tdm 14

[hohnkai]

T E S T D R I V E

Survival is the exception "living is an act of courage." THROUGH THE INGRESS The Ingress has pulled you in. Your body experiences several sensations at once: being pushed forward as if a hand is resting on your back, momentary and startling blindness, a gentle ringing in your head. You have difficulty discerning whether it is hot or cold, but where you have been prodded is noticeably warmer than the rest of you. Some may suffer from dizziness while others are perfectly fine. Once equilibrium has been reestablished, you will notice you are standing on a rocky planet. Former crew of the Moira are there to greet you, and it’s a grim message they have to share. The Moira has crashed and is beyond repair, but there’s good news... the destination the crew has been heading towards for over a year? You’re standing on it. But before you get into exploration and survival, it’s best to deal with the effects of coming through a broken Ingress. ☄ slip and trip find your footing fast Coming through the Ingress has left your character with one of three changes - an age slip, a form of body horror, or an extreme weakness. The first, the age slip, will mean that the character is either older or younger and this change can’t be rectified during their first month in game. The second, body horror, comes in the form of an alteration to the character's body due to whatever they were carrying at the time they came through. If they were wearing a watch, it’s now fused to their wrist, clothes are permanent, knifes replace fingers, and many other alterations (anything goes) and it lasts the first month as well. The third, extreme weakness, can be a mental or physical decrease - weaker arms, legs, or the weaker ability to talk or do math. ooc: the choice of change is up to each player and this prompt can be game canon. ☄ introductions aren’t awkward as long as you don’t shake their hand too long A new planet. Physical and mental changes. Talk of a ship that crashed and a Hub that is home to the ‘creators’ of a technology you’ve never heard of. A lot is happening and the best way to sort through it is by getting to know the Moira’s crew. They’ll help you settle in and get you any care you might need, all the while informing you that the group is on its way to the center of the hub. Something that might seem mundane is an absolute necessity for survival. Ask a seasoned space traveling veteran for answers and guidance. ooc: this prompt can be game canon. ☄ dealer's choice just make the right one Characters have the option of coming through an Ingress that is any possible location on this planet. It can be inside a cave, at the top of a rock formation, etc. This means you can have your character have to climb or slide down, have them yelling for help, and have other characters see them and come to their aid. Your character's arrival is completely up to you, and since this is a unique situation that hasn't happened before, go nuts with it! ooc: this prompt can be game canon. OUT OF CHARACTER INFO FAQ | LOCATIONS | RESERVES | APPLICATIONS | NAVIGATION For mature or graphic content, please label. For questions, please direct them to the FAQ. As always, be kind and have fun!

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[hawkethat]

That depends on whether or not there are any interesting mushrooms or experimental herbs to provide a temporary replacement.

[arcreact]

[ THIS GUY. ]

The optimism continues.

[ You keep that hope alive, Hawke. ]

Forty eight hours ago I could've offered you booze that'd singe your beard off, but you've caught me at my most tragically devoid of mind-altering substances. Call ahead, next time.

[hawkethat]

What, my entire beard?

[Look, it's not like he's skeptical about that claim - he's been around the block a few times and seen some shit - buuuuut...he's skeptical.]

When do you restock? I won't consider my life having been worth living until I can try it.

[arcreact]

Gimme...

[ Tony feigns looking at a watch that doesn't exist. ]

Oh, I dunno, two weeks to ferment a vat of whatever the hell is considered organic around here. I bet I can singe off the eyebrows, too.

[hawkethat]

Two weeks?

I was sober for two weeks straight once. It was the single worst experience of my life.

[Welcome to Confessions of a Functioning Alcoholic, starring Garrett Hawke.]

Buuuut, I guess if that's the best you can do...in this barren hellscape filled with rubble and debris and not much else...I'll try not to complain too much.

[arcreact]

[ Tony gives him an exaggerated clap on the shoulder, from one functioning alcoholic to another. ]

Art takes time, my substance abusing friend. But the future-customer loyalty is appreciated, regardless.

[hawkethat]

[That clap on the shoulder earns Tony a warm, cheerful grin.]

And your willingness to go above and beyond to help me feed my habit is both noted and very appreciated, good ser. I'm sure in the upcoming weeks I'll figure out some way to compensate you for your labor and expertise.