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Recollé Mods ([personal profile] recollecters) wrote in [community profile] repeter2018-03-17 08:46 pm
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MARCH TEST DRIVE

TEST DRIVE
MARCH TEST DRIVE
The city of Recollé...

To infinity...and beyond!

I.
Wake up, get up, get out there, Retrospecters! Today's a new day and with the roads in place thanks to the efforts of Retrospec users, several locations may be explored. With Pesgare three hours south by boat, Respatrum an hour east and underground, Bosuma two hours west through the Recollé Woods and Magatus seven hours north from the city, visitors may come and go to explore the regions and their points of interest.

The travel may take some time and the scenery will change around you as you go. Those same monsters from before continue to lurk just outside of the city and on the path to these locations and wild flora sprawls over various pathways. Take some time to study them if you'd like.

And speaking of study, along the way you'll find various road signs and warnings along the way including giant man-eating frogs, fire-breathing horses, severe flood warnings and more. In addition you will find large directories in the middle of the road pointing you in the directions of the four locations.

However, you'll also find these helpful guys who just want to do a good job and will get to work on these new roads! But wait, shouldn't they be working on some of the unfinished pathways and not the main ones? How do you stop these crazy things anyway? You may have to find a way to subdue the jackhammers or direct them to a new location. Good luck getting them to listen over the noise.


II.
Then again, with these pathways open now you may find yourself already in one of these new districts and very, very far away from your home. One minute maybe you're driving along, listening to your favorite road trip playlist as you prepare for Spring Break and the next you'll realize a wrong turn has lead you straight into the heart of a snowy mountain. Has this forest always been here? This seaside village is way too crowded!

No matter which of the areas you end up in, it will be up to you to find your way out and back without a map on-hand. There's a good chance you can find strangers or maybe even some friends in these regions to fill you in, but there's always something going on to distract from your main goal.

In Pesgare, you may find yourself in the midst of a heavy rain shower. While some of you may be prepared and have an umbrella on hand, others will notice that the rain is an iridescent color that falls and curves in arcs. Getting soaked by the rain may invoke a strange desire to cause a scene and yell dramatically at whoever is close by (and perhaps even belt it out if you're unfortunately unlucky.)

In Respatrum, the sound of loud cheering and applause draws your attention to a large stadium. In the center of the ring is a man with a red cape, waving it in front of a burning, burly bull. A final flourish sends the bull back into its pen, raring and ready to go the next round. But wait! Without warning, the organizer of the bull fights grabs you by the shoulders and hands you a cape, shoving you straight into the ring with the crowd roaring above you and the bull bursting out of its cage. What a rush!

In Bosuma, the creatures of the forest appear to be out and around including rabbits, squirrels, giant woodpeckers and rainbow-colored deer that aren't afraid to approach people. In fact, all of the creatures appear content to welcome these newcomers and show them around the forest. At night, several large, blooming flowers begin to glow in various neon colors. Colored pollen also appears to be falling from the flowers, leaving a mist over you that sweeps over you like a soft waterfall. Depending on the color though, you may find yourself feeling a little different...

And finally, what's going in Magatus? Why it's sports! A winter sports competition is going on at the mountain looming above the Magatus ski lodge and the snow is fresh and perfect! However, landing on the slope is probably a bad idea, isn't it? Hope you're ready for a slippery ride down the mountain!

III.

Back in the city itself, life goes back to normal and several citizens are preparing for spring. The Recollé Community Center has gathered together to start cleaning up the local parks and community areas to plant brand new flowers to brighten up the city. Are you good with a shovel? Come join them in rehousing potted plants, picking up garbage and dead shrubbery from winter's harsh temperatures and more.

If planting's not your style, over at Recollé High School several citizens are working together to prepare for the musical production Villainous, as put on by the high school's drama club! Sets still need to be built, costumes need to be finished and advertisements need to be distributed! For you artistic types out there, the drama club would love your support and time to get them ready as the premiere draws closer and closer.

IV.
Those of you who have lived here for years know that Mayor Mayer loves holidays. He does his best to never miss a celebration of any kind and while sometimes his efforts are smaller and more personal, this year he seizes the opportunity to celebrate an entire weekend dedicated to St. Patrick's Day! Though the holiday is on 3/17, festivities extend to 3/18 for two days of fun.

What does this mean? It means that everywhere you go you'll find discounted prices for anyone wearing green, carts selling corned beef sandwiches and cabbage salads, and for those of legal age bars are specializing in green beer and green mixed drinks for miles. Seabiscuit the chocobo rides proudly through the city with the mayor dressed as a leprechaun, encouraging citizens to hunt for his pot of gold that he's hidden somewhere in the city! A series of clues will lead players onward and spreading out through locations such as Expressive, the Towers, Freshens and more. With luck, citizens playing along will find small golden coins emblazoned with a chocobo portrait!

