❪ test drive: #2 ❫ THE OVERFLOW

[natha]

ORIGINAL POST

THE PROLOGUE     Many people in stasis seem to be medically sound enough to wake up, brother. Are the preparations ready to go? Yes, I've long prepared myself for this. Watching them everyday has been truly rewarding. ... Right. Yeah. Okay, let's get them ready to wake up. We should keep their minds active to ease the transition into consciousness. A simple VR program should do the trick, I think. I will boot one immediately. There! All systems are green. Their consciousnesses are linked. However, their minds appear to be too active... They may be over-stimulated, brother. Huh? How can that be...? Can we pull them out safely? Not from my end, no. This may be too large for us to fix alone. Do you think...? Yes, I think so... It will have to be done organically. Can you send out a message to our refugees? Of course, brother. I will send one swiftly. We must be sure to fix this before Darma returns. There is urgency in the Orbiters' request. Refugees currently in El Nysa are asked via mass message to please return to Thesa Station virtual reality area immediately. Zasere tells them that the next set of Refugees are scheduled to wake, but there's been an issue. On Thesa, refugees will find that the people in stasis are still apparently trapped in slumber. Most of them are complete strangers, but there's a chance you may recognize a familiar face or two. Normally, these people would wake up from their pods without issue, but due to a malfunction caused by the unforeseen force during The Descent, they have to go through extra measures to make this possible. Those in slumber require extra stimulation, something to keep their minds active. What better than a simulation of an area of El Nysa? Keeping their minds active requires an extremely involved simulation. Those subjected to the VR (prospective characters) will find themselves completely immersed in their new environment, believing themselves to be native Olympians. To wake up from the simulation, characters must work together to accomplish a certain objective(s) in the icy tundra. Characters in-game will be aware that this is a simulation, but this is good practice for properly interacting with El Nysa natives, isn't it? An AC-length log thread on this TDM may be submitted for Two (2) Natha REP points HERE. Please read the OOC note at the bottom of this post for the terms. PROMPT: WINTER CAME     The wind in the icy wasteland is bitter and frigid. You are wrapped up in a winter coat, but even still, the cold bites at your skin and leaves you yearning for a warm fire. Perhaps you're a merchant from the city, here to make a delivery, or you're a royal guard, sent to patrol the area. Who are you? The sky is the limit. One thing is certain — you won't snap out of your new identity until you finish a task. 1. Due to the vast diversity of the creatures on El Nysa and the fact that new ones are constantly being discovered, an important objective is to carefully chronicle different species. Unfortunately, to research these new species, they happen to need more than just a visual. More than just fleeting glances in over a snowy hill. Researchers are constantly looking for ways to secure... You guessed it! Blood and stool samples. The supplies for the former will be given. Supplies are offered in a small box; one per person. In this box is a small dart that will automatically procure a small touch of blood, and easily shaken off so the creature will be able to securely escape. As for the latter— well, they'll give you a plastic bag if that counts. Look, sometimes to get a job done, you have to get your hands dirty. Specifically, they seek samples from a newly recorded rare beast known as a Klep. Kleps spend much of their time hidden in caves, so hitting them with the darts will be tricky. They are also nocturnal, but you may be able to lure them out of the cave with fish as bait. When struck with a dart, you must grab the dart and escape immediately, as they will charge you, and killing such an endangered species is illegal. As for stool samples, well... Once you find a pile, you will have plenty of sample to work with. 2. It's cold, to say the least. Too cold to continue forward. Whatever you were doing, you must stop and seek shelter. Looks like your goal is clear, at least. Get warm. Not finding a way to sustain heat, whether it be seeking shelter, building a fire, cuddling up, or all of the above, will likely end in serious consequences. 