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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!
physix: (u n s u r e)

[personal profile] physix 2018-03-18 11:19 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm trying to change the color of its leaves with non toxic chemicals.

[Think about how cool it'd be to have plants with multicolored vines. She smiles while explaining.]

It's just a harmless experiment. Do you want to know more?
blazeoflife: (That's great~!)

II!

[personal profile] blazeoflife 2018-03-18 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah...

[Wow, she's really going at those flowers...]

Heh, do you really need a flower to tell you if someone'll love you?

[She's a bit intimidating with how angry she's getting, but, he also doesn't like leaving a girl hanging... so he walks over to her, picking up one of the untouched flowers and handing it to her with a soft smile.]

Someone like you will be able to get a guy without a petals help, you know~?
Edited 2018-03-19 00:27 (UTC)
sharplydressed: (ya goofy goober)

magatus!

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-18 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[HEY FRIEND. Kashuu's here, mug of cocoa in hand, because he's in desperate need of something warm after wandering outside for way too long. His marshmallow coat has failed him and that's the truest tragedy here...

That said, even if it's a surprise to see Ain, he'll just plop himself right down on the chair next to him and pick up the conversation like this is totally normal.]


You sure? That's definitely a surprise, you'd think they would be aaall over that kinda stuff here.
fromcoalcomes: (pic#11985961)

[personal profile] fromcoalcomes 2018-03-18 11:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Not only have you grown taller but stronger too? Shou, you really have grown! I'm so proud of you...

Missions?
sharplydressed: (what's aruji up to today)

i!

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-18 11:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Who left this very zen man out here beneath a tree??

--A very familiar very zen man, once he gets closer... Ah. HM. Yeah, he probably shouldn't just walk past, even if he does look so peaceful taking a nap with all these cute spirit rabbits. He'll crouch down nearby with care, though, so as not to disturb any of them too badly.]


Hey... You shouldn't be sleeping out here.
escardos: (deux.)

[personal profile] escardos 2018-03-18 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
I do!

[ he sets his rake down, and he himself follows suit, sitting cross-legged next to her. ]

If you mix the leaf in alcohol with hot water, you’ll get to see all the colors the leaf can turn to. Although I dunno if you’re doing that since that’s more for chromatography and stuff.
glaciers: (78)

[personal profile] glaciers 2018-03-18 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks...

I was asked to go north and solve a problem there. I was with a bunch of other people on the all.
sharplydressed: (konnosuke...)

ii!

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-18 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[AH YES, the slow and steady destruction of spooky wildlife for the sake of seeing whether or not a One True Love will be returned.

Kashuu looks at the pile of deadass flowers with some amount of concern. If they're possessed by flower spirits or something and Makoto's about to get her ass haunted for what she's done, he's so out.]


...Sooo. I'm thinking maybe switch to reading tea leaves?
taishou: © ʟɪᴠᴇʙɪᴛᴇs (₀₃₇)

ii I had to

[personal profile] taishou 2018-03-18 11:33 pm (UTC)(link)
What do you want to know?

[ Kuro, somehow, managed to miss the beginning of her effeuiller la marguerite, which is honestly probably for the best. But he's been wandering around, himself, with more productive attempts at getting un-lost. But seeing Makoto out here? He has to pause in his personal quest to get out of the woods, and make sure that she's fine.

... which, is always an interesting inquiry. Makoto is a pretty tough girl, but, also, probably needs a moment of meditation to focus. He's not sure that will help her very much, although it might stop her from shredding flowers.
]
sharplydressed: (harmony)

bosuma!

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-18 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[His life has been leading up to this moment... Deer wrangling. Surely it's not as bad as getting tossed into the sun by a horse or kidnapping a chocobo! So there's no real hesitation when the question is posed, and he gives a smile and a thumbs up.]

You got it! These guys are pretty gentle, so you should be able to get one on without any trouble if you just go slow.

[He's ready to beat up a rainbow deer if it gives Dia any trouble, though.]
floret: (and the new dead leaves—)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-18 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh hey! Um, no worries. But why are you letting a weirdo use your phone?
More importantly, you probably shouldn't be on this app if you're married now...
rhapsodist: (Default)

[personal profile] rhapsodist 2018-03-18 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, language. Children might be present.

[It's said with a bit too much amusement, but Genesis couldn't really help himself. He set down a few books that had been given to him to repair by the university, so he was simply returning them now that they were in working order. A surprise the university even asked, but Genesis wasn't going to complain about extra money.]
cardcaptured: <user name=fleeting> | DNS (and you may be the queen)

iv

[personal profile] cardcaptured 2018-03-18 11:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[Despite Xiaolang's favorite color being green (and owning... a lot of green things...), he's wearing something decidedly different today, opting for blues and greys in his attire instead. He wasn't aiming to be part of the festivities today-- he had a ton of homework to catch up with, and with the weather getting gradually nicer, he was going to enjoy it while killing two birds with one stone.

So when Lily approaches, conspicuous hood and all, he doesn't even notice, too engrossed in his English reading to be aware of his surroundings.

ENJOY YOUR EASY PICKINGS, LILY]
escardos: (quinze.)

