This test drive is meant to provide those who are interested in applying to the game an opportunity to not only experience the setting and mechanics, but to interact with players and characters already in the game!
The threads on the Test Drive Meme may be used for both sample sections of the applications and those already in game may use the threads here to supplement up to ten comments for their AC regardless of whether the player you threaded with applied.
It is up to the discretion of each individual player on whether they would like to use what happens here on the Test Drive Meme as their IC intro into the game.
PLEASE REMEMBER: The monster your character picks will not be official until you are accepted into the game. This is your opportunity to try out all sorts of monster types until you find the one that suits you and your character best!
And without further ado:
"Welcome our dear guests! We've been waiting for you!"
The Prompts:
Prompt 1 - Arrival: Having just arrived to Halloween Town, you may feel a little queasy. That is entirely natural. You're in a giant circular room with whatever it is you may have brought with you. A very tall figure walks out of the shadows and he's incredibly pale... that is until you realize the hand reaching out to you is not bone-thin, oh no, it is actual bone. Meet the ruler of Halloween Town and the king of Halloween, Jack Skellington. He greets you with a big smile and exclaims with joy how happy he is that you made it and how much happier he is to see you, one hand held out in greeting and the other holding the Jack o' Laptop he has ready for you.
Perhaps you stay to listen to him explain what awaits you and he will then happily escort you outside into the town to provide you a quick explanation before he excuses himself to greet the other new arrivals, leaving you to explore the town. Or, perhaps, the mere sight of a skeleton was... not what you were expecting and you ran out screaming before he can get more than a "Hello-" out.
Either way:
Prompt 2 - The Town: Whether you ran out screaming or were guided out into the town, there are most certainly monsters and ghouls all about. If you were patient enough to wait for an explanation, you know that they are the residents of this holiday. If you ran out screaming? Well, you might be getting more than a few scares- we mean... stares. But the town is just waiting for you to explore! But something is strange. When you look into a mirror or see a glass you look just a tiny bit off. And perhaps you feel just a tiny bit different.
Maybe you don't even have a reflection and all you can feel at the moment is a deep need to feed. Surely someone can help you... provided you can stop screaming at the sight of the citizens long enough.
We wouldn't recommend attacking any of the citizens, however, newborn monster that you are. We wouldn't want you to be a spirit so early in your visit.
Prompt 3 - The First Door: You've now been in Halloween Town for several days and while the zombies eat brains and the vampires drink blood, no one has tried to attack you (unless you've attacked them first, of course). The mayor, driving in his car announces a town meeting! Everyone must come to the Town Hall, even our new arrivals. Jack and Sally explain that Easter is nearly here! And the Easter Bunny has been kind enough to invite you all to experience what it's like to get ready for the holiday! It is time to take your trip through the Hitherlands to the door of Holidays. The path is laid out with Jack o' lanterns and linked bat-light strings between the trees to guide you to the doors. Don't mind that rather ominous entrance, within is perfectly safe... well... at least we think it is. As you travel along the path, you'll come across all the doors, but the one you are seeking is the one currently open. Trying to open the other doors, be it with spells or with force will result in nothing. Do you go in? Do you head back to the town?
Prompt 4 - Easter Island:Welcome to Easter Island! You may need to squint at first, since it's so bright and colorful, the complete opposite of Halloween Town. But once your vision adjusts, you'll notice something... different. You will find you are no longer any monsters but instead you're- well... to put it quite plainly, you're adorable! You have been turned into the citizens of Easter Island! The Easter Bunny welcomes you warmly, quite surprised to see so many adorable newcomers! And you'll find, perhaps without surprise at this point, that you can understand him. So what does he have planned for you?
Prompt 5 - Easter Egg Hunt: No matter what cute, adorable, and fluffy animal or egg ghost you've been turned into, there is an Easter basket waiting for you to go on a hunt! Throughout the entire island, that's yours to explore, are all sorts of different colored eggs. Each differently colored egg offers you a special reward or a certain kind of magic.
