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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!

[personal profile] informantic 2018-03-19 05:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Alright. I get it.

If what you want is not to talk to me at all, just don't reply at all.

If there's something in particular surrounding your current situation that you want me to lay off, press any key to continue.
Edited 2018-03-19 17:38 (UTC)
cardcaptured: <user name=fleeting> | DNS (if I was to be bold)

[personal profile] cardcaptured 2018-03-19 05:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[UGH. STUPID HARLEQUIN!!! Thankfully, the rest of the middle school science club is also too preoccupied with finishing up their projects for the upcoming fair, so no one notices the look of flustered irritation that flits across Xiaolang's face as he looks over the message on his phone. He does his best to school his expression back to normal, but his fingers twitch a little as he takes in the other boy's response.

Great. Someone else caught up in this mess.]


... it's not just an app.

I mean... it IS an app, but there's more behind it too. There's a lot involved with it that we don't even know yet, but

Have you noticed anything weird with the horses as of yet?


[Because that's the best question to broach this subject with]
sharplydressed: (put in some effort!)

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-19 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[Mostly. Mostly. Kashuu, picky fool that he is, immediately bristles.]

Hey! You're not getting sick, are you? Geez. What, have you just been wandering around out here forever, looking for your car?

[On the less punkish side, though, he doesn't even ask before extending his umbrella upward a little so it can cover the both of them. No one wants to deal with sick professors roaming the streets, okay.]
beneathmoonlight: (The cutest)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-19 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[Atsushi is honestly afraid that he’ll be called out for being odd, but then he immediately feels guilty for it; Heigo seems like a nice guy, and Atsushi shouldn’t assume the worst.]

It’s okay. It’s just...they’re weird, aren’t they? Nobody has two-toned eyes.

[Atsushi looks straight at Heigo again, allowing him to take in the bizarre sight of his eyes. Where they were a deep, rich brown before, now they’re a lovely gold split with violet that you only hear about in anime.]

It’s...it’s not unheard of for people to have sudden changes in their appearance here.
sharplydressed: (not interested)

the real ghost was me

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-19 05:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[DON'T PUNCH THE GHOSTS MAKOTO?? Can't believe this is a lecture Kashuu might have to have with her someday.]

Mmmhm.

[Amazing, how he manages to make one single hum sound so unimpressed. He'll also bend over to start collecting these floral corpses...]

Not that I'm not super impressed by your dedication and all, 'cause I totally am, but weren't you even a tiny bit weirded out by how bright these guys are? Doesn't that usually mean stuff is poisonous and all?
thexiv: (17)

[personal profile] thexiv 2018-03-19 05:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[ he nods. at the very least, if nanashi doesn't have any spare green clothes around his place then he can just stay indoors until all this pinching stuff wears off. he'll start walking back to his place, making sure that nanashi is following ]

Have you eaten?

[ if they're going to be back there, jouhei might as well make sure that nanashi grabs a bite. he's one of those cousins, okay, constantly making sure that his baby cousin eats and dresses warmly and all that annoying stuff ]
thexiv: (18)

[personal profile] thexiv 2018-03-19 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[ the bull starts charging at jouhei and yet, he's just kind of calmly still standing there while talking to her. he's either waiting for the right moment to run off/jump the railing into the crowd or he's just accepted that he's going to die. either one ]

It'll get damaged.

[ it = textbook ]
odasaku: (54)

[personal profile] odasaku 2018-03-19 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
It’s complicated.

I don’t think I can explain even if I wanted to.

But if you’re here now, I don’t think I can avoid you.
sharplydressed: (camping 101)

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-19 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[HE'S A RED IN AESTHETIC ONLY, APPARENTLY.]

Oh, thanks— [Wait no, focus?!] --Look! I'll explain it all later, but we're getting outta here now!

[Except it's Too Late! The crowds have already spoken! They want their blood sacrifice and they aren't about to let these nerds escape. Does Chiaki even have a weapon on him?? Truly, what was he thinking he'd win this match with.]
cardcaptured: <user name=fleeting> | DNS (In this funny little world)

[personal profile] cardcaptured 2018-03-19 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[He visibly bristles when she yells at him-- honestly, he was just asking her a question, she didn't need to shout at him for something when she was doing something weird-- and he was about to bite back at her when she seems to remember herself. Xiaolang can't help but huff a little in response, though, the annoyance from her initial reaction still nagging at him, and crosses his arms. Why was this bugging him so much? Sure, he didn't like being shouted at, but this was Makoto for goodness sakes.]

Who else would be in the forest this time of day?

[... aside from him. Which is a good question she poses, and his irritation quickly leeches out of him, hastily trying to find a good excuse to give her that didn't also... bring up the whole Retrospec mess. Because did she know about it?? He wasn't sure, but if she was out here...]

I was, ah-- researching something. For a class project. Abut unique ecosystems and the ones we can find around the city!

[Yes, because that's why you have a sizable book bag and a fucking sword strapped to your back, Xiaolang. For Earth Science. Good job, son.

But! Time to deflect the subject away from himself, and more towards the important matters at hand. His eyes catch upon a pale pink flower nearby and he plucks it without thinking, twisting in within his hand. It looked an awful lot like a cherry blossom, now that he thought about it...]


But I can ask the same about you. What are you doing out here? Did you get lost?

[It's an innocent question, really! But five hours in one spot is an awful long time...]
tailchasing: (007)

[personal profile] tailchasing 2018-03-19 06:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, come on, Krampus is a Christmas thing. [Though Zeke isn't the biggest guy in the world, he probably could get stuffed into a bag and carried off by his companion.

