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Test Drive: April 2020
Test Drive: April 2020—
§ instructions.
Welcome to the Test Drive for Forgotten Tales! This is to help interested players test out their characters in the game's setting and see if the essence they have chosen will actually work in game play. There are a number of prompts that try to touch on the kinds of settings and scenarios the characters may encounter. So here are a few things to keep in mind while on the test drive:
Most of all, have fun! Feel free to invite those you may think would be interested to participate in the test drive.
§ prompts.
¶ I. In the Index. When not out adventuring or playing character roles in stories, the Aspects will have some downtime within the Index, the central hub of the Realm of Stories. Here they can explore the city, read up on other stories, socialize with fellow would-be heroes, learn more about the essence, or even just do nothing at all. Any threads and CR made with "Index" prompts can be carried over into the game.
¶ II. Jack and the Beanstalk. The classic tale of a young boy who climbs up the magic beanstalk to discover the giant's castle. Aspects are requested to help restore this story and are given a few tasks to fulfill. First they must scale up the current, contaminated beanstalk to help clear out the Erasers and other monsters lurking. Then a few select souls must reenact key scenes so that the Storyteller can rewrite the story. Finally they must help chop down the beanstalk so that a newer one can be grown.
¶ III. Request Board: Creature Handling. People aren't the only ones displaced due to the Story Eater's destruction. A variety of creatures from various fairy tales and stories have sought shelter within the Index, and have for the most part been contained away from the main city. However, not all creatures are friendly, and some do escape, whether on their own or by those with ill intentions. While it is preferred to keep every creature safe and alive, the safety of not only the people but also other creatures and the Index itself is paramount. Lethal force should only be used when absolutely necessary. Although some requests specify certain types of individuals best suited for the task, anyone with comparable skills or alternative methods can participate. With everyone needing to learn how to use their new Essence abilities, these offer a perfect opportunity to test them out.
¶ IV. Mix it up. This is the "wildcard" prompt. Feel free to take any of these prompts and make them more of your own, or pull from an entirely different story. As mentioned you're free to use any of our previous stories or other events. Just have fun with it!
§ instructions.
Welcome to the Test Drive for Forgotten Tales! This is to help interested players test out their characters in the game's setting and see if the essence they have chosen will actually work in game play. There are a number of prompts that try to touch on the kinds of settings and scenarios the characters may encounter. So here are a few things to keep in mind while on the test drive:
- Feel free to use the current Workshop for help if you need it! Both the Workshop and the Test Drive are required for Registration.
- Participating on the Test Drive does not guarantee a spot on either Claims or Registration.
- Check the Character Roster and Essence List to see if your choices are not already taken.
- Include Character Name and Canon in the subject line, and note somewhere within the toplevel your character's essence. It can be in the subject line if you already know what it is (so ex; Character | Canon | Essence). Side note: You are free to try more than one essence if you're on the fence. Just make sure to note which one you're using for that particular prompt.
- Players are free to assume their characters have been informed of the very basics so you can skip all that if you'd like.
- Only the "In the Index" prompts of the Test Drive can be carried over in its entirety, but you can alter the story based ones as "stage play" settings within the Index if you wish to carry over that interaction as well, or alter components to a slightly different scenario (ex, instead of fighting Erasers in a story setting, it could in the Index or different monsters within the Index)..
- Don't forget to refer to the Game Info for how the mechanics work.
- Public Registration will open May 3rd, but anyone with an invite and current players can register at any time. Claims will open April 26th.
Most of all, have fun! Feel free to invite those you may think would be interested to participate in the test drive.
§ prompts.
¶ I. In the Index. When not out adventuring or playing character roles in stories, the Aspects will have some downtime within the Index, the central hub of the Realm of Stories. Here they can explore the city, read up on other stories, socialize with fellow would-be heroes, learn more about the essence, or even just do nothing at all. Any threads and CR made with "Index" prompts can be carried over into the game.- A. Out in the City. Life in the Index can range from the mundane to the extraordinary depending on which area one travels to. Because it is a hodgepodge of many different stories from numerous cultures, one can never be sure what they may encounter even on an average run for groceries.
- Spring Has Sprung! It's spring in the Index, which means the city is decked out for more holidays! Sakura and other flowering trees scatter petals into the gentle breeze, streamers and banners in bright pastels hang from the lampposts and in shop windows, and best of all, specials on candy! However, some of this decoration magic is spreading all over. Some may suddenly find themselves with flower petals raining down upon them as if to give them a more "refreshing, romantic" effect, though sometimes instead of a gentle shower it's more like a raging storm (hopefully none of them are thorny roses). Buildings are suddenly made of chocolate or dyed random colors that glitter and sparkle in the sun, blinding those who walk past. Hopefully that chocolate doesn't melt. And some will find themselves sporting rabbit ears. They're "real" for about an hour before they turn into fake headbands, but fake or real, the ears can twitch and move.
