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TASK 7: ...THE CLASS OF '99, WEAR SUNSCREEN

In honor of NYU’s commencement tomorrow and the game’s characters donning their caps and gowns, this task will focus on graduation.

Some questions/prompts to consider/expand upon: 

What types of graduation events has your character experienced?

Have they been happy experiences?

What’s your character’s highest level of education?

Does your character want to pursue another degree? A first degree?

If your character didn’t graduate high school, why not? Do they regret it?

If your character didn’t pursue a post-secondary degree, why not? Do they regret it? What would they have studied if they did?

Does your character think others have preconceived notions about them due to their education level?

As with previous tasks, there’s no specific format for completion, and can be approached IC-ly, OOC-ly, or a combination of both. Potential suggestions for completing the task include but aren’t limited to: narratives, solos, threads, social media posts, a starter, graduation themed playlists. As always we encourage aesthetic creations/visual elements to accompany whatever you come up with!

If you choose to complete this task, please tag your post with the following:

acup: task7

acup: inspo

And finally…

Usually, tasks aren’t mandatory, but they are always highly encouraged as a way for you to get into your muse’s head, develop characterization, and enrich the overall verse.

Usually, tasks have no deadline, so please feel free to go back and redo or start an older task at a later time if inspiration strikes!

TASK 1  ·  TASK 2  ·  TASK 3  ·  TASK 4  ·  TASK 5  ·  TASK 6

And as always, if you have any questions or suggestions for tasks you’d like to see in the future, please reach out! 

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TASK 6: I SAW THE SIGN

For some it’s astrology and a daily horoscope that opens up their eyes. For others it might be their MBTI or what house they would have been sorted into upon receiving a certain letter from an owl. We might not like when others put us in box, but we have no problem labelling ourselves to figure out where we belong. 

For this task we’d like to take a quiz or two (or all of them if you so desire) and create something from the results.

MBTI

Four Temperaments

Hogwarts House + Patronus

Taylor Swift Era or Rihanna Era

OCEAN Big 5/What President Are You Aligned With

Greek God + Gods Assigned to Zodiac

BDSM

There’s no one, right way to present any of the results, so, perhaps consider:

Starter. Do any of results inspire your character to chat about it on the dash? Go for it! 

Narrative/Headcanon. Does your character have a strong reaction to a particular result? Tell us about it!

Flashback. Perhaps a result hits close to home when it comes to a memory. Give us the details! 

Aesthetic. It could be anything from picspam, to a moodboard, to a collage of results. If you’re feeling a visual representation works best to display results, make art!

As always, anything else that speaks to you!

If you choose to complete this task, please tag your post with the following:

acup: task6

acup: inspo 

And finally…

Usually, tasks aren’t mandatory, but they are always highly encouraged as a way for you to get into your muse’s head, develop characterization, and enrich the overall verse.

Usually, tasks have no deadline, so please feel free to go back and redo or start an older task at a later time if inspiration strikes!

TASK 1  ·  TASK 2  ·  TASK 3  ·  TASK 4  ·  TASK 5

And as always, if you have any questions or suggestions for tasks you’d like to see in the future, please reach out! 

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TASK 3: WE ARE FAMILY

With over a year and half of on-dash interaction, we know a lot and are constantly learning about each other’s characters and their respective lives in NYC. But before our characters all found ACup and became acquainted, they all had (or lacked) another group of people in their lives..

For this task we’d like you to focus on your character’s family.

Some questions/prompts to consider/expand upon:

How does your character define family? (e.g. bio family, adopted family, found family, pets, etc.)

Who are the members of your character’s family?

What is your character’s relationship with their family members?

What are some of your character’s favorite family memories?

What are some family memories they’d like to forget?

Did your character go on family vacations?

Does your character have family traditions?

Does your character live close to family? Far away? 

How does your character stay in contact with their family?

Does your character want a family of their own?