He frowns at his hand again and then... raises it up behind his head with an attempt at a carefree grin.
] I'm so into the spirit of it, I can't help pinching people not wearing green! It's what you're supposed to do, right?
tailchasing: (009)

[personal profile] tailchasing 2018-03-19 06:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ah, the compulsion strikes again. It's weird - he can be plenty impulsive, but just out and out grabbing someone isn't necessarily on the list of things he would do normally.

At least not to a guy, and not there. Whoops.
]

A cover...- oh! Nah, you got it wrong. I'm just... really into the St. Pat's spirit, and you don't have green on.
thexiv: (27)

[personal profile] thexiv 2018-03-19 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[ at least someone is enjoying this because jouhei and the jackhammer are not having a Good Time. the chaos does unfold for a bit longer while the yakety sax plays but jouhei eventually does lose his grip on the sentient construction because his hands have started to get numb so the jackhammer goes off flying, going straight towards zephyr's direction with the force of 2928191 other jackhammers ]
sanephiroth: (shrug)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-19 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[That would be a hilarious image, if probably a little illegal.

He sighs at the answer.]


I don't know what the mayor is thinking sometimes. I'd advise some restraint on your choice of targets.
sanephiroth: (playful)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-19 06:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[Really? This is really happening. Good thing he was paying attention though it's a very narrow miss. The handle of the happy jackhammers pass close enough that his long black hair flies up behind him.

Frowning as he turns off the music, he turns to make sure the jackhammer isn't plotting revenge (it wasn't, it's happily finding another finished path to work on) before he looks at Junpei.]


And I thought I've seen everything. You all right?
tailchasing: (013)

[personal profile] tailchasing 2018-03-19 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[And no Kuja to save Zeke-dane this time.]

I... um. Honestly am not sure why I did it in the first place. [Hence why he was looking at his hands like they betrayed him somehow.]

Which is why I guess I'm that far into the spirit! [Pause. He pulls out the coin.] Have you seen any more of these around, while you're here?
sanephiroth: (perhaps)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-19 06:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well, aren't those coins suspicious then. But he says nothing, far be it for him to be the debbie downer of the day]

I have not. Is there a prize?

[personal profile] informantic 2018-03-19 06:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[Heigo wants to argue that point, but when he considers it more carefully... there are an astonishing number of weird things happening around him lately, all of which he either justifies away before they can concern him or more quietly takes as a sign of some impending nervous breakdown.

Now that he's almost died at the hands (or horns, rather) of a fiery bull, he's starting to wonder how many of those things don't have sensible explanations he just hasn't considered.]


I guess you're right... [As for Atsushi's eyes, though:] Your new eyes are unusual, but that's not always a bad thing. They look like a cat's eyes when you catch them at just the right angle, you know that odd reflective thing they do? Like that.

[They're incredibly beautiful, but that doesn't feel like an appropriate compliment here and now.]
tailchasing: (011)

[personal profile] tailchasing 2018-03-19 06:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I think it said if you can find ten of them you win fifty bucks. Not bad for just scavenging around, if I do say so myself.

But picking one up was kinda weird.
sharplydressed: (dealing with hooligans)

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-19 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ah yes, his mortal enemy, cold air from the doors. His sour lemons face kicks it up even more as he crosses his arms in front of his chest like that might help. Spoilers, it doesn't.]

It feels more like I sucked on a cube of ice or something, geez—!

[As for Leo's commentary on his transformation into a majestic marshmallow:]

You'd be surprised by how much cold still manages to get through all this padding.

[Granted, it'll probably feel pretty warm when he plops down next to him, trying to prove his point. Kashuu's just cursed with cold sensitivity...]
sanephiroth: (from above)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-19 06:42 pm (UTC)(link)
The pinching? [All this for 50 bucks. He has to wonder about the mayoral budget sometimes]
mincingminuet: <user name=axiometric> (MRRRRRR)

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[personal profile] mincingminuet 2018-03-19 06:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sometimes Pen does actually help out with the local high school drama club. It's not like she has never done this stuff before, even though she's not a theater kid. Moving boxes and stage building is fun enough that she'll do it anyway.

When a big box gets shoved into her hands, she blinks, nearly dropping the hammer she had in one hand.]


You...do realize I'm here to build sets, right?
tailchasing: (013)

[personal profile] tailchasing 2018-03-19 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Yep. Normally I don't care if you celebrate a holiday or not, that's your own thing.

But it's not like coins can mind control you, [He laughs because it's absurd to even think about] so I guess I'm just really into it this year.

[personal profile] informantic 2018-03-19 06:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[He'll take "can't avoid you anymore" for now, since it's probably the best he's gonna get.]

That doesn't mean I have to be a constant thorn in your side. I'm not out to take the top spot on that list of things that ruin your day.
sharplydressed: (the poutmaster 5000)

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-19 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
What do you take me for, huh? I was planning on explaining things!

[Probably, anyway...?! Look, there's a lot of stuff to explain and he may or may not be a fan of giving the Extremely Condensed Version for the sake of his own sanity.

That said, he doesn't even have time to give the super duper deluxe condensed version right now, considering that hell bull is definitely locking on to its target... "Pretending to know what he's doing" is about the extent of Kashuu's plans, so he's entirely winging it as he darts forward, catching one of its horns with the flat edge of his blade. Is this what it's like to be anime??]


Ugh—! Come on, gimme a break here, it's way too early in the day for this!