WINTER TEST DRIVE MEME

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WINTER 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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Winter in Temba and Sh'Ka

What says winter more than snow?

Lots of snow.

MORE snow.

Indeed. It's snowing. A lot. From one day to the next both Temba and Sh'Ka are covered in snow and especially in Temba these masses of snow may even collapse some of the more damaged buildings, so be careful where you seek shelter.

But the Agrii are trying to help and we all know nothing ever gets weird or wrong when the Agrii decide to help their He-Rows. Two small, vividly colored snowblower drones are doing their best to clear paths along the most used streets of Temba. It looks like one of the Agrii has used their years of observing frustrated He-Rows shovel and magically melt snow wisely. Unfortunately these little drones, despite being equipped with large googly eyes, don't really see what they are doing and while clearing out one street may end up blocking five others as well as the doors to buildings.

Thankfully this year the roads are in far better condition than they were in past years, meaning the drones have wonderfully smooth surfaces to work over for the first time since He Rows set foot in Temba. This means there are no hidden pitfalls. Of course it also means that sometimes patches of black ice are left on the unsalted paths. Oops. But on the other hand having ice here means the much diminished flood plain is already frozen over for all your winter sport needs! The drones even seem to gingerly clean off parts of that. Seems they are learning what is valued. Though maybe it's better to stay inside where it's warm and safe.

Sh'Ka, on the other hand, is nowhere near as cleared off or out as Temba is. Lacking the street cleaning drones and the repaving efforts, Sh'Ka proves to still be dangerous to get around in the winter months. Thankfully the plantlife there seems healthier than ever, meaning none of the giant stone trees are likely to collapse or dump heaps of snow onto unsuspecting heads. However the storms seem to have done something strange this year. The quarry seems partially flooded and that, for reasons surpassing understanding, has failed to freeze over. In fact, the water feels almost pleasantly warm. It's no proper hotspring, but hte area might still be nice for a bit of warm escape from the chill of winter. For those more desirous of a wilder winter wonderland, Sh'Ka might be the right place for you to explore. Though be careful with the waters. Some of the local fauna has also taken note of the warmth near the quarry and might want to share the space. And they're not always friendly.

Explore the city Temba!

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

Most of the buildings are run down and have clearly been abandoned for years; fortunately, the water treatment center appears to be working and power has been restored to be reliable. What used to be stores or places to live in lies in ruins, but there may still be something to scavenge among the rubble. Do you want to stride over the currently partially frozen flooded area that has proven to be home to various harmful creatures who might jump out of the ice; or does it draw you to some of the more prominent and partially restored buildings, such as the hotel, the hospital or the amphitheater.

If you are lucky, you might even stumble over to 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.

Explore the Ships!

He Rows new and old can make use of the massive hangars in the northern part of Temba to access the equally large Glitter Food and Peanut Party. When He Rows are off the planet, these serve as their homes, their bases of operations, and their vessels all in one. Each He Row has a room assigned to them on their ship, one only they can access. There are also spaces for workshops and labs, for cooking and growing things, and even, shockingly enough, a large green space with trees, grasses, groundcovers, and even a large lake with sand leading on toward it. It shares a wall with the fake aquarium that makes up a wall of a bar like the Deep End. So it's a great place to go swimming provided you remember to wear something. All in all there is a massive ship to explore, and maybe you'll even meet your crewmates there.

There be storms...

One of the first things a new He Row learns about upon arriving on Agra-10 (by means of touching a tempting glowing orb) is about the energy storms that ravaged and damaged the planet. The brave work of past He Rows in the Fall of 2024 has led to the diminishing of these storms. But just because the machines that were creating and sustaining them have been shut down does not mean that the last gusts of their power cannot be felt from time to time.

The weakened remnants of these power-altering storms blow over parts of the planet every once in a while. And sadly one of these last gusts of misery seems to be approaching. You can tell from the darkened sky and the flickering of electronics. You have the option to find shelter in one of the buildings to wait for it to pass. Unless, of course, you are caught unaware.

Should you wind up 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 shuts down all technology and magic in its area. Are you going to seek the relative peace of the indoors? 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. One thing is for sure, this micro storm won't last long, no more than an hour at most, but it will be an experience like few others for the time that it is there.

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

Galinda Upland | Wicked

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Welcome to Oz Temba

"Well this simply won't do." Galinda frowned carefully, looking for whoever was responsible for this mix-up. Spying a figure, she lifted a hand to try and catch their attention, running delicately after them as she tried not to look too disgruntled, heels clacking.

"Excuse me- excuse me- hello~?! Yes. I believe there's been some kind of mistake. When will the rest of my belonging arrive?" she inquired a charming smile as she blinked expectantly.