the road's got me hypnotized

[herotypical]

the luceti test drive meme

Reserves have just opened and apps are right around the corner. But are you still on the fence about any of your would-be characters? Well -- here is your chance to take them out for a spin!

▣ TAG IN or reply to others with characters you would like to test drive for Luceti.
▣ ONLY add top-level comments for characters who are not yet in the game. You're free to reply to others with Luceti characters (because that's half the fun) but remember that the whole point of this meme is for potential characters.
▣ PLEASE do not post duplicates of characters already in Luceti.
▣ GO AHEAD and give us a brief description of your character in the top-level comment, along with one or two possible ways to run into your test-driven character around town.
▣ YOU MAY use these threads for your first person samples on your app -- just make sure that you link threads of a goodly length (i.e., threads with at least ten comments from your character).

Need a little help getting started? Remember, you needn't post here as though your character is still brand-spankin' new. It'll probably be more fun for all involved if this isn't a simple dress rehearsal for showing up. Here are a few scenario ideas:

o1. The grocery store is out of food. What do you do?
o2. Wing injury! Call for help or stagger your way to one of our fine clinics.
o3. It's a busy evening at Good Spirits, one of Luceti's local bars. Do you dare try the drink specials?
o4. Have a talent for playing music? Try Cloud Nine's open mic night!
o5. Beach party? Snow party? Leaf-raking party? Gardening party? YOU DECIDE.

Okay. So my examples are pretty non-exciting. But they're really just suggestions. I'm POSITIVE you kids can come up with more creative things.

Above all? HAVE FUN. Oh. And don't forget to RESERVE your characters.

Comments

[everghosting]

What?

[Was he going to switch another Pokemon out? When nothing happens in what would usually pass for an opportunity to do so, Agatha stares at him, before finally recalling Arbok as well.]

So you've given up the fight.

[meanoldnut]

There was no need to push Fearow beyond his limits when it's clear that you would win the match.

[He continued with his words, his voice stern.] This doesn't change anything, Agatha.

[everghosting]

Doesn't it? You misjudged my capabilities! The least you can do is acknowledge that properly.

[meanoldnut]

You've improved since our last battle, I'll give you that much. [Or maybe Oak was out of practice. It's been years after all.]

If only it was used for the greater good than for evil.

[everghosting]

Don't you patronize me, Oak! Our plans would have led to a better, more natural world.

[meanoldnut]

By annihilating the human race?! You are a fool to believe that!

[everghosting]

You can't teach and guide all of them! Think of the groups like Team Rocket! How fast their numbers were able to multiply for their own gain!

[meanoldnut]

Team Rocket and others like them had been stopped before and will be stopped again before they ever reach their full potential! [Thankfully, the Pokedex Holders and their allies were able to do that very thing, time and time again]

Resorting to genocide isn't the answer, Agatha! To use such tactics with Pokemon... that makes you into the very thing you wanted to destroy!

[everghosting]

Tch! You - you don't understand at all! If we don't put a stop to this the cycle will only continue itself! How many times do you think you'll be lucky enough to find a strong enough trainer to combat these groups? How much time must that history repeat itself before everything is destroyed?! At least my way, the Pokemon would survive! They wouldn't have to deal with the consistent struggles of humankind!

[meanoldnut]

[There was a long pause before Oak turned away from Agatha, letting out a heavy sigh]

...I don't know. I don't have all the answers, but I do know your way of thinking will only aggravate the problem.

[He faces the old woman once more. He's tired, so very tired. If what he says now couldn't get through to her... then nothing will]

You said you understand a Trainer's bond with their Pokemon. Then you should know their love is inseparable and can never be broken. As long as they have that, as long as they have each other... then humans and Pokemon can coexist.