FALL TEST DRIVE MEME

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FALL TEST DRIVE MEME
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Welcome to the Current Test Drive for The Revival Project!

This game is a spin-off from the closed The Drift Fleet game. For more information about the game, including more details on the setting, please check out the FAQ here or the premise here.

A thread on the TDM will be required for all applications. Please view the FAQ for information about how this works. Any questions about the game please direct to the comment section of the FAQ as well.

If you are a Drift Fleet alumni bringing your character from the game, please label your character as 'DFAU' on your top level. Also, keep in mind you have complete flexibility on how your character comes here. They could be taken before endgame, after endgame, two years after, one year before, etc. It's up to you! If you want to completely restart your character, they're not considered DFAU anymore and won't need the label.

So go! Explore Agra 10! And, as always, HAVE FUN!

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Fall in Temba and Sh'Ka

Fall is a season that, in temperate climates like that of Temba and Sh'Ka leads to great changes in the land. Of course in both cities that change is often peeking out amid the occasional dustings or drifts of volcanic ash, but with each of the light fall rains, it's almost as if the memories of the eruption that ended the summer are being washed away. Each city, though, has its own new challenges to face.

Temba seems almost peaceful, breathing out a sigh of relief after its near destruction. Just southeast of the city one finds signs of the damage in greater evidence. The recent lava flows have taken out large stretches of vegetation, replacing them with fresh volcanic rock left bare at the surface. In some places there's even residual heat given off, especially closer to the volcano that now rests as an unending reminder of what was nearly lost. Meanwhile in the city itself the plants that would normally provide a natural abundance outside of the domain of the greenhouse seem to offer scant pickings, perhaps a result of the intense heat of the summer.

Meanwhile in Sh'Ka fall proves to be a threat, though in a new way this year than in any before. The danger derives from the Blood Vines near the train station. Apparently ash-rich soil only feeds the vampiric plant, and its spines are larger than ever as its vines lie hidden under the mounds of ash, ready for any unsuspecting prey.

Explore the city Temba!

Here's a map of Temba and a bit more description of some of the buildings here.

Despite having been protected from being destroyed by the volcano itself and unlike Sh'Ka not having been buried in vast amopunts of ash, Temba still suffered notable damage from the earthquakes that came with the volcano's eruption. Previously restored buildings were damaged and others entirely caved in on themselves leaving them beyond any hope for restoration. The streets and paths are even worse to traverse than they used to be but for what it's worth water and electricity are still working. Most of the time.

Needless to say, exploring is more risky these days as buildings may still cave in without warning and seemingly solid roads may crack open to drop anunsuspecting wanderer into underground caves left behind by the quakes.

And yet the city can still be explored. If you are lucky, you might even stumble over The Deep End, the bar located on one of the mid-levels of the tower residences in one of the residence towers. Unfortunately no bright neon signs can lead you there, but it does exist.

Now what's happening with the hangar?!

A while ago, the ships vanished from the hangar and as of now no one can say why exactly that happened. Now your character may snotice that the map still indicates a hangar, but going there has them walk straight into- A force field? And a massive one at that. It's notably larger than the hangar building used to be and by no means translucent. Instead, your character will see a reflection of the city around. Or much rather the rubble and empty area around the location. What's going on here? Do you investigate the strange case of the missing space ships and now also missing hangar?

Try the network!

The network is back up! Upon arrival, your character will have on their person a small, handheld communications device. Maybe they know exactly how to use a computer, smartphone, or tablet, and immediately blast out a text or video trying to figure out what's going on. Or maybe they're not so tech-savvy after all, and everyone is about to get a lovely shot right up your character's left nostril.

There be storms...

These power-altering storms keep ravaging parts of the planet every once in a while. No one truly knows where they come from or what to do about them yet, but one of them appears to be approaching. You have the option to find shelter in one of the buildings to wait for it to pass. Unless, of course, you rather feel drawn to investigate.

