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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!
v - @citharede ✔
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Does your aunt know you're here?
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anyway!
where are you??
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Also some shitty giant shared room in the communal housing building. First floor. There isn't even a view.
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oh
wait
OH
That's where i live! It's terrible!
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SPIFFY.
This fucking sucks Jeff. You know it fucking sucks right.
Wait, where's Mel?
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It's like i'm at work and i never get to leave
and yes I know it fucking sucks! it REALLY fucking sucks!
[ There's a long pause before he sends a text answering her question: ]
With her mom, i hope
I guess you only just got here
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[ There goes the hope that maybe Aunt Nory is somewhere in the vicinity and Athena just couldn't find her. ]
Yeah, they gave me the whole chosen one displaced repopulation spiel and I told them to take their scifi novel and choke on it, so. That went well.
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[ SIGH. He quickly adds: ]
I don't think your aunt's here either
sorry
it's just you and me, songbird
[ AND THEN: ]
you did? I'm so proud of you...
[ It's Jeff, so you know that's actually a 100% SINCERE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMENT. ]
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[ She loses any comeback she could make half-way through. Because Mel isn't here. Aunt Nory isn't here.
And there's no one in the room right now to see her cradle her phone against her chest when he calls her Songbird. ]
How long have you been here?
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I've already gotten myself kidnapped by a cult AND nearly possessed!
[ PAUUUUUUSE. ]
i shouldn't have said that
this place is perfectly safe
I won't let anything happen to you
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Fucking sweet, at least I won't be bored.
I mean gee! Jeff, you're so reassuring, I feel completely comforted.
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[ ANYWAY... ]
I'm leaving work now btw
so don't go anywhere i'll be there soon!
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Yeah I'll be here.
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[ HAVE YOU EVER KNOWN JEFF TO HAVE HIS SHIT TOGETHER? ]
Ok i'm like 15 (???) mins away. i don't know, I'm still getting used to the public transportation here
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Don't worry grandpa I'll stay here until you get your walker through the door.
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You know, you really do keep me young, songbird
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Ugh.
[ Athena throws and arm up and drapes her wrist over her eyes, rolling onto her side. ]
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But, really, he can't blame her. She's a teenager who's just been kidnapped by a portal. He'd do the same, if it wouldn't look patently ridiculous for a middle aged man to dramatically sprawl in bed like that. ]
Heeeeey, kid. Fancy seeing you here.
[ This is the most awkward greeting ever. He's just gonna sit on the edge of her bed. ]
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She looks at Jeff for a full five seconds, trying to find something smartassed to say, and then just sits up, throws herself at him, and starts bawling. ]
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Jeff puts his arms around her in a warm, comforting hug (he's a great hugger!), letting her hug him and bawl into his shirt for as long as she needs to. ]
Hey... It'll be okay. I've got you.
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She stays with her arms around Jeff and her cheek against him for a little while even after she stops crying, but then she leans back, wipes her face (and nose) with the overlong sleeves of her hoodie, and looks away. ]
I'm good.
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I know you are.
[ Gentle, JUST A LITTLE BIT TEASING. He'd totally offer her some tissues right now if he had any. AS IT IS... well, she made pretty good use of his shirt. ]
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You know what I meant.