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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!
espansivo: (15 illuminate these feelings)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-18 06:32 pm (UTC)(link)
All sorts! But especially cinnamon~. I like the kick!

[to a sweet shop they go..! look at all these candies and chocolates.]
perma_banned: (that's my fetish)

[personal profile] perma_banned 2018-03-18 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
tf do u think??? lol gps is off

[Ben's writing style was just a hair's breadth from becoming memespeak.]
sunnymerc: (231)

[personal profile] sunnymerc 2018-03-18 06:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[When the sun in the sky isn't shining it means Soleil has to double her efforts to keep things bright and cheery, no matter how stormy it may be. It is her duty to chat up the nice girls stuck under here with her to brighten their day. Her duty.

Except suddenly she has an umbrella shoved in her face by another girl she hadn't spoken to yet. She takes it and holds it along with her own umbrella, but is confused enough to have a rare moment of speechlessness. What is this girl doing?
]

It's too chilly to go streaking in the rain. You're liable to catch a cold.

[Why is she getting undressed...?]
thexiv: (18)

[personal profile] thexiv 2018-03-18 06:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[ and this is why jouhei makes sure to carry at least a handful of candy in his pockets at all time. anyway, he nods, glad that nanashi isn't feeling too bummed about the pinch. he then takes a quick glance at what nanashi is wearing ]

You should wear green.
beneathmoonlight: (Default)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-18 06:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Both, actually. [A laugh.] I’m always looking for inspiration for new sweets to make at the bakery, and I thought I’d try out some of the specialities here in Pesgare to get a taste of the local flavors.

[Atsushi sputters when Leo leans against him, but surprisingly maintains his composure.]

Ah...what does he like?
espansivo: (05 our fateful encounter)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-18 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[oooooooh.

that's hot. eat up, nazu..!]


Go go go! Gooooo Kuro! Flip it! Flip, flip!
mercurio: ❥ponponpon (263)

[personal profile] mercurio 2018-03-18 06:52 pm (UTC)(link)
at least there's that
is it a good phone tho
rhapsodist: (Default)

[personal profile] rhapsodist 2018-03-18 06:55 pm (UTC)(link)
I am. Didn't really grow up in Ireland, though.

[He took another long sip as he pulled out his schedule of bookbindings, wanting to make sure none were in dire need given the holiday.]

Dad is the one who loves this stuff.

[personal profile] promisedyou 2018-03-18 06:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, when people get connected to the application, things about this place change rather drastically. Like the fact that you start getting memories of your past life or you see the oddities in things.

Like horses used to not exist and now they do. And the fact that you can't contact people outside of Recolle or go outside of it besides the places that Retrospec helped open up.
mercurio: ❥livebites (092)

[personal profile] mercurio 2018-03-18 06:56 pm (UTC)(link)
give yourself some credit but also thanks
i think you're texting the wrong person btw
beneathmoonlight: (YIKES)

II

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-18 06:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Atsushi has only visited Pesgare so far, and while Bosuma had been next on his list because he simply adores nature, he’d found himself inexplicably lost on one of the bizarre detours outside town. Of course he couldn’t just arrive at the beautiful, enchanted forest; no, he had to stumble his way into the burning hell pit that is Respatrum, and lord is he sweating up a storm.

Well, at least they probably have interesting food here, right?

He’s about to head into town to try and obtain a map when he hears a rowdy crowd cheering in what looks to be a stadium of some sort. He should probably just get on with his business, but then he hears frantic yelling from a familiar voice, and immediately Atsushi runs into the stadium seating area to see none other than Heigo being chased by something straight out of the Last Unicorn.
]

HEIGO-SAN!?!?

[He sounds terrified; there’s no way he volunteered for this! Atsushi pushes his way through crowd, enduring angry insults about finding his own seat, and looks down upon the sight of Heigo running for his life.

Of course he has to help!!

He leans over the railing, hand extended as he offers Heigo a lifeline. Heigo could risk getting gored this way, but he can’t run forever, either.
]

Heigo-san!! Can you jump? Grab my hand!
Edited 2018-03-18 18:59 (UTC)
rhapsodist: (📚 62)

[personal profile] rhapsodist 2018-03-18 06:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[OH GOOD. But he won't, doesn't stop him from the annoyance though.]