If you find:
A red egg: Will make you more inclined to hug and cuddle with the next person you see. A pink egg: Is a dark chocolate egg! Mmm chocolate. An orange egg: Is a milk chocolate egg. Mmm more chocolate. A yellow egg: Will suddenly turn into a small plush animal that replicates the animal you got turned into. It's so soft and fluffy. A green egg: Will turn into a little plastic egg-bracelet or egg earrings. Don't lose them though, the Easter Bunny asked Lady Luck to imbue them with a tiny bit of luck. A blue egg: Will make you burst out into song and you can't stop until you finish that song. A purple egg: A couple extra Holidollars and you get to take that with you back to Halloween Town.
But perhaps an egg hunt isn't something you're interested in! That's completely fine, the citizens need a lot of help getting ready for Easter for people! There's all sorts of jobs you can do! There's egg painting, egg counting, egg gathering, and basket weaving! All of these jobs pay Holidollars and you're making holidays wonderful for children everywhere!
Just don't drop the eggs! We don't want to make more egg spirits! Dropping an egg will bring you a whole day of bad luck as well.
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...If I could afford it I'd take a more thorough look, but it's a little out of my pocket's reach for now... [...also it's kinda pretty, much as she'd typically be caught dead before thinking like that.]
I would have to agree-considering this is meant to cover basic needs, that's not surprising either; I've seen single rings cost more than a few months rent.
[Ahhhhh well.] ...well, if I'm go be here until at least the next new moon, it'll be something to work for at least. [Better to give herself that thought than anything that involves spending all of the food and rent money.]
I can't imagine the prices you've seen for necklaces of this kind of quality, then... [ He moves to put his wallet up, laughing a little. ] It's too bad we can't do currency exchange here, though it makes sense that they don't have it set up.
[ What would they do with Japanese yen? US dollars? It's not like they can use holidollars back home. ] Have you looked at any of the job offers that the town's got up right now? I was just thinking about it, myself.
The worth of a well cut stone, especially a unique one, can often be priceless-especially if someone is willing to pay it.
I wouldn't have enough for it with my pocket change from home however; it would have been kept in a university fund... [Ah well. She blinks, apparently alarmed by the suggestion.] A job..?
[Her tone says she's not against the idea at least...] ...Are there places hiring 14 year olds...
That's amazing... [ It's said genuinely. Daidara had a lot of weapons and armor that could be considered priceless masterpieces, especially given the materials they brought him, but... jewelry is out of Souji's realm of knowledge, even with Ai's shopping trips. ] And a little intimidating, actually.
[ So much money, especially when juxtaposed with a university fund.
But he perks again, before offering her an encouraging smile. ] I don't see why there wouldn't be in a place like this, especially for new arrivals. I could help you look if you wanted.
We do a lot for the sake of beauty~ [she chuckles, turning to Souji.
...This is an offer that even without the gems on the line, she should not refuse, she thinks to herself, and the smile holds.] I'd appreciate that; if we're lucky we could both find something then.
ROFL curse my old fogey ways... bet you won't be the last...
I'd believe it. [ Boy, would he. Ai'd probably enjoy this conversation.
Well, until it got to the talk of jobs. He inclines his head just slightly in a nod, his own smile remaining. Job hunting's not new for him at least. ] Having a little extra luck and another set of eyes couldn't hurt. I'm Souji, by the way - Seta Souji.
Yes, but I am just saying, they might have learned to adapt better with hands. I don't think it's even feasibly out of their reach; look at how drastic the transformations they're able to put us through are--
[the egg he chose is yellow, unfortunately, so there's a sudden poof and a surprised noise when he finds himself tripping over a little plush duck instead of rolling an egg]
[With the way she beelines right to him and how tightly she hangs onto his hand, he might as well have been thrown a lifeline. She would recognize that voice anywhere, and seeing him is a huge relief.
Congrats Souji. You effectively distracted her.]
What are you doing here? You went back to the city, right? [Looking up at him with big eyes, she's really not all that surprised that he'd be here. From what she's heard from Chie and Yosuke, he was the first one to leap into the TV world, even if it was a dare of sorts.
