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Melodies Of Eternity Moderators ([personal profile] eternitymods) wrote in [community profile] memesofeternity2018-03-17 08:14 pm
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TEST DRIVE MEME





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. None of you know how you came to be here or where you are going, and the door to the cockpit is locked as the pilots focus on navigating the treacherous obstacles of the Dream Width. You might as well take this moment to introduce yourself to your fellow travelers.


B. CURTI CENTER

There’s an almost overwhelming aura of excitement in the tower as researchers rush to document this unprecedented number of interdimensional travelers. Over the commotion, the leaders of the Center struggle to explain, ‘Welcome to Vaikuntha. We don’t know why you’ve been brought here, but this is your new home.’

The staff will do their best to help the off-worlders settle in. They answer the questions they can, provide maps and pamphlets about the world 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 under the circumstances.

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. WILD CARD

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

nanaimo_bar: (nanamo14)

[personal profile] nanaimo_bar 2018-03-21 04:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[Lalafell, the other white meat. T-rexes didn't, and the amount of adventurers who faced them down didn't come back.]

In truth you are right. I could use an upgrade and the coin purse weighs heavily right now.
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[personal profile] palitutu 2018-03-23 06:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Let us be on our way then.

[ Palitutu walked by the armorer, but stopped, pondering. Whilst she had no doubt the Sultanate could afford the finer HQ sets whilst in Ul'Dah, finances might prove to be more of an issue here. ]

As a Gunslinger, you need a gear set that shall allow you to retain your mobility and shall not impede your aim. Yet, we also need something that will also offer you heavy defense against enemy attacks. Such a well-crafted piece will not come at a low price.
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[personal profile] nanaimo_bar 2018-03-23 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
And the issue of coin as well. Yes, I see the problem at hand. In truth, being at range would require the need for mobility.

[She stopped at the window to gaze inside for a moment.] In truth, I have been saving coin for such a need. It will drain my coffers for the time being, but protective equipment is better well spent on a piece that can weather the shockwaves of such a monster.
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[personal profile] palitutu 2018-03-25 06:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Pray, allow me to be blunt. [A pause.] You shouldn't go fight such a monster yet, nor should you spend all your money simply to have a chance at surviving such a fight.

[ She shook her head. She simply couldn't let her go to this battle. ]

The life of an adventure is oftentimes romanticized. Through pain and hardships, I have acquired experience and memories I would trade for nothing. Yet... [She sighed.] I cannot with a clear conscience let you walk this path. It starts with killing a monster, and then... The choice is yours, but you have skills and gifts allowing you to shine in other domains.
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[personal profile] nanaimo_bar 2018-03-25 08:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Perhaps you have a point. [Nanamo folded her short arms with a sigh.] It is true that there is not a chance I could defeat it, and yet, I do not see the people stepping up to defeat such a foe.

It would remain untouched, free to roam the land. Even if I were to situate myself on finances and government, it would be another possible seat I would need to grow into.