test drive meme #11

[hadrielmods]

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 July 25th, and apps are open August 1st.

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: WORKING TITLE
[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.

Watch out as you explore the streets of Hadriel, because you're not alone, and there's always something lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect chance to swarm around you and chow down. This time, the Door has brought in a few Working Joes, from the Alien: Isolation video game series.

Once simply androids meant for mundane jobs, working Joes have had their programming altered to isolate and eliminate threats onboard their ship- which they now believe to be Hadriel. Super strong, yet slow and plodding, an android may ask you for identification before throttling you when you don't have the right answer. They are quite sturdy and difficult to destroy without the right tools. Have fun!]


H O P E

SCENARIO TWO: BEAUTIFICATION DUTY
[The city has always looked a little drab, but now with some tools from Hope, it's up to you guys to spruce it up a bit! Your character will find themselves in a shop filled with various paints, home improvement tools, window stickers, streamers, and various other items and tools used to improve the appearance of the neighborhood.

You're encouraged to add your own little flair to the project in order to improve living standards and make Hope the happiest god in the pantheon. So, what will you do? Paint a mural? Sweep up some rubble? Install a skylight! The cave is your oyster.

This is a mini version of our Extinction v2 event this month!]


S O R R O W

SCENARIO THREE: CRY ME A RIVER
[When you wake up in the morning, something feels... off. It feels like you just watched 20 ASPCA commercials in a row and then topped it all off with the first ten minutes of Up. You're beaten down, depressed, upset by all the horrific acts and trauma in the world, and it's enough to make you want to cry.

Turn on the waterworks, because Hadriel is about to have a shortage of tissues and everyone's getting dehydrated. You might run into your neighbor crying while you're scavenging for food, or you might just find that one whole asshole in the entire movie who isn't affected.

Either way, it's time to get some hugs, some kleenex, and maybe a little bit of chocolate. Happy... crying?]

Comments

[scarletcast]

There's not one where I am from, either.

[ Which is hardly reassuring, but the scientific approach so far has failed no one. ]

It is hard to explain. Perhaps a demonstration would help.

[hippocratical]

[Again, that flash of wariness. It's one thing to let River in his head, but to let a stranger...his defensive instincts are what they are. He's spent too long taking care of them, keeping them hidden and safe, to go taking careless risks.

And yet...here's a chance to understand a little of what River's talents might mean. A chance to learn how to better help her. What kind of brother would he be if he refused? He takes a deep breath, abandoning the painting in favor of a chance.]

What would I have to do?

[scarletcast]

[ There's paint on his hands, not yet dry. Wanda clasps her hands behind her back and skips a little, a movement reminiscent of River. ]

Nothing you don't want.

[ He is one of the last people she wants afraid of her. ]

[hippocratical]

[It isn't fear. Maybe it should be; maybe he of all people should know the risks. But it's not fear, just a healthy caution, a respect for a procedure he knows nothing about. Like learning a new surgical technique.

The way she moves reminds him of his sister, and fear becomes even more unlikely.]

I want to understand.

[scarletcast]

[ Maybe it should be. It isn't. ]

Then we will show you. When we talk, you can come along to listen.

[hippocratical]

...Alright. Listen, that sounds easy enough. I think I can do that.

[He can, right? ....Right?]