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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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✧ Map ✧ Devices & Network ✧ Data Points ✧ Ships ✧ Flora ✧ Fauna ✧ Supply Requests ✧ Calendar ✧
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"Yeah, well. It's Billy. I feel like your family more than most have a reason to hold a grudge..."

He puts his arm around Max's shoulder to start leading her toward the hotel. He hums as he hears about all the people she's already met. And the room! "Sweet! Yeah, we are all sort of holed up together. Hawkins corner in the hotel. I think Chrissy has a room too? I ran into her just a little before you. It's been a weird few days."

"I don't blame him for holding a grudge. And yeah, now I'm going to hold a grudge," but Max sounds amused when she responds.

"Even on an alien planet you stick together," she remarks on the fact and gives Steve that almost sarcastic smile, but she actually thinks it's sweet. They're a good group, and she appreciates they're like that. She allows the arm and being led. He kind of is the leader without Mike and El around. Whatever good that will serve Steve if Max wants to do something he's against.

"Safety in numbers," he said with a shrug even though he's not entirely sure how true that is. "Besides, it's nice to have people around who know you. What you know and stuff like that. We have people from all sorts of different universes so it can get sort of overwhelming just trying to find common ground. Like one dude? Straight up a turtle. Big, giant turtle."

Yeah, Max is a great example of that not that always working out, but she is the one that offered to be bait and go off alone, technically.

Whatever else they're talking about takes a total backseat, though. Max looks to Steve with wide eyes.

"Giant turtle?" Is he serious? Then again, Kavinsky swore to her that he spoke to an echidna. She lifts an eyebrow.

"Are you serious? Like something out of a comic book?" Sure, she met Tommy Shepherd and Steve Rogers and THIS is what makes her break out the c word.

"Maybe all the comic books are really just different universes? That would be weird." The idea of it alone was sort of making his head hurt even to think about. Where was Dustin or Mike when he needed them? They'd have a blast trying to figure all of this alternate reality shit out.

"But seriously, we have people with magic powers. Like El but like...way more. And some people have different powers and stuff. It's pretty crazy. Everyone seems to be from someplace else."

"Is that really any weirder than what we've already been through?" Because it is a little intense to think about, but not nearly as weird as a psychic battle playing out in her mind between El and Vecna.

"More? I mean, I met the guy that goes really fast, but that's about it." Maybe she needs to meet more people.

"Yeah. Like one guy is super strong, I am pretty sure. Another one can like just zap things into being. He can also fly, I think. And then there is one dude I heard that just knows shit about you. Richie isn't a fan of him but we never really chatted much. Um... There's a few people that go fast I think..."

Steve never laid it out before but compared to them he's pretty boring.

"Yeah. There's a lot of people with all sorts of different stuff going on. We might need a 'Regular Old Human' support group."

"Super strong. Like...you mean above average strong. Like Wonder Woman strong?" After talking about The Flash with Tommy, it's only natural Max's mind would end up on Wonder Woman at some point.

"I don't think most of us would be a fan of someone that just knows shit about you. Do you really want someone just knowing stuff about you?" Max points out, eyes a little wide. "You have to tell me who that guy is so I can stay away from him." It makes her feel vulnerable in a very uncomfortable way, especially after Vecna.

The regular human support group comment gets a laugh out of her.

"Fine. Add me to the 'Regular Old Human' support group."

"Eh. I don't know, kid. I've been around the block with you and I am pretty sure you're anything but regular."

He knocks her shoulder with his own. "The guy I think is named John? Ron? Something like that. Talk to Richie Tozier about him. Dude has a grudge or something, I think. He's been here for literal years so I guess he's got reasons..."

"I don't have any super powers, though." She deserves some after what Vecna did to her, alas. Also, taming Billy Hargrove does not count as a super power.

She listens intently and converts the information to memory.

"Got it. Just...tired of unwanted people in my mind."

"Well, don't worry. If anyone tries to get into your mind, I'll just offer mine. They'll love all the extra space."

He grins at Max and pulls her in for a side hug. Yeah, try to get away. You're getting hugged, kid.

"Now... let's get you settled..."

Any joy on her face collapses. Her chest tightens. She already has one dumbass brother she has to make sure doesn't do something stupid for her, she doesn't want another one possibly getting hurt.

"No. Don't do that. Ever."

Max returns the hug, easily, hard, her worry and concern in it.

Steve regrets the joke as soon as Max looks at him with that expression. He rests an arm over her shoulders and just reels her in close.

"Alright. Deal. No one but our own dumbasses in our own heads."

"Good deal," Max replies back, relief in her voice, on her face.

"Just, after Billy," she lifts a hand and tries to form words, "I don't," words fail her on the scope of what it was like after Billy's death, even now; she sighs, "I don't think I could go through that again."

Steve nods even though he knows he could never fully understand what Max went through. Was going through, honestly. "You won't have to, Max. I promise. You're stuck with me."

He gives her another short side hug and then ruffles her hair. "You're gonna be stuck with all of us. Nothing you can do about it now."

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Wrap so I can have her tag his ship log?

100%! IT'S A WRAP!

It is, but THAT MIND OFFER! ;; Steve

BAHAHAHA

Close, wrap on next?

YEP! JUST A FEW WEEKS LATER YAY HOLIDAYS! WRAP!