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Test Drive Meme II





A. RETRIEVAL

Dreams fade slowly, and awareness returns in increments. The hum of machinery, the smell of recycled air, the murmurs of others waking up around you.

The interior of the ship has been outfitted with cots for those Biggs and Wedge retrieve from the Dream Width. Outside of the makeshift infirmary, windows set into the walls of the worn lounge area offer a view of space.

It’s time to meet your fellow new arrivals who have been brought together on Biggs and Wedge’s airship. The other newly-awakened people have no idea how they came to be here, but now's a good time as ever to introduce yourself to the others on the airship and glean what information you can.


B. CURTI CENTER

The researchers at the Curti Center are not quite so unprepared as last time, but it is still obvious that they are struggling to understand the sudden influx of interdimensional travelers from the Dream Width. "Please step into the lobby for a quick survey. Perhaps there is some common thread we haven't discovered yet..."

The staff will do their best to help the off-worlders settle in. They answer the questions they can, write down all proffered information they can about the arrivals' homeworlds, provide maps and pamphlets about Vaikuntha and the destinations within it, and even guide the arrivals to a neighborhood where housing has been provided for you. Yes, due to the strange influx of arrivals, you’ll be expected to share, but the Curti staff are doing the best they can, considering they are still housing the previous arrivals here on the island.

Experiences like these bring people together. Perhaps you are the only one here from your world, but at least you are not alone in this experience. Others are right beside you, learning the same information, planning trips to visit the same new cities, checking out these Job things, and settling in to their new (temporary) homes.


C. UP IN THE SKY

There’s a whole new world to explore. It’s almost enough to distract from the fact that there’s one place you can’t go- home.

You are on an Airship, the main mode of transportation between the major cities of Vaikuntha. While the majority are owned by airlines, perhaps you hitched a ride with a friend that has their own. You can go anywhere in a matter of hours — One can only hope you don’t have motion sickness.


D. GUILDS

Proud representatives of the Guild are lined up, ready to demonstrate their skills for the new initiates. Make sure to stay behind the designated line, this might get dangerous.

So you want a new Job? You'll have to first travel to the Guilds, sign the papers, go through the orientation and introductory lectures, and get basic training. Afterwards, you can freely chat and practice with your fellow members, celebrating your new powers, and checking out your new wardrobe.


E. LET'S BE ADVENTURERS

Separated from all of your material possessions, connections, and everything you know, and really, what you’re left with is time. Better try to make the most of it.

Enough expository banter. It's explorin' time. Maybe instead of spending every day in your room, you'd rather spend it living it up in the city of Lavode, or betting on Chocobo Races in Sparks Goldsaucia. Or maybe you'd rather go and explore the caves and ruins near Arito. With Airships and Chocobos at your disposal, you can go nearly anywhere!


F. SIDEQUESTS

Maybe you’re telling yourself, ‘I didn’t sign up for this.’ But wait, you did. At least it pays.

It all started when you checked the Quest Board.  All you wanted was a few gil to spend, and here you are in the wild, hunting for a Malboro Vine. Or maybe you are in some ancient and decrepit ruins looking for an artifact. Or you could be asked to be janitor for a week. Consider yourself lucky though, at least you don't have to do that alone.


G. GET A JOB (THE OTHER KIND)

You’ve got a Job, but Claire keeps sighing and muttering about layabout space-people not earning their keep, so it might be time to seek out Employment as well.

There are plenty of opportunities to earn some gil in Vaikuntha, no matter where you choose to settle down. Your iMog slate includes listing for employment opportunities. Hopefully you can find something you can live with so that you can start saving up for an airship or the security payment for your permanent housing.


H. MOGNET

*Ding!* You’ve got Mog-Mail!

Thankfully, you can instantaneously chat with your friends around the world thanks to you iMog Slate. And unlike old-fashioned Moogle Letters, you can even send messages to everyone in a blink of an eye! However, despite the change in technology, the old tradition of Mognet Strikes have never gone away. Nobody knows any more whether the Moogles have legitimate reasons to go on strike or if they are just lazy. But today, Mognet is down, and to get information you have no choice but going to the public boards or risk message corruption and mishandling.


I. RANDOM ENCOUNTER

The ground trembles, and out of nowhere, something hostile appears! Is that battle music playing?

