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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: (22 you're the knight of the white moon)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-18 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
the first's fun in its own way

even if i've definitely experienced some shit i didn't like THAT much

(what's with bulls in hell? like seriously?)

... do people we care about really show up? cause i'm gonna have a problem with that if my sweet baby brother gets dragged into something dangerous juuuuuuuuuuuuuuuust because retro thinks it's gonna be a good time
espansivo: (20 i gently whisper)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-18 05:06 am (UTC)(link)
[ahhhhhh... better with two people, definitely. leo cuddles with ritsu happily, tucking the blanket around them tightly so he can snake his hands under the other's clothes for extra warmth.]

No joke! How's a place this cold exist? It shouldn't! I can't think of one person that'd enjoy this!

[personal profile] softballcat 2018-03-18 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Nazuna's probably gonna kill them both, but it's fine. May's much more invested in this fight going on. Pierogi's by her side, also excited and thus not paying attention to his task, but May's feeling good about this anyway. She jumps again, because dang it, she's short and can't see very well with the crowd.]

Yeah, bull! You know how many bulls Leo's taken down?!

[...]

Zero, but you're going to be the first! And it's going to be really embarrassing telling your bull friends later!
espansivo: (25 and hold me tight)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-18 05:09 am (UTC)(link)
Never claimed to be a nice guy.

[but a deal's a deal, as far as he's concerned, so he's helping her off the tree before leaning back and

actually making a noise like a crow's, wow, he can actually do that. the crow's looking at him. not making a move just yet, but it looks like it's considering something.

keep watching?]
eldain: (心配はいらないと)

ainchase ishmael | elsword

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-18 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
[ ain's au workshop is here! feel free to hit me up there if you'd like to arrange pre-cr. he doesn't have the blue highlights in his hair anymore, so it's just plain grey. ]


magatus
[ What the fuck is happening.

— actually, a refined person shouldn't swear in such a coarse manner, so let's try that again.

What the hell is happening???

There's a young man with a braid and shiny earrings rushing around the ski lodge. You might have seen him around, but his usual calm manner seems to be close to breaking - he doesn't look flustered, yet he's probably doing the verbal equivalent of angry kabedon to one of the NPC staff. He had been driving home and this is what happens? What kind of customer service is this if they can't even give him an answer or a map to go back???

Eventually someone (it could be you, or another passerby) tells him to stop harassing the clerk and go sit down. He'll be in the lounge sipping a cup of hot tea, letting the scalding drink override his distilled displeasure. There's a brochure for the sports competition in his hand, which he sets down on the table after a few moments. ]


There aren't any skating events? What a shame.

[ Is he talking to you? Possibly. ]

pesgare
[ Parking is hell, but getting out of parking to shelter is also some kind of hell in a rain that might as well be a waterfall.

Ain doesn't have an umbrella, and he's critically aware of how the water is probably going to smear his makeup. Problems upon problems on a day that's supposed to follow routine - he doesn't quite know why, but something drives him to seek out the nearest umbrella-holding person and... motion to the item in their hands. It's easy to maintain his semblance of composure, but he's definitely not calm inside. ]


Hey, could we share?

[ please his clothes are going to get soaked ]

ice fairy
[ It's a Friday night at the ice rink, so Ain is here for solo practice instead of training with a coach. He's taken care to dress up even for just practicing, with form-fitting clothes as well as a scarf tucked loosely around his neck. It flutters when he picks up speed, almost like a pair of wings.

He'll be doing some spins and jumps as long as there aren't a lot of people. Feel free to watch him effectively dance on the ice... or crash into a side wall because he misjudged his momentum.

Luckily, the impact is partly dissipated by the pads that are mounted on the rink's boundary. Hopefully no one saw that.... ]

text
[ Congratulations, you've been matched with a certain Ainchase Richter.

Unfortunately, it seems he's not too keen on it. ]


If this is a prank, please get out.

wildcard
[ Hit me with anything and I'll roll with it! He's usually at university, either in the library or writing his essays in windy public spaces. ]
Edited 2018-03-18 05:12 (UTC)
espansivo: (04 to kaguya's castle!)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-18 05:15 am (UTC)(link)
That's right, that's right! What's they say? Ole? Ole, ole! Aruba! Whatever!

