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quaranmeme2018-06-20 06:40 pm
riverview: june 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 47 Character Slots available.
● Reserves are currently OPEN. Applications are currently CLOSED and will open on August 1st 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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After the unveiling of the newly cleaned-up amusement park, it's been going strong, open to the public and seeing heavy traffic flow from residents of the City. After all, it's been a while since a new attraction opened in Riverview. Slowly but surely, the people in charge of the park have been keeping it open later and later into the evening, testing the strength of the wall and trying to see how many monsters the bright lights and cheerful music and chattering crowds draw.
And it's all seemed to be just perfect - until the middle of June. It started with a few little critters, mostly the size of toy poodles and vaguely crablike, they skittered around the bottom of the laser fences, testing the strength of it. And then more of them started coming. By the 20th, there are probably hundreds of little toy poodle sized crab critters prodding at the fence, making a racket and making the guests nervous. Not a huge deal, not at first.
But apparently toy poodle sized crabs are really delicious, because predators have started coming over to the fence to feed on them. Between the horde of crab-critters and the marauding predators, there's starting to be a dangerous buildup of pressure against the fences.
The Perimeter Guard is putting out a call for anyone willing to help disperse the horde, and the owners of the amusement park are throwing in vouchers for free passes to the park (and all the fun rides!) for anyone who takes up the call. Care to join?
The amusement park isn't only the place where pint-sized monster pests are showing up - they're everywhere. Inside the city, they're a little smaller but far more insidious, and almost impossible to get rid of on a large scale. After a bit of consideration, the Government, in cooperation with the Perimeter Guard, has decided to set up a little competition to help with a bit of pest control. A scavenger hunt!
From the 20th of June until the 20th of July, the Government will be offering a reward to anyone who can prove they have 'taken care of' 5 or more each of the four pests causing mayhem in the city - a mildly-poisonous leathery-winged reptile that feeds on eyeballs, a mutated rat-like creature that likes to nest in the hair of sleeping people and animals and has a high-pitched scream that can cause disorientation, a beautifully sparkly delicate moth-like creature that causes intense mood swings through pheromones and hormones, and a creature that looks exactly like the standard domesticated foxes many residents keep as pets but who spit fire when angry.
The reward for bringing in proof of taking out 5 of each of these pests will be around 250 Units, or a gift or gift certificate of equivalent value.
Perimeter Guard Captain Anali Apple has released a statement regarding this challenge: 'And to all the animal lovers out there, if you've got a problem with killing these guys, then by all means go gather them up before they get killed. We'll reward people who catch and release, long as they're not in the city.'
Welcome to Riverview Quarantine! What's your talent?
Everyone who arrives in the Quarantine gets a short interview to try to place them in an appropriate job, but this month it's a little different. With Carnivale and its focus on creative performances right around the corner, the Orientation teams are asking an extra question - do you want to join a talent show? Characters new and old are invited to attend and perform in the Riverview's Got Talent show on a large stage in the city center, performing any kind of talent they might have, from singing to dancing to art to martial arts to magic or anything else you can imagine! After the performances, there will be free refreshments and a meet and greet so performers can get some feedback on their performance (please be kind!).
Since new characters or players may feel a bit shy jumping in on this one, there will be a mod-posted subthread for existing players to post up a quick description of a performance their character might put on for new arrivals to respond to. Any existing players should keep their top-levels to this prompt and this sub-thread, and only new characters should be responding to them - if you want to play out talent show performances and interactions with two characters already in the game, please post it on the logs community.
Residents new and old might notice advertisements going up around the city for a brand new restaurant - the Blind Date Café. A pioneering concept by a born romantic in the city, the Café is a concept business where it's Dragosta (the celebration of romantic love) all year around! Singles, or people who are into polyamory, can come to the Café and tell the host/ess what their romantic preferences are (gay, straight, bisexual, asexual, etc.) and be seated at complete random with someone else at the Café who has compatible preferences. Once the random pairing is seated, they can order from a pretty standard restaurant menu at one of the lovely flower-and-candle adorned tables with a complimentary glass of wine each (for the first 100 customers!) and share a nice romantic meal.
Paired up with someone you don't get along with? That's just fine. You can totally take your meal to go. Paired up with someone you really like, and you both decide to go on a second date? Both meals are on the house!
And what about people who just aren't into romance? Well, thankfully one of the preferences you can pick is 'platonic,' in which case you'll be sat with someone who might just be your new best friend...or your future worst enemy! Who knows?
New arrivals to the city (as played on the TDM) will receive a voucher to the Blind Date Café with their welcome to the city, entitling them to a free meal.
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!
Cameron Waltz; OC
[Cam's never one to turn down a free meal, least of all when it comes with a glass of wine. The restaurant is as good a place as any to meet people, and to get the feel of this city, and the citizens who live here.
As far as company goes, Cam's not (too) picky. He's open to any platonic dinner partner. Young. Old. Male. Female. Other. Anyone who can carry on a conversation, and who doesn't talk with their mouth full, or chew with their mouth open, is fine by him. Cameron Waltz, by and large, is a man who finds interest in almost everything. Especially people.
His romantic preference is more specific. Male. Thirty or older. Single. Becoming entangled with someone who's already entangled isn't his style. He's far too competitive/possessive/hopelessly romantic to play that game. Maybe twenty years ago.
Of course, it's always possible the maître d' makes a mistake.
