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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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WHO HAS SYLVAIN TALKED TO
His eyes narrow at the question. This... stranger... doesn't know. Couldn't possibly know.
But Jinwoo has killed because he's been told to. That had been the objective, to kill if he wanted to live. He'd done it more than once, taken more lives than he would've thought possible of himself back then.
And then he'd felt something inside of him die to the point where he couldn't even be horrified at his own actions. ]
Of course it wouldn't be trivial. [ YES IT WOULD BE TRIVIAL ] Are these the kinds of scenarios you normally think about?
[ He'd kill you in a HEARTBEAT, Sylvain...... ]
sObbing
HE KNOWS NOTHING
he just has so much trauma.
(also wtFORK jinwoo) ]
No, [ maybe ] but nothing about this place is normal, is it?
[ Also it's okay he's not the only one who would off Sylvain given the chance. 😔
ALSO... the korogu has been watching this exchange for some time now, and is beginning to get bored with these passengers. This is its tree? They're loitering, and it's been dealing with these outsiders all day. It shakes its itty bitty tree branch with impatience, hopping up and down with a soft rattle. ]
Ya-ha-ha! Hurry it up!
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And, uh, well. Define normal... because it feels kind of like home to Jinwoo... These cars are like the gates from back home. Each time he enters one, a new objective has to be met. The only thing that's different is that he's in a train instead of in Seoul, and that there are a bunch of strangers with him.
Jinwoo opens his mouth to respond but is then RUDELY interrupted by that korogu. Ugh... it would've been easier if the objective was to just kill these things, tbh.
He turns away from Sylvain to glance up at the tree, seeking out the korogu until it's finally spotted. Hmm... Actually... And then back to looking at Sylvain. ]
Why don't you take this one instead?
stops looking at jinwoo long enuff to tag jinwoo
Also what does it feel like to be stuck with an E-Rank like Sylvain... (Maybe he'd be a D-Rank if he ever showed up to training...)
and please stop the korogu violence i am begging everyone to LEAVE THE KOROGUS ALONE ]
What? You don't care after all? [ About completing their objective...
Either way, the korogu flutters down until it's positioned exactly in between the two passengers. It does another excited jig, hollow rattle intensifying. ]
Ya-ha-ha! Have you ever had a lover?
[ Sylvain points to himself, then to Jinwoo, and the korogu simply nods. Seems like they both have to answer this question, a 2-for-1. (...1-for-2?) ]
Heh, well that's easy. Obviously. [ As in, it's a problem how many people he's hooked up with. ]
too much jinwoo exposure will cause brain rot!!!
And then on the opposite side of the spectrum, Jinwoo is so close to not even making premarital eye contact with interested parties, so of course the answer is going to be ]
No.
[ That's right. Never. Not even once. He doesn't appear at all ashamed or embarrassed of his answer, simply content to receive a korogu seed for his truth. ]
take me off life support... (1/2)
(2/2)
[ He's GAGGED. Like, how old is this guy? He looks perfectly fit, with the kind of face girls would flock to, and seems to have a confident sensibility to him... ]
That's—
[ So sad. Sylvain's certain something must've gone horribly wrong for him in his life (laughs), if he hasn't gotten laid even once. ]
That's just not right.
[ He levels Jinwoo with an intense, contemplative frown. Has he just not met the right person...? Or maybe...
Sylvain continues to drum up a tragic backstory for him, until he comes to the conclusion: ] Well, it's never too late. [ There is hope!!! Jinwoo!!!! ]
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His priorities are a bit different, so what! He doesn't think it deserves this kind of reaction. What weirdo looks this invested in a complete stranger's sex life?
Bro. ]
What? [ He's a fighter, not a lover. u_u ] I don't have time for things like that.
[ He's out here clapping cheeks in a purely nonsexual way. ]
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(He will feel so bad later if he ever finds out about Jinwoo's family situation, but for now he can only feel unsolicited mortification on his behalf.) ]
'Don't have time for—'
[ He sighs. He really does have another Dimitri on his hands. Too busy to enjoy the finer things in life... ]
What's possibly more important than finding love? [ (u kno, saving the world and becoming god, if you're jinwoo) ] Are you just gonna work yourself to an early grave?
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It doesn't seem that important.
[ His mom and dad loved each other but look where that got them! One unexplained disappearance and one broken heart. ]
I'd rather be fighting. Getting stronger.
[ And protecting the loved ones he already has. Which is like... three people. ]
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And very set in his ways too, Sylvain imagines. He won't try to convert Jinwoo to the thot life right now, though if an opportunity arises in the future, who's to say he won't needlessly meddle... ]
If you say so...
[ (He does not sound convinced at all. He feels strangely let down, actually. Why does nobody here have any appreciation for romance?)
Sylvain finally gets on his feet and stretches leisurely. ]
Well, that was fun. Guess I'll leave you to it!
[ He doesn't see a point in hanging around much longer and is happy to resume slacking elsewhere, while this guy continues to collect korogu seeds. ]
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But okay, bye, Sylvain. Jinwoo does that cool protagonist thing where he just stands there stoically, hands in his pockets, and silently watches the other guy leave. ]