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Entry tags:
- *downtime,
- *event,
- danganronpa: toko fukawa,
- fe3h: claude von riegan,
- fe3h: sylvain jose gautier,
- ffxiv: ardbert,
- gbf: beatrix,
- genshin impact: diluc ragnvindr,
- genshin impact: kaeya alberich,
- jjk: satoru gojo,
- jjk: suguru geto,
- solo leveling: sung jinwoo,
- star wars: anakin skywalker,
- star wars: cal kestis,
- star wars: obi-wan kenobi,
- sweet home: eunyoo lee
Downtime Log - Intro
Log 01 Downtime Intro
Maybe you were walking to class, or riding into battle, or at your father's funeral, or gazing into the abyss as you brush your teeth and think about your waning youth. Maybe you're from 1000 years ago, or the far-flung future. But it doesn't matter how different you are, because all passengers will wake up sprawled on the same floor of the same car...
The Perfectly Average Everyday Normal Train Car
As characters stir from their slumber, they'll notice their new(?) phones vibrating in their pockets. An unread message is waiting for them...
FROM: clownductor one
Welcome to the Existential Express, car #83045029342000001.
[CHARACTER NAME] is currently engaged in Tutorial Mode.
Objectives:
> Read the Existential Express (E2) brochure.
> Access the user directory and send a message.
> Ask one of the other passengers to be your friend.
> Find the exit door.
By completing car objectives, passengers may proceed through the exit and onto the next car.
Thank you for riding with the Existential Express. Please enjoy your journey into the great unknown.
>>>>SUBJECT: New Passengers
How is that? I attempted to make it sound welcoming.
The message, strangely, cuts off there. The brochure goes over all the basic 'what is a train' questions people may have, but nothing else.
However, characters may find that the exit door is locked until they complete the objectives, so it's icebreaker time! On the bright side, it seems this is a dining car, so there's a few nice plates of treats and a bar that magically serves beverages when people make orders. The exit door will be locked until the objectives are complete! (Please see OOC notes below for more details.)
In any case, when they unlock the door and move on through the exit, there is a walkway to the next car. Please watch your step, and check out the FAQ for more details on trying to leave the train!
Immediately proceeding the intro car is...
The Land of Corginia Car
As characters enter the car, their phones will notify them of a new objective…
Because this historical city is occupied with... dogs! Mostly corgis. They are smart, verbal, and very good boys and girls. The dogs are happy to play with anyone, and will also help passengers get to anywhere they want to go. The car itself is basically Rome, with low doorways and ceilings.
And because corgis do have short legs and zero thumbs, they will sometimes need and ask for assistance. For example, you and a partner may need to help the corgis cross a river, give them belly rubs, or reach a ball on a high shelf. They are easily distracted, squirmy little babies and will make life very difficult, but they're just so darn cute!
The Museum Car
(tw: body horror)
As the characters enter the car, their phones will notify them of a new objective…
As passengers enter this car, they'll find themselves feeling notably lighter. This might be because they're suddenly missing a leg, or perhaps an arm, or their eyes, or tongue. Whatever it may be, a part of them has been taken away. There's no pain, or danger to their lives from the missing part, it simply isn't there.
It's been whisked away and hidden somewhere in the musty old museum that they've found themselves in. Luckily, it's currently closed, so there's nothing stopping them from raiding everything in sight! The displays span all manner of topics, from history to biology to space. Passengers might even find displays on familiar historical events or persons from their home worlds as they search—the collection is seemingly endless! Just watch out, because sometimes objects (and body parts) will come to life and lunge through the glass at anyone who walks a little too close.
NOTE: Characters can snipe items from the display cases in the museum! However, they'll discover the items are actually toy replicas made of flimsy plastic. They're completely non-functional and will break if handled too roughly.
The Birth of the Wind Car
As the characters enter the car, their phones will notify them of a new objective…
The world that lies ahead of the passengers is vast and lush; a spectacle of nature that spans snow-capped mountains, dense forests, deserts, and lakes. Aside from unusually large and extremely territorial fauna (1, 2, 3), the car appears devoid of any signs of civilization, and passengers might think themselves completely alone…
… Until they hear the tinkling of a bell, and a cheery, "yahaha!" in the distance. Upon closer inspection, the car is in fact populated by small, wooden creatures known as korogus (here). They hide at the tops of trees and mountains, on lone islands in large lakes, and under rocks. Once a passenger stumbles across their hiding place—whether knowingly or otherwise—they'll appear in a puff of magic holding a golden korogu seed. Simply finding them isn't enough for them to hand over the precious item however, and they'll require passengers to offer up one truth in exchange for a seed. And don't bother lying, they'll give you a solid bonk on the head and disappear if you do!