Regardless of his company, he'll shake their hand and introduce himself before anything else, unbuttoning the front of his suit jacket as he sits down at the dinner table. The less formal the better. Blind dating is awkward enough without throwing unnecessary social trappings into the mix.]
Cameron Waltz. Pleased to meet you.
v; friendr
» Seeking: Friendship & Networking / More
» Preferences: Anyone / Men (30+)
» Interests: Travel, Language, Architecture, Épée.
» Bio: Humanitarian Interpreter / Cultural Mediator specializing in disaster relief & conflict zone management. Gifted. Father. Globetrotter. Dive leader. Cigar aficionado.
vi; wildcard!
Do, like, whatever, man.
Or PM if you'd like a specific starter, or to run a thread by me first. Surprises are welcome!
✘
[ JK YOU KNOW HE LOVES YOU, BUDDY. ]
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The man who tailored my suit begged to take a photo for his storefront.
I graciously allowed him to do so.
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If only I was less accomplished. You're lucky to have so much space.
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Brevity worked for Hemingway.
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iv.
Here's a teenager, dressed in a t-shirt and jeans, looking at Cam like he's not really sure if the maitre d' got confused when he decided to seat Chase across from a guy old enough to be his dad, or what. He told the guy he wanted a date, not a business dinner!
Well.
At least the guy's hot. ]
Chase.
So... [ NOW WHAT? ] Got any kids my age?
iv - sorry cam this isn't going well for you
Jesus fuck, thank God. [ She's oblivious to the irony of that statement. ]
FORGIVEN.
[That said, Cam hugs the girl back, a hand going to her hair.
Yes, he's relieved to see her, but he's also angry. Silently angry.
What are these people thinking, dragging children here? The circumstances are upsetting as an adult.]
Where's your aunt? Are you alone?
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[ She keeps her face pressed to his suit until she's sure she won't just start crying like a pussy the minute she looks him in the face. Then she pulls back. ]
Yeah, I am. I checked their network and their stupid friendr thing and I couldn't find her.
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Regardless of why they're here, or the intentions of their hosts, displacement is traumatic. He's assisted enough refugee programs to see and experience the many ways in which people react to losing their homes, and the anxiety being dropped into a brand new environment and culture they don't understand.
It's a grieving process. One Cam's sorry she'll have to experience.]
Athena. Take a seat. Drink some water. Stop swearing.
[If she doesn't move, he'll move her. Gently taking her by the arms and sitting her down in the across him.]
I don't think she's here, darling. I'm sorry. JJ isn't either.
That means it's up to you to take care of me.
[Completely straight-faced.]
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She twists the handkerchief in her hands, one way, then the other, trying to think of something to say that isn't a curse or something that will make her break down.
There's not a lot.
She almost does lose it when he calls her darling.
Athena swallows, embarrassingly grateful when he says she'll be taking care of him. It's an excuse to keep her shit together, for one thing. For another it doesn't make her feel so fucking helpless. For a third he's not falling over himself to comfort her or trying to make her feel better which would definitely definitely backfire so spectacularly she might punch someone. ]
Yeah, you need it, Mr. Waltz. [ She swallows twice to keep herself from busting out in tears, sparing a thought for how annoying it's going to be if she keeps wanting to cry every five words. ] For one thing you're going to a dating club for losers.
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[Cam's 'busy' reading over his menu, allowing the Athena a moment to collect herself.
She's a proud girl, and he doesn't want to take that away from her. Least of all while she's feeling scared and alone.
His eyes flick up after her last comment, brow and mouth quirking in unison.]
I suppose that makes you a loser in training.
[Teasing, however, is never off the table. They could both use a little humour right now.]
Be a good girl and I'll give you a sip of my wine.
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[ SO EDGY. Child pls.
She slumps back in her chair, still fiddling with the handkerchief, now running it between her fingers instead of twisting at it. ]
Jeff's here. I know, your very favorite person. He said he's been here a few weeks. What about you?
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@mer.aisava; ✔
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What language is your UN? I can't say I recognize it. That's rare.
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If, by UN, you mean the name with which we represent ourselves on this device, then it is Ethuverazhin, the language of the Elflands. Though, to be fair, the name itself is our name.
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Regardless, it's a beautiful name.
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Ah. You are too kind.
May we ask which language it is you speak? Or, we suppose we should properly ask which it is you speak most often, as you seem to speak a great many.
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We speak English as our first language, and twenty or so other languages fluently. We are always curious to learn more. Perhaps you would be kind enough to familiarize us with yours.
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Twenty! That is quite impressive, Mer Waltz. We would be glad to share our language with you.
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VI
So hey! Here's Poe! Jogging and minding his own business with BB-8 rolling along next to him, when he sees a really tall guy with a shadow carrying his groceries.
Which is weird, right? Even for Riverview, that's weird. So he stops and watches for a second, which brings BB-8's attention to the oddity, which drives his seemingly more and more impulsive droid to roll down the sidewalk and try to roll right through the shadow.
Poe breaks into a jog again to catch up. ]
Bee, hey! No! That's rude!
iv, more like random free dinners
Besides, he's just here for a free meal. A small part of him almost hopes that no one else comes into the diner while he's there, so he can have lunch all by himself.
Still, when the waitress leads some tall and well-dressed (and looking and smelling considerably cleaner than him) guy to his table, he won't be rude. Just not the fancy date that the dude was probably hoping for. ]
Owen Grady. [ He smiles and offers a hand for a shake, nodding to the seat across from his. ] Likewise. You new around these parts, too?