As with previous tasks, there’s no specific format, and it can be approached IC-ly, OOC-ly, or a combination of both. Potential suggestions for completing the task include:

Family Tree. Create a list or graphic with names and face claims (or if you don’t have a face claim in mind, a simple description of how you see the family member).

Devil in the Details. (could be combined with suggestion above) Give us the nitty gritty. Age. Job. Likes. Dislikes. Talents. Vices. Style, etc. Do you see any of these traits reflected back in your character?

Nurture vs. Nature. Is your character a polar opposite of their family? Do they have problem finding common ground? Or is your character a mini-me? Write out some headcanons about how your character’s upbringing affects who they are or aren’t in the present.

Scrapbook. Collect a group of photos that relates to your character and their family. They could be photos from growing up, a family vacation, holidays, etc. Include a brief description about what each photo captures and the thoughts/feelings they invoke for your character.

Headcanons. Have a bunch of random family headcanons? Give us a list!

Narrative. Write a solo/snapshot of specific family memory for your character. 

Questions. Answer any of the questions/prompts listed above or any you feel fit the theme of the task.

Visual Aid. Create an aesthetic, moodboard, collage, etc. that supports any of the ideas above, or stands on its own.

If you choose to complete this task, please tag your post with the following:

acup: task3

acup: inspo (if you use/create a visual element)

And finally…

Usually, tasks aren’t mandatory, but they are always highly encouraged as a way for you to get into your muse’s head, develop characterization, and enrich the overall verse.

Usually, tasks have no deadline, so please feel free to go back and redo or start an older task at a later time if inspiration strikes!

Task 1 -- Task 2

And as always, if you have any questions or suggestions for tasks you’d like to see in the future, please reach out!

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TASK 4: ISSUES

As Shrek would say, our characters, much like ogres, are like onions. They have layers. They have strengths and weaknesses, vices, and habits that range from innocuous to self-destructive. 

For this task we’d like you to focus on some of your character’s traits.

Below is a list of characteristics that may apply to your character. Part I of this task is to repost the list and BOLD what applies to your character. And because our characters go through periods of change -- both growth and regression -- depending on how you choose to approach this task, you may want to have different versions of the list based on traits your character exhibited in the past versus who they are in the present.

ambitious  ·  arrogant  ·  anxious  ·  awkward  ·  blunt  ·  brave  ·  calculative  ·  calm  ·  caring  ·  cheerful  ·  clever  ·  clingy  ·  clumsy  ·  controlled  ·  cowardly  ·  determined  ·  dishonest  ·  dominant  ·  dull  ·  emotional  ·  empathic  ·  envious  ·  erratic  ·  explosive  ·  flexible  ·  forgetful  ·  forward  ·  generous  ·  greedy  ·  grim  ·  gullible  ·  hedonistic  ·  humorous  ·  hypocritical  ·  impulsive  ·  indecisive  ·  immature  ·  impatient  ·  independent  ·  insensitive  ·  instigator  ·  intolerant  ·  irrational  ·  jealous  ·  judgmental  ·  lazy  ·  lighthearted  ·  loving  ·  manipulative  ·  masochistic  ·  mature  ·  merciful  ·  naive  ·  negative  ·  nervous  ·  nosy  ·  nurturing  ·  obscene  ·  obnoxious  ·  organized  ·  over-protective  ·  panicked  ·  paranoid  ·  patient  ·  pessimistic  ·  possessive  ·  protective  ·  pushy  ·  rash  ·  rational  ·  reckless  ·  rude  ·  sadistic  ·  sarcastic  ·  scattered  ·  selfish  ·  self-critical  ·  self-important  ·  self-righteous  ·  sensitive  ·  shallow  ·  short-tempered  ·  spirited  ·  spoiled  ·  squeamish  ·  strong  ·  submissive  ·  stubborn  ·  tactful  ·  tactless  ·  temperamental  ·  thoughtless  ·  vain  ·  vengeful  ·  weak  ·  wise  ·  withdrawn

For Part II of this task, we’d like you to choose FIVE of your highlighted traits and expand upon them. Please feel free to complete this part of the task in any way that speaks to you. Suggestions are, but are not limited to:

A narrative. Write a solo/snapshot that embodies all five traits.

