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Melodies of Life Moderators ([personal profile] melodiesmods) wrote in [community profile] melodiesofcrack2015-10-20 11:53 pm

Test Drive Meme





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— Reply with a character you wish to test in the game's setting.
— Feel free to use one of the prompt below or make one of your own!
— Tag around! This is a panfandom RP, so don't hesitate to tag both castmates and non-castmates.
— Most importantly, have fun!


1/ Welcome to the world of Crystallis!
You have seen reality shatter and collapse around you, in the depths of the void you found a Crystal and now you are in the city of Aqures Ixen, surrounded by Moogles and people as lost and confused as you are. On the bright side, everyone thinks you're a hero! On the downside, they expect you to save the world. Maybe their expectations are a bit too much. Thankfully, you're not abandoned to your fate as a Moogle explains to you everything you need to know. Maybe it's time to get to know your companions in misfortune. Besides, it seems this has occurred past month already-- Maybe some people who have been here for longer than you may help.

2/ Do you like your new life?
No? Well, either way, you better get used to it, to your new powers, to your new house, to the ball of fur that follows your every steps—Who knows, maybe you'll even make some friends here. Besides, even if everyone expects you to save the world, fighting isn't the only way to do so. Maybe you could open a shop to help and properly equip your friends who are actually eager to fight. Maybe you could try and gather people who think diplomacy can stop war, you could even start your own researches on the Crystals— Or you could make sure your house is the prettiest in all of Aqures Ixen. Anything is possible.

3/ Neighborhood woes
The government of Aqures Ixen is very sorry, but it seems there are too many of you Heroes of Light. Hence why there is no free houses left in district dedicated to housing you. This may also be why you're not alone in the house that was given to you. Hopefully you're not living with a mad villain plotting to take over the world late at night, and hopefully your neighbor isn't a singer who doesn't know how to sing. On the bright side, you may have someone very cool living with you and an artist next door! It's just not likely.

4/ Crystallis de Chocobo
Upon arrival, your Moogle gave you a map of Crystallis. This world may be a bit big for you to explore, so why not go to the Chocobo Farm and ask for a Chocobo? These big birds can't fly, but they're much more efficient than horses when it comes to travelling. Maybe it's your first time riding a Chocobo; it might be a good idea to have someone with you in case something goes wrong. Or maybe the old man at the farm didn't have any Chocobos left and gave you some Chocobo Lure© so you can go and capture your own. You can find details on Chocobo Capture here.

5/ A thing called Mognet
Hopefully you weren't used to Internet and cellphones back home. Otherwise, you might be a tiny bit confused when your Moogle returns to you with a stack of letters. Or maybe someone else's Moogle is coming to you with a voice message it learnt by heart and is now going to recite to you with a lot of Kupo. That's how the "network" works here.

6/ A thing called Strike
In spite of how old-fashioned it is, Mognet is very useful and odds are that you may have become dependent on it. Hopefully not, because one local tradition seems to be Mognet Strikes. Nobody knows any more whether the Moogles have legitimate reasons to go on strike or if they are just lazy. But today, Mognet is down, and to get information you have no choice but going to the public board in the third district or in taverns.

7/ I believe I can fly~
You are on an Airship! Airships regularly depart from Aqures Ixen and stop by most major cities in the world, so they're the perfect means of transportation for you to go and explore this world. You can go anywhere in a matter of hours — One can only hope you don’t have motion sickness.

8/ Exploration
Enough expository banter. Now is the time to explore. Maybe rather than spending most of your time in Aqures Ixen, you'd rather spend it living in Balicea, or betting on Chocobo Races in Trano Golsaucia. Or maybe you'd rather go and explore some ancient ruins that may hold some precious information. With Airships and Chocobos at your disposal, you can go nearly anywhere that isn't under imperial control; unless you have a death wish of course.

9/ Random Encounter
You were minding your own business walking around, and suddenly monsters attacked you! Time to put to use the skills you've learned with your Jobs! Alternatively, maybe this encounter isn't random at all, and you have been sent on a mission to kick some imperial asses in the war confronting the Heran Empire and the Republic of Esdham. Good luck!

