At long last...

[sunshinenpcs]

The NPC Meme



I'm sure someone knows their names...

Welcome to the NPC meme! This meme has certain special rules and functions unlike many other memes! In this meme, the NPC journal isn't just encouraged, it's how you play. Or, at least...how someone involved in the thread does.

The premise is simple: You post your character to lure in some characters who aren't currently being played, and someone else brings in the NPC journal with their interpretation of that character. You play a thread! CR gaps filled!

Alternatively, if you have a character you might be interested in playing in the capacity of an NPC (such as a character you don't want to app, and thus put in a test drive, for one reason or another) then post a top level for that NPC.

Currently played characters may tag out only to NPC top level comments, not to each other. NPC characters could tag to anyone. However, since threads in this meme are eligible for AC (and therefore game canon), it's best for NPCs to tag current characters, rather than other NPCs.

Steps/Rules

1: Post a top level with either your character or an NPC you'd like to play for the meme (Using the NPC account!) - If you're looking for someone specific to tag you, be sure to include it in the top level somewhere so people know to bring them.

2: With your characters, tag out to NPC top-levels or wait for an NPC to tag you. With NPCs, tag out to top level 'current' character threads, or respond to characters that tag your NPC of choice.

3: Thread things that can't yet be played out, or might never be able to be played out!

4: When playing an NPC, since you'll be using the NPC account to do it, don't forget to track the thread with one of your own accounts! (If you have a paid, at least. For free accounts, it's still recommended that you track at least the entire post so you don't miss anything!)

Comments

[abileunaspada]

"Ah... Yeah, Yamanaka-san. I just thought..." She felt awkward suddenly, feeling a bit unused to not having to introduce herself within the village. Still, Ino seemed friendly enough, and she took a moment to think before continuing, "Just that... The kitchen at home could use a fresh touch, you know? I'm home a lot more this month, so I thought it'd be nice to have something there for Uncle and I to brighten up the room."

[sunshinenpcs]

"Oh! I know just the thing. Let's see... yellow violets, yellow and white carnation..." She was flitting from point to point around the store as she spoke, clearly in her element. "Then a bit of lavender and goldenrod and there we go!" She carefully put the purple flowers in the center of the yellow, with the white dotting the outside edges, and then showed it to the younger girl. "Is that what you were hoping for?"

[abileunaspada]

"Oh, they're beautiful," Adela breathed out, a more true smile tugging at her lips as she hesitantly ran her fingers up the stems of one of the flowers. The scent wasn't overpowering either, just nice and -- for lack of better word -- fresh. It sort of cheered her up just to see the arrangement, which made her feel better about getting it for the kitchen.

"How much for the arrangement, Yamanaka-san?"

[sunshinenpcs]

She peered at the bundle thoughtfully for a moment. "900 Ryo." She nodded once, then flashed her a grin. "I'll even do this~!" She reached out, snagging a pale yellow and blue vase off a shelf and settled the flowers in it. "So they last longer." She then offered them to the girl to take.

[abileunaspada]

Adela didn't take long to pull the required amount out of her wallet, but upon seeing the vase she paused, knowing her skin was going pink when she stalled, "I-I can't, I mean... This is really nice, but I can't just take it, how much for the vase?"

[sunshinenpcs]

She leaned over, taking the bills from her hand and settling back on her heels to make sure she didn't need to give any back. "Please. Next time, okay?"