Unfortunately, something seems to be in the air and surrounding these coins. Unknown to the mayor, those who pick up these coins will find themselves hit with the overwhelming urge to find someone not wearing green and pinch them as tradition. Whether you're doing the pinching or you're a walking target, the coins' power over you will only wear off when the deed is done.

As for the mayor? Anyone who collects more than 10 coins will find that they're eligible for a prize of $50 which can be collected at city hall. Happy pinching hunting!

BONUS.
The nice thing is that if you're in the city or if you're in one of the new regions, your phone works. Where would we be without technology? It's nice to be in constant connection with your friends and loved ones with the ability to check emails, social updates, maps and more.

However, the internet can sometimes be a strange place and you will find yourself receiving a message from a Retrospec user named Zee Carlisle.

Hey newbies, how's it going? You're probably pretty confused, aren't you? I think I can fix that.


It's all the text says before you find yourself redirected to a private chat with another Retrospec user. Don't be shy now! Say hi and ask all of the questions you need!

Welcome to the [community profile] recolle test drive meme! All characters will be begin in-game AU'd as Recollé residents. You may use any of the above prompts for ideas or make up your own depicting your Recollé AU! Prompts do not have to be set in the districts listed above. You can review our list of locations for what's available. Please note that TDM threads can be used as samples, can be kept as game canon, and can also be used for bonus points for future item regains. Share a few minor details of your AU, tag around, and have fun!

For current players, please remember that TDM threads can only be used for bonus points, not regains.

Please note: you will need a reserve to apply, and current characters must have full AC posted at the time of their reservation.

Your March TDM directory is here, and your AU workshop is here! Our mod questions thread for this TDM is over here!
mercurio: ❥mercurio (108)

[personal profile] mercurio 2018-04-05 02:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[was that luckily avoided. prompto leans back as cloud gets busy reading, and then looks up when their waitress pops back in to ask for their order. prompto orders his "usual" and a tall glass of water, then asks her where she got her earrings--just to give cloud some time to make a final decision on his order.]

[she turns to him, takes his order, and heads back to the kitchen]


What I like is that they're pretty quick at bringing the food out. Dunno what that says about the food quality, but hey.
sanephiroth: (hm)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-04-05 02:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"He was once before. That was more than enough for his mother." He stabs into the pile of dirt to start on a new pot.
quiet_storm: (Not this again)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-04-05 07:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[What was that like, Cloud wondered, being able to make such lively small talk at the drop of a hat? Pretty lonely, probably. How many layers does one person need in order to keep other people out? Was Prompto even capable of taking enough of them off if he wanted to?

He managed to order a hamburger and fries, Prom's salad, and a milkshake. Right now he wasn't sure he wanted to know what Prompto's "usual" was.]


It's probably good that they don't have any green beer. Or any kind of beer. I think I've had enough for now. Some actual food will probably help.
allforyuu: abyssal-icons (Noticed)

[personal profile] allforyuu 2018-04-05 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Just let me know if there's anything else you want.

[With an unmistakable air of mischief, Mika then proceeds to throw a towel at his head, since they're both still dripping wet.]

Get dry. I don't want you to catch a cold.
axeswing: (Default)

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-04-05 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey... are you tryin' to make a joke?

[ Not that he takes any actual offense to it. ]

The air's just fine!
axeswing: (pic#12163157)

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-04-05 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course! [ They're a set deal; one without the other just wouldn't click right, and in his constant state of obliviousness (or perhaps better described as blissful ignorance), Christian believes that Mia wants to join simply because the more the merrier.

The feeling was mutual, wasn't it? ]


I'll make us lunch, maybe we can bring a frisbee or something to play with... [ cause he's the dog ]

So how have you been doing lately? Taking care of yourself?
notyourutopian: (Lookin' pretty)

[personal profile] notyourutopian 2018-04-06 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
[Eleanor laughed softly and gave her a hug back, patting her on the head.]

So yeah. Welcome to the weirdness, sis.
dejerate: (The same)

[personal profile] dejerate 2018-04-06 10:22 am (UTC)(link)
I said this much is fine, Mika. I'll wash it and bring these back next time I see you.

[His foster father might be confused if he sees the clothes in the wash in not recognizing them, but whatever. Yuu could explain if he was asked about it in the unfamiliar clothes. Still, he pauses, blinking at the towel hitting his head, before he gives a sheepish chuckle, using the towel to dry off his hair a bit as he then starts to change.]
angealwings: (Default)

[personal profile] angealwings 2018-04-06 11:43 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes, well."

All right, now Andrew is curious.

"Has he ever tried to given his guards the slip?"
keystaff: (Will be useful to me)

[personal profile] keystaff 2018-04-06 12:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah. It's like that with people who don't have the app. I know it's weird but. It's something you'll get used to dealing with at least.
usurpers: (Default)

[personal profile] usurpers 2018-04-06 01:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[ pLEASE DON’T DITCH HIM. eren has another bout of “how to word”, realizing he said something wrong (but what was even right in what he was saying?). ]

Not, like— you now but, [ there’s nothing that will make this actually make any sense right now, so— eren inhales, and keeps going. ] The you from the past.

