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Test Drive: March 2021
Test Drive: March 2021—
§ 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. Spring Is in the Air.In addition to the other goings on, with the changing of the season, there’s plenty of other sights to see and things to do. Flowers are blooming, animals are coming out to play, allergies are wreaking havoc, okay maybe not that last one, but still, there’s plenty of seasonal activities too!
¶ III. Story World Shenanigans. After the Story Eater's attack on the Index, it appears some of its influence has made its way to some of the other Books. Good news is there are no reports of any attacks or damage to the story worlds, however some of the people are behaving oddly and strange groups or settings have appeared. Better check and try to sort it out, or at the very least keep the chaos to a minimum and ensure it doesn't spread any further. Note: Although there are no set roles or scenes to act out, Aspects will appear in a random role of the player's choosing, complete with costume change and slight ability change to match the role. For example, an Aspect might find themselves dressed as the White Rabbit while in Wonderland and may be able to use some time manipulation along with their usual Essence abilities. Players can be creative on what they can do. Using these roles may help diffuse some of the chaos.
¶ 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.
- All prompts of the Test Drive can be carried over into the game in their entirety and be used as intros. Should current events in the game be different while the TDM is still active, you can adjust some of the settings to better match it upon entering the game.
- Don't forget to refer to the Game Info for how the mechanics work.
- Public Registration is currently closed until further notice, but anyone with an invite and current players can register at any time. Claims will open at a later date.
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.
- Furious Furniture. A new woodworking shop has opened in the Index, specializing in furniture. Perfect for finding that extra piece that's missing from your home or replacing the furniture already there if one's Essence completely clashes with their tastes. It's the talk of the town, every table, chair, and so on is gorgeous and at bargain prices! Free delivery included! The only catch is some of the furniture seems a bit...temperamental. The lucky ones may find this out at the store, as a chair might dump them right out of it or a dresser might launch a shelf at it. But others may only find out later and need to call in some assistance to fend off cabinets and shelves that refuse to hold anything, a table that flips itself, or even a bed that seems insistent on laying on the poor sleeper, instead of the other way around.
- Candy Combat. Over the holiday season, particularly during Christmas, some candy makers got a bit "heated" in their competitions against each other. Now they are challenging each other to see who has the "strongest" candy around. Calling up for anyone willing, volunteers are to enter a stage made of hard chocolate surrounded by a raspberry glaze which if stepped or fallen into counts as a defeat. For "weapons," participants are to choose from a variety of various "hard" candies, although some are a little more malleable. They range from peppermint candy canes to hardened taffy. While they could be used for melee combat, many have magical components and can cast candy themed spells as well. The only limit is one's imagination. Many will try to fight to defend a certain shop's honor, but most just want to have an excuse to have a fun spar.
- Bad Books. It seems to be a rather bad day in the Grand Library. For some reason the books are behaving mischievously. Snapping when pulled off the shelf, fluttering around to suddenly close on top of someone's head, several toppling over on a hapless passersby, switching around to be in the wrong locations. It's enough to make the usually levelheaded staff frustrated and stressed as they try to keep order. On top of it all, the owl aides are particularly short fused and summon the sentries for the smallest offense. Find a way to soothe and calm the books as well as comfort the aides. Perhaps some food would help.
- Furious Furniture. A new woodworking shop has opened in the Index, specializing in furniture. Perfect for finding that extra piece that's missing from your home or replacing the furniture already there if one's Essence completely clashes with their tastes. It's the talk of the town, every table, chair, and so on is gorgeous and at bargain prices! Free delivery included! The only catch is some of the furniture seems a bit...temperamental. The lucky ones may find this out at the store, as a chair might dump them right out of it or a dresser might launch a shelf at it. But others may only find out later and need to call in some assistance to fend off cabinets and shelves that refuse to hold anything, a table that flips itself, or even a bed that seems insistent on laying on the poor sleeper, instead of the other way around.
- 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. Spring Is in the Air.In addition to the other goings on, with the changing of the season, there’s plenty of other sights to see and things to do. Flowers are blooming, animals are coming out to play, allergies are wreaking havoc, okay maybe not that last one, but still, there’s plenty of seasonal activities too!- A. A Rat's Sweet Tooth. After the candy battles have subsided, there’s the easily answered question of what to do with all the leftover candy? Sell it of course! So plenty of little pop-up sweets stalls have opened up in the main part of the town, offering everything from spun sugar roses to pecan rolls covered in glaze. Unfortunately, it seems people aren't the only ones drawn to the new treats, as rats seem to be literally coming out of the woodwork to cause problems. Maybe you can help chase the rats off and be rewarded with free treats! Or maybe you don't care about the plight of the common man and just want your candy.