Eh, whatever. Rise's just glad he's here now as she moves a little closer to him when another ghost passes by.]
[It take Rise a moment to process what she's being asked as she pokes and prods at her face and pouts at the reflection.]
Scales! [Sorry, Snow. She's in full panic mode now, complete with a shrieking voice and tears starting to well up in her eyes. When she turns to face the other girl, she points to a small cluster of shimmering blue and pink dots on her face.]
I have scales! Who's heard of an idol who's had scales before?! [And she turns back to her reflection again, idly wondering what would happen if she tried to remove them...] No one mentioned that we'd get scales here!
[The sensation was just as strange for him and his entire form seemed to shudder before he attempted to recollect himself, giving the young woman a slight glare.]
Trying to get use to be see through, what does it look like?
[Can you hear the sarcasm? Because it's there. Why the hell would he want to get use to this?
Waving his arms a bit as he starts to drift unconsciously, Ed's glare softens into a concentrated frown.]
Who are you?
new drinking game take a shot everytime yu- (no wait bad idea-)
[ Rather than just lingering in the center of the lab, Souji starts to lead her away the second that their hands are joined, keeping his attention focused on her but making sure they don't run into anything else that might make either of them jumpy.
Shadows are one thing - he remembers how telling ghost stories turned out back home. ]
Yeah. I got my invitation when I was on the train, actually. [ As he sees the other ghost, he gives Rise's hand an encouraging squeeze. Maybe they should leave the lab? Although if this is a town... ] I figured I ought to check things out. What about you?
Likewise, Masumi. [ New bonds - officially something he's far more sincere about than he used to be. Especially with a possible goal in mind. ] Do you know what sort of jobs you'd be interested in?
I'd say non-alcoholic mode but then we'd just drown everyone
I have a feeling it'd be easier to see what's available and go from there than try to narrow things down at the start; I could do anything from cleaning to physical labor if I needed, but there's the question of if I measure up to the standards here as well.
same! I'm kind of super rusty at her though, but I'm loving your souji so far!
[If this really is a town, she's screwed unless she gets over her fear of ghosts really quickly.
She really does try to smile at his reassurance, but it comes off as very strained and awkward and worried. It doesn't help that she keeps watching the ghost as it passes by.]
Uh... [Right, right. Just keep talking to him and ignore everything else. If she can do that, she might just be able to survive. Taking a few deep breaths and still hanging onto him.] J-just after you left. It was on my desk when I got home, and I was a little curious about it.
[A beat passes and she grimaces at their surroundings.] If I knew it involved drinking gross things and ghosts, I would have tossed it out...
Seems like it! [ Which, he's just fine with. Halloween's his favorite holiday. ]
The residents are also fairly common staples in Halloween costumes, since they're horror monsters. It's supposed to be a spooky holiday, with haunted houses and ghost stories, so. [ He gestures with the book, signifying it and everything around them, before putting it up. ]
town reduced to lake creatures and ghosts in freak juice accident
[ Hand going to his chin, Souji considers that response before he gives her a nod of approval. Good, sensible answer. ]
Well, if your father sold jewelry, there'd be no harm in checking to see if this store has any openings, right? [ He gestures his hand away from his chin and to the window they're standing in front of. ] Something you're familiar with, and a good place to start.
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halloweentownooc2016-03-10 09:50 pm
Test Drive Meme
Welcome to the Halloween Town Test Drive.
This test drive is meant to provide those who are interested in applying to the game an opportunity to not only experience the setting and mechanics, but to interact with players and characters already in the game!
"Welcome our dear guests! We've been waiting for you!"Prompt 4 - Easter Island: Welcome to Easter Island! You may need to squint at first, since it's so bright and colorful, the complete opposite of Halloween Town. But once your vision adjusts, you'll notice something... different. You will find you are no longer any monsters but instead you're- well... to put it quite plainly, you're adorable! You have been turned into the citizens of Easter Island! The Easter Bunny welcomes you warmly, quite surprised to see so many adorable newcomers! And you'll find, perhaps without surprise at this point, that you can understand him. So what does he have planned for you?
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