[ yeah we’re just going to shift right into reincarnation bullshit. ]

If you start remembering things, it’ll make more sense.
sanephiroth: (listening)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-04-06 02:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"Never." Zeph looks at Andrew solemnly. "He wants them around."
angealwings: (Eyebrow)

[personal profile] angealwings 2018-04-06 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"Huh." Andrew is startled by that answer, but not shocked. "That can be inconvenient to anyone prone to spontaneity."
nachetanya: (One Night in Karazahn)

[personal profile] nachetanya 2018-04-06 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
If we're doing that, there'll actually be four. Porsche and all! [ Her little dog, that is. But she giggles and leans back some...

Doing lately...?

No, no she is not. But there's no need to push that on Christian of all people, particularly because (as far as she knows) he's not on the app ]


I've been alright. A lot busy, but I'll live.
dirtdevil: (the homosexual agenda)

[personal profile] dirtdevil 2018-04-06 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
No less than a dime in the slammer.

[ is he serious? he sounds serious. ]
dirtdevil: (a pyramid of severed heads)

get a fucking towel

[personal profile] dirtdevil 2018-04-06 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ you first ]

what kind of malware just makes you talk to people? this is stupid.

[ he'd almost rather have his credit card number stolen. ]
dirtdevil: (a salty surprise)

[personal profile] dirtdevil 2018-04-06 11:08 pm (UTC)(link)
The me from the past.

[ this is as incredulous as he can possibly sound without ditching the deadpan. ]

That's a pretty dramatic way of saying you knew me as a kid. Or are you trying to say you knew me in a past life?

[ there's the implication that the latter is utterly ridiculous, of course. only a crazy person would say something like that. are you a crazy person, Eren? ]
sundays: (☆ AAAAH I SEE)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-04-07 12:19 am (UTC)(link)
Then you can have both forever!

[why would this ever be a problem, Minato. does Chiaki even think about what he says ever...]

If it's for you, then I'll do anything and everything in my power to bring you happiness.
sundays: (☆ NOT THIS COOL)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-04-07 12:22 am (UTC)(link)
Will you? Then now I definitely have to! I want to know what Sakura thinks would suit me. ☆

[OVERCONFIDENT - but hey look, flowers.]

Pick which ones you want and I'll bring them back over! Is your favorite color still the same?
sundays: (☆ SPARKLES LOUDLY)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-04-07 12:25 am (UTC)(link)
[oh - and there he goes, a 180 turn turn right on his heel, though he laughs as he notices that nazuna was dragging... a little bit behind him]

Do you need a lift? Shall I carry you?

[chiaki you're soaking wet from the rain]

[personal profile] compendiem 2018-04-07 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
[ What makes him happy... ]

...I'm kind of hungry and would like a croissant.
sundays: (☆ RYUSEI RED)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-04-07 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
Then let's go get a croissant!

[Simple.

So simple.

I guess Chiaki will be the first one to let go then - but only so that he can take Minato's hand instead, nevermind that Chiaki is still covered in dirt from his attempts at helping with the garden but whatever.]


Now that you mention it, I'm rather hungry too.... You always have good ideas, Arisu.

[really,,]
servileness: (0.37 sec)

[personal profile] servileness 2018-04-07 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ It takes Clover a second or two longer than she'd like to admit to comprehend what's going on, and she's both incredulous and— no, she's just incredulous. ]

It's fine. I can sit in the back. Your... fuzzy friend can stay comfortable. You'll be my chauffeur.

[ As much as anyone can be a chauffeur in a van.

Clover doesn't care enough because she cares more about going home. The front passenger door closes, and Clover gets in the back as she said she would. ]

[personal profile] compendiem 2018-04-07 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
[ They can keep the croissants wrapped in a napkin while they eat, it's fine. There was a time in his life where he wouldn't let anybody touch him, years of that and only in recent months has he been getting desensitized to it again. He would still always flinch unless he's the one whose initiating it, but Chiaki's hand always felt comfortable in his, whether he was six or twenty four or forty eight and he can still imagine this never changing. ]

That's an opinion.

[ And your opinion is biased and w r o n g

But it's nice to be believed in sometimes. ]


We'll have to get two croissants, not just the one.
imaginex: (♥ giggle)

[personal profile] imaginex 2018-04-07 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
Pink?

[Honestly, what else would be her favorite? Some days Sakura laments that Recolle didn't saddle her with pink hair instead of purple, but it is what it is. To no one's surprise, she'll point to the pastel-colored flowers, or anything a deep, deep purple -- like irises, if they happen to be about]

Honestly, I'm surprised you remember. Though I should've recognized you the moment you said your favorite was red.