[arriba, but okay. the bull shakes off its daze and turns back to face leo, snorting out fire and pawing at the ground again before taking off.

this time leo doesn't move fast enough to go to a side, but he does grab a horn and swing out of harm's way, it just

also sort of means he's clinging to this bull's horn and that's dangerous in its own way considering how the bull's shaking its head to try and get leo off.]
littlestbaskerville: but i stole his glasses so it's okay (✿ kawaii uguu glasses.)

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2018-03-18 05:15 am (UTC)(link)
[She'll remember that.

...was he talking to a bird? Was this guy completely nutter?

Lily just watches for now, waiting to see if he can actually get results.]
strayknight: (pic#11534125)

[personal profile] strayknight 2018-03-18 05:17 am (UTC)(link)
[The cold arms under his clothes does earn a grunt as he wiggles but soon settles as it becomes warmer.]

It's better than being stuck on the ground...under a bench. [That was a thing that sure did happen to him once.]

Secchan might but I doubt it.

espansivo: (28 dance again with passion)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-18 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
[it takes a few more tries, more taunting this time, before the crow caws itself and drops the bracelet on top of lily's head, flying down to leo's waiting shoulder.

admittedly the crow is looking at his piercings like its trying to figure out how to steal these but--

look at this smug look.]
servileness: (0.14 sec)

[personal profile] servileness 2018-03-18 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
I've spent enough time in Respatrum that I would never choose to visit again. Bulls weren't there the last time I was there, however. Horses were.

Two of my sisters were already on Retrospec before I received the app. May I ask what your brother's name is?
espansivo: (09 the dance beat won't end)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-18 05:21 am (UTC)(link)
That sounds rough, definitely... Who's Secchan and what sort of hell do they live in that they'd like this stupid place? Are they frozen-hearted or something like that?

[like elsa from frozen or whatever. she was icy.]
littlestbaskerville: ablublublu you're a meanie!! (✿ i'm just looking for the sky that i -)

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2018-03-18 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
[She hates this.

Quickly grabbing the bracelet she shoves it in her pocket and watches the bird wary. Though she notices the smug look and then pouts. Hands on her hips she turns her nose up.]


It wasn't that impressive!
lightblooming: (pic#12152732)

aqua | kingdom hearts

[personal profile] lightblooming 2018-03-18 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
III. a

[ She might not have very much experience with gardening, but she's still here to help regardless. Besides, she can kill two birds with one stone this way. She can do what she volunteered to do, along with learning something new. And really - seeing so many people here to do the same just inspires her to help all the more.

If your character approaches hers, she'll offer a small smile. ]


Here, I have an extra shovel here, if you haven't been given one yet. [ She doesn't see theirs, but there's a chance that they're taking a break if they haven't just arrived here. ]

III-B

[ On another hand, she may very well be at the local high school to see the show that they're about to put on. Only for one of the people handing out advertisements to ask her to volunteer. And... Well, she didn't exactly say no.

So, she'll approach your character with a flier and a hopeful expression. ]


Hello - please, will you come see their play?


IV

[ A contest...? Well, it sounds fun - but she's not really all that interested, either. Still, the festivities do seem like they're a lot of fun. However, she's not wearing green, either.

Maybe she should have rethought her wardrobe for the day. ]


A contest? I think I'll pass, but thank you. [ A beat. ] Still, everything set up today looks really impressive.

Bonus

A little. But, I'm more curious about something else. How did you get this number?
espansivo: (20 i gently whisper)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-18 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
if it were horses i'd probably like it a little more but the bull wasn't too bad

sort of cool since i almost died like twice

and it's tsuka-tan! tsukasa. doubt you know him though, tsuka-tan's always been cutely shy of others~. it's what i love about him! even if he's so friendly and sweet and cheerful and everyone should be his friend!!!
strayknight: (pic#11474008)

[personal profile] strayknight 2018-03-18 05:24 am (UTC)(link)
It was some weird candy cane that made you stick to stuff. [Ritsu nuzzles in more for warmth and then chuckles.]

Secchan wouldn't like it actually, he would complain~ Mn, Mizuki Sena, he's a friend?

Welcome to this place, weird things will never stop happening...that and all kinds of memories of another you.
espansivo: (27 come! come!)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-18 05:26 am (UTC)(link)
Impressive to you or not, you owe me~. So what's it gonna be, missy? What's that bracelet worth to you? I'll tell this guy just to take it back if you don't give me something in return~.