I do. Doesn't mean I like using it. Seems redundant to me. I would rather call or use a video app if I was going to talk into my phone.
mercurio: ❥mercurio (174)

[personal profile] mercurio 2018-03-18 06:58 pm (UTC)(link)
i mean you have a point

[but to each their own??]

i think you got the wrong person btw
rhapsodist: (Default)

[personal profile] rhapsodist 2018-03-18 07:01 pm (UTC)(link)
I figured as much. No one I know says "dude ikr", after all.

No offense.
perma_banned: (mostly shoulder)

[personal profile] perma_banned 2018-03-18 07:02 pm (UTC)(link)
good enough
lots of games on it
taishou: © ғᴏʟᴋʟᴏʀᴇ (₀₄₃)

[personal profile] taishou 2018-03-18 07:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He gets pushed back, back, back...

And then he uses the bull's momentum and weight and disorientation to grapple it, pivoting to slam it into the ground. It's not a full flip, but close enough.
]
mercurio: ❥livebites (210)

[personal profile] mercurio 2018-03-18 07:05 pm (UTC)(link)
lmao them priorities
did you also grab a charger with that phone?
mercurio: ❥ponponpon (015)

[personal profile] mercurio 2018-03-18 07:07 pm (UTC)(link)
none mcfreakin taken
i'm guessing you're new to the wonders of retrospec
welcome to the dark side we ain't got cookies
Edited 2018-03-18 19:08 (UTC)

[personal profile] informantic 2018-03-18 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[Just the sound of his own name is enough to flood Heigo with relief - thank god, even if this is just one of his "woke up normally but then things got weird" dreams, there's someone here to save him. He holds his glasses steady on his face so that he can scan the crowd while still running, and eventually he's able to make out the familiar figure of Atsushi From The Bakery about to topple over the railing in his eagerness to save him.

Maybe this is a dream after all. The symbolism is really starting to pile up here.

He's not about to take the chance and risk Atsushi's life as well, so drawing on his last reserves of energy and adrenaline, he sprints toward the wall and manages to parkour two solid steps up and grab Atsushi's hand. The crowd all around them erupted into boos and jeers when it became obvious that Heigo wouldn't fight, but now they seem to have taken sides: some are cheering for Atsushi and Heigo, some for the bull.]


Hang on, Atsushi, I just - need to - [With a pained grunt, he swings his other arm up and grabs hold of the railing to balance out some of his weight. In the center of the ring, the bull huffs and stomps and prepares to charge.] - alright, okay, now if you pull on three - I'll do my best to climb - Ready? One - two -
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[personal profile] pronounces 2018-03-18 07:20 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm not a girl! [ though, leo does have a point... that's all stuff he does all the time...

he has a different way to quantify it, though: ]
I'm no one's mom, I'm niichan! There's a big differe--unya!! [ and the pokes make him giggle and squeak, which is even more embarrassing!! he smacks at leo's wrist, squirming away from it (but not going too far...it seems he's pretty content where he's ended up settled.) ] Why do you hafta be sho difficult!!

[ whining... ]
perma_banned: (carefully inspects bomb)

[personal profile] perma_banned 2018-03-18 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
like 3 but i gotta put paper in em since their kind of bent wrong
beneathmoonlight: (Awe)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-18 07:32 pm (UTC)(link)
O-okay!!

[Atsushi tends to get incredibly reckless when his friends’ lives are in danger, and the thought that he could fall and end up trampled himself never even crosses his mind. He can’t just sit back and do nothing while Heigo is running for his life, and he’s damn glad that Heigo is more agile than he appears. Crowd be damned, Atsushi grabs ahold of Heigo, grunting at the added weight but not daring to let go. He plants his feet under the last wrung of the railing and hoists Heigo up with all his strength on the count of three.]

Look out!!

[He hopes Heigo manages to get to safety with his help, because the bull is charging full speed for the both of them.]
Edited 2018-03-18 19:33 (UTC)
mercurio: ❥famira (237)

[personal profile] mercurio 2018-03-18 07:34 pm (UTC)(link)
that's no way to live benjamin

[that's your retrospec name-- wait.]

ben? "hey sorry i broke your lock but here's something you can eat" ben??
perma_banned: (wait no maybe it is my fetish)

[personal profile] perma_banned 2018-03-18 07:38 pm (UTC)(link)
yeh p

-

[...

Wait, he didn't add Prompto to his phone.]
perma_banned: (not my fetish)

[personal profile] perma_banned 2018-03-18 07:39 pm (UTC)(link)
how tf did you get my contact??? whys my pic on here?!