You were minding your own business walking around, and suddenly monsters attacked you! Time to put to use the skills you've learned with your Jobs! Will you try to fight on your own or seek help? And remember, you die in random battle, you die FOR REAL. There’s no shame from running from enemies that are a higher level than you!


J. CHOCOBO MADNESS

You look at the giant chicken, and the giant chicken looks back at you. Could this be the beginning of a beautiful relationship?

The kind folks at the Chocobo Farm have provided you with the tools of the chocobo-catching trade: greens, a bridle, and more advice than you can remember. Time to go find your new steed.

Or perhaps you have already captured a chocobo, and your friend has captured a chocobo, and now you'd like to bring some chicks into the equation. Chocobo breeding may be the minigame for you!


K. WILD CARD

Feeling inspired to create your own prompt? The power is yours!

finny_fun: (ariel14)

[personal profile] finny_fun 2018-05-18 09:52 pm (UTC)(link)
"That sounds a lot like my own father," said Ariel with a laugh. "I guess we've got similar dads as well."

"Kupo Kick!"
extrasaltypotato: (Default)

Chocobo - sup

[personal profile] extrasaltypotato 2018-05-18 09:53 pm (UTC)(link)
(Wordlessly, the dragonfly winged, fun-sized black mage walks forwards and holds out a bunch of gysahl greens.)

I think it's hungry. Then again, I didn't handle the mounts. That was on Cio.

You'd probably be better off striking up a conversation with the quote unquote Hyur. Chocobo are great mounts, but poor conversationalists.

Great DJ's, though. Bringing the hottest tunes to you live on K-WEH and W-ARK.

(He grins fangs at his... frankly terrible joke.)
maximum_mighty: (emu2)

Re: Mognet

[personal profile] maximum_mighty 2018-05-18 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Those are good jobs, nice and versatile for a support main.

AWOL? No, sorry, just the usual I'm afraid.
extrasaltypotato: (Default)

[personal profile] extrasaltypotato 2018-05-18 09:58 pm (UTC)(link)
And here I thought I found another interdimensional MMO refugee.

Another World Online? Heard of it? No?

Suffice to say I have experience with jRPG shenanigans, and this time I don't have Alesha tanking for us.
Edited 2018-05-18 21:59 (UTC)
maximum_mighty: (emu4)

[personal profile] maximum_mighty 2018-05-18 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Sorry, no. It's not in the games I'm familiar with. The closest comparison I have right now is Taddle Quest, maybe Taddle Legacy.

I'm still looking for good tanks. I'm used to being able to take hits, so finding a nice balance of classes is still a troublesome situation.
surrenderto: (We'll be bigger than god)

[personal profile] surrenderto 2018-05-18 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Not all the time. I merely find my enjoyment in more refined, educated events than staring at a fictional world.
maximum_mighty: (emu2)

[personal profile] maximum_mighty 2018-05-18 10:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Each to their own. You remind me of Hiro in a way...
surrenderto: (Of addicting vice)

[personal profile] surrenderto 2018-05-18 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Because if it were a full scale war the ship would be shut at by whatever enemy forces there are now. Why would any side let another have such an advantage?

[ She stokes her chin with her left hand, running a few theories through her head. There's endless possibilities to choose from. ]

Live test subjects is always possible. We do not know what kind of moral compass these people have.
surrenderto: (The scientists working)

[personal profile] surrenderto 2018-05-18 10:07 pm (UTC)(link)
I see you made yourself at home rather quickly. [ Is she even surprised? No, no she's not. She shrugs nonchalantly at him. ]

For a time. Whether or not these skills are worth maintaining will have to be determined over time.
saint_sami: (Default)

[personal profile] saint_sami 2018-05-18 10:09 pm (UTC)(link)
“Yep, but at least we can do what we want here, huh?” Sasami said, smiling widely.

“I give! I give! You win this round, but I will win the war!”
finny_fun: (ariel4)

[personal profile] finny_fun 2018-05-18 10:11 pm (UTC)(link)
"You have a point! No one to tell us no, or tell us where to go..." said Ariel, growing giddy with excitement.

"Hah, awesome." Boxcar came back looking suitably ruffled. "What are you two plotting now?"
saint_sami: (Sasami - Yay!)

[personal profile] saint_sami 2018-05-18 10:17 pm (UTC)(link)
“Exactly! Just us and this world!” At that, she noticed Boxcar. “Oh! Heh, sorry, we just realized being in this world means we have a lot more freedom...!”

