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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!
littlestbaskerville: !! i see master glen!! (✿ oh‚ call my name.)

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2018-03-19 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
So do it anyway?

[Lily will think about that, even if it was the smallest rebellion. Given some free reign she goes over to the chocolates and lights up. They have some that her mother would get her in England!]

You should try this too. [She holds up a little egg that is covered in plastic.]
littlestbaskerville: see look at this face (✿ c'mon‚ remember when we loved -)

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2018-03-19 07:43 pm (UTC)(link)
This place that was kind of fun to explore too. I saw a rainbow deer too!

[She sounds like she is dreaming.]

[personal profile] informantic 2018-03-19 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay

Well

Thank you for the information.
littlestbaskerville: nope i'm gonna marry master glen just you see (✿ don't try to look cool; believe in -)

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2018-03-19 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[His yelp does draw a small giggle from her but then she seems to come to her senses. Though she is too stubborn to back down fully.]

You aren't wearing green!

[She says with her hands on her hips.]
beneathmoonlight: (Thinking)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-19 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
That’s true.

[Atsushi immediately looks concerned when Heigo clutches his head like that. He probably needs water! How could Atsushi forget about that?? It’s so hot here, and he’d been running for his life, so it wouldn’t be too much of a stretch to say that he’s at least a little dehydrated.]

I think so. At the entrance. I could buy you something, if you need me to.

[He’s already getting up to head out of the locker rooms.]

Anything in particular? Unless you want to come with me?
notyourutopian: (Harumph.)

[personal profile] notyourutopian 2018-03-19 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
A rainbow deer.

...Lily, are you on Bosuma? How did you...

Are mom and dad with you?
strayknight: (pic#12166294)

[personal profile] strayknight 2018-03-19 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[Being lifted in the air, he hugs Leo's neck ready for an adventure back to his apartment. Really he is hoping that they won't be harassed but here they are...being bothered by these dudes.

Ritsu knows Leo is rebellious and might actually start a fight. It's time to try to think of another way to get out of here while keeping warm.]


Mn, I guess I can we can tell all of social media about how they was to throw people out to freeze to death~ I bet that will look amazing!

[As he says it he pulls out his phone. Betting that might note work, he whispers to Leo.]

Hey, do you have anything can be thrown? [Running has a low chance of working.]
floret: (i was thinking about the easy courage)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-19 08:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Aren't you?
Your last name changed, so I just figured...
vitis: (wake up n smell the sociopathy)

[personal profile] vitis 2018-03-19 08:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Aw, missin' out! [ john tuts lightly, though it's not without a slight chuckle; he's kidding at least, there. besides, as gross as it might objectively be, the mental image of radioactive green puke is somehow funny. ] And oooh, don't get me wrong— it's pretty bad! But if I'm gonna be confessin' my sins and all, may as well reap a proper punishment too while I'm at it, you get me?

[ haha. ]

[ the bartender slides him his (appropriated dyed) shot; john's quick in knocking it back. the glass gets replaced on the counter with a light clatter, and he can properly turn his attention back to his reluctant comrade. ]

So, all right, Heigo. Heigo. Got a question for you. It's real serious, all right? [ unfortunately, while john might be capable of it sober, he can't quite properly school his face into an expression of solemnity to match this allegedly serious question. his smile twists, presses into a thin line. and after a moment of allowing those (very serious!) words sink in, his eyebrows lift with an affirmative nod. ] You ready?
odasaku: (14)

[personal profile] odasaku 2018-03-19 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah.

But a lot of people are on here. Maybe they’ll be able to help you out more than I can.

[personal profile] cardcaptured 2018-03-19 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's a scowl in reply to that, and he moves to try to pick up the book that fell out of his hands.]

That's not a reason to go pinching people...

[Not that he's all that familiar with St. Patrick's customs himself, of course-- there's an annoyed huff as he looks her over, though, scrutinizing.]

Aren't you too old to be doing something like that, anyway? You're in middle school, aren't you?

[Says the boy who's way too serious for his age and forgets to be a kid!!]
floret: (eight co-defendants)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-19 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, yes. It's sort of an invasive social network that's indelibly connected with the sudden apparence of various anomalies in reality... and also the gradual recovery of the memories, physical appearance, and abilities of a past incarnation. And sometimes also your past self's stuff.
physix: (IT'LL BE DAIJOBU!!)

[personal profile] physix 2018-03-19 09:06 pm (UTC)(link)
On opposite day no means yes!
Try again!
heroforhobby: (And how to live your life)

[personal profile] heroforhobby 2018-03-19 09:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[Great, this guy's too stupid to catch the hint, apparently. Saitama could just leave, but the group he's following are still (loudly) trying to figure out the next clue. He glances at him and hisses through his teeth:]

Shhh... M'trying . . . to enjoy nature here.

