foundationmods | ROUND 2 TDM

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round 2

ROUND 2 TDM

TEST DRIVE MEME

This is the test drive meme for The Resort. Feel free to use this to voicetest, gather samples for your potential app, or just have fun in the setting! Reserves open on November 9th. Hit up our Round FAQ with any other questions.

Feel free to come up with your own scenarios as well! This is just a sampling of scenarios that may come up during gameplay.

1. MORNING WAKEUP CALL

You wake up with a start in a hotel room - one with a single bed and it's own bathroom - due to the buzzing of an alarm on a Tablet by the bedside. You're in the clothes you last remember being in, but you sure as hell don't remember checking into a hotel or resort for the night...

There's a message from 'Resort Staff' after you manage to turn off the horrible noise, letting you know there's breakfast for all of the guests down at the Restaurant.

It's 7am, but if you don't ignore it and go back to sleep, there's a continental breakfast buffet spread out at the Restaurant, just like they said there would be. It's all free of charge, too...which is good, because you certainly didn't pay to come here. Maybe getting some breakfast first before demanding to see the management is a good idea - and you can also find out who else got brought here against their will, too.

2. RESORT EXPLORING

So, after your meal (or just more sleep), you're bright eyed, bushy tailed, ready to take on the day and find out what the hell is going on. However, the Staff is all cheerful but evasive, saying that you signed in last night, and even helpfully showing you your signature in their guestbook. And while you know that's a crock of bullshit, they're very insistent that you're here for a week stay...

If you decide to check the Resort out, you'll quickly find that the upper floors are currently undergoing maintenance. But, there's a Ski shop nearby - which isn't surprising, considering that the outdoor courtyard is snowed in. There's also an indoor pool and an outdoor Jacuzzi in case you want to soak in style! And there's a bathing suit in your room, along with a change of clothing...

There's also plenty of empty or unused rooms, oddly enough. Though the strangest thing about this entire hotel is all of the rats. They're all clean, tame, and friendly - but it's downright odd to see a bunch of multi-colored rats skittering about either in special sectioned off areas for them, or up in tubes on the walls, much like a really elaborate hamster run. If you decide to go near them in a sectioned off area, they'll happily just hang out with you doing rat things. Huh. And as long as you're friendly with them, nothing seems to happen. But if you're unfriendly...?

Well. Maybe some things are better left untried.

3. SKI TIME

So you've explored the hotel and seen all the sights you could. Now you're ready to brave the slopes with whatever equipment you took from the Ski shop (all free of charge, again), and have some FUN! Or just see what the outside is like in this weird place you found yourself in, either or. It's cold, but not too cold - and the snow outside is perfect for skiing and sledding. There are three slopes, all ranging from bunny to advanced, and there's even a Ski lift for you to get up there on! If you don't want to go on the slopes, there are some smaller hills to sled down on.

3-A. SKI.....TIME...?

It happens before you can even realize it. You're having a grand old time down on one of the slopes, going at a high speed, wind in your hair and the snowy landscape whizzing by you. It's perfect, except -

- hang on -

What the fuck is that?!

You manage to dodge it in time, but it simply follows after you at a high rate of speed, scraggly arms and legs flailing as it skitters across the snow. Out of the corner of your eye, you see an unlucky skiier get eaten in a single gulp, the horrifying creature barely stopping before beginning to chase you again.

It seems you'll have to ski for your life.

4. FOREST BREAKOUT

Alright, you're done with Skiing and this weird-ass Resort. It's time to brave the wilderness and get the hell out of this place. As you go into the forest, for a while, it's just you and the snow... But then it gets darker. And darker. And there's no end to the forest itself...

You hear whispers. Wolves growl and snarl in your ears, the trees - are they moving? Has a dense fog settled in, making it hard to tell where you're going? Why...why is there another set of footprints in the snow next to you? Your ears are ringing, your head hurts, y̝ơ͍̻̲̥̟u'̰͈̯̞̖̪͜v͙͚̙̘̲̝̖͢e̖̲̟̟̮̯ ̖̙͟m̗͙͍̙͢a̷̬̹̠̬d̡̼͙̳̭ͅe͏̱ ̖͔̠̭̺̬͝ͅá̯̪ ̹̻̠͖m̥̜̫̤̯i̘̲͈̼̮s̼̙͔͎̠̦̘t̪͠á͇̣̫͎̜̻k̫͎̠̫̦̻é̯-͓͍͘

And then you wake up on one of the hotel couches in the lobby, with a Staff Member smiling indulgently over you with a cup of hot cocoa in their hands, going on about how you just came right in and took a nap.

Hm.

5. RESORT MURDER

Somehow, you knew it was going to get worse. And when one of your fellow Guests end up dead, that just cemented it for you. Someone has been killed - in a horrible way - and now you have to suspect each other. Will you check out the body? Mourn for the dead? Or lay a critical eye on your fellow Guests, watching each of them carefully for any sign of Otherness? That person in the corner of the room - did their neck just bulge unnaturally a little? Are those fangs shining in that person's mouth? What about the people in the rooms next to yours? Don't you think they talk a little weirdly, move just a little unnaturally?

Will you do something about it, before they get you?

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[ wakeup call ]

[ This sure is...

...a continental breakfast.

