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Mods ([personal profile] modblob) wrote in [community profile] redmarsshit2019-09-21 12:52 am

redshift: tdm #4

Redshift: Welcome to the v͖͕̺̲̘̱̜͎o̴̦̣̠̦̘̹͞i̯̖d̛̪̬͈̱̦̝͍̕.

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a. the red shit.

There are rumblings in the deepest, most overgrown part of the agricultural area, where until very recently there was a lingering pocket of red algae. The good news is, the red algae is gone! The bad news is, it all got eaten by a mutated bear-thing with giant antlers. The algae did a number on the poor thing, doping it up and confusing it to the point where everything is an enemy.

What’s worse? The algae has adapted, colonizing the creature’s entire body. The algae has mutated in the process, releasing a protective cloud of toxins that causes severe hallucinations, as well as some of the protective and euphoric qualities that the red algae originally possessed. Which means the mutated, antlered, bear-thing is accompanied by a small army of other creatures, from large to small, who are all very invested in its survival and also are being driven crazy by its presence.

Prepare yourselves for one hell of a hunt. These animals can pop up almost everywhere in the agricultural zones, and when they do show their paws it’s to go on a rampage.


b. fashionista.

It wouldn’t be Anchor if the bots weren’t fucking shit up.

This time, the spa bots have gone full stylist coach, chasing down residents and trying to do their hair, nails, makeup, or change their clothes. In some cases, they're literally sweeping people off their feet and carrying them to the hot springs, massage rooms, and spa areas to be pampered. Too bad most of their cosmetics are fifty years out of date and the closests they’ve raided either had another resident’s clothes or moth-eaten dust-covered rags.

Is that the jacket Idris Elba was wearing in the introductory video? It kinda looks like it.

But it’s not all bad! The bots actually give great massages and fantastic mani-pedis. They also have a small stash of fresh cosmetics and clean clothes that got left behind in the spas. They might not fit great, but they look pretty good!

If your character doesn’t practice proper self-care, well. They’d better watch out. These bots have a particular eye for the sad, the filthy, the tired, and they’re going to make sure you get some damn fine pampering.


c. whole foods: 2.0.

Remember that whole Whole Foods grocery store thing that happened? Well, the grocery store and the zombies are still there. Only now there are more zombies, and two giant supply trucks have shown up, one behind and one in front of the store.

The one at the rear of the store can be accessed fairly easily. It’s painted to look like a giant United States flag, with a dramatic crying eagle emblazoned across the back doors. Inside, there is beer. Lots and lots of beer, and a bunch of semiautomatic rifles. Also some skeletons. Seems like the guns and booze didn’t help them.

The one in front of the store is thickly surrounded, the creatures clawing at the plain white sides of the semi like there’s something precious inside.

If Anchorites can make it through, if they can fend off the monsters and keep from getting torn to pieces by a hoard of bloodthirsty beasts, they’ll find out what that precious truck contains.

It’s twinkies. A semi full of twinkies. We hope you’ve got a sweet tooth, Anchor.


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[personal profile] arcadedragon 2019-10-11 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
"If I am trampled by cows I will be far too embarrassed to seek medical attention anyway."

Can you imagine the dented hoofprints on his armor? He'd rather die thanks. He keeps looking in rooms, they all seem the same and he picks one at random, just wanting to sit down for a while and meditate.

"How secure is this? Do I need to be concerned about being attacked while sleeping?"

Or showering.

itsnotaonesie: movieconnoisseur (mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmyep)

[personal profile] itsnotaonesie 2019-10-12 04:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"...I mean, I guess that's fair. I don't think I'd be calling anyone either. Still don't recommend it, though."

But woooo buddy that's actually not an easy question to answer, what with all the creepy bullshit and spooky intruder stuff that's been going on lately.

"No... nobody's attacked anyone in their rooms. We uh-- hang on."

Peter hops up onto a wall and climbs up to a light fixture, prying it off and peeking inside. "We've had uh, issues with some of the rooms being bugged, but it was only rooms that were already occupied. This one looks clear. I think whoever is responsible was able to bypass the locks, so I do recommend changing your locks. We have plenty of equipment in R&D if you wanna come whip something up."
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[personal profile] arcadedragon 2019-10-12 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Even knowing Peter could do that it's still downright weird to watch someone literally scale a wall and crawl across the ceiling.

"Cameras or audio?" Because that's a big distinction. He is almost completely silent, but if he's going to take his helmet off he'd like to know he won't be seen. He also doesn't seem that surprised by it. He's 99% sure that Overwatch had a camera in his room on base, and he knew Blackwatch monitored his every move. This wouldn't be anything new.

"I will do that, in the meantime perhaps I will just pile everything against the door." Though a lot of the furniture looks to be bolted down or attached to the wall. Because of course.

itsnotaonesie: movieconnoisseur (what i was totally listening)

[personal profile] itsnotaonesie 2019-10-12 08:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh yeah, it's weird. But it's also cool, right? Right??

"Cameras. I don't remember coming across any audio files." He finds the camera thing to be way creeper than an audio recording, probably for different reasons. But yes, it's cameras and it sucks.

"Not a lot in these rooms actually uh, moves. But so far there haven't been any issues of people breaking in when a room is occupied."
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[personal profile] arcadedragon 2019-10-12 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Sure. It's something anyway. He makes a disgruntled noise. He doesn't like that at all.

"Small consolation. But thank you for all your help."

He's just going to ... sulk for a bit about being here.

itsnotaonesie: movieconnoisseur (lemmie stop you right there)

[personal profile] itsnotaonesie 2019-10-12 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sorry I can't offer more. Uh, if you ever need anything else, you can find me in R&D. I'm just gonna... Y'know, let you get settled in."

Peter gives Genji the most awkward thumbs up, drops down from the ceiling and sees himself out. This wasn't the weirdest conversation Peter had ever had, nope.