[They were in a park, that makes sense, right?]
physix: (WHAT'S BEHIND YOUR BACK CLOVER)

[personal profile] physix 2018-03-19 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah! I'm working towards a medical degree. I study chemistry on the side.

[She tries to tidy up the workspace because it's a little messy. ]

It's fun to see science at work like this. The possibilities are endless! Don't you agree?
physix: (please don't hurt science boy)

[personal profile] physix 2018-03-19 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[That's an improvement. She'll make it up to Kashuu later. Sorry neighbour-kun. You didn't deserve that. ]

I was observing the monsters and taking notes! Watching them from up close is terrifying, right? I didn't want to take that risk.

[Akane looks down nervously. Oh good. Kashuu's got no more twigs in his hair. ]

Well, I was going to keep an eye out a little longer until a moment ago. Maybe I should have picked a different location.
physix: (SANTA'S REAL IM TELLING U)

[personal profile] physix 2018-03-19 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
I really don't get you at all.

What's your name?
I'm Akane.
huxceptional: (Squints)

[personal profile] huxceptional 2018-03-19 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hux's eyebrows twitch and his lips thin in disdain, but he nonetheless keeps the umbrella over both of their heads as he looks at the slightly taller man.]

It's customary to say 'thank you' at a time like this.

[This is what he gets for helping out homeless people...]
tailchasing: (009)

[personal profile] tailchasing 2018-03-19 09:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe it is. [He doesn't disagree, even if he's not sure exactly what's going on.

The statement makes him scuff his foot on the ground, though.
] Hey, I'm a broke high school student about to be a broke college student. Fifty bucks is practically a fortune. If I spend it on Ramen, that's meals for almost a month.

iii.park

[personal profile] compendiem 2018-03-19 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Spring needs to stop being a thing. There's pollen everywhere, the bugs come back to life, and there's just something about warmer weather that's so loud.

It's a voice that Minato recognizes. Surprisingly deeper, but familiar in the way you can be apart from somebody for a decade and still recognize them immediately on sight. Chiaki going around chatting up everybody near him is a familiar sight too, and Minato contemplates for a second simply walking around the park instead of through it. He tugs at his bangs a little anxiously— he's been in desperate need of a haircut for the last several months, but he'd never noticed how bad it's gotten without somebody to care about that sort of stuff like when he was little. His hands travel down to the face mask he's wearing for his cough, and then drops to his side. ]


Trees.

[ Not a color. Not a flower. ]
axeswing: (pic#12163105)

1/2

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-03-19 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[ stares at the camera like he's in the office ]
lostapprentice: (b: ah you do)

[personal profile] lostapprentice 2018-03-19 10:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[The utter lack of recognition throws Ren off even more than he was already, and he stiffens slightly, turning his head as if a different angle of the other man will get him more answers.]

You don't remember me.

[It's a pointless statement, he knows, but a few moments of focusing helps him distinguish a very important fact. On the outside, this looks like a bit of staring with briefly narrowed eyes.]

—you're aware again?

[Not that Ren's about to admit it, but he'd followed the other man around at a distance for a while after Ren realized he'd been taken off of the network, partly in the hopes of getting more memories back and partly in the hope that he'd be added once more. But eventually, he'd lost track of him.

Look, sometimes it's lonely being the only one "from" your mess of a galaxy, and even an asshole is better company than nothing.]
Edited 2018-03-19 22:03 (UTC)

wc

[personal profile] compendiem 2018-03-19 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Minato has no plans to leave the city this month, so wildcard it is. Today's windy public space is the outside patio of either Expressive or the Tea Kittle, depending on whether Ain is a coffee or tea person, where Minato is currently working busing tables and freezing on the spot every time a gust of wind blows by. ]

...You don't want to sit inside?

[ So Minato doesn't have to be outside either, to take his order or ask him to leave if he's not a paying customer. ]
axeswing: (pic#12163104)

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-03-19 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Anyway. ]

Then just... rest here for a little bit~ I'll get started on the other boxes!

[ He's not disregarding the fact that this guy has apparently been hitting the gym, in fact Christian goes as far as to give him a pat on the back before going to retrieve a stack of boxes.

But then he stops.

Wait. ]


Oh! Did you need some water?

iii.b

[personal profile] compendiem 2018-03-19 10:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[ slaps his hand away


I would write a better tag, but honestly? Nobody just stands there when somebody reaches for their face. ]