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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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[ Despite how he's gotten all worked up and is quite incapable of slowing down now, Jyushimatsu follows every direction Osomatsu gives him and takes sharp turns that nearly have him collide with random pedestrians. The poor people narrowly dodge the mad fifth born as he races through with no care for what is and is not acceptable to do on the streets.
As he approaches their destination, he still gives no signs of decreasing his speed. He might just crash through the entrance of Osomatsu's house if he doesn't stop anytime soon. ]
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[he says as he clutches to Jyushimatsu, trying to continue steering his yellow-clad steed in the right direction]
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The music increases and someone should really lower the volume of their stereo because what the hell.
Osomatsu better speak louder or bonk him on the head or do anything else otherwise they're gonna CRASH. ]
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...maybe he is.
he's still clinging, and he's almost thrown off a couple times. he yells]
JYUSHIMATSUUUUUU! STOOOOOOPPPPP!
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Then Osomatsu screams, the music stops abruptly, and Jyushimatsu trips on a rock. ]
... BOEHBAA?!
[ The fall is disastrous for Jyushimatsu who lands face first to the ground. Hopefully Osomatsu won't have it as bad. ]
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and, look, they're right in front of the Matsuno residence, a bizarre-looking yellow and white one-story house, with a greenhouse on the roof. Osomatsu pulls his face off the ground. ah, he skidded into the sidewalk and now his face is scratched up beyond belief. but that's okay! he's durable]
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He gazes up at the house, his pupils going bigger and his jaw going slack and hanging comically. ]
This is your house, nii-san?! It's... amazing! How the heck did you get it?
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after he's up on his feet, he dusts himself off. covered in mud with a bloody face. they're both interesting sights to see]
Ah-ah! It's not just my house! It belongs to all of us. You, too, now. Housing is pretty cheap here, in Riverview.
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[ It's not too weird considering they used to share a house and almost everything since birth, but then again Jyushimatsu was never used to live in such a luxurious place without having to lift a finger to work. Lucky! His freeloader days didn't end yet, maybe.
He stands up and heads towards the front door, knocking at it and shouting with his non-indoor voice. ]
HELLO! Anyone here? Can I use the shower???
[ OSOMATSU IS RIGHT THERE YOU DOOFUS ]
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Go ahead an' use it. I'll find an extra set of clothes for you.
[he's sure responsible, isn't he? all this living on his own and working has done real wonders for Osomatsu]
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[ ... he tells that the door, not Osomatsu. He goes ahead and opens the door, barging in with his mud-covered slippers that leave a dirty wake behind him along with the droplets of blood still dripping from his nose.
After a few minutes of searching as the floor gets dirtier and dirtier, he emerges from one of the rooms, smiling super wide as always while he says: ]
I can't find the shower!
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Hmm? The bathroom's in between the bedrooms! [he would have shown Jyushimatsu around, but the guy just went in on his own! Osomatsu shuts the door, carries his muddy apron over one arm, and goes into the hall to lead his brother to the bathroom. it's pretty small, but if only one of them is in there at a time, it's fine] Take as long as ya need.
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[ Following Osomatsu's direction, the ever so excited Jyushimatsu disappear in a flash as he quickly finds the bathroom and slams the door shut behind himself. He's not the kind of guy who's orderly by nature, so imagine the mess he'll make of the bathroom before he's done showering.
Exactly three minutes pass before Jyushimatsu emerges again, nose still bleeding but the rest of him is squeaky clean... and completely naked. ]
Hai! I'm back-muscle hustle!
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Osomatsu's barely picked out clothes when Jyushimatsu emerges from the bathroom. he's standing in the bedroom, rummaging through the closet, trying to find things that are more Jyushi-like. they're all the same size, so whatever he grabs will fit, right?
shorts, a teeshirt, underwear, socks. this should be fine until they can go shopping for their littlest brother... well, he's the littlest one in the quarantine, at least]
Oh, good! [Osomatsu calls from the bedroom. he cares too little about the mess. he'll clean it up later. he goes to find Jyushimatsu, then shoves tissues into his face] Here! Go lie on your back for a few minutes. And then, when ya stop bleeding, there's clothes for you lying out for you in the master bedroom. [he jerks his thumb in the direction Jyushimatsu should go. it's his turn to shower... and to see the mess Jyushimatsu's made in the bathroom...]