Numbers
Numbers! Everyone starts with one that glows on their bodies — as a fun thread mechanic, we suggest they're somewhere visible, but it's up to you!
Because while this is not IC knowledge yet, numbers are determined by how troubled your character is. This may be based on their past actions and crimes, but also alienating habits, regrets, personality flaws, trauma, etc — a higher number does not necessarily mean they're a bad person, but it may signify a difficult time in their life, or substantial personal issues.
Numbers change as characters work through their issues... which we'll cover next time! However, for this log, please note that numbers will remain static. They may flicker or warp occasionally, but don't worry about them going up or down for the intro! As a bonus, numbers can glow in any color you would like.
OOC Notes
Car Order: While the cars are linear and in the order shown, characters can freely move between these four cars for the next three weeks — players may assume 1:1 IC:OOC time ratio.
Locks: Passengers may follow other characters out of cars after they've been unlocked — so in general, players can assume optional cars on downtime months are unlocked if they don't want to play in them. Likewise, if your character ICly would not participate in a car but you still want to play with those prompts, you can assume they're locked in and must complete objectives. Feel free to pick and choose what you'd like to play from any downtime log!
Update: We will also have a small update in the coming weeks — the setting won't change, but there will be a few more (optional!) aspects to play with later.
Feel free to direct questions to our Discord help channel. Welcome to Locomo, and have fun!
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Eunyoo holds up the bat higher, half because she wants to feel safe(ish) and half because she's curious to see if he'll notice the additions put on it.]
I can swing hard enough to knock your teeth out, so don't try anything.
[it's nice to have big dreams... She's very skinny, and her build screams "not a baseball player, just a normie who happened upon a baseball bat", but there's a tension in her shoulders like she's expecting something bad to happen at any moment. Even if it is from someone wearing a blindfold.]
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But bravery goes a long way, even if her tools are lacking, so he takes a step back to afford her a little more space and puts his hands in his pockets.]
Go ahead.
[One of Satoru's goals on this train is to determine who could prove to be a potential ally down the line, if needed. He doesn't sense any power emanating from her, but that could be because they come from different worlds. She could still have potential.
So:]
Hit me.
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She doesn't like hurting people, no matter how prickly she tries to come across. But she hasn't done anything she's actually liked for a long time now. She wonders what Hyunsu would do here. He'd refuse. She wonders what Eunhyuk would do. He'd refuse, but he'd give some kind of excuse that would make him seem smarter for refusing.
Eunyoo has no excuse handy. She could just walk away, but that might just make him try something, in order to get her to hit him.]
I warned you.
[how is that even here she feels she has something to prove? Eunyoo hefts the bat up with both hands, her gaze considering, like she's trying to pick a spot on his body that won't actually break all his teeth. And then she swings it toward his face anyway.
unfortunately, it's just a total normie swing. there's enough power behind it to seriously injure a normal person, so it's not like Eunyoo's pulling whatever punches she has. but those are regular punches made by a seventeen year old girl. no secret powers!! just a willingness to hurt someone because they're apparently okay with it.]
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But he's learned a lot from her reaction to his request. She didn't back down. She didn't ask him to reconsider. She aimed for his face.]
You really went it for it, huh?
[Spoken with a laugh after her bat makes contact with his Infinity, his tone edging toward approval. It may feel like a successful hit, but it doesn't touch Satoru at all. His face remains intact. He looks a tiny bit smug.]
You're totally week.
[But his comment, while rude, is not meant to be entirely dismissive. There's something to be said for someone who acts without second-guessing themselves — and who is willing to go all out for the sake of hitting a crazy stranger.]
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[Just the fact that the hit didn't land AT ALL distracts her from his PUNK comment. ?????? It's not like he even dodged or caught it -- it just.... didn't land? But it didn't even rebound or anything, and she doesn't think the bat itself is damaged?]
How are you doing that? [disbelief, and then -- in a tone that's edged with more suspicion than awe] What are you?
[is he a..... Monster(tm)]
i cannot believe i missed that typo, even after editing. the shame i feel is real
Human, just like you. [He assumes, with that swing, that she's just a regular ol' boring human being.] But I can do cool things like this.
[Satoru stands there, grinning, not at all put off by her rightful suspicion. He seems to be waiting for something to happen, but...nothing does.
He raises a finger. Wait for it...
And still nothing happens.]
Hmm, it didn't work...
[Satoru Gojo officially learns he is Nerfed, and Eunyoo is spared (1) awesome flying demonstration.]