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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!
argone: (Skeptical)

II

[personal profile] argone 2018-03-19 06:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's so bizarre seeing people acting all weird because they got wet. Kara's generally used to strange things happening right now, but it's entirely something else to be standing in the street with an umbrella when one of your colleagues comes along singing one of Gene Kelly's greatest. She not only gives Sigmund a side eye, she steps closer and waves.]

Is everything alright, doctor?

[Do you need your head checked?]
tailchasing: (014)

[personal profile] tailchasing 2018-03-19 06:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[But there's only so much time Zeke has! And he's taking the duty on himself to be in charge of like six things at once.

He blinks at her, though, realizing how fast he was just dealing out boxes.
]

Is... the set you're working on anywhere near lighting? [With that teeny tiny little bit of extra hope in his voice.]
espansivo: (06 is a manipulative mystery)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-19 06:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[it feels warm though?! but leo'll throw his arms (and blankets) over his friend anyway, sighing.]

How's that? Better? Even if all that cold gets through your marshmallow jacket, it won't get through Leo Tsukinaga..♪

[little space heater he apparently is right now.]
beneathmoonlight: (Idea!)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-19 06:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh...you think so? Cats really are beautiful creatures.

[There are far worse animals to be compared to, even if Heigo’s comparison does bring to mind his eye exam with Kei Shigaraki. The light that had shone directly into his eyes had revealed catlike slits that appear when Atsushi’s pupils constrict. The lighting is so dim in here, however, that it’s doubtful that Heigo will notice, and Atsushi would rather not bring it up.

Only now does it truly sink in just how roughed up Heigo is. Atsushi looks at the crack in his glasses with sympathy, as well as his rumpled suit.
]

I’m sorry that happened to you, Heigo-san. I can help you try to get home if you want, but I can’t drive.

[Not to mention the random detours...]
espansivo: (26 i call this miracle love)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-19 06:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[oof, there we go. and the blankets are tucked securely too, so leo gives a soft one, two before lifting up and trudging towards the exit... much to the chagrin of other guests and what security is here to keep the peace.

and take back the blankets. please hand them over. they are not to leave the premise.]


Eh~? Buzz off, I'll die if they're removed from my body, and my buddy's no better than a popsicle! Have some mercy on us or I won't show you a scrap!

[threatening the security is not a good way to go, leo.]
espansivo: (25 and hold me tight)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-19 07:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Could've, thought that was more fun~. This is why we have spoons, Flat, so we don't get cute amounts of whipped cream on our faces that someone might wanna take themselves~.

[punctuated with another spoonful of his marshmallow mess, mmmm.]
sanephiroth: (coffee?)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-19 07:01 pm (UTC)(link)
It does seem a curious coincidence, however.

[Not like he has any proof despite his suspicions and Zeke is right. Coins can't mind control people, probably.]

Try not to go overboard for just 50 dollars.
odasaku: (20)

[personal profile] odasaku 2018-03-19 07:02 pm (UTC)(link)
You’re not.
espansivo: (03 come on; come!)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-19 07:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[GASP.]

He can't! There's no way my precious little Tsuka-tan can be taller than me! I won't allow it! I'll tie cinderblocks to his wrists to stop his growth! I won't let him drink milk! It's wrong if the younger brother is taller than the older, how dare you curse me like that, Nazu! Grrrr!

[time for tickling.]
beneathmoonlight: (Deduction)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-19 07:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh...maybe...

Be careful, though. I don’t know what kind of consequences that would bring...

[personal profile] informantic 2018-03-19 07:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[Looking for a way out, looking for a way out... there are no obvious ways out, that's for sure... they'll just have to force a way out somehow. Maybe if -]

Don't you even know how to use that thing?! [The sharp clang of Kashuu's sword against the bull's horn is hard to miss and impossible to ignore, since it seems to spell the end of their chances at victory. If this isn't a time for drastic measures, what is?] Okay, I think - I think I have an idea, but you'll have to distract that bull for a long time if I'm going to make it happen. Can you do that and stay in one piece?

[Heigo sheds his suit jacket and pulls the broad, flat metal pin from his tie, examining the release gate once more while he waits for Kashuu's answer. He's certainly written about all sorts of lockpicking techniques, but can he pull one off with a gate that huge and heavy? He won't know until he tries.]
espansivo: (21 and meaningfully avert my eyes)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-19 07:05 pm (UTC)(link)
uh, duh? i'm never gonna meet any of you sorry sacks ever? i don't really see a point in being polite to a cute girl if the first thing she does is act like this
beneathmoonlight: (Idea!)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-19 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
The town of Pesgare. It’s culture and climate and stuff.