“Not... if I... say anything... ow...” Kujo groaned.

“Let’s not listen to him.”
extrasaltypotato: (Default)

[personal profile] extrasaltypotato 2018-05-18 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Want any advice? I was theorycrafting long before I turned into a tactical thermonuclear ambulatory bag of dragon chow, and while I’m not as familiar with the classes here I can give you some educated guesses.
motherofthesun: (*drools*)

[personal profile] motherofthesun 2018-05-18 10:26 pm (UTC)(link)
She smelled... she smelled!

Turning her head, ears straight up, she smelled a biscuit! And what a delightful-looking young woman was holding it out!

Trotting over eagerly with a wagging tail, Amaterasu was happy to accept the treat gently from Ariel's hand.
staredintotheabyss: (If only you knew)

[personal profile] staredintotheabyss 2018-05-18 10:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[Indeed there are. As Ozen adjusts her coat, she again take a good look around at the people around them.
Perhaps.

Either way, I don't expect our purpose for being here to be wholly benevolent, if at all.
Best case scenario is someone is desperate enough to need us, which in of itself raises questions
motherofthesun: (Uhhh wut?)

[personal profile] motherofthesun 2018-05-18 10:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Just some take more punches than others, she got that.

Now the answer to that plan doesn't even need words, just a nod of the head. Sounded like the best plan to her! She was already prepared to summon another friend to their side again.
ashadowofhope: Screenshot (This battle is over)

[personal profile] ashadowofhope 2018-05-18 10:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Ignoring the individual still there, insisting he should rest again, Oswald was scanning heads. It wasn't hard to spot individuals with bright, pale hair, but there are no feathers and none of the hair lengths are the right style.

"... She's not here."
arosetowar: (♘ i was in that army yes)

[personal profile] arosetowar 2018-05-18 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Is the surface ordinarily dangerous for you and your kind?
euphemia: (► 0145)

[personal profile] euphemia 2018-05-18 11:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She may not understand a lot of things between both her and Lelouch, but she knows that she can provide them comfort and safety here at least. Setting the cloth away, she does what she has been doing a lot lately and eagerly leans in to hug her. ]
immortalmarshal: (what what now?)

Gruff guy meets cuteness; what can go wrong?

[personal profile] immortalmarshal 2018-05-18 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[Cor does notice that little furry orange flash, and he turns his head to see...a hamster? A hamster...in a red mage outfit. Not the weirdest thing he's seen since coming to this world, or even back home. He doesn't make a move towards the creature, though, even as it seems to be panicking about lighting that weed on fire.

Though that kind of spellcasting clearly needs work...]

...Calm down, and focus on the ice magic in your blade.
witchwithoutacause: (confidance)

[personal profile] witchwithoutacause 2018-05-18 11:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[ In this case cuz she's fancy and older than Amanda, and also it might continue if she seems annoyed. ]

There's aggression, and then there's rejecting being heartlessly torn away from your new best friend.
immortalmarshal: (actually chatting)

[personal profile] immortalmarshal 2018-05-18 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[The cat in his lap purr-chirps an inquiry, even as it settles himself in Ravus' lap. She looks up at the new human with begging eyes. See how cute she is? Surely, he would want to pet her...

Cor, on the other hand, is absentmindedly, petting a third that's crawled up his shoulder, acting like it's a normal thing.]

Of course, I'm returning to the field. This is just a side thing that happens to have decent pay involved. The only way I'll retire is if I'm dead, or I lose the ability to wield any weapons for good.
remnantofzeboim: (Lounging on the gear)

[personal profile] remnantofzeboim 2018-05-18 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Jobs?

[Emeralda clearly wasn't sure how to process that.]

Job like mechanic?
arosetowar: (♥ and the sun pours down like honey)

[personal profile] arosetowar 2018-05-18 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[Will always accept & return sister hugs. They're a little tighter on Cornelia's part now, a little longer, but no different beyond that. Too much else has changed.]

Thank you, Euphy.

[For being alive. For being present. For forgiving her, always.]
immortalmarshal: (moments of pensiveness)

[personal profile] immortalmarshal 2018-05-18 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Cor listens with a thoughtful look on his face, sipping his water as Prompto explains. He absentmindedly pets one of the cats that just happened to leap into his lap. "And Clarus and Nyx are...before me... Any ideas about anyone else?"