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The Far Shore Mods ([personal profile] godsoffortune) wrote in [community profile] takamagahara2017-09-02 08:46 am
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Test Drive #20

TEST DRIVE # 20



Whether you're trying to figure out how your character would fare in this setting, trying to get some samples together, or just dipping your toes in the water, you've come to the right place! The Test Drive is here to make your life easy by letting you see what the game is like without actually joining it first. So here is how it works:


1: Post a starter with your character, including whether they are a god or shinki in the subject line.
2: Act like your character is established enough in the setting to allow your thread to go places.
3: Take on any god/shinki of your choosing, as long as they're not already in the game!
4: Comment around to the other people on the meme.
5: Have lots of fun!

To get you started, here are some ideas for thread-starters! Feel free to come up with your own ideas if these don't strike your fancy, though.



Rope bridge Rumble


An adventure park that features several scary-exciting climbs and crossings between trees using only ropes has a huge problem. The ropes are getting unexpectedly tangled up. Even worse, it sometimes happens when a customer is trying to make a crossing, tripping them up in the midst of their course! While the safety ropes have been doing their job at keeping customers uninjured, the employees are fervently praying that whatever is doing this will go away, before something worse happens.

Steady Shave


It's the height of summer, and even men that treasure their beards, mustaches and sideburns dearly are driven to get it shaved off in the name of heat reduction. Small barbershops are being overrun with customers who want it all shaved off- some even going so far as to want their head shaved bare.
Answer the barber's pleas for a couple extra hands. May they be steady.

Toil and Trouble


A performance of Macbeth is being haunted by an ayakashi causing bad luck. Props getting misplaced or needing repairs, color gels for the lights getting torn, the microphones keep kicking up feedback- The customary wish of 'break a leg' feels dangerously close to becoming real. Rescue the Scottish Play from its curse before the curtain rises!

Ubiquitous U-turns


Elementary school children go home in groups for safety. However that measure isn't helping against some children getting home very late. And none of the kids can bring themselves to say why they end up taking so many wrong turns on the way. Take up a traffic flag and your best teacher voice, and help the children find their proper way home, keeping an eye out for anything - mundane or supernatural - that might be leading the kids astray.

Violet Veranda


Cheerful violets grew unusually well this year on the college dorm veranda, to the point where the whole perimeter of the veranda is full of containers holding them. But now the flowers are nearing the end of their life, and something strange is happening to the students at the same time. As the flowers wilt and fade, so does the energy of the students living in the dorm. While it would normally be impossible to draw a connection between the two, residents of the Far Shore can see the truth- tiny ladybug-like energy-hungry ayakashi are moving from flowers to students. Take care of this however you can before the last petal falls!



If you're uncertain about anything, feel free to check out the Premise, Rules, and FAQ posts. And don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have on the FAQ!
When and if you're ready to join the game, check out the Taken Characters before throwing in a Reserve and starting on your Application
Have fun!
futhark: made by <user name="nogoodansuz"> (20)

[personal profile] futhark 2017-09-14 08:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Quality over quantity, excuse u! That saying, he really should not be that stupid to pick a fight in the middle of the barbershop, when there is no real need for it. They're not really Servants here, and there is no Grail War, still-- ]

Hey, gotta see what you're made of! [ -a casual sparring with collateral damage is still something he will absolutely go for ] Spear happens to be my weapon of choice, you know?

[ And it's not here. Ugh ]
futhark: made by <user name="nogoodansuz"> (28)

[personal profile] futhark 2017-09-14 08:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Always prepared, I see.

[ While he would not want to be on the sharp-edged end of these tools, he's... fascinated, how this girl is using them. Morbid curiosity it is ]

Don't mind me, I'm just going to continue taking a break, and admire your handiwork at the same time.

[ ...on the other hand, the lazy break is now looking less and less enticing ]

Unless you'd be interested in a small contest?
priforprince: (sewa)

[personal profile] priforprince 2017-09-15 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
Speak up if any of these shops catches your eye.

[ They're passing boutiques, cafes, etc. ]
priforpalps: (crest)

[personal profile] priforpalps 2017-09-15 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
A contest?

[ She sounds more curious than anything else, but you have her interest. ]
priforpalps: (excuse)

[personal profile] priforpalps 2017-09-15 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
Ah....just "Fuwari" is fine. I'm nobody special.

[ Fuwari looks down bashfully. She looks pleased at the formality, but also self-conscious. There is a little bit of a blush. ]

Just a country girl from the Palps...

[ Whom the animals are now approaching, all but bearing little hearts in their eyes. ]
snowlillie: (lillie10)

[personal profile] snowlillie 2017-09-15 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
[Lilie is looking around and then she noticed a shop, in the corner. Her eyes widened as she exclaimed,] Macarons! I really like those, can we go there?
priforprince: (aah)

[personal profile] priforprince 2017-09-15 02:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course.

[ Over they go. ] Your taste in confections is as sweet as you are...
reformedsinner: (fear the smile)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2017-09-15 03:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Please, if so, call me Hakkai. I'm not certain I know your country.

[Palps? Well, that sounds unfortunate. Like palpate, or pedipalp.]

But you must be a goddess.
priforpalps: (sigh)

[personal profile] priforpalps 2017-09-15 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
So they've said. I'm not sure that suits me, though.

[ Fuwari fiddles with her skirt. ]

It's better-suited to my teammates....almost like a dream.
reformedsinner: (as a matter of fact!)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2017-09-15 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm sure you'll settle into the role.

[So, it seems, is the row of adoring squirrels that's forming up behind her. Hakkai eyes them dubiously.]

