The prisons are one of the safest places to live in during the event; but those in charge want to keep it that way. This means making sure anyone who's lucky enough to be staying in a cell should be mentally equipped to handle what's in store for them. The first test any prison faction member has to go through is psychological testing; we're already filled with former criminals, it's too dangerous to ignore. The world outside is life-threatening enough; the last thing we need is insanity killing us from the inside, too.
These tests can be taken once daily while still in civvie stage of membership. This consists of one Rorschach test, and one simple ethics question. You can only do this test 10 times total, and you cannot pick the same Rorschach twice - nor can you pick the same ethics question twice. You're allowed to choose which ones you do, or if you'd rather roll for them, they are numbered from 1-10, simply roll 2d10. Just make sure you pick different ones each time.
You can do both in one post, or use separate posts for each - but you must have a word count of at least 100 words for each part, either way. Your internal dialogue can be as crazy or murderous as is canon for the character, but it would probably be best not to say you see yourself killing someone in the Rorschach test, if you want to move on to the next stage. (AKA, lying is OOCly totally allowed/encouraged).
What if my character sees nothing? -This is a perfectly valid response, and yet will obviously give you issues when getting to 100 words. Thankfully, the psychologist who is administering these tests is very insistent. You are allowed to roleplay having an argument with the psychologist, whose only response to your problem is to try harder. He tells you to twist it. Turn it. Let your eyes unfocus. He will give your character every possible generic advice on how to see something, and they may still not see anything - but at least this will give you enough fodder to use for the roleplay.
Is there a right answer to the ethics questions? -There is never a right answer for ethics questions such as these. You are an individual, and will react in different ways to different things. We will not judge or expel you for being scared. We're all scared. We will not judge or expel you for your answers if they reflect that fear. There are no right answers, but there are wrong answers. Those are the only ones we will be looking for. Answer carefully, and remember that our faction rewards respect and safety.
Rorschach TestsChoose a different one each time.
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Ethics QuestionsAnswer a different one each time.
1. You must choose between saving the life of another faction member, or obtaining a box of bottled water. You cannot do both. Which do you choose, and why?
2. You disagree with a rule that your faction has expressly stated. How do you react? Do you do nothing? Do you try to make change happen? If so, how?
3. Someone has said something against your particular choices in life. Do you confront this person? How does the interaction proceed?
4. Another faction member that you have not yet met is being beaten to death. How do you react?
5. Another faction member has destroyed something precious to you. How does this make you feel?
6. How would you feel about killing another faction member if the person was a danger to those around you / infected?
7. Were you loyal to any person / family / group / religion in the past, and if so, will this impede your ability to be loyal to your faction now? If not, do you feel like loyalty and respect come easy to you?
8. Do you feel like the prison faction is the right choice for your new life? Explain why or why not.
9. Your past records have been washed away. This is a brand new start for everyone here. How does this make you feel?
10. You have been forced to share a cell with someone you dislike. How do you react?
Rewards You may claim 2 bars for the first time you take this test. You may claim 1 bar for any other day you do it afterward. (Limit 1 time per day)
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 6:27 pm
Al hated this stupid mind bullshit. Psychologists were just assholes who weren't good enough to be doctors. Still, he tried not to sit too stiffly in the seat, studying the woman in front of him levely. "Thank you for your cooperation, Albert." She said warmly, offering him a smile.
"Al." He corrected her immediately, but not unkindly. She smiled again, saying nothing as she slid a piece of paper across the table.
"What do you see, Al?"
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What in the ******** was that supposed to be? He frowned at it for a moment, eyes narrowed. "Looks almost like some sorta... performance. Like s**t you'd see at a circus. Not exactly but... little guys hanging off the side here all dramatic-like, looks like it could be some sorta lions above them..." This was so stupid. He felt stupid.
She only nodded. "And now, a question. Answer as honestly as you can, please." Immediately, Al smiled in response. Honestly? As if. If they didn't like his answer, were they going to throw him out of the prison to the freaks out there? Yeah, no, he'd be keeping his honest opinions locked up tight.
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3. Someone has said something against your particular choices in life. Do you confront this person? How does the interaction proceed?
"What choices?" He laughed, eyebrows raising skeptically. "We're all on the same level nowadays, considering the shithole were in. But yeah, I'd talk to them. No sense in having bad blood. Not gonna let some stupid petty s**t sabotage the group."
More like he'd slap their stupid a** sideways if they had beef and tell them to get over it.
The psychologist merely nodded, scribbling something on her clipboard. Al resisted the urge to scowl.
2 bars earned.
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 7:22 pm
Laundry Day:
Need to keep clothes clean especially with all the blood and other bodily fluids. Hygiene is important. We want to reduce the risk of infections for any injuries we have, right?
You only need to do one laundry load.
Roll 3d4. Look at the results for each die and add it up for your final score. This score will determine how well you've done with the task. You also must write a minimum of 300 words for this quest to be considered finished. Your reward? Come clean clothes and bars.
Dice 1 - Amount of detergent 1. You threw in half the bottle. More means cleaner right? +1 2. A little too much detergent was used. +2 3. Not quite enough detergent was used. +2 4. Just the right amount for your load size. +3
dice 2 - Amount of bleach 1. HALF THE BOTTLE. IN NOW. +1 2. A few drops should do, right? +2 3. Some extra was spilled into the load. +2 4. Half a cup. Just perfect. +3
Dice 3 - Amount of fabric softener 1. Time to make this the softest thing ever. Use half the bottle. +1 2. Just a little bit should work, right? +2 3. Full cup of the stuff! +2 4. You followed the instructions and put in the right amount. +3
Results: 8-9 points = Nice clean load of laundry! Fresher than pine. You earn 2 bars for this perfect load! 5-7 points = You did a decent job of it. You earn 1 bar for the task. 3-4 points = Using that much of the chemicals has caused the laundry machine to overflow with soap and bubbles. The good news is the stuff is now cleaned. The bad news is now you have to mop up the place. You do receive 1 bar for your efforts.
Al was starting to hate laundry. Hell, in fact, Al was starting to hate a lot of ******** things. These shitty clothes, for one. Why did clothes have to get dirty? More importantly, why couldn’t they wash ********? He was so cranky about the whole thing that he dumped in half the bottle of detergent before realizing what he’d done.
Whatever. That just made clothes cleaner, right? Sure…
The bleach bottle was eyed next. Half the bottle seemed like a bit much for this s**t…. But, he’d still splash in a generous helping. Too generous. Whatever. Lola couldn’t complain that he smelled like gore anymore, now could she?
Albert got the feeling that this was not going well, despite his best intentions. Pulling out the fabric softener (why the hell did he even need to use this s**t???), he grudgingly read the instructions before he put in the correct amount. Slamming the washer lid down, the man sighed and took a seat on the floor. No sense in ********’ goin’ anywhere, not when he’d have to come back sooner than later to put it in the dryer.
He sighed for a moment, reflecting over the events that had transgressed so far. It’d only been a month, but it felt like it’d been much, much longer. Could they hold out for much longer? For years, if they had to?
Somehow, Al doubted it. At least, they all wouldn’t. A few people could last longer on fewer supplies… but they were also in more danger than a large group would be. He wasn’t a young man anymore, to boot. Could he keep up with these young, energetic shitheads?
The buzzer eventually sounded, and the man gave a start with surprise before he got to his feet with a pained grunt. His goddamn ears were still throbbing.
