TESTDRIVE #1

[cobamods]

There's a number of ways it could happen, but regardless you find yourself standing on the outskirts of a city. A beautiful city, as familiar to you as any from your world, with all manner of buildings within sight. A sign on the side of the road greets you, saying WELCOME TO COBA You're already part of the family! It's practically inviting you to step into the city limits. Why don't you? As soon as you do, you'll find a pamphlet in your hand, almost eager to tell you all about what this mysterious Coba has to offer. And eager seems to be the impression you get about almost everything - the sun seems to brighten, the flowers seem to perk up - it's almost as if everything about Coba is welcoming you as an honored guest. And you are. Though hopefully, only temporarily. Coba would love nothing more for you to become an honored member of her precious community. Welcome to Coba, visitor, and we hope you enjoy your stay! PREMISE | RULES | FAQ & QUESTIONS | RESERVES | APPLICATIONS Please read the FAQ before commenting! ♥ Welcome to the City of Coba Testdrive! Your character has found themselves in Coba, and are welcome to do any of the following: ● As you enter the city, you hear some bustle about a homecoming party! Following the signs will find yourself at a plaza with food, drink and live music, of all sorts and types. Why don't you stay awhile and indulge? ● Or, if you're not the party type, maybe you'd like to check out the city's cultural center! There's art, books, and other things to keep your mind occupied. And, maybe you'll meet other like-minded people there. ● Not in the mood for any of the above? There's always the beach! It's a lovely day, the waves are beautiful and the stores along the boardwalk all have signs up that read "TAKE WHAT YOU NEED". Maybe you need a surf board. ● Or maybe you have something else you want to do? Go for it! You're more than welcome to come up with your own prompts. In addition to the above, we would love to encourage anyone taking part in the testdrive to world build with us! Whether it be a street name or an entire neighborhood, whatever you come up with will become part of the game's canon. All we ask is that you pop over here to link us so we can see what you've done! Finally, ENJOY YOURSELVES. Seriously, this is meant to be a laid back, enjoyable game. We welcome any questions, critiques, and ideas, so always feel welcome to approach us about any and everything. We hope you decide to stay here in Coba!

Comments

[breakrecord]

[He absolutely thought this rotund robot was just part of the scenery, right up until the moment it moved its head to follow him. That action makes Hibiki pause, look down at the robot, and take two steps back so that he's moved a little to hopefully get the the head to turn again.]

[0v0]

[the head does indeed follow your movement, some hidden gears whirring, its eyes flickering a little. how strange!]

[breakrecord]

[That's enough to get him to squat down, staring the robot in the eyes. Sure, the lower hem of his jacket and those bunny ear attachments are getting wet, but that's less important than getting super close, maybe scaring the seagull off in the process. He mutters:]

Is this a security camera? Weird place to have one.

[A pause, and then, loudly:]

Hellooo!

[0v0]

[whirr, clank . . . down come the stubby arms to its sides! the eyes flicker rapidly and then focus on you]

Ufufu, Ershin is not a security item, but salutations!

[breakrecord]

[THAT IS SURPRISING, HOLY CRAP, but he just kind of flinches rather than fall into the shallows.]

...Hi! Er, hello, Ershin! Am I...talking to a person on the other side, or are you a robot?

[0v0]

[a metal arm is outthrust, a clear offer to shake your hand; it doesn't seem to mind if people flinch from it or not]

Ufufu, a complicated question. Ershin is armor and not flesh, but Ershin is a person too. And yourself?

[breakrecord]

[...a pause, then he reaches out to shake Ershin's hand. What the heck, human-like robots are practically normal compared to the stuff he's seen.]

That just means you're a robot person! My name is Hibiki Kuze. Nice to meet you.

[0v0]

[definitely metal all the way through, though the handshake is surprisingly gentle]

Hibiki Kuze, Hibiki Kuze...Ershin shall remember! It is nice to meet you as well. A bit splashy, but that is not your fault.

[breakrecord]

[He is impressed by the technology! And the earnestness.]

Aw, it's not a day at the beach if you don't get at least a little bit wet and have sand in unfortunate places. Are you okay getting wet, though? Rust has to be annoying when you're metal.