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Test Drive

TEST DRIVE MEME

If you'd like to apply to Snowblind and would like to test the waters first or get a sample set up for your application, this meme is for you! We've even provided some prompts for you to use if you want (but feel free to make up your own). Here's how it works.
✭ Reply to this entry with a character you're considering apping into the game. You can include the name of your character and the fandom in your subject line.
✭ Comment around to others on the meme, whether you're in the game already or not.
✭ Now you have a sample ready for your application!
✭ So go reserve and apply when reservations and applications are open.
✭ Seriously, do it.


Network Prompts
ONE: TURN AROUND
It's after lockdown, but not early enough to go to sleep. You've got everything sorted out, and now you're bored. Time to video chat on the network! Everything's fine from where you are... But unfortunately, there's something behind you. Something humanoid and creeping closer inch by inch, trying to sneak up on you without you noticing. Maybe the person you're talking to will let you know about that. The only problem? If you do turn around to look, you won't be able to see it. If your tablet friend can convince you to move to a different room and close the door, everything will be fine. If they can't, well, they'll be watching you get dragged off into the darkness before too long.

TWO: CAUGHT ON FILM
Normally, this doesn't happen. In fact, normally it never happens. However, something has gone a bit wrong today, and the tablets are turning on and off by themselves. This makes for some pretty disjointed conversations, with people popping in and out at the worst times. And, of course, someone might see you doing something you'd prefer they didn't see.
NOTE: Please don't post anything sexual in regards to this prompt. While in-game the network doesn't allow for accidental posts, we thought you guys could have fun with it here!


Action Prompts
THREE: HORROR HOSPITAL
After a long trek through the ice tunnels, you've finally reached the hospital! You've just stepped inside to see what there is to see... And the door locks behind you. Looks like it's curfew, and guess where you're spending the night? The atmosphere is oppressive and the tablets don't work quite right, but this is probably better than being outside. Maybe you'll have some company with you? And there are probably beds somewhere.

FOUR: OKAY GUYS QUICK POLL
You've run into some good luck--you've just found a blanket! It's soft and warm and if you fold it right, you're sure it will fit into your backpack. You're sure, but you can't tell, because it's already stuffed full of things. You're going to have to pick and choose what should stay and what should go... But hey, there are other people around! Maybe they can help you sort out your supplies! Maybe you can give them some of the stuff you can't carry! Maybe you can steal their backpack so you can carry more! The options are endless!

circumsutus: (dressing like japan)

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[personal profile] circumsutus 2015-09-20 07:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Mostly sorts that don't appear to be here. [Shrug. His world appears to have some very unique races that aren't represented in the current population.]

[The shadow is either interested in the answer or trying to sneak closer, because it sort of leans in a bit.]

I've done quite a bit of research on animals, [read: he dissects everything he comes across] in addition to humanoid non-humans. What sort are you?
lancingintherain: art by me (the 15th Lindblum War started in 1600)

[personal profile] lancingintherain 2015-09-20 09:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[oh ok that's definitely not just a shadow. She'd been listening closely, but now her breath catches in her throat, and she points at her screen before remembering that he can't see her.]

Hold on—nevermind that for now. Don't look, but there's something behind you.

[she keeps her voice level as she watches that shadow.]

Stand up slowly. If there's a room nearby with a door, move towards there.
circumsutus: (hmmmmm)

[personal profile] circumsutus 2015-09-20 10:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Of course he looks, giving the (very squeaky) desk chair he's sitting in a slow turn to get a proper 360 view of the whole room.]

Is there? [He's abandoned the "chipper" act for "casually interested".] Why don't you give me a clear description of it, Crescent?

[He doesn't stand quite yet, just keeps the tablet camera pointed behind him so she can see what's going on when his back is turned. Either he trusts her to have seen something he can't, or he doesn't believe she sees anything at all.

Spoilers the shadow's creeping up on him. Slowly.
]
lancingintherain: art by me (booty got me hypnotized)

[personal profile] lancingintherain 2015-09-20 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[her ears flatten at that sound. Man, fuck squeaky desk chairs. He's so doing that on purpose.]

[urgently:]


Who cares? It looks like a shadow! It's nearly upon you, for the gods' sake, move!
Edited 2015-09-20 22:49 (UTC)
circumsutus: (glasses push)

[personal profile] circumsutus 2015-09-20 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[he's absolutely doing it on purpose. gj freya you've figured him out.]

[Stein's movements are far less hurried than they probably should be, if Freya's tone is anything to go by.

The man is about two parts "gangling and awkward" and one part "I can't see this monster you're pointing out", with about half a part "competent enough to not walk straight into the thing".
]

I can't locate it. Something in the lens of the camera or the transmission must disrupt its camouflage enough for you to see it.

[He's stepped forward, away from the shadow instead of towards it, and holds the tablet out. The shadow is still moving closer.

Stein sounds entirely unconcerned, like he does this every day and the invisibility's more of an interesting quirk than something disturbing.
]

Mind being my eyes for a moment?
Edited (words words words) 2015-09-20 23:53 (UTC)
lancingintherain: art by me (hey freya why the long face)

[personal profile] lancingintherain 2015-09-21 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
[his demeanor is absolutely baffling, but there's no time to ask him wtf is up; and some part of her is even kind of glad he's overly calm, rather than completely flipping out.]

Er—of course. It's still coming—keep walking in that same direction. You've got to get into a room and shut the door; that's the only way to stop it.

[at least, she's hoping.]
Edited 2015-09-21 00:16 (UTC)
circumsutus: (smoke rising)

[personal profile] circumsutus 2015-09-22 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
Has anyone had success fighting these things yet? [He heard the general overview, "you can't fight the shadows", but he's still curious. They're almost like the ghosts from his world.

As Stein moves away from the shadow, still calm, the shadow keeps sneaking up on him. But he's still ahead of it, moving toward an open door and the room beyond.

The shadow reached out, ominously.
]
lancingintherain: art by me (N O P E)

[personal profile] lancingintherain 2015-09-22 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
[watching him casually meander away from that creeping shadow is nervewracking enough to set her softly grinding her front teeth together, but she tries to keep her tone calm.]

Um—no, none at all. Only thing that stops them is a closed door; no weapons, no—

[oh wow its reaching for him!? Okay to hell with being calm.]

—It's reaching for you! Bigger steps, doctor, or—or run for it if you're close enough to that room!
Edited 2015-09-22 06:23 (UTC)