- Rabbits Can Multiply. Some people might stumble across a chocolate egg. It might be in your winnings if you participated in the egg hunt, on your kitchen counter, placed really obviously on the bench next to you after feeling someone tap your shoulder. In any case, the egg soon hatches into an adorable little chocolate bunny—that quickly starts to eat everything in sight and multiplies like, well, a proverbial rabbit. One rabbit chowing down someone's garden or restaurant inventory is easy to handle, but not five or more. The little menaces seem to distinctly avoid carrots, though. Maybe whacking them on the head with one or spraying them with carrot juice will get rid of them. You can use heat to melt them, but would you really want to scar the children like that?
- Magic Jumping Jelly Beans. Special jelly beans are being handed out to everyone, children in particular. They come in all different flavors and colors and are quite tasty. The only problem is catching them all. When not contained in special, magical plastic eggs, the jelly beans will jump out and bounce around here and there and everywhere without any care. A handful is amusing, but when an entire box or cart full of them is accidentally knocked over and entire rooms or streets are filled with them...it's a problem. Traffic is blocked, eyes are at risk, and those little things can hurt when flying at high speeds. Whether it's grabbing and shoving them back into the eggs, smashing or burning them, or simply eating them, find a way to beat back the beans before they cause serious bodily harm or property damage.
- Spring Has Sprung! It's spring in the Index, which means the city is decked out for more holidays! Sakura and other flowering trees scatter petals into the gentle breeze, streamers and banners in bright pastels hang from the lampposts and in shop windows, and best of all, specials on candy! However, some of this decoration magic is spreading all over. Some may suddenly find themselves with flower petals raining down upon them as if to give them a more "refreshing, romantic" effect, though sometimes instead of a gentle shower it's more like a raging storm (hopefully none of them are thorny roses). Buildings are suddenly made of chocolate or dyed random colors that glitter and sparkle in the sun, blinding those who walk past. Hopefully that chocolate doesn't melt. And some will find themselves sporting rabbit ears. They're "real" for about an hour before they turn into fake headbands, but fake or real, the ears can twitch and move.
- B. Essence Practice. Suddenly inheriting the abilities of another person while losing most of your own at the same time can be quite jarring. Picking a place to test out these newfound powers or even going to the Library to read up on the essence's story may help glean some clues as to what they can do.
- C. Try Out the Journal. The journals are unique to this world and the sole source of communication for everyone. Feel free to give it a try, either by sending a random message out or even a doodle.
¶ II. Jack and the Beanstalk. The classic tale of a young boy who climbs up the magic beanstalk to discover the giant's castle. Aspects are requested to help restore this story and are given a few tasks to fulfill. First they must scale up the current, contaminated beanstalk to help clear out the Erasers and other monsters lurking. Then a few select souls must reenact key scenes so that the Storyteller can rewrite the story. Finally they must help chop down the beanstalk so that a newer one can be grown.- A. Up the Beanstalk. The beanstalk is a twisting rotting mess that leads up to dark, stormy clouds. But it is up this beanstalk they must climb and try to not only create a safer passage for those involved, but to keep it from falling down prematurely as it is the only way up to the giant's castle in the sky. There are several large leaves that look as if they could be safe platforms, but be wary—some are actually venus flytraps in disguise and will snap close if triggered. There are also numerous Erasers and hostile creatures in the form of varying insects. A few beans and pea pods hang off its sides and they can be used as 1) nourishment and remedies, 2) thrown to create safe platforms, 3) sticky explosives against hostile creatures.
- B. Dealing with Giants. There are two many scenes to pick from. For each, characters will take on one of the two roles, but it's only in name and appearance only. How they act is all up to them. There is no script, just a basic guideline on the setup and potential goal, but how it happens and how they get there doesn't matter. They can be serious in their role or just go completely off script. Each one has a costume: Jack, (Princess) Harp, and the Giant. (Note: characters do retain their Aspect abilities as well as temporarily gain some from their scene roles.):
- Jack and (Princess) Harp: Sneaking Past the Giant. It's a stealth co-op mission to get through an extreme obstacle course without waking the Blot giant. Think Ninja Warrior obstacles and traps. (Princess) Harp is transformed into an actual harp with their head and arms the only movable original part of the person. Fortunately they are small enough to be carried, but be careful to not let any of the string snap! Don't wake the giant or they will get Fee Fi Fo Stomped.