You should still be careful around ayakashi, though. They can hurt gods too.
priforpalps: (yay)

[personal profile] priforpalps 2017-09-16 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
[ Fuwari nods. ] I'll keep that in mind.....

Ah, squirrel-sans! Did you come to say hello?

[ A beatific smile for the squirrel-sans. ] Stay out of the flowers, okay? Chitter-chitter. Chee-chee-chee.

[ She's talking squirrel. ]
irishfriskey: (Default)

[personal profile] irishfriskey 2017-09-16 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
Is that so?

[Lancer lets out a bit of a chuckle at that. They can step outside, it's fine. Not like anyone is really going to notice until the shop is destroyed.]

So we'll be on fair footing?

[He's fascinated. Here he was coming for a trim, but a spar is fine by him.]
reformedsinner: (dot dot)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2017-09-17 10:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[She's... she is talking squirrel. Why? Well, that's a better question. Hakkai maintains his blankly cheerful smile for a few more seconds before commenting.]

Ah, I'll leave you to your friends here, then...?
priforpalps: (pleased)

pictured: the character-assessment skills of someone dating shikyoin hibiki

[personal profile] priforpalps 2017-09-18 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
[ Why, naturally, she's talking squirrel! If she talked horse or sheep to the squirrel-sans, they wouldn't know what she was saying. ]

All right. Thank you again! Be careful around the bug-sans, okay?

[ She wouldn't want him to get stung too. Especially not after he was so kind as to help her.

What a good person. ]
reformedsinner: (Default)

skills truly unmatched...

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2017-09-18 02:57 am (UTC)(link)
Of course. And you should as well, miss.

[He bows, quite correctly, and turns to go.]
priforpalps: (echo)

[personal profile] priforpalps 2017-09-18 02:13 pm (UTC)(link)
I will!

[ Fuwari will wave as he takes his leave, then return to her other conversation.

She is deeply absorbed in conversing with these animals as Hakkai leaves. He may hear some bird or rabbit mixed in, too. ]
futhark: made by <user name="swagu"> (37)

[personal profile] futhark 2017-09-18 04:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Absolutely. [ He's very confident in his skills and was he a Lancer he would probably add something about "sorry if I obliterate you along the way". Too bad he got incarnated here in Caster class with pathetically weak physical stats ]

You want anything done first? [ He points at the empty chair. ] I don't recommend trying one of our human barbers, or you'll end like this.

[ With a nod, he directs the attention to the customer who just steps out of the nearby chair - completely bald. There are long queues today, and Far Shore residents tend to forget what you told them in ten seconds ]
irishfriskey: (Default)

[personal profile] irishfriskey 2017-09-19 01:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[He could hit Lancer with his staff. That would be amusing but also probably not useful.]

Certainly wouldn't mind. [After all, he has no reason to believe he'll get killed in a chair. The guy seems to have some honor.] That is why I came to you. You seemed more aware of things.

[And also not going to make him bald.]

I'm mostly interested in just getting it trimmed lightly.
futhark: (62)

[personal profile] futhark 2017-09-23 05:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Hitting him with the staff is totally the plan, tho... ]

One trim incoming. [ There could be something said about how long hair can get into your ears, and be a hindrance during the battle... ]

Starting with the hair wash. [ He's generally good at his part-time jobs. If they kick him out, it's for a completely different reason than performance... ]
irishfriskey: (Default)

[personal profile] irishfriskey 2017-09-24 07:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[Typical Lancer.]

Thanks. [He moves over to the sink, he lets out a small sigh]

I'm surprised you took this kind of job. Doesn't seem like your type of work. [From the little he knows of the man.]
futhark: made by <user name="swagu"> (61)

[personal profile] futhark 2017-09-25 12:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ His heart is always of a Lancer, no matter what class he gets ]

Eh, really? I've taken on all types of work- [ He was shopping clerk, a waiter, a florist... forever The Ace at whatever he goes for. ] But now I'm curious. What does seem like my type of work?

[ Come on, Lancer you can't say that and leave him hanging ]
irishfriskey: (Default)

[personal profile] irishfriskey 2017-09-27 05:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[His heart also somehow winds up getting stabbed when he's not a Caster.]

Hmm. [He paused to think about it.] Working at a gym, I'd think. You are rather strong.

[and muscular and hand- i mean what.]
futhark: (sideglance and sidesmirk)

[personal profile] futhark 2017-09-27 05:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The point is he doesn't even mind it... he just wants his spear okay, doesn't matter if it comes at a price ]

Good shot. I've been looking for an opening, but the time is never right. [ He starts washing Lancer's hair with surprising gentleness. Scalp massage ahoy ] Besides I'm still not sure if I'd make a good teacher.

[ Most of his experience with teacher-figures come from his druid grandfather, and Scáthach with her extreme methods. ]
irishfriskey: (Default)

[personal profile] irishfriskey 2017-09-27 05:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[He has to admit. If he had his memories, he may have no idea what he'd do if he wasn't a Lancer.]

After our battle, why do you teach me something? [maybe not magic.]

I'd certainly listen to whatever you might have to teach me.

[Lancer is just very curious.]
futhark: (grin)

[personal profile] futhark 2017-09-27 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Things that certainly he could teach: bad life decisions ]

Haha.. yeah. We'll see about it later. [ He laughs although trying to steer away from the concept of teaching. what is he going to teach this guy in first place? He saw him in battle, and knows that while their styles differ, he's already a seasoned warrior. Besides after battle implies something... not battle related.

Do you want to learn how to be a good gardener Lancer? ]

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