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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!
axeswing: (Default)

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-03-19 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
i'm guessing that you got the app the same way i did
and that you're not someone working with them
right???
i just wanna make sure that i can trust you
since apparently this seems to only exist for a selected few
if i'm understanding this correctly
adoringpast: (grumpy)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-03-19 05:21 am (UTC)(link)
[ yeah christian's gonna catch these hands of his, all right ]

Of all the things you have to call me out on... [ huffs ] Anyways, I don't remember asking you for help. Now shoo.
axeswing: (Default)

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-03-19 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ That's cheating? He's clearly occupied holding those boxes Sena can't carry. ]

Now you're shooing me? I'm not a dog! [ He's nearly—nearly—flabbergasted, but remains stubborn on helping in what way he can. ] You looked like you were struggling, I just wanted to come help.
adoringpast: (side glance)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-03-19 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
oh wow that's even worse
now i can see why they terminated your contract
sundays: (☆ SPARKLES LOUDLY)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-19 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
[just answer to izumi, izumi.

BUT THAT'S AWFULLY NICE? Chiaki blinks when he feels the rainfall stop, and his expression warms into something appreciative. He cares nothing at all for personal space as he takes the invitation and steps right into Sena's space, even reaching so that he can hold the umbrella so that it can absolutely definitely cover both of them - ]


Ah!! I am lucky - thank you, Mizuki! [and he's still beaming?? loser.]

If you're nearby, does that mean I'm not too far from home after all?!
adoringpast: (promise i'll be kind)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-03-19 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
Was I really struggl-- hold on.

[ yeah this is getting too heavy so he's just going to

put them down

there ]


Whew. [ WIPES SWEAT OFF FOREHEAD what a workout ] Just so you know I've been spending time at the gym lately, so I need to get used to this. If you really want to help me that badly, just grab the other boxes from the back instead of leeching some from mine.
servileness: (0.06 sec)

[personal profile] servileness 2018-03-19 06:01 am (UTC)(link)
It should not be "I think." It should be "I know."

[ She crouches to offer him her sunglasses and to get an even better look at him. It looks like it's just the adrenaline getting to him, but... ]

When your heart calms down, will you try standing for me?
adoringpast: (look)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-03-19 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
[ whomst'd've is izumi. never heard of him.

sena's forgotten how chiaki can be rather up close and personal at times, but the rain's preventing him from leaning too far back so now he's stuck here under this umbrella that chiaki's holding for the both of them. what a gentleman.

so he's just going to ignore his question about the random troy bolton moment, huh. typical. sena merely returns his eager expression with a deadpan one, thinking that this guy probably hasn't changed much at all. ]


I just happened to be in Pesgare for a spell, so actually you're three hours away from the city. How did you not even realize that...
Edited 2018-03-19 06:06 (UTC)
livingimpaired: (Default)

[personal profile] livingimpaired 2018-03-19 06:06 am (UTC)(link)
Everything you wrote is correct.

However, whether or not you wish to trust me is up to you.
I don't feel like I should make you trust me, if you ask me.
Since you're the one coming into this madness, it seems wrong to make you trust me.
If you come to trust me, you come to trust me.
Or you can merely know I am someone who will speak honestly, and not trust me.

Does that make sense?
servileness: (0.06 sec)

[personal profile] servileness 2018-03-19 06:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ Yeah, she saved that rabbit's life, so she can't disagree there. She tries to make a discreet shooing motion at the rabbit to run, but she's not understood. ]

I'll even give you two.

[ She holds up two Clif Bars. All for Christian. ]

I hope it can tide you over until you can sit down for an actual meal.
adoringpast: (grumpy)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-03-19 06:13 am (UTC)(link)
what are you talking about
i've never done anything wrong in my life and you know it
sundays: (☆ WHAT THE SHIT)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-19 06:15 am (UTC)(link)
[ignore.... forget to address or explain.... TYPICAL CHIAKI FARE.

regardless he's just going blink in confusion at that because]


What's a Pesgare?

[oh boy, here we are.]

Mm... I was trying to go back to the city! It's a bit of a drive to make by myself, but I remember the trek to get to my university in the first place. Three hours isn't bad but...!

Suddenly my GPS stopped working and I ended up here...?
sundays: (☆ CAN I EAT IT)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-19 06:17 am (UTC)(link)
[If nothing else, he's starting to be able to register things besides the rush of blood in his ears. He hears her voice close to him and lifts his arm for a second, blinking even as he reaches out automatically to the offered sunglasses.

And then he realizes who he's looking at.]


... Clover....?

[she asked you questions, chiaki, pay some fucking attention here]
agrizzlysin: (tits or asses?)

iv.

[personal profile] agrizzlysin 2018-03-19 06:22 am (UTC)(link)
How are you even still standing?