3-sentence story. For each trait, write a story composed of only three sentences that shows your character exhibiting the trait, explains why the trait applies to them, etc.

Headcanons. Describe how and why the traits relate to your character.

Picspam. For each trait chosen, create a picspam aesthetic for how your character expresses that trait.

Moodboard. Create moodboards for each trait.

If you choose to complete this task, please tag your post with the following:

acup: task4

acup: inspo 

And finally…

Usually, tasks aren’t mandatory, but they are always highly encouraged as a way for you to get into your muse’s head, develop characterization, and enrich the overall verse.

Usually, tasks have no deadline, so please feel free to go back and redo or start an older task at a later time if inspiration strikes!

TASK 1  ·  TASK 2  ·  TASK 3

And as always, if you have any questions or suggestions for tasks you’d like to see in the future, please reach out!

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TASK 5: WE GOT THE BEAT

Thanks to Fiona (and KT!) for the theme inspo!

Yes, music does make the world go round, and it especially has a large impact on the lives of our ACuppers. From karaoke and open mic nights, to Battle of the Bands, music touches most of the their lives directly, and in those indirect moments it also helps them fill in the gaps between emotions and words. 

For this task we’d like you to create a playlist.

There’s no right way to compile songs, but if you need help narrowing your categorization down, perhaps consider: 

#BeastMode. Your character’s go-to workout mix.

Audible. Is your character a bibliophile? Give us their top picks for their favorite audio books.

Last 10. The last ten songs played on your character’s iTunes/Apple Music/Spotify/etc. 

Mixtape. Your character creates a playlist for another person. 

Mood Music. What does your character listen to when... They need to relax? Fall asleep? Concentrate? Have a sleepover?

Podcasts. What stories and hosts make your character’s best of list?

Road Trip. If your character was departing for an across country road trip tomorrow, what tunes would make the cut.

Theme. Choose a theme of your own and create a playlist that embodies that theme.

Top 10. The ten most played songs on your character’s iTunes/Apple Music/Spotify/etc.

As with previous tasks we’d love to see written (IC or OOC insight into songs chosen) or visual elements (mixtape cover art, an aesthetic, etc.) added to your playlists. 

If you choose to complete this task, please tag your post with the following:

acup: task5

acup: inspo

And finally…

Usually, tasks aren’t mandatory, but they are always highly encouraged as a way for you to get into your muse’s head, develop characterization, and enrich the overall verse.

Usually, tasks have no deadline, so please feel free to go back and redo or start an older task at a later time if inspiration strikes!

TASK 1  ·  TASK 2  ·  TASK 3  ·  TASK 4

And as always, if you have any questions or suggestions for tasks you’d like to see in the future, please reach out! 

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So there’s no confusion, though we’ve had a handful of tasks in the past, we’re going to kick off the new year with labelling this task as #1 and moving forward from there. 

TASK 1: WORKING 9 TO 5

Welcome to the first Task Tuesday of 2019! 

At ACup we have characters involved in a range of professions. Some characters have achieved their dream jobs and are flourishing, some are striving toward a goal, and others are grinding away at survival jobs to pay the bills.  

For this task we’d like you to focus on your character’s daily life in regards to their careers, and explore what a typical work day is for them. 

Some questions to consider (if applicable):

What drew your character to this particular profession?

How did your character land their position? Did someone help them get an interview or offer a recommendation?

Does your character have set hours? Do they have a flexible work schedule? Do they have to get up early or work late?

Does your character have coworkers? Do they get along with their coworkers? Whom do they interact with most?

What challenges does your character face daily when it comes to their job? Are there drawbacks to their current position? Is there something in particular in which they’ve struggled?

Are there perks to your character’s job?

How does your character celebrate job-related successes? 

