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

[assiduous]

[ mako let's her haul him to his feet, towering over her ever so slightly, as usual. he has no qualms about keeping the books as long as he wants, provided nobody finds out they're missing.

then again, he has been hoarding the books he's working from the entire time he's been here bc WHAT ARE LIBRARIRES HOW DO THEY WORK WHAT IF I'M NOT DONE WITH MY BOOK AND SOMEONE ELSE GRABS IT ]

You're done with them already? [ then why did you bring them... ]

[skillshots]

Hm... [Ezreal ponders for a moment. Nothing.] I'm not sure. Identifying magic isn't really my thing, but exploring is. Why don't we take a look around, and see what we find?

[He takes a moment to reload his gun before walking slowly forward.]

We may have killed the monsters in this room, but there could be more on this floor. Stick close to me and be careful.

[feelinghot]

Ditto. Well, today's pay should last for a while.

d

[tokimemo]

[ if your character happens to be anywhere near the vicinity of the performers guild today, they'll be assaulted with the howl treated to the spectacle of one sena kashiwazaki

a.) lurking outside trying to recruit people to her guild, notably NOT the performer guild but the fighter guild instead.

or!

b.) getting pushed out of the guild doors after the other members have caught on to what she's doing. she's digging in her heels and grabbing at whatever she can to keep from getting forced all the way out though and arguing all the while ]

Instead of pushing me out, you should be crying to me with gratitude! After you made the mistake of failing to recruit me, I was generous enough to bless this place with my attention anyway!

[girlmemo]

[ Yozora is on her way back to her guild when she sees a loser. Her eyes narrow at the girl as if she's looking at something unsavory. ]

Ugh, gross. They're throwing rotten meat out again.

[ y e p she's just standing there with her bag of potion ingredients HI SENA ]

A

[ourparadise]

[It had been simple to ignore the sound of passing footsteps as she played with her necklace. The gem was finer than anything she'd owned before and magical of all things. Lost in thought, she didn't notice the door move until a pile of person was flat in her doorway.

She skittered backwards on her bed, reaching for her purse automatically before he apologizes]

Oh--Um--It's alright?

c.

[notyetlost]

Okay so like, we're all totally clear on the plan and whatever rig-- [Poland stops abruptly, noticing Latvia's shaking.]

Latvia, oh my god, please tell me you're not crying.

[tokimemo]

[ stay away from reflective surfaces then, stupid fox woman!!!

and man you know those animals that puff up when they're agitated or whatever? sena's doing a pretty good impression of one right now ]

Tch! So you're just going to stand there and watch!? It's not like I'd ever ask you for help but this is something that would benefit you too! [ dramatic fingerpoint back at the guild ] This guild has the biggest concentration of [ cute yukiko-like girls ] people I'd like to befriend!

[girlmemo]

[ yozora puts down her shopping bag. wait for it... wait for it... ]

Don't use friendship as an excuse for your sick fantasies, you lolicon! [ squishes sena's ugly face between her palms so her stupid puffer fish impression deflates.

now she's left with fish lips. ]

[tokimemo]

[ she's just going to ineffectually flail her arms around but will keep talking anyway ]

Mwuhffle wohwomwoohmfffff!!!

[ translation: Don't you dare say that my fantasies are sick!!!!!!!

...........so you do you have them sena?! ]

[balzams]

[The fact that it sounded more like a question than forgiveness gave him the impression that it really wasn't alright after all. He got back up to his feet and straightened out his clothes before bowing his head]

I really can't apologise enough!

[As he lifted his gaze he noticed the finely crafted necklace in her hands]

That's really pretty...

[balzams]

I am not!

[He takes a step back, offended at Poland's (completely accurate, yes there were tears in his eyes) accusations. He wipes his eyes, trying his best to make it subtle]

Adn yeah, I'm clear on the plan...

[girlmemo]

[ yozora finally lets go and picks up her things because this is sad to watch ]

So this is how you've been spending your time? Trying to befriend whores?

Hmph, if you're going to recruit, at least get the ones most beneficial to the club. [ the neighbors club. yozora digs in her shopping bag for a piece of paper and shows it to sena.

it's a rank 1 mission for one fighter and one mage! it's from an oracle who needs a party to level up more in the castle.

but it doesn't say if the oracle's a boy or a girl. ]

[notyetlost]

You so are!

There's no crying in the plan!

[tokimemo]

[ bristling ] They're entertainers! They're like the idols of this world! If I'd known about this guild before I might have picked this one- no, I don't want to perform, I just want to manage them like in iM@ttress...

Heh, I shouldn't be surprised that you wouldn't be able to appreciate the value of their support! Various stories have been told about how pop music saves lives! [ and hey kawamori built his career on it ] Between my discerning standards and your lowborn "I'll take anyone!" taste, the better choice is obvious!

[ and she crosses her arms and sullenly eyes the parchment. her expression changes when she spots the word oracle ] Eh?! That's an invitation from an oracle!

[ sena being gross in 5...4... ]

[girlmemo]

[ yozora looks rather smug, herself. ]

Of course. Seeing as there's no use for you in battle other than being a meat shield, I took pity on you and gave you a tool. Treasure it.

[ she doesn't know what she's in for

is this the part where sena starts being gross

please say no ]

[ourparadise]

[She shakes her head, then waves a hand. It doesn't matter really, she should pay more attention to things like that. Her smile is reassuring now, these things happen after all.] It's alright. You just startled me honestly. I suppose I didn't close the door all the way.

And isn't it? They had me pick something to be enchanted. The gem is the important part--I think. But it's very pretty. Wearing it all the time will be a joy, don't you think?

[tokimemo]

[ what was that? please say "yes, i'd love to read the part where sena grossly slobbers her grossness onto the universe"? well since you asked so nicely ]

So you've finally fulfilled your purpose in life!

[ ok you'd think that by now sena would have learned to be suspicious whenever yozora is in any way helpful, nice or like not actively trying to make her miserable. is it masochism? naive rich girl gullibility? nope that's not her character archetype. she just can't help herself because if it's true ]

A cute healer just for me! [ .........sena you know you're going to join the oracle's party, not have that oracle delivered to you in a box right? ] A healer in a nun outfit! A healer clumsily wielding a mace!

1/2

[girlmemo]

If you try to describe her in greater detail, I might have to hex you.

[girlmemo]

This oracle is your chance at making a friend, Meat, so make it count. I recommend hurting yourself from fighting monsters so she'll heal you and give you all the attention you need.

[balzams]

There was no sassing in the plan either but that doesn't stop you...

[balzams]

[Latvia relaxes a little, now that he can sense that she doesn't seem angry]

You probably did close it properly, I'm just a klutz.

Oh! Those things...

[From the front of his clothes he unpins a small broach with a similar gem]

They gave me one too, but I still think yours is nicer.

[ourparadise]

[She covers a giggle with her hand] I think mine just wouldn't suit you though. That's quite pretty itself.

[notyetlost]

[Poland somehow refrains from giving into the urge to call Latvia a baby, and instead pulls him aside.]

What's your deal? Are you like, scared or something?

[balzams]

Ah, thank-you.

[Latvia blushes a little. Whoever she was she really was pretty]

Yours suits you really well though!

Um... my name is Latvia, by the way.