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fluxscapemodThis is it, ladies and gentlemen. Our first Big Flux. And it's not coming in with a whisper, it's coming in with a thunderclap or two. And a load of rain.
Let us explain: Everyone has a weather app on their fluxphones, and so far since arrival, the weather has been perfect for Beachville. Not too hot. Light breeze. No bad weather to speak of, not even a light shower. It's basically been the weather everyone wishes for while at the beach.
Starting Saturday, at around lunch time, your weather app will buzz incessantly with a Weather Alert Notice. That hasn't happened before, has it? Probably best to see what that's about, huh?
And once you do check, you'll be informed of a tropical storm headed Beachville's way. Not only that, but the weather will start changing day by day.
To give you a timeline:
Day 1:Thursday, October 1st:
At or around lunch time, the Weather App on your FluxPhones will start beeping wildly. Even if your phone is on silent, there will be noise and the only way to get it to stop is to check it. You'll see a notification saying Tropical Storm Elora is on it's way, expected to reach land by October 4th.
Day 2: Friday October 2nd:
Dark and ominous clouds are starting to roll in and lifeguards are advising people to stay out of the once-calm waters. Waves are dangerous, now, the water being too choppy to surf and swim in. Even fishing boats are pulled in. (For anyone whose jobs this may affect, you're still getting paid, don't worry. Enjoy your paid vacation time.)
Expect light and occasional rain showers, a slight drop in temperature (might need a hoodie, might not, up to you) and the breeze to be a bit stronger. Also the occasional flash of lightning and distant roll of thunder.
Day 3: Thursday October 3rd:
Things are starting to get a little more real. Beach Breeze and Seafood Shack have boarded up business, as has The Surf Board. Nightlife on the boardwalk has been cancelled and shut down. Most of the stores on there have been barricaded and access to the beach has been cut off entirely, with police guarding entryways. While the law enforcement of before had been polite and even known to buy a cup of coffee or a bag of popcorn for people in town? These guys are a bit rude and harried. Surely, it's just the weather, right?
Wind is blowing harder and now it's raining all day. Pouring violently one moment and calming down a bit later, going back and forth like this all day but never actually stopping. Lightning is seen more frequently and electricity will flicker, eventually going out for a couple hours around dinner time and coming back on just before bed.
Day 4: Friday October 4th:
This is it. Elora has arrived and this tropical storm is violent. Best to stay in. In fact, police are out in force in their police cars (btw: the names on the sides of these cars tend to flicker between Beachville PD and WCPD in faster than a blink) speaking through megaphones and advising people to stay inside.
Going out is ill-advised as it's very hard to see more than a foot in front of your own face, and that wind is enough to send umbrellas flying. It sure sounds like things are being torn down out there, but any attempts to leave your own property will result in you somehow finding your way back inside.
At around 11:30 PM, once again, you'll find yourself wanting to sleep. Despite the storm raging aggressively outside, it's just time for bed.
Day 5: Sunday October 5th:
Welcome to Wechester City.
THINGS TO NOTE:
No ones jobs have changed places. There is still The Surf Board, but the beach area for it is smaller. Not quite Beachville but certainly busy. Wavering Road Apartments has gone a tiny bit more luxury. Your building now has an indoor gym, indoor AND outdoor pool and a doorman who already seems to know your name and will call up to your apartment when you have guests. There's even a courtyard with the perfect space for grilling, and a small tennis court and basket ball court, too.
NPCs attitudes have changed. The people in Beachville were nice, polite, downright friendly. The people in Wechester? Less so. They're kind of rude. Impatient. Not really as willing to lend a hand. Not only that, but there are so so many more people. Wechester always seems crowded, people always seem to be in a rush to get from A to B.
And it's noisy. Car horns honking, people yelling, police sirens, crossing guards blowing whistles to get people's attention. Thankfully, it dies down enough at night, but this city never really seems to sleep.
And you can absolutely expect the introduction of Crime in this city. Robberies, break-ins, muggings in the park. It sucks that it happens, but thankfully the police are usually quick to catch...er...most criminals. Eventually. Should you want anything bigger than this, please poke the mods as we'd like to make sure no one is upset by anything.
FLUXMAS DETAILS BELOW:
Your character is in for a surprise. Upon waking up on the 5th, they'll find something new in their housing somewhere. Whether it be in the box from before, or just sitting out in the open (this really depends on you), they'll find something from home.
Nothing world-breaking, no, or even potentially world-damaging or altering. But something they'll absolutely recognize. Whatever it is, that's up to you, but please bear in mind the following.
This item can be:
1: A pet from home, nothing bigger than a horse. Can be magical in nature, but please try to not break the world with it.
2: An article of clothing important to them in some way.
3: A vehicle from home no bigger than a decent-sized car.
4: Be something that can alter reality on too big a scale. If you aren't sure, run it past us.
It cannot:
1: Be something that belongs to someone else.
2: Be from a universe not your own.