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[ There are suddenly tissues on his face and Jyushimatsu just lets them glue to his bleeding nose. He doesn't see where Osomatsu is indicating but he'll find the room on his own when he gets up from his now lying position on the floor with still no clothes on. This is typical Jyushimatsu for you. At least he's laying on a clean spot devoid of mud.
At least he won't stay like that forever. When Osomatsu returns, he'll find Jyushimatsu in the kitchen, back on his feet and wearing the outfit that has been given to him. Those tissues have been crumpled up and shoved into both his nostrils. He's scavenging for food, thankfully not making a lot of mess like before. ]
Oh! Welcome back nii-san! [ He says while his mouth is full of sandwich. ]
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Ah, I think that was Karamatsu's leftovers... [oh well. they're in Jyushimatsu's stomach now. he comes over to ruffle Jyushimatsu's hair. Osomatsu is still so glad he's here. he can hardly believe it!]
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[ His jaw freezes at once... but then he maintains eye contact with Osomatsu as he resumes chewing on the food that he wasn't supposed to grab. He's sure Karamatsu will forgive him. All that moving around made him super hungry, ok! He gulps the sandwich down and accepts the hair ruffle with a laugh, then he clasps his hands together and closes his eyes. ]
Thank you for the meal, Karamatsu-niisan!
[ HE'S NOT EVEN THERE BUT ALRIGHTY... Soon after saying that, he'll hunt the fridge down for something else to eat. ]
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after he's pulled out everything that Jyushi can choose from, Oso watches him eat for a moment, considering]
...Jyushimatsu. I wanna ask you something. You just got to the quarantine, right?
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[ Osomatsu, you're such a good nii-san when you don't act like a piece of trash most of the time! Jyushimatsu is very much grateful for the food being dropped in front of him, and surely he can wait for the ramen and curry if necessary! He'll just wolf down on the rest while those get ready.
He swipes his large tongue left and right before diving straight into his meal. As he stuffs his mouth with leftovers and Osomatsu talks to him, he waits until he's mostly free to speak before answering the question... with another question. ]
Is that how this place is called?
[ He tears a whole cabbage into tiny pieces with his teeth. ]
Yeah I guess! Why you ask?
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Yeah, it's the quarantine, or Riverview. I guess... I just wanted t'know what you were doin' before then. When's the last time you saw me, an' Karamatsu, an' Ichimatsu?
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[ Jyushimatsu takes a while to reply because... brain processing... too much fun with the mud race made him slightly forget about the events prior to his arrival here. When he starts recalling, a pensive expression appears on his face as he grabs an apple and throws it whole into his mouth, munching slowly. ]
We all got jobs! Even you, Osomatsu-niisan. [ Something that still surprises him, but in a positive way, considering what happened the other year. ] Our dad collapsed from overwork and we decided to stop being NEETs for his sake. Just before I arrived to this place, you were about to tell us something important? I don't know, I was getting late for work and it made me irritated! I couldn't hear any of it because then I felt some weird sensation and poof! Here I am!
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Dad?! Is he okay?!
[also, who was this other Osomatsu-niisan? Osomatsu's been in Riverview for nine months!]
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[ How strange that Osomatsu doesn't remember! Dang these timelines. Jyushimatsu gulps all of the apple at once and gives his eldest brother a reassuring smile. ]
Yeah, totally fine now! He was out of the hospital after we all got jobs!
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... [he finally releases Jyushimatsu, since hearing about dad was the most pressing matter, then he turns away, his voice somber] How are they? Mom n'dad.
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They're okay! Mom was really happy last time I saw her!
[ Which makes this entire "being away from home" matter a bit hard to deal with, but Jyushimatsu bounced back from it rather quickly after his arrival to Riverview and won't let himself get sad in front of Osomatsu. ]
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