3. You are stuck in a dilemma. On one hand, you are set to work for Olympia. One the other, you're not completely sure what is really expected of you, or who the man who gave you this mission truly is. You and your partner are meant to protect precious trade cargo for them. You were told that these were essential supplies for one of the outer colonies. They assured you it was mostly food. In loading the cargo onto the supplied wagon with your partner, however, you noticed something inherently off about it. The weight and even the sounds of some of the contents inside definitely don't sound like food. Moreover, some boxes are more obviously more concealed— draped in black sheets and reinforced on all sides. You've also caught wind of rumors that you are potentially being utilized to supply advanced weapons and other contraband to Wyver terrorists in the colonies. But what do you do? Refuse to make the delivery, and people in the colony will surely starve. Try to remove the weapons and only deliver the food, and you will be killed on sight for being too suspicious. Make the delivery as-is, and not only will Olympians die at the hands of terrorists in the future, but you will betray your country. Decide quickly... 4. There are many dangers associated with traveling in such an isolated, harsh environment. You must help each other to survive. Perhaps someone has fallen on thin ice, and requires a rescue. Maybe someone is on the brink of starvation, and you must share what provisions you have. When you come to, you will awaken in Thesa Station. All will be explained to you by Zasere or Sael via telepathic link. Your world is no more. The Storm has consumed it. We offer proof in the Observation Deck if you desire it, but it won't be an easy thing to stomach. We offer you a new life, in our planet of El Nysa. We just ask for your help in maintaining the vitality of El Nysa. What can we offer you in exchange for your help? PROMPT: STASIS UNIT     You have found the massive section of Thesa known as the Stasis Unit. There’s no special access required to access this part of Thesa Station, but refugees are warned that it may not be for the faint of heart. Here, in large pods that nearly cover every square inch of the space, are all of the people the Orbiters have managed to rescue. Your loved ones, your greatest enemy, your next door neighbor— you might find them here. These people are in a state of deep cryosleep. Due to the damaging effects of The Storm, their bodies are not yet ready to be awoken. PROMPT: GET REKT     The Orbiters have noticed that some of the refugees really miss their video games. The technology in El Nysa could be much worse, but it definitely leaves much to be desired. Which is why, after expressing relief that everyone awoke safely, the Orbiters have decided to provide a little fun in the form of video game competitions. Anything from old-timey arcade machines to state-of-the-art computers, consoles, and VR headsets (though you may be a little tired of VR right now...) is available, and yes, they have your favorite games! Enjoy PAC-MAN, Starcraft 2, or perhaps Dance Dance Revolution! Teach a friend how to play. Get unnecessarily angry and competitive. Most importantly, have fun. Keep fourthwalling to a minimum, please. Recommended playing: QWOP PROMPT: OMAGE     Upon receiving your mobile phone, you will be asked to set a username. Voila, you can now access the network! You can choose to send a message to the entire network, specific usernames, or you can try out the Orbiters’ service, Omage, which connects you to a random user. They thought this might be a good way for their new guests to make friends with each other... Connecting to server... Looking for someone you can chat with... You’re now chatting with [username]... Say hi! PROMPT: WILDCARD     You are welcome to write any scenarios in Thesa Station! Characters have been granted temporary access to the Observation Room, and are encouraged to study it carefully. FINAL OOC NOTE     Please give toplevel priority to prospective characters! Current characters wishing to thread these scenarios with other current characters are encouraged to create separate logs. However, threads between 2 current characters are not eligible for Natha Orbiter REP. These threads may be carried over as game canon if players choose! Players are encouraged to submit TDM threads as application samples, but they are not required. Please direct any OOC questions to the questions thread below! A TDM thread of AC length may be submitted HERE for 2 NATHA ORBITER REPUTATION POINTS. Current players may submit their thread at any time, and prospective players may submit a thread after acceptance. Please note that threads must contain at least five (5) log comments from your character. A toplevel counts as a comment. Network threads are not eligible. QUICK NAV premise ● faq ● world ● map ● reputation ● npcs taken ● reserves ● application calendar ● hiatus/drops ● modbox [ FULL NAVIGATION ] elnysa nysalogs nysaisles nysaooc elnyan