[personal profile] escardos 2018-03-18 11:38 pm (UTC)(link)
so you’re like my senior in this...well, okay

so what kind of app is this? it’s like a social network but... it’s weird. bc no one i know’s like “hey follow my retrospec account!” so ??????

?????
floret: (there are new shirts on the clothes rack)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-18 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He's never been pinched so powerfully!! It would be kind of impressive if it didn't hurt so much. ]

I mean...
My cheek hurts...
But other than that, I guess so.
adoringpast: (um)

bonus

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-03-18 11:41 pm (UTC)(link)
now you're just confusing me
welcome to the hell app, flatass
hope you won't enjoy your stay here
Edited 2018-03-18 23:42 (UTC)
floret: (i had no right)

Bonus

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-18 11:41 pm (UTC)(link)
?
I don't know. How did you get *this* one?
sharplydressed: (AWT48?!)

ii b!

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-18 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[Every day is probably a bad day to go toe-to-toe with a flaming beefy bull, but today? Today just seems like an extra bad day for it. Which is why he'd been intent on passing the whole arena by, just making his way through to the more sane parts of town--

That sure is a voice he recognizes, though?!]


—Ah! What're you doing up there?!

[AS IF HE JUST WALKED TO HIS OWN DOOM ON PURPOSE.

Well, he sure can't leave now. He shoves his way through the crowd instead, scrambling up the side of the ring as the announcer gleefully proclaims that the audience might be in for a two-on-one showdown instead. This isn't what he wanted in life, but here they are...]
adoringpast: (bit)

iii

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-03-18 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
H-Hey! Wait!

[ sena did not need any help! even when his noodly arms couldn't handle lifting more of these boxes. ]

Don't just grab whatever shit you want?! Don't you have any manners?
sharplydressed: (nerds)

iii b!

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-18 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[It says so much that the friends in his own age group are just Like This to the extent that he can barely muster up the energy to feel the vague "why is this happening" that he usually does...

And at least Flat is enthusiastic?? A lot of yard work could get done that way! Unlike this little corner of yard, which Kashuu has been taking care of inch by painstaking inch for far too long in the hopes that he won't have to move on to some of the more involved volunteer work that way.]


How're the frontlines today? Taking care of the enemies just fine?
physix: (SANTA'S REAL IM TELLING U)

[personal profile] physix 2018-03-18 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
I've heard about that method! [It's an easy experiment to pull off. Akane doesn't mind Flat's company. He seems nice. ]

This is a different test. You put a drop of food coloring inside the roots. Wait a day or two and the plant will change colors! I need to make sure the color's going down the plant stem first.

Soo... I'm watching it with a microscope. Come take a look!

[She directs the microscope lens to Flet. He'll be able to see the results for himself.]
detectiveforhierophant: (what are you getting at?)

Ryotaro Dojima | Persona 4 Golden

[personal profile] detectiveforhierophant 2018-03-18 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I. Warning Signs

"... Hrmmm."

Ryo was left staring at the warning signs, squinting a little. He didn't remember getting a briefing about any of these creatures around the city...

"...Hey, you're not trying to go out alone, are you?"

But uh oh, he's spotted someone heading off to who knows where on their own. He gestured towards the signs.

"These are some pretty serious warnings. You should be going in a group."



II. Is Pinching an officer an Arrestable Offence?

Of course Mayor Mayer had to over do things again. And it fell to the police to make sure things didn't spiral completely out of control.

Of course, the typical on duty police outfit didn't have green on it, so while standing guard around some of the buildings where the 'treasure' was kept, Ryo would get--

"--Ow-!" Pinched. Turning quickly on the culprit, his voice raising--

"The hell do you think you're doing, kid?!"



III. Phones are confusing.

You wanted a question? Well, you got one--

How do I delete this
convincing: (GrU9ore)

iv

[personal profile] convincing 2018-03-18 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Charlotte found one of the coins by mistake. She was out shopping and just so happened to pick one up, thinking it was some kind of trinket. Little did she know, it instilled in her a strong urge to pinch anyone not wearing green.

Little Miss Brooke-in-Black is like a sitting duck. She sticks out like a sore thumb! But first and foremost, Charlotte recognizes her from class. She originally intends on just saying hello. ]


Hey! I don't run into you outside of class too often, huh?

[ Different circles and all. But then oh. The opportunity is perfect. She just pauses and then reaches and...... pinch. Right on the arm. At least Charlotte doesn't have her strength back? ]
escardos: (cinque.)

[personal profile] escardos 2018-03-18 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
SENAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

OR SHOULD I SAY

MASTER MODEL SUGAR KILLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHATS UP!!!!!!!!
sharplydressed: (puts on my thinking cap)

ii!

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-18 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[He may be fool enough to hang out in this weather, but at least he's a fool with an umbrella. It's a small blessing... Or a large one, considering all the weirdos he's been running into in the rain?? At least this one is familiar.]

Not bad, not bad. Maybe like, six or seven on the karaoke scale? You'd get more points if we were actually at karaoke, though.

[A PUNK... But he'll be mildly helpful too, glancing back the way he'd come from before shaking his head.]

A-ny-way, I haven't seen any cars on this street. You might wanna wait to keep looking until the rain lets up, unless you've got somewhere to be.