10/ Getting Jobs is hard
It all started when you asked Cid to give you a new Job. What could and should have been a formality, quickly turned into a trial. All you wanted was a Job, and here you are in the wild, hunting for a Malboro Vine. Or maybe you are in some ancient and decrepit ruins looking for an artifact. Or yet again, maybe she simply asked you to assist her in her researches on the Crystals. Getting new Jobs is not easy. Consider yourself happy though, at least you don't have to do that alone.

11/ The world is subject to unrelenting pain and suffering…
This is why you should play a game. After all, there are things a lot more important than saving the world: Blitzball is one of them. Triple Triad is another. Why don't you take a break and do something different for once; anyone wanting to play Blitzball is given a special potion allowing them to breath underwater, whereas someone who wants to play Triple Triad should have no difficulties finding veterans more than happy to get rid of their low level cards.

12/ Events of the Past
Missed an event you would have liked to participate in? The Test Drive Meme is the perfect place to play this event without being restricted by the game's chronology! Maybe you would have liked to capture a Chocobo during Crystalis de Chocobo, maybe you would have liked to be lost and attacked from all sides in the creepy Magitek Research Facility, or maybe you'd like to celebrate the Christmas of Crystallis. Yet again, maybe you would have liked to regain your true power and subsequently be on your path to death, as in The Night of the Thirteen Moogles. Or how about participating in Christmas at Crystallis or fighting in a war for the warriors among you?

13/ Wild Card
Don't like the options offered here? Go crazy and choose what you want to do in this world!


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tinypinkmenace: silvercrafted (What's that down there?)

[personal profile] tinypinkmenace 2015-10-21 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[She takes a moment to remember exactly what her Moogle said about classes. After a few seconds, she nods, nearly dislodging Minako, to herself. The Moogle decides that Yachiru's shoulder is a probably safer spot and proceeds to a sit on the shinigamis left shoulder]

I'm a ninja and a dragon! Dragoon, kupo. Oh, I'm a ninja and dragoon!
Edited 2015-10-21 21:19 (UTC)
shining_derp: (take that!)

[personal profile] shining_derp 2015-10-21 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
In all honesty Shining wouldn't mind it. He's been used as a mount before, and being a shining knight was his dream come true. Grinning at Pyrrha, he added, "Don't hesitate to ask if you can ride by the way. I've given a few people plenty of rides before."
pole_position: (Default)

[personal profile] pole_position 2015-10-21 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
"There. That's the Ruby I know."

Pyrrha smiles back at her, nodding.

"Now, let's get our bearings. We should explore the city."
shining_derp: (that was not well played)

[personal profile] shining_derp 2015-10-21 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[Shining Armor was on it, and when that first attack landed, he hurled his shield in a cutting spin to slam into the other. The monster keened loudly and collapsed, as Shining ran up and thrust his weapon through the head.

For a moment, he paused and then said,] I think we got it.
tinypinkmenace: (It's that a way!)

[personal profile] tinypinkmenace 2015-10-21 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Oooops, sh forgot about Ruby being upside down. Well, she didn't forget but she likes talking about weapons since it deals with fighting.

"Okay! Do want me to cut you down or do you want your weapon?"
pole_position: (laughing)

[personal profile] pole_position 2015-10-21 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"My, you have been busy!"

Pyrrha smiles back at her, keeping her tone friendly and encouraging as she looks at all of the things Yachiru has managed to collect. She picks up a few of the rocks, turning them over in her hands one by one before setting them down again.

"It's very cute. Are you certain it's all right for me to have it?"
pole_position: (embarrassed)

[personal profile] pole_position 2015-10-21 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh!"

At the mere suggestion, Pyrrha's eyes go wide with surprise as a smile briefly flickers across her face. Had he read her mind somehow? But she quickly shakes her head.

No, that wouldn't be appropriate.

...Would it?

"...Are you sure it's all right?"
wings_of_steel: ([ l a u g h i n g ] you are amusing)

[personal profile] wings_of_steel 2015-10-21 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Well, someone was having a busy day and doesn't know what is going on. On top of that, things were a bit strange on her part since she's been here. The woman was lost in thought, until she heard a conversation, and well, maybe she felt terrible for the moogle, so she stepped in the way of the running guy with her groceries.

Galahad, her moogle fought back a sigh as she did that. Selen was as troublesome as ever. She greets the man with a bright smile at least. ]


Looks like you're in a hurry dear~
dammit_flynn: starryheavens (→ hey fight's not over yet)

[personal profile] dammit_flynn 2015-10-21 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
There isn't movement form the person she runs into. In fact, he was still standing there while she walked into him, with a firm foot on the ground. There's a smug look on his face when he recognized the familiar girl from their endeavors months ago when he was first in this place.

