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ᴛʜᴇ ᴍᴏᴅᴛᴇᴀᴍ ᴏғ ʜᴀᴅʀɪᴇʟ ([personal profile] hadrielmods) wrote in [community profile] dankmemes2017-05-21 10:14 am
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test drive meme #20

Welcome to Hadriel's test drive, and thank you again for your interest in the game! As always, our reserves page is here, and our applications page is here! Reserves open May 25th, and apps are open June 1st. Please remember that there is an app cap of 20 apps.

Two quick points here as well:
1. Any thread made in Hadriel's test drive will be accepted as the sole Action Log sample in the application.
2. All threads made in the test drive can be considered game canon, either through handwaving or through a shared mental experience while coming through the Door!

Test drives will be broken up into specific god mini-events, during which your characters can see how well they fare under the watchful eye of one of the gods. Choose wisely or just simply pick 'em all, and have fun!





F E A R

SCENARIO ONE: BURN BABY BURN
[The Door brings in all that is chaotic and evil in the world. This may include you, may include the person next to you... and may include the monster behind you.

Or that... bonfire behind you? That's sure what it looks like, but if you get a little closer - which you probably shouldn't - you'll see a face in those flames This time, the Door has brought in some Doomers, from the Baten Kaitos video game.

Doomers are creatures made of flame that sure would like it if you were on fire too. It works for them, right? What do you mean you don't want to be engulfed in flames? These Doomers will send clouds of sparks in the direction of anyone that might be a threat (or anyone they don't like), searing them with the heat and trying to catch them on fire. Hot damn!]


SCENARIO TWO: IT'S JUST A CAT
[Why does it always have to be like this? There you were, going about your day, when you turned a corner and something jumped out at you. Maybe a monster with sharp teeth and claws, maybe a snake striking at your feet, maybe just a terrifying dark shape - whatever it was, it scared the shit out of you.

And then it disappeared in a puff of brightly-colored smoke and glitter, because that's just how Hadriel rolls. Awesome. And maybe if it just happened once it would be a big deal, but it's happening all the time. Practically every other corner you turn, half the doors you open, even just when you look over your shoulder. Careful about getting too jumpy, though - what are you gonna do if your friend taps you on the shoulder and you freak out? How embarrassing.

This is a mini version of our Jumpscares event this month!]


H O P E

SCENARIO THREE: I LIKE YOUR HAIR
[Everything seems normal today. No monsters, no weird shapes jumping out at you. Maybe it'll just be a normal day. Maybe it'll even be nice. No - it'll definitely be nice.

How can we be sure of that? Easy! Every time you touch someone today - whether it's an accidental bump or an intentional touch - you'll blurt out a genuine compliment. If you don't know them well, it could be something as simple as saying they look nice today, or that their eyes are a lovely shade of green. If you do know them, it'll be more specific. Maybe you're impressed by their work ethic, or you love the sound of their singing voice. Maybe you actually hate them but you really appreciate the way they always remember to put the toilet seat down (because that's the only good thing about them).

Whatever it is, you'll find yourself saying it out loud. Don't worry - nothing too personal will be blurted out, and you can stop yourself if you really want to. But isn't it great to be nice to people for once?]
armcollector: (shoot at him)

i love her!!!

[personal profile] armcollector 2017-05-29 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
He watches her finish off the monster with glee. It's been a while since he's fought alongside someone who really just dives into the fray like that. Protection-style fighters got to stick together. And she's friendly to boot.

"It sounds like a bunch of gobbledygook to me, but Destell sounds like a name, which works for me!" He puts away his axe and takes her offered hand, shaking it energetically. "Magnus Burnsides! Also known in some circles as the Hammer. The bar got blown up a while before I got here, but, good news, there's a speakeasy that's taken its place. Which is like a tavern, but with a different sort of local flavor."
darkladyknight: (armor and lipstick)

aaaaa

[personal profile] darkladyknight 2017-05-29 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
Her handshake is strong and confident, and she doesn't break eye contact, like a person who has practiced how to seal deals with a handshake before negotiations have even started. "Good to meet you, Magnus. I've never been to a.... 'speakeasy' before. I take it you're not from here either?"

armcollector: (get stomped like a snake)

[personal profile] armcollector 2017-05-29 02:58 pm (UTC)(link)
He nods.

"Yeah, I guess no one's really from here... Aside from the 'gods'." At the word "gods" he definitely pulls out the air quotes. He doesn't know what else to call them, but Delight explained... they're not really gods at all. "The Door picks us at random to come here and save their kind, even though it would be tons easier on everyone if they just asked. And the monsters don't help their case, either."

Yeah, he's still a little peeved. Especially after that party thrown in Delight's absence kind of... made him do things he regrets. Magnus is generally one to own up to things when he's at fault, but when the gods literally manipulate or force them into feeling emotions like that, it's hard not to largely shift the blame to them.
darkladyknight: (smirk)

[personal profile] darkladyknight 2017-06-01 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
Destell scoffs. "Gods? That's a joke. Probably just some charlatans with an ulterior motive."

Two doomers seem to take notice of the pair and advances towards them, and, glancing towards them, the woman unsheathes her sword casually. "Care to join me, Ser Magnus?" She asks, cocking an eyebrow.
armcollector: (even when i get hurt)

[personal profile] armcollector 2017-06-04 09:05 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, they're kinda their own thing? They just call themselves gods, but, yeah. Their whole motive is to suck emotions out of us for juice. Messy, messy feelings juice."

Delight was apologetic, sure, but Magnus still has his misgivings about it. He's just sour about the circumstances and... not to mention the things they are willing to make all of them do just for fuel. It's a parasitic relationship he didn't sign up for and he's not happy about it.

When she pulls out her sword again, he glances over at where the Doomers are coming in. He spins his axe in his hand.

"Ready when you are, Destell," he says, and he charges in swinging, but the Doomer dodges. It's not ready for his follow-up attack, though, and he drags his axe across its side, striking it hard.
darkladyknight: (hair in face)

[personal profile] darkladyknight 2017-06-10 09:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Destell charges with him and then splits off, facing the other doomer knocking it down with a powerful shove of her shield. She catches sight of Magnus' second attack and laughs appreciatively.

"Emotions as fuel? Fuel for what?" she continues the conversation as if the monsters aren't even there, if a bit louder than her normal speaking voice.