[Harlequin should not be out this late, especially on a holiday like St. Patrick's Day, and truth be told, he'd much rather be home in bed than out on the streets. Yet here he stands, arms folded across his jacket, one shoe tapping the pavement as he sets his most intimidating glare on a drunken Ben. His most intimidating glare isn't intimidating in the least. Neither is the dating sim game flashing on his smart phone.]
adoringpast: (huffs)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-03-19 06:25 am (UTC)(link)
Pesgare's the name of this village. I got here by boat, so how--

[ oh no... is this another retrospec thing? ughhhhhh just. give him a moment to let out a deep, exhausted sigh, chiaki. lordt, how is he going to explain this to someone who may or may not even have the app? how annoying. ]

Mm, you probably took a wrong turn. [ that's believable enough, since this is chiaki we're talking about ] Let's just say that Recolle's changed a lot since you left, whenever that is. A whole lot.
Edited 2018-03-19 06:26 (UTC)
sundays: (☆ UM)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-19 06:31 am (UTC)(link)
[it's probably another retrospec thing and chiaki isn't going to help solve the mystery of whether or not he has the app because he's just going to bE VERY CONCERNED]

Changed...?

How? I haven't been able to see my sister or brother - or even get a word from them! [HE'S CONCERNED. DEEPLY CONCERNED. His free hand falls on Sena's shoulder as his expressions turns pleading in about 3.4 seconds.] Is everything alright, Mizuki? Have you been okay?

[WHAT BECAME OF HIS HOMETOWN]
adoringpast: (grumpy)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-03-19 06:42 am (UTC)(link)
[ OH GOD HE'S BEING MELODRAMATIC

let's stop walking for a bit, scowling at chiaki and that hand on his shoulder. no, everything hasn't been all right, but this really isn't the right time and place to give chiaki the lowdown on retrospec for the last fucking year. ]


Just -- I'm fine, okay? [ swats that hand off of him, shoo ] And I'm sure your siblings are just as worried about you; just place a little more faith in them, all right?

[ yeah chiaki don't lose your goddamn way, familywise and... right now, since where the hell are they both going in this. it's getting colder now too - ]

I'd gladly explain everything to you but we're getting even more wet now - can't we just get to someplace warm first?
keystaff: (Hoe?)

Bonus

[personal profile] keystaff 2018-03-19 06:58 am (UTC)(link)
Eh? Um. With Retrosp -- wait, Aqua? You're on the app too?

Serah Farron (Penny Rose) | Final Fantasy XIII

[personal profile] rememberher 2018-03-19 07:01 am (UTC)(link)
☆ o1.
    [ Guess who has never been on a ferry before? It's this girl! Sure, ferry rides aren't the most exciting thing in the world, but when you've lived most of your life in a small town, even the most mundane things can be fun! And so, with her arms draped over the railing, her strawberry blond hair blowing behind her, Penny is out to enjoy the sights.

    It's a three hour ride, there isn't much else to do right?

    Maybe you're out getting some fresh air. Perhaps you're trying to avoid some talkative stranger striking up conversation. Regardless, the small woman glances over at you with an exuberant smile. ]


    Pretty nice view, don't you think?

    [ She has a bit of an accent, but it's hard to place where from. ]


☆ o3.
    [ She may not teach drama, but that doesn't mean that Penny isn't going to help with the spring production. She's been in a few school plays herself—usually because her school was so small, they needed everyone that they could get. But she has a personal stake in this production, since it seems like at least a few of her students are taking part.

    One would think she would be better suited for something less manual labor focused, given her size and stature. But instead, Penny can be found hauling around props, or with a hammer in her hand ready to build. Anything that she can get her hands into, she's helping with. Someone tell this tiny teacher to tone it down maybe? ]


☆ o4.
    [ Going to the St. Patrick's Day parade seemed like a good idea at the time, and at first it was. All of the sights, the music, the people... There are so many people here? That is what finally gets to Penny, and regardless of how charmed she is by all of the festivities, so many bodies packed close together... it's too much, she needs some air.

    Pushing through the crowd, she manages to get away from the epicenter to a more open space, but not without knocking into someone in the process. ]


    Oh! I'm sorry!

    [ Uh oh, she isn't wearing any green. Hopefully this stranger will let her off with a pass. ]


☆ BONUS.
    Hello? I think you have the wrong number.

    [ She doesn't remember installing this app. What? ]
Edited 2018-03-19 07:04 (UTC)
keystaff: (Explanations)

Bonus. aka Ban why. What are you doing now?

[personal profile] keystaff 2018-03-19 07:11 am (UTC)(link)
Huh? It's not my phone? I mean. The one you have?

...wait did you steal someone's phone?!
keystaff: (My lifeless frame)

Bonus

[personal profile] keystaff 2018-03-19 07:12 am (UTC)(link)
Always confused? I'm sure you're not that bad?
keystaff: (Only you)

Bonus

[personal profile] keystaff 2018-03-19 07:14 am (UTC)(link)
Telemarketing? But I'm not doing any scams?
chrysology: (Fighting for)

[personal profile] chrysology 2018-03-19 07:21 am (UTC)(link)
Good advice is irrelevant when I'm sure I didn't download this Retrospec thing.

And how does having some app on your phone make you more aware? How does that even work? Do I want to ask what is so weird?
soligenous: (Cause I got)

[personal profile] soligenous 2018-03-19 07:22 am (UTC)(link)
How is it helpful? It just seems like some (random) social media thing I'm not sure I remember downloading myself? The way you say that makes me think I can't just delete it? Why would I need it?
floret: (cast its cold eye?)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-19 07:26 am (UTC)(link)
I feel like they'll probably do that anyway...
But if you really want to fight the bull, I'll be sure to cheer for you!