"You sure about that?" he mused looking down to her, "If it isn't chipper?"

He replied grinning, "Glad to see you around and moving."

After what happened to a few people, he's been kind of blah about everything. A familiar face was nice to see, though he almost forgot that she might not remember who he was just like, Red.
just_want_normal_knees: (5)

[personal profile] just_want_normal_knees 2015-10-21 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
"Right! I wonder if it's anything like Vale..."
just_want_normal_knees: (5)

[personal profile] just_want_normal_knees 2015-10-21 09:37 pm (UTC)(link)
"Cut me down, it'll be easier!" And she'll probably won't cut her new companion in the process.
shining_derp: (I love pink mares and I cannot lie)

[personal profile] shining_derp 2015-10-21 09:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"I don't mind," said Shining. "I'm pretty strong. Comes from being Captain of the Royal Guard after all."

And hey, he would rather give her a chance to fulfill a childhood dream. I mean, it's not every day someone could ride a unicorn, right?

[personal profile] vsloonywizard 2015-10-21 10:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ya don't know what gummi blocks are?" Cid radiates disbelief. Briefly pressing a thumb against his nose, he delves into a long-winded explanation complete with underlying enthusiasm for his occupation. Stick around a while, Ven.

"They're the foundation of gummi ships! Ya can't have a gummi ship without gummi blocks. Judgin' by how squishy they are, you'd think they make a weak ship." He shakes his head and flicks his toothpick. "Wrong! They're hard to break down. Put the right blocks together and you got a near-indestructible vessel perfect for space." The man's chest puffs up in pride. "If I can get my hands on enough blocks, I can build one and get goin'. Got things to do elsewhere."
tinypinkmenace: (Drawing my sword)

[personal profile] tinypinkmenace 2015-10-21 10:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"Okay! I'll get you down."

Drawing out her sword, Yachiru, calls ling upon her Dragoon abilities, leaps into the air and slashes at the rope hold Ruby captive. She lands on the ground with a soft thump and turns to face Ruby.
damn_juicebox: (Pocahontas)

[personal profile] damn_juicebox 2015-10-21 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmmm... I know that a dragoon is able to jump significantly higher than a normal person, but I'm unsure how long it takes for the ability to initiate.

[For all she knows, Yachiru might be able to do it right now.]

But as a ninja, you have access to an ability called 'Transience.' It will automatically allow you to dodge an attack and counter it with an attack of your own. It took me some time to adjust to this; I wasn't expecting it the first time it happened. But I'm certain you will be able to adjust with little difficulty.
droopy_eyes: (Say what?!)

[personal profile] droopy_eyes 2015-10-21 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Whoa! WHOA!

[His instinct is to leap over her, because as fast as he's going, he can't slow down in time to avoid her. But he can't do more than hop slightly before crashing straight ahead.]

[Jaeha does his best to try and catch her, or at least her groceries, but all that comes of it is an awkward sprawl on the street. Just his luck...he can't even land in a charming, compromising position where he can gaze into her eyes and ask if she's okay. No, his head is mashed into a tomato, and his butt is in the air.]

[Ahhh...he truly hates it here.]


M...my apologies.

[Embarrassed, Jaeha pushes himself up and looks to Selen to see if she fared better than he did.]

Did I hurt you?
lefthandgreen: (Hey)

Noa | Legend of Legaia

[personal profile] lefthandgreen 2015-10-22 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
02- Yes I like my new life!

[A tiny pink-haired girl is skipping happily around the residential district. She peeks into random Heroes’ windows, giggles, and flaps her arms like she’s a bird about to fly away. It is pretty obvious that she’s excited about something.
People. It’s people she’s excited about, if you’re curious. So many new people to meet. And you’re next!]

I’m Noa! It’s nice to meet you! [She waits expectantly for the Hero to respond.]

06- I know about strikes

[The moogles are restless again, flying about with signs and chanting about their strike. Noa is in their midst, looking terribly out of place, but nonetheless enthusiastic.]

