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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!
admiringly: (40)

bonus

[personal profile] admiringly 2018-03-19 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
oh no i'm sorry
this isn't a telemarketing scam
at the very least retrospec won't be asking for your money?

[personal profile] informantic 2018-03-19 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
Kashuu??

[Heigo can't do anything but gape at the sight of Kashuu hurtling into the ring with him, and he stays frozen like that for so long that he only narrowly avoids being snapped out of it by a flaming, razor sharp bull's horn - avoid it he does, though, sprinting over to join Kashuu with an aggrieved look.]

You were supposed to save me, not join me! What are you doing in here?!
floret: (cast its cold eye?)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-19 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
O-okay!

[ Really, what else is there to say??
As they work in tandem, sort of, Jamie silently contemplates a number of things. One of them is how very large and warm Christian's hands are, particularly in comparison to his own (which could be charitably described as "below average"). That leads into a brief imaginary scenario in which Christian gets distracted and accidentally crushes all of Jamie's bones. (It could happen!!!) Then, also, he thinks about how there is actually something the two of them could collaborate productively on, hand-wise: If there were a really tightly sealed jar with a very small opening, then Christian could get the lid off, and Jamie could reach inside! ]


...By the way. Have we met?
grumpei: (pleased ∫)

[personal profile] grumpei 2018-03-19 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
i saw where that joke was going from a mile away
just wanted to give you a chance to get a bit more creative

and no worries
this is a lot of shit to take in all at once
might as well find something to laugh about instead
sharplydressed: (stuck in the woods with beefcakes)

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-19 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
[Meanwhile, Kashuu's just... drawing a sword?! Welcome to the fantasy AU where your barista also stabs things on the downlow, Heigo.]

I'm getting you outta here, duh!!

[It's clear that he did not think this plan through, though... A dashing rescue from above probably would have been better for everyone's blood pressure, but the audience is gathered so tightly around the ring now that escape from the side would be a little harder. Looking at some of those fans, they'd probably be the type to throw them both right back into the waiting jaws of bull death, anyway.

So he... takes a fighting stance, instead.]


Stick behind me, got it? And look for gaps we can get outta here through! I'll keep this guy busy.
physix: (please don't hurt science boy)

[personal profile] physix 2018-03-19 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
You're silly.
Ever think of working as a comedian?

You'd be able to make people laugh and get paid for it.

It IS a lot to take in.
I'm still not sure what to do.
Talk about troublesome.
sharplydressed: (camping 101)

i!

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-19 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
[Guess whose poor unsuspecting noggin is getting pitter-pattered with twigs?? Kashuu's not thrilled with whatever just decided to decorate his head with foliage, turning his face upward to yell at the culprit only to get bapped in the forehead with another chunk of bark.]

Hey—! Cut it out, jerk, people are walking down here!

[Honestly, his response wouldn't change even if he was talking to a bird...]
eldain: (Lyrics from Okami - Reset) (Default)

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-19 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
Does Magatus have a rink?
eldain: (あの時横切った)

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-19 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ THANK GOD there's someone else sane in this place. He'd have a harder time keeping his cool without someone to commiserate with. ]

It's just snow. Unless they have a lake, or something.

[ Recolle has a rink, but he's only seen skis and snow sports, not ice sports. ]

What brings you here, by the way?
eldain: (心配はいらないと)

IM LAUGHINGGG

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-19 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ ..................................................... ]

Is this automated?
espansivo: (09 the dance beat won't end)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-19 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
[NO...... he's clinging to nazuna!!!!]

Don't leave me! Naaaazuuuuuu, you and I both know the centimeter doesn't matter! I'm teasing, I'm teasing!
eldain: (いつも同じ涙ばかり)

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-19 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
[ He blinks at the screen again. ]

Someone sent me a text calling me a newbie before opening this channel.

Are you involved in some way?
eldain: (心配はいらないと)

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-19 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
[ Okay, this is... slightly less stupid. At least there's a reasonable person on the other side... he hopes. ]

Hello, officer.

He's spoken of you to me a few times, yes.

May I ask what this whole message channel is?
eldain: (心配はいらないと)

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-19 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
No one.

Someone called Zee texted me and then this channel appeared.

Do you know them?
physix: (queen of RANDOM KNOWLEDGE)

[personal profile] physix 2018-03-19 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
Sorry!! [Akane's shouting from the tree branch. Give her a minute and she'll go back to ground level. She looks at Kashuu with a mixture of surprise and concern.]

Wow, are you okay? You've got twigs in your hair.

[It's her fault and she knows it. Wooops. Let her apologize for that flying piece of bark earlier. That must have hurt. ]
slightlytaller: (smoke)

[personal profile] slightlytaller 2018-03-19 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
[He canted his head to the side, assessing the young man.]

I wore my hair very similarly when I was your age.
slightlytaller: (discussion)

[personal profile] slightlytaller 2018-03-19 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
[Fulfillment was hardly the word-- he was always striving for more, and even now was saving his hard earned funds for tuition to attain a higher level degree. He chuckled, a wry sound that curved his lips into a smile as he continued raking.]

I like books, [he explained.] I like the organization of the library, and I like the puzzle that is the hunt for resources. It's nothing terribly complex.
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i'm here for this

[personal profile] mercurio 2018-03-19 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
[he's literally copy pasting this from the internet's meme]

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[personal profile] promisedyou 2018-03-19 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
It'll just install itself onto that phone, too.

[personal profile] cardcaptured 2018-03-19 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
[The pinch is enough to draw a loud, surprised yelp out of him, startling him enough to drop the book in his hands onto the ground. Grasping his sore side, he whirls towards the source, his eyes fierce and his jaw set.]

HEY!

[There's a brief flicker of recognition-- he thinks he's probably seen her around the halls of the middle school, most likely in one of the lower grades, but it doesn't ease his ire any.]

What in the world was THAT for?!
eldain: (最後の時なのと)

GOOD

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-19 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
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[personal profile] promisedyou 2018-03-19 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
Wooow, you sure are a bundle of sunshine, aren't you? ☆

[ Mio seems to speak in what seems to be a rather cheery, sing-song tone -- almost pleasant if it weren't for the annoyed grin that plays upon her features. ]
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[personal profile] mercurio 2018-03-19 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
[this is too easy]

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[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-19 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
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[personal profile] promisedyou 2018-03-19 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
I can, yes, but... what is it?

[ She's asking because there is definite concern about him trying to fight a bull in the first place. ]