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quaranmeme2018-05-20 02:35 pm
riverview: may test drive meme
riverview test drive memeWelcome to Riverview's test drive meme! Feel free to dip your toes in on the test drive meme to try out your character in the setting, play out a mission, and get samples for your application at the same time!
● There are currently 34 Character Slots available.
● Reserves are currently CLOSED. Applications are currently OPEN and will close on June 7th at 10:00 pm EST.
● Providing all parties are amenable, threads on the test drive meme can count as game canon, as the plot in the prompts presented is game canon.
● TDM threads do not count for Activity Check, but they do count for Activity Bonus Points, so long as all characters involved are accepted into the game.
● Threading on the TDM is intended for prospective new characters, so top-levels should only be posted by players of these characters. Since the events in the TDM are considered game canon, characters currently in the game are free to use the TDM prompts for logs and posts on the regular communities.
Feel free to use the prompts below or create your own scenario. The setting is built to be flexible, so feel free to make things up as you go.
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Something strange has been happening in the city over the past few weeks, and it's starting to get kind of serious - people are disappearing. It started with a little girl whose parents are still convinced and terrified that she wandered off into the jungle to the north of the city, and things have only gone on from there. So far, a total of 10 children ranging in ages from five to their teens have gone missing, most last seen near one of the exits at the city walls or near where the river flows through the fences of the Inhabited City.
Today, it's reached the point where it's becoming a bit of an emergency. With so many sightings near the exits to the city, the government and Perimeter Guard have set up a joint search project, and are requesting volunteers to help scour the jungles in search of the missing kids. Any volunteers or members of the Perimeter Guard are offered a handout with images of the kids and will be forming a grid to search the entirety of the jungle. Which won't be easy, because it's not just a jungle out there - it's dangerous!
Normally, living inside the Inhabited City is a pretty safe bet. You can go day to day without running into a monster or risking any kind of danger requiring a fight. Generally, the tall, laser-fenced walls keep out anything particularly dangerous.
The problem with walls? They only go so high.
While usually assault from airborne monsters isn't a problem that's on the map, as residents who've been around for a while might remember from last year, there's a few weeks during late spring where a swarm of flying monsters not unlike feathery pterodactyls are migrating back to another part of the moon. They're only in the area for a couple of weeks, but during that time, residents can expect occasional attacks by swooping monsters if they should see easy prey. Usually, a good sturdy dark-colored umbrella is enough to keep them from seeing a potential victim or meal, but sometimes the attacks still happen. So the Perimeter Guard sends extra details, calling in all the reserves, to patrol the city and keep an eye out for citizens in distress. There's also a general call for anyone who's experienced at fighting to help protect their fellow citizens. Whether your character is being attacked or protecting someone else, be prepared - these monsters are quick and have very sharp teeth.
It's been all over the news lately, the restoration of the old abandoned Amusement Park that was successfully cleared out and repowered, and is gearing up for a grand opening. However, thanks to a team led by Aecinos Ixocia and the technical expertise of Aoba Seragaki, there's another entertainment feature that was powered up and cleaned up at the same time, and is ready to open over the weekend - the Hot Springs!
Flyers and other advertising has been put up all around the city to alert city residents to the fact that the springs are opening, and expounding the various amenities and activities that the springs have to offer. Among the touted features are mineral hot spring pools of various temperatures ranging from cool to near-boiling, said to have healing qualities that moisturize and soothe the skin, as well as whisking away stress. There are a lot of testimonials to the fact that the springs have had an impact on chronic pain, headaches, and even temporary, acute illnesses.
If soaking in a hot tub isn't your thing, there are also lap pools, a wave pool, and even a few waterslides that are cleaned up and running smoothly - there's an easy and medium one for the less adventurous, but the other two slides are pretty harrowing! There's also a lazy river with inner tubes intended for couples or groups of friends to laze on and enjoy the warm spring weather. For those with something a little more frisky in mind, there are special tubes intended for romantic pairs or groups that go through a Tunnel of Love that lasts for 10 minutes and affords a pretty decent amount of rose-tinted privacy for lovers to enjoy.
