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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

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how_do_i_shot_dog: (wind)

[personal profile] how_do_i_shot_dog 2018-03-24 06:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[Rinoa slides the gil across the counter and throws the pelts over her shoulder to put... somewhere. Her tour of the place was really bad. She'll find a spot.]

Hey, cheer up! You only just got here and you're already working harder than I am. I know it sucks not having all of the skills we had back home but you're already doing way better than I am. I'm sure you'll be bringing me, uh... [she glances back down at the book] behemoth pelts in no time.
nanaimo_bar: (nanamo6)

[personal profile] nanaimo_bar 2018-03-24 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Truly, I have been blessed that the skills I acquired here would pay off later. Back home, I would have no need for survival skills, although it would be something for me to look into.

[She had to smile at that.] Behemoth pelts would be quite the challenge.
how_do_i_shot_dog: (angelo!)

[personal profile] how_do_i_shot_dog 2018-03-29 07:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[No need for survival skills? Rinoa can't help but raise her eyebrows in surprise.]

Wow, I can't even imagine a place that's at peace with the world. I mean, you don't need them where I'm from, but it's better to have them you know? Even if there isn't an invasion or a battle or whatever, there are still monsters outside of the cities. I won't pretend to be the best fighter but I at least know the basics.

[She's better than the average person, sure, but she's nothing compared to those who have been trained. A bit she's reminded of whenever she and her friends got into fights]

I'm sure you'll get there soon enough, though. Probably before me, if I'm being honest. [Summoner wasn't really going to gain her much in the way of strength.] You'll be skinning behemoth's in no time.
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[personal profile] nanaimo_bar 2018-03-29 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Your world has strife, I can understand that. For someone such as I, I am... usually, well protected by an armed escort wherever I go. Dear Papashan has instructed me a little, but there was little need for the Sultana of Ul'dah to be a fighter.

[She smiled, encouraged at Rinoa's words as she nodded.]

To be honest, t'would be an incredible challenge.
how_do_i_shot_dog: (blush)

[personal profile] how_do_i_shot_dog 2018-03-31 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Sultana..?

[Three... two... one...]

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry, Your Grace! [Here she was, joking around when she was in the presence of royalty. Granted, she could speak pretty casually to the president of Esthar, but Laguna was a unique individual. This may not be her leader, but still, to have been so disrespectful to a Sultana!]

I'm sure if you explained your situation to the authorities they would provide you with protection. You shouldn't be risking your life for a few pelts.
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[personal profile] nanaimo_bar 2018-03-31 07:03 pm (UTC)(link)
It is all right, I would naught like to be coddled. Protection, yes, in a party of trusted individuals. I would not like to be told that my skills would be best suited for darning needles.

[She smiled a little.] Pray, do not worry for my sake, and your directness is refreshing. Only the Warrior addresses me with such familiarity.