- Jack and the Giant: Confrontation. Despite their best efforts, the giant is able to catch up to Jack and impede his escape. Jack must now find a way to get past the giant, and it's up to the one who plays the giant to determine the method. Will the giant be talked into letting Jack go peacefully? Perhaps if Jack traded the harp? Solve a few riddles? Jack uses his wiles to somehow distract and sneak past? Will it come to a fight? Or perhaps another method? (Note: Jack will have a toy harp as a prop.)
- Jack and (Princess) Harp: Sneaking Past the Giant. It's a stealth co-op mission to get through an extreme obstacle course without waking the Blot giant. Think Ninja Warrior obstacles and traps. (Princess) Harp is transformed into an actual harp with their head and arms the only movable original part of the person. Fortunately they are small enough to be carried, but be careful to not let any of the string snap! Don't wake the giant or they will get Fee Fi Fo Stomped.
- C. Chop the Beanstalk. Once everyone is down safely, it's time to chop this giant beanstalk before more threats come down. It's very thick, not to mention riddled with obstacles like peashooter-pods, pome-grenades filled with alarmingly red sticky juice, spiky, stinky durian bombs, and worst of all, the SQUASH! Some chainsaws are provided, but there are other ways to help weaken it via Essence abilities. Those who have affinity with plants can perhaps coax it to soften itself. Others could try cursing it to wilt, and there are of course the elements to use against it (fire is most effective). Watch out for the various critters that will drop down in attempt to defend it, as well as the beanstalk's other defenses.
¶ III. Request Board: Creature Handling. People aren't the only ones displaced due to the Story Eater's destruction. A variety of creatures from various fairy tales and stories have sought shelter within the Index, and have for the most part been contained away from the main city. However, not all creatures are friendly, and some do escape, whether on their own or by those with ill intentions. While it is preferred to keep every creature safe and alive, the safety of not only the people but also other creatures and the Index itself is paramount. Lethal force should only be used when absolutely necessary. Although some requests specify certain types of individuals best suited for the task, anyone with comparable skills or alternative methods can participate. With everyone needing to learn how to use their new Essence abilities, these offer a perfect opportunity to test them out.- REQUEST: TRACKERS, HUNTERS, ANYONE WHO CAN COMMUNE OR UNDERSTAND THE FORESTS. A herd of unicorns is missing and must be found immediately! Poachers are known to trap and cut their horns to be sold on the black market as well as smuggling them to other stories to be sold. This is highly illegal and harmful for the creature. Please find and return them before they are harmed! If you spot a poacher, you have permission to capture them and take them to law enforcement.
- REQUEST: WARRIORS, MAGES, BEAST TAMERS, TRACKERS. A large cerberus was spotted roaming near some ranches set by the mountains. Normally they keep to themselves, but this one is a young male likely looking for new territory to claim and drawn to the livestock. No humans have been harmed, but we want to keep it that way. Partners and groups must have at least one person capable of tracking it down. We wish to drive away the cerberus rather than outright kill it, but it can be unpredictable. If it cannot be driven off or knocked unconscious, then permission is granted for its destruction. Be wary of its three heads—it is capable of harnessing the three main elements: fire, water, and wind.
- REQUEST: BARDS, MUSICIANS, CHARMERS. Because of the recent incidents, many of the more timid creatures and farm animals are nervous and won't settle down. Many have wedged themselves in odd hiding places and just won't come out, while others ceaselessly stampede through the spring fields and trample the crops! Music will help calm them down, especially duets, and they are also fans of musical numbers. However if music isn't enough, perhaps a sleeping spell of some kind will do.
¶ IV. Mix it up. This is the "wildcard" prompt. Feel free to take any of these prompts and make them more of your own, or pull from an entirely different story. As mentioned you're free to use any of our previous stories or other events. Just have fun with it!
2/2 I FEEL LIKE I SHOULD SPOILER WARN BY THE WAY
Ah. You lost your memories...
I'm literally a walking spoiler for a year and a half in this game
A...steamship. [That's the only thing he could latch onto in the detective's rambling. Cause yes, he did wake up on a steamship and no one was around. His hand raise instinctively near his neck, where an old wound used to cause him pain.]
So you were on that ship, and this was an accident. [This being his memory and the neck injury he suffered with. It's far too convenient. As convincing as this detective was on certain details, he was suspicious on whether it was all true.] What else can you tell me.
BUT STILL
[Didn't Mr. Naruhodou and Miss Susato help him get those memories back? Wasn't Mr. Asougi fully conscious for the Van Zieks trial? Is this an amnesia relapse? Is there even such a thing? Or is Mr. Asougi even worse than Sherlock when it comes to keeping his brain attic in order?]
Ah. Well, you were headed to England for an exchange project, you see! To become a defense attorney! [Amongst other things.] And you were with your two closest friends! One of them was in the closet! Surely you remember!