[Any information about the new locations outside of Recolle seems to be in high demand, and Atsushi doesn’t mind helping in any way that he can.

He fidgets nervously, glancing around the library as he awaits his critique.
]

Um. The books look very organized today...

[God he sounds so lame.]
espansivo: (27 come! come!)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-19 07:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[oh good..!!! leo's grin is turning a little more sly, hand slipping around atsushi's waist.]

I have a better idea, if you wanna hear it. Puts shopping off 'til a bit later though.

[personal profile] informantic 2018-03-19 07:11 pm (UTC)(link)
["You're not the worst part of my day" being affirmed again makes Heigo feel pleasantly warm all over. It doesn't take much from Odasaku to make him feel that way, but also doesn't take much to make him wish he could shrivel up and die. Every interaction since they broke up is a careful tightrope walk between the two.]

Thank goodness.

In that case, would you mind explaining what you said about this app, at least?
beneathmoonlight: (You're embarrassing me)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-19 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[He’s going to explode at this rate, but he won’t deny that it feels nice to be touched like this.]

Um...sure...what is it?

[He has a guess, and it makes his cheeks catch fire.]
digthefuzz: (Default)

2b (or not 2b? That is the question)

[personal profile] digthefuzz 2018-03-19 07:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kurt's been taking his turn at exploring Bosuma, dressed in somewhat dorky attire (with his watch hiding all of his non-human features). He's been chilling with several animals, which is awesome, although he's ended up staying longer than intended. Just as he's thinking to leave, he spots a human near the flowers and waves to her.]

Yo! How's it going? [He should make sure that she's not lost. ...And that he's not lost, either!]

[personal profile] informantic 2018-03-19 07:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[Heigo shakes his head with a deep, thoughtful frown.]

I can't just leave the car behind. Whatever this place is, it barely qualifies as civilization - I doubt I'd ever see the thing again, much less in one piece.

[God. Today really has been... something else, hasn't it? When he makes the mistake of trying to process even a single part of the day's strangeness, it all comes cascading down on him at once and he has to clutch the side of his head until a wave of dizziness passes. Apparently his brain is beyond the point where it can pretend all's fine and well.]

Have you seen any vending machines in this arena?
odasaku: (7)

[personal profile] odasaku 2018-03-19 07:25 pm (UTC)(link)
I don’t know a lot, so I’ll tell you what I can.

Retrospec is this app that, once you get it, you start realizing all of the off things with the city. Like Chocobos and monsters and, for example, in February we had this dome over our heads and whatnot. It’s run by some people that aren’t very good at their job, but they try, I guess.

You’ll also be getting memories of what could be your past or actual life; people are divided over the subject. Starting now you’re about to find out what exhaustion truly is.
digthefuzz: (watch | guten tag)

3!

[personal profile] digthefuzz 2018-03-19 07:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Kurt waves as he spots Junpei doing some work at the team! And as he asks about the flowers, he can only respond with a sheepish grin.

"Dude, I think I have even less experience with this then you do. But they don't look like a bad match to me." He says with a shrug.
sharplydressed: (let me see!)

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-19 07:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[The benefit of being Leo's friend: actually getting to share his million blankets...! It's a Christmas miracle. It really is going to be a space heater up in here now though, considering Kashuu's big poofy jacket does retain heat pretty well.]

Aaah, that's way better. You're a great guard against the cold, y'know? That's a real skill! Maybe you should start up your own business.

[Except he's too selfish to share, so all other customers would have to Wait.]
sharplydressed: (this time i'm serious!)

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-19 07:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course I can!

[SOME ACTUAL INDIGNATION which really doesn't have any place in a life-or-death bullfight, but his little sword spirit soul is offended...!!

The bull sure doesn't care, though, and is immediately pulling back to go in for another strike. Kashuu blocks that one, too, but even with his enhanced strength it's pretty hard to stand toe-to-toe against something like This.]


I'll buy you all the time you need, so don't worry about it— Just do whatever you gotta do!

[He's still gonna do it, though. He's gonna beat this bull. Or at the very least, make sure it doesn't skewer Heigo while he works on an escape method. It seems very determined to make some nice kebabs out of them! Rude, honestly.]

[personal profile] informantic 2018-03-19 07:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well, when Oda puts it that way, all those things are sort of strange...]

I've spent all day wondering if I'd finally started the downward slide to a nervous breakdown. You're saying this is all because of a social media app?
odasaku: (16)

[personal profile] odasaku 2018-03-19 07:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah.
littlestbaskerville: (pic#8737382)

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2018-03-19 07:39 pm (UTC)(link)
So i'm forever stuck with it?