Ever heard of Tough Mudder, the Spartan Race, or Ninja Warrior? Well, something similar is brewing in Riverview. With the weather warming up, several companies in the city have contributed to the construction of a difficult obstacle course with three different levels of difficulty to make it challenging for people of all fitness levels. Featuring just about any obstacle you can think of, it tests participants' running, jumping, climbing, and other athletic prowess. It also tests participants' teamwork skills, since several of the obstacles can't be overcome without a little help from a friend or stranger.
But what about people with super powers? Isn't that an unfair advantage? Yep! It sure is! Any participants in the Mud Run are required to use a power dampener of some sort if they're super powered, so everyone is on the same level. Have fun with that!
Whether your character is posting up a silly word game, trying to get hold of a friend, or putting out feelers for people to go out into the fray with, the network is going strong.
Alternately, an offer for a free app is popping up on new arrivals' devices - Friendr is a friend-finder and/or dating app. If characters choose to install it, they will fill out a short bio and parameters for what they're looking for, upload a snap of themselves, and then proceed to browse for matches. This is a typical swipe-left-or-right type app.
Friendr base code is by photosynthesis.
The code in the textbox is for the default color scheme, but the Friendr app has a wide variety of themes, so feel free to customize with colors and patterns as you see fit, but do not remove the credit line out of respect for the creator of the code.
Use the wildcard prompt to choose your own adventure and do whatever else you like in the setting!
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[Because he honestly doesn't know what Billy even wants from him. A hug and an 'It's okay you're in love with someone else?' or 'It's okay you replaced me and intended to stay somewhere else forever?' He can't do that. He just-- can't. He might have left first, but Billy went farther than he ever could have dreamed of going.]
Trust me, this isn't easy for me ether. -- And you should slow down. Let me go in front. I'm less easily hurt than you are.
[And right now, he might actually enjoy the distraction, if something did try to maul him or fight honestly.]</mall
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teddy is more durable. strong, near-impossible to physically hurt and the months billy has spent here has made him even softer than he was before. but that's fine. if something comes out at them, he'll--figure out a way to handle it. it's better than looking at teddy's back as he walks.
the choked laughter probably isn't helping his case any. ) This'd be the worst time to start stroking your hair and telling you it's all going to be okay, wouldn't it.
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[There's a hint of exasperation when Billy seems hellbent on continuing to walk ahead of him. He quickens his own pace to try to catch up a bit.
This is a mess... and he feels guilty for even showing up at all. He shouldn't. He shouldn't feel like he intruded at all. It wasn't like he planned on this... But he does, honestly. And he still feels angry and hurt. But it's all mostly just died down to bone deep exhaustion. He snorts at the question.]
I wouldn't really believe it anyway...
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it's just a matter of refocusing energy after that, hands moving out to send a nice, massive lightning strike right down into the thing's mouth. frazzled, but billy doesn't hesitate. )
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[And suddenly, his heart feels like it's in his throat when the thing he'd been afraid of actually happens. It happens so fast -- but in case the lightning strike isn't enough, Teddy rushes in to get between them.
He's never had to fight what looks like a giant snakelizard, but like hell is he afraid of punching it in the face either. He's banking on the lightning strike being strong enough to give it a scare anyway.]
Are you okay? That's why I told you to stay behind me!
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billy waits for it to turn around before setting himself back down onto the ground, a hand moving for his side but there's no break in fabric.
so he's probably fine. )
Bruised, I'll live.
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[Teddy moves away from the tail, swatting an arm angrily at it before he goes to kneel in front of Billy. Whatever problems they're having, he's more worried than anything for the moment.]
Why couldn't you just let me go first? >I don't get bruised. [He reaches out to nudge at Billy's hand.]