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He shakes his head.] I'm afraid I don't. I still don't even know your name. [...] Though I could probably take a guess to what it is now.
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He leans forward, holding out both hands.]
Yes, yes! Go on! Take your best guess!
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What?! No! Come now! That's so very wrong! Were you even trying?!
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Sherlock Holmes then. What other details can you give about me, Detective? [And waste no time moving on.]
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[He falls silent for a bit. Not because the topic is being diverted away from him, but rather, it's being diverted towards a touchy subject. He knows a bit of personal information about Asougi, but that makes it all the more awkward that he doesn't really know Asougi. It's all just hearsay from several different sources.]
You were born and raised in Japan. Your father went abroad when you were still very young. After he passed away, you were taken in by another family. That would be how you met Miss Susato, I believe. ...Susato Mikotoba.
[He pauses on that name, waiting to see if there's even the slightest spark of recognition.]
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That's right...they lied! They killed him. They killed father!] Grk! [He grips the side of his head. A lot of voices and images were suddenly screaming at him, things he could hardly comprehend as they slam against him all at once. There was only Hyde who was suddenly screaming in rage over the noise.
A serial killer?! They lie! He was murdered in cold blood! I'll KILL them!!] AAAGH! [He drops to his knees, the pressuring building up in his head. If Holmes was expecting a reaction, he sure got one, though probably not for the person he thought.]
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Whoah whoah whoah! It's alright! [He sinks to his knees by Asougi's side and considers shaking him, but his hand freezes halfway there. Probably not the best idea to touch him.] It's... It'll be alright.
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But it would turn out to be a lie.
A letter would arrive one day, revealing to him a dark secret beneath Great Britain, a secret everyone had kept from him.
His clothes start to tear as he grows in size, his eyes turning yellow, teeth growing sharper and ears pointier. He screams once more as the transformation to Hyde completes itself. The memories all still trickling through his head, leaving him motionless with a dark expression on his face. A face of murderous intent.]
...They killed him.... [He manages to utter under his breath.]
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Errr. Well. That's not quite... correct. Not in the official sense.
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Keep talking. [If you want to keep that head of yours. If looks could kill right now. And yet, something seems to have change. The usual chaotic nature Hyde would bring wasn't visibly present. It was just hidden beneath the dangerously calm front instead.]
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He would talk about what he knows to be fact, especially after the recent Van Zieks trial which unearthed the truth of the incident, but... It's not his place to talk about those things. There was a reason Asougi was never told in the past, so why should Sherlock just casually discuss it now?]
He... He died of an illness, you see...! [Least convincing claim ever, probably.]
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That's a lie, and I think you know that, detective. [Is he a part of the conspiracy too? If that's the case, then the next time he swings he likely won't purposely miss.]
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Aha! But if you think that I know, then you do not know that I know what I know. But really, this is a story best saved for another time, don't you think? Perhaps over a cup of tea? Minus the claws?
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Talk! Or there won't be another time for you! [For a man so willing to answer him just a moment ago, why was he so tightlip now? It pissed him off. What was this man hiding from him and why???]
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His hands find the back of Asougi's(???) own, ready to try and pry those fingers looser if need be. Thankfully, the grip is still loose enough for him to actually speak. It would've been a cruel and awkward irony if he couldn't.]
Hold it, hold it! No need to- to lose your temper! If you truly wish to know, I'll... I'll tell you! But could you perhaps... let go?
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Who condemn my father as a serial killer? Why?
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And he does not enjoy talking about the Professor case. Even now that it's finally been solved, it leaves a bitter taste in his mouth. That one case was the start of such a grand string of misery for so many different people... But it's not like he has a choice now.]
He- He admitted to his guilt in a court of law, but that was not the whole truth. Your father discovered the identity of the true serial killer and challenged him to a duel. He ah, he won. But there was a mastermind in the shadows, pulling the strings of the serial killer. That same mastermind convinced your father to take the blame for the entire string of murders. Some evidence was forged by one of the coroners to implicate him, as well. So you see, most people involved in this incident were of the questionable sort. [... Is that helpful to know?]
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Who is the mastermind?! The coroner--who were they all?! [Despite his ramblings through the story, he still never gave names. Could it be that...?] Were you conspiring with them as well?
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Heavens, no! I'm a good guy! My partner and I helped to uncover this whole plot! That's what detectives are for! Mr. Naruhodou, Miss Susato, my precious Iris... We all laid part of the road towards the truth.
It doesn't matter who the conspirators were, regardless. They've either been assassinated by the mastermind or locked away for their crimes. The mystery was solved and your father's name was cleared. [...Mostly. He did kill that one guy, so uh. Yeah.]
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I need a version of this icon in full detective attire...
I can see if I can find him doing the pose while going through DGS1 again on my phone :|a
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