Just let us know what your character is getting below! And start plotting Bad Weather Shenanigans!
Let us explain: Everyone has a weather app on their fluxphones, and so far since arrival, the weather has been perfect for Beachville. Not too hot. Light breeze. No bad weather to speak of, not even a light shower. It's basically been the weather everyone wishes for while at the beach.
Starting Saturday, at around lunch time, your weather app will buzz incessantly with a Weather Alert Notice. That hasn't happened before, has it? Probably best to see what that's about, huh?
And once you do check, you'll be informed of a tropical storm headed Beachville's way. Not only that, but the weather will start changing day by day.
To give you a timeline:
Day 1:Thursday, October 1st:
At or around lunch time, the Weather App on your FluxPhones will start beeping wildly. Even if your phone is on silent, there will be noise and the only way to get it to stop is to check it. You'll see a notification saying Tropical Storm Elora is on it's way, expected to reach land by October 4th.
Day 2: Friday October 2nd:
Dark and ominous clouds are starting to roll in and lifeguards are advising people to stay out of the once-calm waters. Waves are dangerous, now, the water being too choppy to surf and swim in. Even fishing boats are pulled in. (For anyone whose jobs this may affect, you're still getting paid, don't worry. Enjoy your paid vacation time.)
Expect light and occasional rain showers, a slight drop in temperature (might need a hoodie, might not, up to you) and the breeze to be a bit stronger. Also the occasional flash of lightning and distant roll of thunder.
Day 3: Thursday October 3rd:
Things are starting to get a little more real. Beach Breeze and Seafood Shack have boarded up business, as has The Surf Board. Nightlife on the boardwalk has been cancelled and shut down. Most of the stores on there have been barricaded and access to the beach has been cut off entirely, with police guarding entryways. While the law enforcement of before had been polite and even known to buy a cup of coffee or a bag of popcorn for people in town? These guys are a bit rude and harried. Surely, it's just the weather, right?
Wind is blowing harder and now it's raining all day. Pouring violently one moment and calming down a bit later, going back and forth like this all day but never actually stopping. Lightning is seen more frequently and electricity will flicker, eventually going out for a couple hours around dinner time and coming back on just before bed.
Day 4: Friday October 4th:
This is it. Elora has arrived and this tropical storm is violent. Best to stay in. In fact, police are out in force in their police cars (btw: the names on the sides of these cars tend to flicker between Beachville PD and WCPD in faster than a blink) speaking through megaphones and advising people to stay inside.
Going out is ill-advised as it's very hard to see more than a foot in front of your own face, and that wind is enough to send umbrellas flying. It sure sounds like things are being torn down out there, but any attempts to leave your own property will result in you somehow finding your way back inside.
At around 11:30 PM, once again, you'll find yourself wanting to sleep. Despite the storm raging aggressively outside, it's just time for bed.
Day 5: Sunday October 5th:
Welcome to Wechester City.
THINGS TO NOTE:
No ones jobs have changed places. There is still The Surf Board, but the beach area for it is smaller. Not quite Beachville but certainly busy. Wavering Road Apartments has gone a tiny bit more luxury. Your building now has an indoor gym, indoor AND outdoor pool and a doorman who already seems to know your name and will call up to your apartment when you have guests. There's even a courtyard with the perfect space for grilling, and a small tennis court and basket ball court, too.
NPCs attitudes have changed. The people in Beachville were nice, polite, downright friendly. The people in Wechester? Less so. They're kind of rude. Impatient. Not really as willing to lend a hand. Not only that, but there are so so many more people. Wechester always seems crowded, people always seem to be in a rush to get from A to B.
And it's noisy. Car horns honking, people yelling, police sirens, crossing guards blowing whistles to get people's attention. Thankfully, it dies down enough at night, but this city never really seems to sleep.
And you can absolutely expect the introduction of Crime in this city. Robberies, break-ins, muggings in the park. It sucks that it happens, but thankfully the police are usually quick to catch...er...most criminals. Eventually. Should you want anything bigger than this, please poke the mods as we'd like to make sure no one is upset by anything.
FLUXMAS DETAILS BELOW:
Your character is in for a surprise. Upon waking up on the 5th, they'll find something new in their housing somewhere. Whether it be in the box from before, or just sitting out in the open (this really depends on you), they'll find something from home.
Nothing world-breaking, no, or even potentially world-damaging or altering. But something they'll absolutely recognize. Whatever it is, that's up to you, but please bear in mind the following.
This item can be:
1: A pet from home, nothing bigger than a horse. Can be magical in nature, but please try to not break the world with it.
2: An article of clothing important to them in some way.
3: A vehicle from home no bigger than a decent-sized car.
4: Be something that can alter reality on too big a scale. If you aren't sure, run it past us.
It cannot:
1: Be something that belongs to someone else.
2: Be from a universe not your own.
Just let us know what your character is getting below! And start plotting Bad Weather Shenanigans!
