TEST DRIVE MEME

[letsgolegion]

TEST DRIVE MEME



Pick a scenario!

Scenario A: The Legion has been invited to a fancy reception with the United Planets Council because various public officials and dignitaries want to meet with the new Legionnaires. Even the older Legionnaires don't want to go, but they've been told that if they bring the rookies they'll get some funding and resources to work on their project of getting the newbies home.

So everyone's put on their best color-changing dresses and self-tying ties and are getting to work rubbing elbows and trying to pretend they actually want to be there.

Naturally, while some of the dignitaries are polite and genuinely interested in the plight of the interdimensional refugees, many of the dignitaries are downright rude in various ways, either by making the rookies feel as if they'll never measure up to the old Legion (as if being brought into this world is some fault of theirs) or by being condescending when hearing about their comparatively "primitive" worlds. ("Oh, you still use fossil fuels there? How quaint!") Some like the green-skinned Coluans are outright hostile, telling the rookies that by helping the Legion, they're betraying organic life because of the Legion's support of Robotica.

A fun time is being had by all, naturally.

Okay, that's a lie, but at least the rookies have each other to talk to, right? And there's no dearth of weird future fashion to quietly make fun off.


Scenario B: The reception is under attack! A Xanthan terrorist group has busted in and plans on taking some of the dignitaries hostage in exchange for some of their number being released from prison.

"Nobody move and no one has to get hurt!" the leader cries out, his gun pointed at Madame President.

Unfortunately for them, the Legion got a last-minute invite to this little shindig. Time to team up with one of your teammates to kick some butt and practice those quips!


REMINDER:

There are only 30 player slots in the game. We do want to remind players of that at each step towards game opening, just so they're aware during the reserve/app process that these slots might fill fast. We've also moved the opening of reserves a day to make it more convenient for the mods. Here are the current dates for upcoming events:

RESERVES WILL OPEN ON: 12/20/15 @ 5PM EST/2PM PST/10PM GMT
APPS WILL OPEN ON: 12/26/15 @ 5PM EST/2PM PST/10PM GMT
GAME STARTS ON: 1/01/16

Comments

[worthlesspride]

"I am," Oikawa said as he peeked over the table that had been thrown up as a shield.

He didn't have a good grasp on his new power yet, but he could make use of the skills he earned over the years playing volleyball. Okay, find the Xanthan that looks greener than the rest. There, but they were far away.

"What can you do?"

[spanish_superhero]

"If I concentrate, I can make anything I'm touching temporarily invulnerable and dampen energy... but I don't have much in the way of offensive power or speed."

He peers around the table at the president.

"I'm not worried about being shot... my powers will easily protect me. But we have to get the hostage out of harm's way first."

[worthlesspride]

"Nor do I," Oikawa admitted. "I'm about synergy. Mostly what I can do is make others be able to use their powers better."

He ducked down, thinking, making a map inside his head. "I've got good aim though." Come on, think Tooru, he told himself. "The one near the door is nervous, and he's making the one half way between us and the president twitchy. I have a feeling he's going to shoot if he thinks she's in danger. Siblings or lovers, I think. They're the most likely to start shooting if anything seems off."

[spanish_superhero]

Antonio looks surprised. "You got all that from just looking at them?"

He scratches his head, looking unsure. Tactics doesn't seem to be his strong suit.

"Okay, so then... what do we do about it?"

[worthlesspride]

"I didn't become one of the most sought after setters by having bad eyes," Oikawa said with a smile.

"We need to avoid being seen until we're close to the president. Then you'll be the distraction while I think of something else."

Strategy was his strong suit, but only on the court. This was different. He took a breath. Don't panic Tooru.

[spanish_superhero]

"Alright, let's do this."

Antonio holds off on activating his armor, lest the clanking ruin his attempts at stealth. He watches for openings, darting from behind one table to another, closing the distance between himself and madame president.

[worthlesspride]

When they reached the table closet to the president Oikawa paused, looked at Antonio and reached out to touch him lightly on the shoulder, activating his power. "There, it should be easier for you to use your power." And, if he was right, it would make his powers more effective. "It'll last, maybe ten minutes?"

He gave a sheepish grin. "Haven't really had a chance to see what all it can do." He then focused and nodded. "Now, watch the two I told you about earlier, they'll shoot at you first, but the others will follow soon after. I'll get the president while they shoot at you."