- B. Fussy Flora. Winter seems to have lasted forever, but spring has finally arrived into the Index. To liven up some gardens, some florists and residents have imported the unique flowers from the Book of Wonderland. Said to bring joy and laughter to all, many add them to their gardens without much care. However, what they did not realize was that while the flowers are wonderful when grown, when they are still young blooming sprouts they are quite...noisy. All through the day the small flowers will cry and wail, demanding varying needs. Too much sun, not enough sun, need more water, want better soil, the roots of another plant is invading their space. Some even demand strange things like sweet snacks, blankets, music. In time they will "mature," but everyone has to resist pulling them out until then. Help out by assisting to soothe the young flowers or help in replotting them into a special nursery (hastily) built for them.
- C. Game, Set, Ouch. Despite the fact that it's a pretty prickly endeavor, a new game is becoming popular in the Index: Tumbleweed Tennis! Upon closer inspection they seem to be rose bushes, but rose bush badminton wasn't as catchy. The object of the game is to hit the poky bundles back and forth without getting jabbed by the thorns. Sounds fun, right? Well, even if it doesn't, Aspects may find themselves suddenly drafted into a game because the players need another group for doubles. Or it's possible to be on the sidelines and have to duck the spiky foliage heading your way.
¶ III. Story World Shenanigans. After the Story Eater's attack on the Index, it appears some of its influence has made its way to some of the other Books. Good news is there are no reports of any attacks or damage to the story worlds, however some of the people are behaving oddly and strange groups or settings have appeared. Better check and try to sort it out, or at the very least keep the chaos to a minimum and ensure it doesn't spread any further. Note: Although there are no set roles or scenes to act out, Aspects will appear in a random role of the player's choosing, complete with costume change and slight ability change to match the role. For example, an Aspect might find themselves dressed as the White Rabbit while in Wonderland and may be able to use some time manipulation along with their usual Essence abilities. Players can be creative on what they can do. Using these roles may help diffuse some of the chaos.- A. Moonfellas. It's an old story. A bamboo cutter goes into the forest, finds an unusual stalk of bamboo and cuts it open to find...a man in a suit stating he'll make him an offer he can't refuse. Okay, so maybe it's not an old story after all. The strange man in the bamboo has friends, and suddenly this section of the forest is overrun with all sorts of issues. Illegal lotteries, discount bamboo that fell off a cart somewhere, and the whole area seems tired of having to fork over bamboo in case something bad happens to their...bamboo? Doesn't seem to really be an efficient method of extortion. Aspects who've wandered into the forest can expect to get caught up in all this, and there's the option to play along and live out any gangster dreams of theirs, or they can try and lure these strange strange people back into the bamboo they emerged from, where it'll take off like a rocket back to their home. (Roles available: Kaguya, Bamboo Cutter, Moon Knight, One of the Princes, Emperor)
- B. Seadragons' Fury. The mermaids near the Royal Kingdom are angry and are attacking ships and anyone wandering along the shore. The reason? Pollution. Trash and sewage have been dumped into their once pristine ocean waters and they are having none of it. With powerful sea dragons, they dive underwater and break through the hulls of the ships, they can also briefly soar above water to release streams of water to knock down anyone in their way. There's also a very large, angry purple whale that will burst through the water to smash into the ships and spray hot water onto the shore. While the Royal Navy's fleet are capable of fending off the dragons with strong artillery and magic defenses, as early 90s edutainment taught everyone, pollution is a real problem that needs real solutions. In this case, the solution is wrangling a sea dragon of your own and try to appease the mermaids by picking up trash along the way. Get to it! (Roles available: Mermaid, Prince, Sea Witch, Priestess)
- C. Curiouser and calculus-er. You're late, you're late for a very important date! And unfortunately the white rabbit is not taking no for an answer and has dragged whatever poor Aspect they've found down into...Wonderland? Not quite. It seems more like Wonderland by way of a children's edutainment program. No flamingos here, instead the croquet mallets are the number 7. They're painting the denominators red, and the Mad Adder has invited everyone to a very merry cram session. Probably a good idea to make for the rabbit hole and back to the world of the Index, but be careful the Cheshire >3 doesn't lead you astray. And the Queen of Parts is very interested in subtracting from the whole of any uninvited guests. And you probably don't want to find out firsthand what Aspect minus head equals. (Roles available: Alice, White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts, Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat)
¶ 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!
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(After asking Pooka to fetch her some sturdy sticks and some string and he returns with the aforementioned items in tow, Anya proceeds to get the cloth screen ready for the flowers carefully.
A few minutes, a little struggle, and some trial & error later, the baby flowers soon find good relief with some shade from the cloth Anya is able to find and proceed to take a nap while she takes a moment to sign in contentment.)
Phew, that was a close one. I managed to put up a cloth screen so the sun wouldn’t give the flowers a hard time. How are you holding up so far, Ganyu?