We’re STRIKING. [She gives the empty air in front of her a few quick jabs with her fists. She’s obviously got the wrong idea about what’s going on around here…]
tinypinkmenace: silvercrafted (Default)

2 And OMG A NOA - *SCREAMS*

[personal profile] tinypinkmenace 2015-10-22 12:17 am (UTC)(link)
[Hello there tiny pink-haired girl! Have another tiny pink-haired girl. Minako, who had been taking a very comfortably nap, toppled off her charge's head in surprise. Yachiru blinks then smile at the other pink-haired girl. Meanwhile, Minako covers her face with her paws]</small< Hi Noanoa! I'm Yachiru! Nice to meet cha!
tacticallyminded: (Battlecry)

[personal profile] tacticallyminded 2015-10-22 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
[OOC: If he's Alvin, who's Simon and Theodore...?]

"I do my best, Chrom," Robin answered. She grinned at him, then she nodded. She knew how Time Magic worked by now -- and it meant that she wasn't a front line fighter, the way that she was used to. Being a Warrior, though, let her hold her own. She took a deep breath, then watched him shoot forward, with that unnatural speed that she gave him. All the better, she thought.

She didn't watch for long, though. When he sliced through one, another came for her. She through a hand out -- and cast another spell, freezing one in place with a time stop. "Chrom! The one behind you is frozen!"

Then, Robin swung her sword up, and caught the scimitar-swing of an imp she faced.
lefthandgreen: (love)

PINK HAIRED CHIBI CLUB \O/

[personal profile] lefthandgreen 2015-10-22 01:30 am (UTC)(link)
[Noa grabs Yachiru's hand and shakes it with pure glee. A new friend! Now she wouldn't have to be alone!]

Yachiru! Do you live here too? There are so many people here! Isn't it great?

[Well, compared to an abandoned cave, any place with a population of more than three is 'so many' to Noa, but still. The world is full of wonder and Noa has a new best friend (she hopes).]
thegreatninja: (Perfect Laughter)

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2015-10-22 02:50 am (UTC)(link)
Yuffie giggled, her hand coming up in front of her lips to stop the laughter. "I'm sorry. I just really missed you." She felt like her heart was going to burst or that she might just start crying.

...that'd be embarrassing.

"I've been here for over a year." She wasn't alone but it wasn't the same. She had spent a lot of time with Cid and Red before. Not having them here was like having part of her family missing.

"Rocket stuff aside. Tell me about how you know me?" It sounded nice.
little_lamb: (Default)

[personal profile] little_lamb 2015-10-22 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
[She smiles brightly.]

Right. My name is Akane. It's nice to meet you Endou. Are you... where are you from?

[She isn't sure if she should tell him that she's from a vampire farm. This must be what it's like to be free. It's amazing.]
shepherd_prince: (DIE! DIE IN A FIRE!)

[personal profile] shepherd_prince 2015-10-22 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
[OOC: Miriam and Vaike.]

"I'm on it!" While he might have wanted to cut down the imp hedging toward Robin, he wasn't going to act outside of her orders. She had a gift for tactics and seeing the bigger picture. He trusted her to act strategically, and not to make herself a martyr just to protect him from a few injuries.

Chrom spun around, slashing the frozen enemy into oblivion and working his way to put his back to Robin's.

"I don't know what magic this is, but you handle it with an expert's touch," he complimented, feinting at another creature before felling the one that attempted to sneak in from the other side.

[personal profile] vsloonywizard 2015-10-22 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
"Over a year, hm?" Cid scratched the fuzz along his jaw, one eye closing as he tried to recall just how old she would be now. She was likely around his Yuffie's age, now that he thought about it. Would her Cid be as old as he is?

"I told ya, we're from the same town: Hollow Bastion! Open yer ears already." He again used his cup to gesture, motioning it in her direction as he gave his order. "It went by a different name back then. Radiant Garden, it was called. It was gorgeous until the Heartless showed up."

His eyes grew hard as he recalled the day they came. It wasn't a difficult topic so much as it was an infuriating one. "I found you before they could get to ya. You were little then, about..." Leaning to the side, Cid held his free hand parallel to the ground at the height she would be at around seven years of age. "This short. I picked you up, put you in my ship with Leon and Aerith, and got the heck outta there. We've been together ever since."
protectsthegoal: (We will never break)

[personal profile] protectsthegoal 2015-10-22 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
It's nice to meet you too! I'm from Inazuma Town in Tokyo. What about you?

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