What’s your character’s favorite part of their work day?

Is your character good at what they do?

Does your character enjoy the work they do, or is their job a way to make ends meet?

This task can be completed in a variety of ways, but we would like some form of a written element to be involved. Some suggestions are:

A narrative. Write a solo/snapshot of a day in the life of your character while at work.

Headcanons. Compile a list of headcanons about your character’s career/job.

Planner/To-do list. Provide an insider glimpse into your character’s daily/weekly planner when it comes to their job.

Time card. If your character punches in at 9am and out at 5pm, give us a bulleted and detailed list of everything that happens in between on a typical work day for your character. 

Piclet. Find a picture that relates to your character’s career, and write up a story inspired by the photo.

Questions. Answer the questions listed above!

Also, please feel free to combine your written element with a visual! This could be via an aesthetic, moodboard, social media post, ID badge, etc. 

If you choose to complete this task, please tag your post with the following:

acup: task1

acup: inspo

And finally...

Usually, tasks aren’t mandatory, but they are always highly encouraged as a way for you to get into your muse’s head, characterization develop, and overall enrich the verse.

Usually, tasks have no deadline, so please feel free to go back and redo and start an older task at a later time if inspiration strikes!

And as always, if you have any questions or suggestions for tasks you’d like to see in the future, please reach out!

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TASK 2: SHAKE IT OFF

Here’s to the second Task Tuesday of 2019, which will build off of last week’s self love Meme Monday! 

Wellness comes in all shapes and sizes, and we know our characters deal with and have varying perspectives when it comes to emotional, mental, and physical health. They each have their own routines to combat anxiety and stress, to unwind, and to recharge, and we want to know all about them!

For this task we’d like you to focus on your character’s approach to self-care.

Some questions/prompts to consider:

Where/Who is your character’s safe space?

Is your character religious or spiritual? Do they meditate or do any other type of self-centering activity?

If your character is having A Bad Day, do they need/want to be around people? Do they need/want to be by themselves? Do they need/want a combination? Or something else all together?

What’s your character’s comfort food?

What’s your character’s go-to food to feel refreshed?

What does your character do to hydrate?

Is there a type of exercise your character enjoys? 

Does you character get enough sleep/sleep well?

Does your character go to the doctor?

What's your character’s go-to activity to unwind?

What does your character splurge on when it comes to self-care? (e.g. workout gear, concert tickets, face/body products, etc.)

Where does your character hold their tension? What do they do to release it?

Revisit the self love questions!

This task can be completed in a variety of ways, and can be approached IC-ly, OOC-ly, or a combination of both, so please feel free to attack this task in any way that speaks to you and your muses. But just in case you’re stuck, some potential suggestions are:

No list. Your character’s list of things they don’t like or no longer want to do because it negatively impacts their self-care. For instance, not checking their phone in the middle of the night or not attending events they don’t like/support.

Narrative. Write a solo/snapshot of your character implementing part of their self-care routine.

Headcanons. Give us a bulleted list of the type of self-care actions that work for you character. Also consider past self-care approaches that didn’t go as planned. 

#SelfCareSunday. Have your character post on social media about their specific routines.

Treat Yo Self. If your character celebrated Parks & Rec’s Donna’s favorite day of the year, what would they do to treat themselves?

Playlist. Compile a list of songs that helps your character relax.

Questions. Answer any of the questions listed above or any you feel fit the theme of the task.

Visual Aid. Create an aesthetic, moodboard, collage, etc. that supports any of the ideas above, or stands on its own.

If you choose to complete this task, please tag your post with the following:

acup: task2

acup: inspo

And finally…

Usually, tasks aren’t mandatory, but they are always highly encouraged as a way for you to get into your muse’s head, develop characterization, and enrich the verse overall.

Usually, tasks have no deadline, so please feel free to go back and redo and start an older task at a later time if inspiration strikes!

Task 1

And as always, if you have any questions or suggestions for tasks you’d like to see in the future, please reach out!