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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 Jessie 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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not_marth: (Thinking/Praying)

[personal profile] not_marth 2015-02-06 06:03 pm (UTC)(link)
They'd jumped into the first portal with the knowledge that their fate was intertwined with that of the past. It wouldn't be out of the question to suppose this was just another stop on the path to setting the world they knew back onto the right path of things.

"Do you think there might be others from home here as well? You are the first I have seen. I would hate to think that there are more of us at farther corners than the city here.."

She'd just wished her best to her Father and Mother before setting off on her own, or at least that is the last thing she remembers. They'd stopped a world ending calamity, and saved the fate of Robin, their trusted partner and friend. What sort of tragedy might be in store for this peaceful looking realm?

"Cousin, what is the last moment you remember before you arrived here?"
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[personal profile] thehandhungers 2015-02-06 06:37 pm (UTC)(link)
If Owain is worried about their circumstances, he's hiding it well under the guise of his stories and play acting. He glances around as if to make sure they are truly safe from spying ears before finally turning back to her and speaking.

"The last I remember the great Dragon was slain thanks to your father and the fate-cursed Robin. I was prepping to head off and spread my legend when I woke up here. I fear my half packed bag may be the only sign I was ever there."

That would be a very strange and none too exciting story to leave after all they've been through. As far as the others, Owain was uncertain as to their whereabouts.

"I thought at first that I was pulled from the world because nothing bound me there any longer. If the others are here as well, I have not seen signs of their passing. Fate united us once though."

Edited (there their they're) 2015-02-06 18:38 (UTC)
not_marth: (Flustered/Grumpy)

[personal profile] not_marth 2015-02-06 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
She was usually so optimistic.. well.. sort of. Lucina cannot help but wonder if fate would be so kind as to rally her friends and family into one place once more.

"At least our memories are intact. I would hate to think what might become of us if we were not able to recall our experiences. If you have something from our time there, then we need not think such things were but a dream."

She takes a step away from him, motioning to a nearby wall. Ducking behind it, she removes the mask from her face as a hand raises to wipe away the weariness it leaves upon her features.

"As long as you are in agreement, I suggest we seek out any others that might have been brought here. We are formidable in battle, but without knowing what sort of warriors exist here I fear our kinsmen could be in danger. What say you?"
thehandhungers: http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=manga&illust_id=26953890 (Before we take our first breath)

[personal profile] thehandhungers 2015-02-06 07:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Owain still holds his optimism, or at least his false bravado. This strange land with strange ways and strange people have yet to draw him down any. He follows his cousin out of sight and poses dramatically, his voice following suit.

"I followed you against the unrelenting Risen hordes and through time itself once before. My sword hand will serve you again so long as I can contain its wrath. It will seek out our allies and bring them back into the fold."

He let's the act drop a moment like she dropped her mask. He's still smiling at least.

"Though I have to say I'm glad you're here. You're the better leader."


not_marth: (Flustered/Grumpy)

[personal profile] not_marth 2015-02-06 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
She bellows out a heavy sigh, partly pleased to see that Owain is still able to hold to such a show, while the rest of her remembers her reservations at relying upon the dramatics he's known for conveying.

".. It would be my fate to be stuck with an unreliable fool like you. If you're finished, I say we spread ourselves over the city and meet back here before two hours have passed. Does that sound like a reasonable plan from your leader, or perhaps you might have a better idea?"
thehandhungers: http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=31493302 (What a pretty girl)

[personal profile] thehandhungers 2015-02-06 07:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"I can think of no greater plan. Though I worry setting me loose, alone, may be dangerous; it is a risk we must take."

He grins and nods to her request. Owain's not too afraid of what this world holds yet, but he still doesn't want to run into too much trouble without some support. Right now, she's it. Also, the time apart might help her patience with him, he hopes.
not_marth: (The Mask)

[personal profile] not_marth 2015-02-06 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
The Mask is once more put to her eyes, hiding her identity from all but the man standing before her.

"Then we move. May the heavens help you if you are not found in one piece when we meet back here. Do not do anything foolish, understand?"
thehandhungers: http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=manga&illust_id=26907469 (What a smart boy)

[personal profile] thehandhungers 2015-02-09 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
"I would never do something foolish when the consequences are so dire."

Says the man grinning like an idiot at the idea of adventure and working with his cousin again. It's not like they know it's the end of days this time. Maybe he can have a little more fun with it.