[he's being a bit mean, but it's mostly because she seems easy to tease. he really wouldn't do that.]
meowchanics: (vlr: grin)

II-B

[personal profile] meowchanics 2018-03-18 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
One on each arm. [Sigmund doesn't skip a beat, and he doesn't smell like he's been drinking today... but if she remembers anything from seeing him at the bar, or even just the rumours about that one eccentric biology lecturer back in college, she probably shouldn't trust him regardless.

And even if she doesn't remember, well - it's a dude in his 40s with a ski on his wrist. He waves it at her.]
See?
espansivo: (15 illuminate these feelings)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-18 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
[oh gross. but also kind of delicious sounding..? hm.

mizuki sena is a name he's gonna keep in mind for a little bit if he's one of ritsu's friends, but he's content with that explanation for now! if the guy's not here then there's no point in asking more!]


Sounds like a pain, all of it~. But also fun! I bet you never get bored, huh?
littlestbaskerville: (pic#8737382)

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2018-03-18 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
[Lily clenches her pocket with a look that screams 'over my dead body' when he mentions having the crow take it back.]

I'm only 12! I don't have a lot of money on me. [Her parents do but who gives a child a lot of money.]
strayknight: (pic#11534109)

[personal profile] strayknight 2018-03-18 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
[It was tasty but Mao was really hounding him for even laying under the bench for a nap.

It was a good name to keep in mind. Ritsu was glad they were talking more especially with all the memories of the school and 'Knights'.]


Not really, they even send you some items too. I got a bean Gatling gun and costumes. Suu-chan, Secchan and I get some interesting items and memories.
espansivo: (15 illuminate these feelings)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-18 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
[he knew she was a kid but wow that's young... mm, it's the age tsukasa was when he left, he's instantly feeling a little more big brotherly.

and shooing the crow off before it gets the right idea in pecking his piercings off, shoo shoo.]


Then your time it is! Come on, little missy, I'll treat you to something sweet and we'll have some fun! Unless you're wanted back with your Mama and Papa? I never said I was a nice guy, but I'm nice enough to escort you safely to them.
servileness: (0.36 sec)

[personal profile] servileness 2018-03-18 05:37 am (UTC)(link)
Almost dying should not be considered any sort of cool.

I do know a Tsukasa Suzakura. If he adores horses and aspires to be a veterinarian, then I'm sorry to say he's on the app.

He is a very sweet and friendly boy.
sabishii: (pic#12098066)

Kongo-sensei | Land of the Lustrous (Houseki no Kuni)

[personal profile] sabishii 2018-03-18 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
I.

[ Kongo has always been one to take walks to collect his thoughts and get his bearings on things. He enjoys the peace and the quiet to be honest. But he also has an amazing time with attracting beasts of all types towards him. Probably due to his inherent peaceful and zen-like nature. At some point he'll take a nice needed rest wherein the local fauna will decide that he's peaceful enough to hang around. So a small group of the bunnies will just be chilling around a snoozing sensei who happens to have parked himself under a tree. He's also brought with him some food?! So he was probably planning on making it out towards the field but he's a bit too sleepy for that. Oh well. You can wake him if you want or just steal his food?!

But dats rood and you should feel bad if you do. ]


II. Bosuma

[ The creatures of the forest are inherently drawn to Kongo. He doesn't seem to mind as he bends down with a soft smile to pet and stroke the heads of the various woodland creatures. A few birds have perched themselves on his shoulders as he follow the deer to where ever they may lead. He doesn't seem to distress or even all that caring. He's enjoying himself it seems even if his expression remains ever so stoic.

At nighttime though he'll be hit with the blue mist. ]
This is...quite interesting.

[ Kongo please?! Mind altering plant mist is not 'interesting'. ]

Bonus

Hm? Some times it's better to find the answers yourself than to seek help from others. And some times it is best to leave things the way they are if they are not a detriment to you or your loved ones.

[ Aka don't fix what isn't broken, finding the answers yourself brings out wisdom, etc, etc. Ah, well, he supposed he'd just have to wait and see. Honestly he doesn't really mind it. ]

Wildcard

[ You can find Kongo in various places throughout the city! Plotting comment for anyone interested in doing something different! Contact me via PM or on plurk @ [plurk.com profile] pathogenic
espansivo: (26 i call this miracle love)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-18 05:39 am (UTC)(link)
well now i've got a fuckin problem with retro

where can i find them and kick their asses for pulling him into this bullshit
espansivo: (09 the dance beat won't end)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-18 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
thanks for bein his friend if you are it by the way

he never had a lot and i'd like it if he made some