TEST DRIVE ; no. 1

[powergamer]

TEST DRIVE MEME

So first of all, welcome to Dyspros' very first test drive meme! We're happy that you're interested in the game, and we hope that you have some fun playing with the setting, regardless of whether you decide to join or not.

As a general reminder, we recommend that you look over the game information before jumping in. In addition, if you decide you're ready to join, you're welcome to put in a reserve, and applications will open on May 4th at 12:01 AM (EST). Finally, if you have any questions or concerns, please send us a message!

So now, without further ado, let's get to playing:

A ; NEW RECRUIT

Well then, welcome to the guild, Initiate! After some thought (or maybe the choice was obvious), you've finally settled on a guild, and you're ready to get started. You're welcome to check out your accommodations and see what kind of people you'll be living with for the foreseeable future. This is your home now, so hopefully you get alone with them. If not, then you can just spend all of your time sharpening your skills!

Whether you're just claiming your bed or you're jumping right into the thick of things to practice or sign up for a mission, a new recruit is unlikely to go unnoticed.

B ; MISSION TIME

It's your first mission, which is pretty exciting, right? You have all these pictures in your head of going off to fight a dragon, to come home with great riches and valor...

Too bad those missions are for the higher ups.

No, it's the middle of the night, and you're out guarding the small fields just outside of town from wild animals. Right now you're standing by the cucumbers, which are considered especially important to guard, for some reason. You have to fight off sleepiness somehow, so maybe an animal will come out for you to scare off, or maybe you'll just end up chatting with whoever is stuck doing this with you.

Or you know, if you're a dick, you'll steal the vegetables for yourself.

C ; STORM THE CASTLE

Okay, the missions for initiates are pretty lame, and you're ready for some real fighting. You can go alone, or you can go with some other people, but it's off to Castle Dyspros! You'll find a variety of creatures to fight, and the power of teamwork will help you make progress through the castle!

Or you'll die. There's that too. Good thing it's fairly inconsequential, if weird!

Either way, have fun fighting to your heart's content!

D ; PICK YOUR OWN

Just like it says, if none of the others appeal to you, feel free to make up your own prompt!

Comments

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[beat]

[ Dude, don't even go there; his haircut is perfect. Maybe "blond and beautiful" should be bedazzled on his shirt, kind of like how biffles wear those "I'm with Stupid!" tees, only his real best friend in this equation is Dave's golden locks.

Anyway he notices this other dude calling out to him (who's got the weird haircut now, huh) and approaches, speaking first. ]

So. What makes you think I'm interested in what you're selling.

[needlecraft]

[ Doesn't that imply that the shirt should be bedazzled with "I'm with Stupid Hair!"...

And your haircut is weird, bro. You know why? You turned and thought he was referring to you!! TOTALLY. Otherwise, he blinks a couple of times. He has a serious question here, but-- ]

Aren't you a little too young to be outside?

[ Some silence. ]

Without an adult?

[beat]

[ Dave doesn't immediately respond because he's too busy giving this guy the most deadpan of all deadpans one with shades can ever hope to achieve. ]

I'm 16, you egg.

[ ... ]

If they can make reality shows about knocked up kids my age documenting their emotional trauma, I think I can go window shopping without holding Mommy's hand.

[needlecraft]

But those kids actually look their age? You kind of look... [ Give him a moment as he looks Dave up and down. It's kind of hard to say! Let him put a number on you anyway-- ]

Well, twelve. [ Okay, he's exaggerating, but might as well. ]

I think it's the shades.