Comments

[underwhelms]

yeah!!!
i'm putting my name in for the race
jj leroy

[cykedelic]

Tres bien!
I'll add your name to the list.

[ That currently only consists of them, but you know... it's a start. ]

What credentials do you have to participate? You know... just to ensure I don't put you against a complete rookie or vice versa.

1/2

[underwhelms]

[ oh god ]

well i've been ice skating since i was three
and not like shuffling around in sneakers on the ice
actually skating
so i guess i'm just naturally good at sports and physical activities
and i am known for having one of the best jumping abilities in the field
so my quads and stamina definitely aren't lacking
plus i still make sure to work out every day!!
let's just say 5k is NOTHING

[underwhelms]

so are you french?

1/2

[cykedelic]

[ a h ]

You're an ice skater?! ¡Que fantastico!
Are you a skater here too?
Can I watch you sometime?
Can I have your autograph?!

[ Well... he said he's one of the best in the field... ]

Maybe I'll take you as MY first opponent. I've ran a marathon before, I bet I could beat you!

[ Why is she like this... ]

2/2

[cykedelic]

[ And as an afterthought... ]

Non. Je suis Américain.

[ So why is she speaking french jfc

also they use America in the dub but she's prob meant to be Japanese this series is dumb... ]

[underwhelms]

there's no rink here but sure i can give you my autograph :)
and hey that sounds like a good time!! i do marathons too
during the off season yknow
it'd be my pleasure to go up against you :) :)

[cykedelic]

None at all? Not even a lake that might freeze in the winter? but thanks!
I suppose you're probably on a strict schedule during peak season, huh?
It really is a shame you can't show off here...
But for now, we'll have this challenge!

[underwhelms]

yeah i'm waiting for winter
i'm so excited!!!
the first time i skated was on a frozen lake...
but it's still not really enough for proper training since they're usually crowded
i'll get my own built i guess
haha i'm going to enjoy our race until then
what other sports do you like? ive tried most winter sports at least once

[cykedelic]

Winter definitely has its perks!
Though I don't know how many people here even know how to ice skate.
It might be worth asking about sometime.
Me too though! Maybe you can help me come up with some other activities while we're at it.
Other sports? I mostly go running. I haven't really had the time to try many other sports.

[underwhelms]

yeah that's why it's important to build a rink
introduce people to figure skating
it's the best! a combination of sport and art!!
but ok there's some other stuff in the meantime
like bungee jumping or parkour

[cykedelic]

Would you teach people how to skate, too?
They might need it.

[ Knowing... some of the people she knows and how clumsy she can be anyway... ]

Bungee jumping sounds like fun! When can we start?!

[ Was that even an invitation...? ]

[underwhelms]

yeah i can teach people!!
taught most of my siblings :) :)
i dunno about bungee jumping though
hmmm
you'd have to find a good cliff
make sure everything is set up all safe
i don't know anything about building a bungee jumping site

[ .... ]

[cykedelic]

Then I'll be counting on you!!!!

[ Now he has at least one student... ]

Oh. I thought you'd suggested it because you knew there was a site already.
I don't know how comfortable I'd be trying to make one myself.

[ That's a little bit too reckless. Even for her. ]

[underwhelms]

oh good i thought you were going to make me set it up
i can do a lot of things but
that'd be a stretch
so how long have you been studying french?

[cykedelic]

I'm too young to die!!
Of course it'd have to be a pro to do it.
I studied in Europe, actually. I have relatives there that I was living with.

[underwhelms]

that's amazing!!
europe's a fantastic place i wanted to try living there for a bit too
where'd you stay?
do you have pictures?
i wish i'd taken more pictures of it.......

[cykedelic]

Honestly I was a bit preoccupied so I didn't travel around as much as I'd have liked. Just where my relatives lived.

[ That's the problem when you're on a time limit to save someone... also don't ask me what places all they say is Europe rip. ]

I might have a few stored on here though. Let me check.
Ah! Here!

[ She attaches one photo of a fairly serene place by the sea, but it's from when she was a little younger. In fact, she's actually shying out of the picture and trying to get more of the landscape instead. ]

[underwhelms]

wow that's an incredible view!
you lived there?
is that you? you're a cutie
hey wait i have some pics too

[ Soon enough he's searching through his own repository, until he's sending her a picture of cloud and fog at a mountain's high, the landscape and sky fighting for space in the frame.

And at the centre, unlike Athena, is JJ with his arms wide spread. ]

it's the rockies!!

[cykedelic]

Close to there. It's better for me in quieter areas.

[ Then she doesn't have to listen to people's emotions... it was harder when she was younger anyway. Now she can deal with it. ]

But thanks! You don't look so bad yourself. Did you travel with friends?

[underwhelms]

sometimes! that was a family trip
gotta say there's nothing like nature
cities and parties are good too
i miss the beach.......

[cykedelic]

It looks like you had fun.
I agree though, it's nice to get out and breathe fresh air. I hate sitting still.
Is there a beach near here?

[ on the actual planet ofc... not thesa station ]

[underwhelms]

i hate sitting still too!! [ omg are they soulmates ]
but i dunno... google maps doesn't really work here
how did people find things out before the internet?
i guess i could ask my boss

[cykedelic]

Why bother sitting around when you can be doing stuff, right?! [ [grimacing] ]

I guess your traditional kind of maps?
Who's your boss?

[underwhelms]

calsco! he runs the tailor shop in olympia
i think he's lived here his entire life so
maybe he could loan me a traditional map
they probably have those in libraries too right??
i don't know if there is a library here though