Let me check. If it's more than a bruise, you don't need to be walking around out here.
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billy's still raising up both hands in mock surrender, palms up and cape shoved back over an elbow. giving teddy plenty of room to inspect (it's a little red under fabric, no broken bones) if that's what he decides he needs to do. )
You really don't want to check. Trust me.
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[He reaches out to carefully check the area, carefully prodding and inspecting for anything that seems broken... thankfully, it's not]
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I might elbow you in the face.
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[He's still a bit worried though. Billy isn't invulnerable, even if he might be one of the strongest magic users alive.]
Maybe you should go back... I got this.
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( there's no point in going back now. there are kids that need someone to find them, and who is better suited than an alien prince and a powerful reality warping witch. )
I can handle this.
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[He pushes himself up reluctantly and holds out a hand to help Billy up.]
Only if you're careful. And stay behind me.
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I can handle myself, you know.
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[He looks him over, giving a wry smile.]
You're not invincible, Billy. It's why we were a good pair, right?
[He could be the muscle, the shield. Billy could cast the magic that'd probably win them the fight. He knows it's not going to be like that anymore, but right now, it kind of still is if they're working this together.]
You can't blame me for being worried after seeing you rammed by a weird lizard thing.
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( or a lot harder. and billy is more than capable of healing him should anything happen to teddy and he's not able to (unlikely) fix it himself. there is no possible scenario where not wanting to fix teddy would be an issue. absolutely none. )
I've been hit by weirder stuff out here. Tim and I came out earlier and got attacked by what I could swear was a lake-Kraken. And I have you, right? We'll be fine.
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[And apparently, his organs can protect themselves just fine whereas Billy's really can't. But arguing with a stubborn witch is a pointless venture when it comes to this. Once Billy is to his feet, he lets his hand go.]
Did it have tentacles or something? [Because seriously, he's not thrilled with the idea of a tentacle monster touching anyone.]
Only if you don't go rushing ahead. At least stay at my side.
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( the worst possible day ever aside from this day. it was gross and awful and billy brought it up but it doesn't mean he wants to think about it, gross. )
Plus the golems and living vines.
( hood back up and over his hair, billy--tugs on it a little to keep teddy out of his peripheral vision, but he does fall into step next to him. )
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[And he means that. He wishes he could have been here to help out-- or maybe he kind of still doesn't. Being here still feels several kinds of wrong and awful, like a nightmare he's not going to be able to escape from.
He gives a wry smile as Billy fusses with his hood. It isn't like he can't guess what he's probably doing.]
It's fine to go back, you know. I'll even walk you. Being together may not be the best idea on this job, especially if we're both distracted. Someone might end up actually hurt.
[And honestly, this has been the worst meet up with Billy he's probably ever had, second only to telling him he needed to leave for a bit.]
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( because if teddy asks him to, billy will. otherwise, he's--fine with trying still. staying close to teddy, keeping him from disappearing even if this whole thing is awkward and the Worst, billy wasn't sure he'd ever see him again. and despite everything, he's--definitely happy to have him around. )
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[It's not like he'll die out here or anything, he's pretty sure.]
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( he's selfish and stubborn, sure, but billy's working on getting better with this. and he really doesn't want to leave teddy alone out here. )
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[He gives a defeated smile, holding his hands up. If Billy wants to stay, Teddy is still not great at telling him no. But--]
Just keep on guard. I don't want to bring you back broken.
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( discounting teddy altman himself, anyway. billy struggles with--confidence with some things. handling himself against a bunch of monsters? not a problem. but he is shoving right into teddy's side despite the call for space before taking another step forward, neck arching back to look back at him. )
A few more miles out should help.
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[He lets out a noise at the shove, more than a little caught off guard by the unexpected touch. He looks at Billy, arching a brow at him.]
A few more miles it is, Kaplan. Then maybe head back, if it doesn't work. Like you said, it can't hurt asking Doctor Strange, right?
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