While he may be feeling like he's having a complete out of body experience, Akechi does a great job of not showing it on his face. In fact, he does a great impression of a normal hotel guest, going about getting his breakfast and getting himself settled. You may find a polite young man joining you at your table. ]

Good morning! Did you also get in last night?

[ resort exploring ]

[ Never one to ignore a mystery, especially one so obviously all up in his face, you can find Akechi trailing the rats this way and that, always with a critical eye and with apparent intent. You may also catch him after he's actually crouched down to offer his cupped hands, apparently a little impressed when a cheery yellow rat clambers willingly up onto his fingers. ]

Would you look at that!

[ forest breakout ]

[ He... remembers... footprints, and...

Now he's just on a couch, nursing cocoa. Though, he never takes a sip. Just stares down into it. There's a thin blanket across his shoulders.

He'll look up when he hears footsteps, and for a moment there is something haunted about his eyes. With a blink, it's gone. Did you imagine it? ]

... ah, hello there. I apologize, I was just distracted. Was there something you needed...?

[He saw that look, and it seriously catches him off-guard. Because it's a familiar look, and it's not one he expected to see here.

He won't ask Akechi about it, but he does offer a sympathetic look. Whatever he saw, it probably doesn't need to be repeated right now.]

I saw you sitting here by yourself, so I thought you might want some company?

[An observation, but phrased as a question. Just in case Akechi would prefer to be alone.]

[ ...

Akechi will offer a slow bob of his head, his own expression shifting into something quietly grateful. ]

It's kind of you to offer. I don't suppose you've had the, ah, opportunity to be out in the woods?

[Atsushi will take that as a welcoming sign, and sit down near Akechi.]

I haven't yet, no. Is there something out there?

Hm.

[ Akechi returns his gaze to his cocoa, thoughtful. ]

... who could say? I almost believe the story the staff gave me when I awoke.

[That. That is a little concerning.]

What story did they give you?

Nothing sinister, in and of itself. Merely that I walked in under my own power. Naturally, I have no memory of doing so.

[ a pause. he'll finally sip that cocoa. ]

I'd recommend staying out of the forest, [ he adds after a moment, his tone turning somber. ] I can't say anything conclusive, but it seems ... unsafe.

[Well...]

Huh... they're really tame, aren't they?

It does seem that way.

[ Akechi will carefully stand, the rat safely cupped in his hands, its little nose pricking as it partakes in all the new smells up here. It seems content to chill, and Akechi will carefully look it over. ]

One wonders why. Not to mention the color! Up close, it doesn't seem to be any kind of paint... how unusual.

[ that's the unusual part about all of this? ]

It's strange...

[...]

Though I think more than their color, it's strange to have pet rats in a lodge in general.

Naturally, [ he says, still inspecting the rat, ] which makes you wonder why they're here, doesn't it? There must be some reason, but just looking at them, I can't say such a reason is immediately apparent...

[ Carefully he'll lean over to set the rat back down on the floor. ]

One of many mysteries it seems we must solve.

[It takes a few seconds for Tsumugi to snap out of the deep thoughts she was having. She appears sheepish once she realized someone was talking her.]

Oh! Um... I did... but it's still hard to believe something strange like this happened to plain old me, you know?

[ A beat. ]

Yes, I think I understand what you mean. [ A slight laugh. ] I'm a detective of some renown, but not so much I thought I could end up somewhere like this. It is quite startling... will you be alright?

[A pause. She's mostly been thinking about the events that happened before her waking up here. Compared to that? She plasters a highly convincing smile on her face.]

Um... yeah, I think so.

[Tsumugi adjusts her glasses in thought.]

But you know... A renowned detective and a bunch of strangers suddenly whisked away to an unknown location... It's like the setup to a mystery anime!

[Or a Conan episode. Although detectives or blue suited lawyers are usually the protagonists of those kind of stories... Tsumugi is just side character material.]

Edited 2018-11-03 04:40 (UTC)

[ A small laugh. ]

I don't know about all of that. My only interest is in making sure we're all safe.

Ah, but where are my manners? I'm Akechi Goro, miss...?

W-wow! Such a pure answer...! That's absolutely the talk of a protagonist you know! I'm not sure a plain background character like me can endure your presence long..!

[A light laugh. It's clear shes' joking, even if she leans back in mock flinching.]

Shirogane Tsumugi. Ultimate Cosplayer.

[ oh no don't feed his ego like this

Akechi looks only the correct and proper amount of proud, though also slightly embarrassed. ]

A protagonist? Certainly not...! I'm only doing what any good detective would do, Shirogane-san.

So, "ultimate cosplayer"? [ his tone is politely prompting. ]

A main character at least then, if you're going to be humble, Akechi-san.

[She beams as at the prompt and there's clear passion and enthusiasm in her voice and body language when she talks.]

I'm recognized for my talent at cosplay. I have sponsors and can use materials that are just plain expensive because of their funding... but it's not like I'm a celebrity or anything. More a panda at the zoo to be oggled at, you know? Really, I'm just happy with people seeing the outfits I've made. I like making them more than wearing them...

[A grimace as an thought occurs to her.]

... but if someone's going to put themselves before their characters, then I'd rather wear my outfits with love than give them to people like that!

[She has standards for who she lets wear her outfits after all! She can't possibly let someone bring shame and disgrace to a beloved character after all!]

Edited 2018-11-03 20:20 (UTC)

Goro Akechi | Persona 5

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--break in to-- breakout

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