope the dance party ends soon.
     
  3. Battle Poetry: The idea is simple and fun! A participant has to introduce themselves while speaking only in rhymes, but they are encouraged to boast about themselves and their accomplishments. The challenger, who can be either a friend or stranger, must then respond with an insult while also speaking in rhymes. The idea isn't to "win" the battle, however, but to simply give the audience an entertaining show. With that in mind, anyone is free (and encouraged!) to be as villainous as they like, so why not ham it up a little? It's all in good fun!
     

  
  
  
  • Prompt F: It's jury duty! The local government has asked you to show up to the trial courts to help out with some cases… hopefully you'll come with an unbiased and decisive mind! And, you know! Make sure you actually show up on time. Nobody really likes doing jury duty, but if you don't want various summons in your mail and people actually following you until you agree, then it's best to just show up.
  

  1. Winging It: A tycoon recently passed away and now his sons and daughters are fighting over who gets to keep the family property as well as the goods in the vault. Said vault has never been opened by anybody except the tycoon—in fact, nobody even knows what's inside to this day!—but it will be opened by the time the trial finishes. The family's pet parrot seems to have been a witness to the tycoon's last few days, though, and keeps talking about "family inheritance" and how "she's so beautiful, so of course she'll get the money". How mysterious! But can you really trust the words of an avian friend? It's best to deliberate with your fellow jury regarding this as soon as possible.
     
  2. Lock and Key: Regardless of the jury's decision, the vault is presented to the judge for it to be opened. The judge, as wise and as old as she is, doesn't seem to know how to open it, though. There isn't a knob to turn or any numbers to press—it's just one giant metal box with a handle. So perhaps emotions can be used to open it? She asks the people of the court to help out, even saying that anybody who can open the vault will be given a month's worth of burgers from the trial courts cafeteria. (What sort of prize is that?) It seems the way to get the vault to open is by touching the handle and one's leg while feeling an overwhelming amount of love. What a strange way to lock a vault...
     
  3. Treasure Trove: With everyone's combined efforts, the vault is opened! There must be millions worth of sylvs in there, but. . . nope! What it actually contains are magazines of women and men in swimsuits and other outfits in suggestive poses. The judge can't help but look down upon the family for worrying so much about a vault that only contains something like this and the family decides to just give everybody a copy of a magazine. As they say, another man's treasure is another man's trash?

  
  
  
  
  • Prompt G: Make your own! It could include artichokes and/or roller skates.
  
  
  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

[flowerclips]

Nope!

[ she says very enthusiastically and honestly... she doesn't seem bothered by not even knowing where they have to go to actually eat. ]

Buffets are created when people pour their love and heart into food and it creates a paradise for everyone to enjoy! And I pour a lot of love into my food so there has to be one nearby!

[ this is sound logic to her ]