Should you step inside the storm, or even get lost in it, it will show ghosts of people you know and those you don't. It drains you of any super-human abilities and tries its best to keep you from getting to its origin. Are you going to try anyways? Or are you going to chase the whispers of people from your past? Maybe you will simply find yourself calling for help or stumble across another lost soul in need of assistance.

More information can be found here.

Wildcard!

You're welcome to use any previous test drive scenarios or previous game events as a basis for a thread/situation, or simply make up your own! Keep in mind that you're currently stranded on a planet with only basic necessities, but there is enough food and fresh water. Creature comforts, however, seem to be distinctly lacking. Quite unlike a gathering of potentially dangerous creatures to encounter. The setting is yours to explore and have fun with!

 

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Comments

[ashwantstobattle]

It's always fun meeting new people. [ He says confidently before looking around as well. The ground didn't look unstable. Then again, he hadn't exactly expecting the ground to cave in. ]

Guess that mean our race is on hold. [ He tells Pikachu who nods in agreement, looking maybe a little disappointed. ]

We've been here for several months now but I'm pretty sure this is because the volcano erupted last month. Luckily, it seems like everyone got to safety in time.

[pursuitofcappiness]

Oh, you think maybe this is an aftershock? I guess I don't know a whole lot about volcanoes.

[ But building the city so near one seems like it wasn't the best idea, though there wasn't exactly a Pompeii here to warn them otherwise. ]

Are we trying to rebuild everything? Maybe I can help with that, but I think maybe first - we've gotta fix these roads.

[ashwantstobattle]

I don't really know much about them either. [ He knows that Lava is dangerous and that Moltres like to sometimes rest in them to build up energy. ]

Yeah, Pikachu and I are working on updating a map so everyone will know better where the damage is.

Pika! [ Pikachu says enthusiastically. ]

[pursuitofcappiness]

Oh, great. What have you got so far?

[ He's not a cartographer, but as an army captain he's read a lot of maps in his day, and he does have a vested interest in pitching in so that they can do what they're here to do and then go home as quickly as possible. ]

[ashwantstobattle]

Uh... [ Ash pulls the Map he'd been given out of his pocket and carefully unfolds it. ] Let's see...

[ Steve may be good at reading maps but it's clear Ash is not. However, Pikachu seems to be able to read a map just fine as he indicates to their exact location. ]

Pika.

Oh right, thanks Pikachu!

[pursuitofcappiness]

[ Well, that's all right. Ash looks to be about ten years old so it's not like Steve really thought that he'd have a bunch of answers about the map. ]

Okay, so I guess...

What's this right here?

[ He points to the spot where the diner is. Someone's probably hungry. ]

[ashwantstobattle]

[ That one, Ash recognizes immediately as it's one of the places he frequents most often. ]

Oh, that's the diner. Radley and Tommy run it. There's no money here so it's more as long as you're helping out, you can have whatever you want there.

[pursuitofcappiness]

Oh. Well, that sounds like a done deal, but I guess I should make myself useful.

Is anyone working on anything they'd like a hand with, you think?

[ But maybe they should head in that direction - seems like a good place where people are around a lot and would notice if it's unstable. ]

Sorry for late response

[ashwantstobattle]

Not that I'm aware of... [ He says, frowning in thought just a little. ]

I'm sure there's bound to be someone that needs something. Dr Takemi, I think, can always use more supplies at the hospital, and Tommy and Radley will be happy if you bring them ingredients.

np i was afk!

[pursuitofcappiness]

Great. I think I could do that.

[ And a pause. ]

I might be able to help you with your map, if you'd want help.

[ He's offering! He just wants to be helpful. ]

[ashwantstobattle]

Pikapika. Pikapi pika PiKa pikachu. [ Pikachu nods enthusiastically and then gives Ash a side-eye. ]

I'm not gonna get us lost in town. [ Ash protests. Pikachu doesn't look convinced. Ash lets out a sigh and then turns his attention back to Steve. ]

Sure! Everything's more fun when you have someone to help out. [ He says cheerily. ]

[pursuitofcappiness]

Great.

I'll come along.

[ He can't understand Pikachu, but he does respect that Ash and Pikachu can communicate. That's all that matters. ]