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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!
eldain: (あの時横切った)

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-20 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ain likes both, but today he'll pick coffee, as it is as bitter as his soul.

Maybe. ]


The chill keeps me awake.

[ Green eyes look up from his book, greeting Minato with a slight, confident smile. ]

... I'll go in and order myself, if you want to stay inside.
embearass: (I get flirted with here and there)

iii

[personal profile] embearass 2018-03-20 02:03 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, excellent work! It's good to see other people taking an interest in keeping our public parks clean.

[ Frederick is off duty, but still doing his part to keep Recolle clean-- this time literally instead of figuratively. He has three bags of trash slung over his back, already making excellent headway in the cleaning ]
perspire: <user name="byob"> (pic#8380959)

bonus also fight me i do what i want

[personal profile] perspire 2018-03-20 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
I'm sort of wondering that myself... Did you just find yourself with this app too?
guitar_hero: (humnnn)

III

[personal profile] guitar_hero 2018-03-20 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
[he picked a bad time to go to the park apparently. He almost gets hit with a trash bag on his hundred fifty dollar coat. But then he recognizes the face]

You. Oh no you don't I'm not touching that. [he backs away.]

And you're not getting my wallet either. I've wised up to your kind you know and I'm keeping somewhere you'll never think to look.
convincing: (GrU9ore)

[personal profile] convincing 2018-03-20 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
Oops! Sooooorry!

[ She's not that sorry. Though she is mildly confused as to what came over her. ]

You're the first person I've pinched! I don't know, I just felt like I should do it. No green in your wardrobe? Where's your holiday spirit!
blazeoflife: (Sweet~)

[personal profile] blazeoflife 2018-03-20 02:19 am (UTC)(link)
I don't think it's stupid.

[Ignore that his own face is getting a little red, aww, that's really sweet Makoto.]

I mean... who wouldn't want that kinda thing? That assurance that the person you like will like you back...

[Now he was the one who was looking a bit sheepish, rubbing the back of his head.]

It's kinda like going to a shrine to wish for good luck with love, right?
convincing: (quEclhB)

[personal profile] convincing 2018-03-20 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
Well it's kind of like a support group? And people can answer your questions here. Believe me, you'll have questions. I'm pretty sure you can't delete it, so you may as well accept it, honey!
truedetective: (03)

III

[personal profile] truedetective 2018-03-20 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
Because some people thought it was a good idea, I imagine?
If you're looking for some sort of coherent defense of it, I can't offer one.
convincing: (7D3zKXm)

[personal profile] convincing 2018-03-20 02:45 am (UTC)(link)
[ She blinks at his answer, not really expecting...that. ]

Oh? Well.... it's not normal for a blue mist to just shoot out at a person like that!

[ Maybe something was happening and he just didn't notice it yet? Like it was slowly killing him... that would be terrible. ]

Maybe you're going to start hallucinating, and that's why you think you know so much! We should get you some water.
dazedaze: (tsuchin14)

[personal profile] dazedaze 2018-03-20 03:31 am (UTC)(link)
[ and there mitsuru goes, right into the water. good news for leo so he doesn't get murdered with certainty by big brother rabbit, the mop of brown hair pops out of the water. thankfully it's saltwater, that's easy to swim in as he treads to keep his head high to yell up towards the pier. ]

Bwah! Cold, cold... Uh, Mister Leochan! Am I listening to the rain under water?

[ back under he goes for a few seconds, and then he can deliver the results! he's so proud despite struggling with the water above an below. ]

It sounds different! The surface of the water is actually quite noisy, but it's kind of low! Bubbles make noise too, they sound good together! I'm jealous of the fish now.
mincingminuet: <user name=axiometric> (I C U THAR)

[personal profile] mincingminuet 2018-03-20 03:34 am (UTC)(link)
It's...right here?

[She gestures towards a cart not five feet away she was heading towards.]

Kid, are you just trying to foist work off onto me?
sharplydressed: (and then he sniffs yasu for 30 seconds)

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-20 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
[What's he going to tell Dia if their dad is eaten by a bear in the woods, huh??]

I dunno how long you've been here, but it's a little past noon, if that helps any.

[Another glance toward the spirit buns, which haven't really been disturbed, thankfully.]

You're pretty popular with these guys, huh?
sharplydressed: (puts on my thinking cap)

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-20 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
Something like that, huh? Hm...

[He sure doesn't seem as ruffled about it as he probably should be?! But it's not the weirdest thing he's heard even in the last week, honestly. Ah, little Retrospec things.]

Well, d'you wanna get back to Recolle, then? Or are you sticking around to check the place out a little?
sharplydressed: (winter fashions)

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-20 03:53 am (UTC)(link)
[Truly the best neighbor he could ask for.]

Eh, most of these guys aren't too hard to deal with...

[Says Kashuu, who was thrown ass-first into The Deep End of the monster fighting pool. He had to start with some tough bosses right away, so downgrading to ball monokuma and spirit bunnies is almost a breath of fresh air...]

Are there any you wanna take notes on specifically? I could probably find 'em for you.
eldain: (月が照らしてくれた)

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-20 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ain is always the perfect image of calm, duh!

(No he's not) ]


I definitely want to go back, but I'm not sure how.

[ If the rumours are true and it is SEVEN HOURS to go home he's. Going to pop a blood vessel in private. ]

Have you experienced this sort of weirdness before?
dazedaze: (tenma05)

pesgare

[personal profile] dazedaze 2018-03-20 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ he holds it over her head! he's prepared with a raincoat so it's fine honestly. even if the wind likes to knock off his hood so it's a bit moot, the wind has both his hands full to stabilize the nice umbrella gesture. ]

Are raincoats and rainboots out of fashion, Miss?

[ That's why a girl would only have an umbrella and nothing else to rebel against the wet weather, right? fashion rules are very strict and that's why mitsuru won't follow them! ]

Don't worry though! I can help keep you a little drier, hehe.
rhapsodist: (Default)

[personal profile] rhapsodist 2018-03-20 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
And there are plenty of people here to do the work.

[He waved the concern away. Geez, you're worse than Andy...]

I'm not doing the repotting or planting, I will be just fine. Thanks for the concern.
sharplydressed: (surrounded by buffoons)

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-20 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
[The trials and tribulations of being An Old Man™... Truly tragic.

Kashuu's eying him warily the entire time he looks like he's about to sneeze, in any case, literally like .5 seconds from fleeing the second he hears any sneeze-like noises. Fortunately for both of them, though, he doesn't have to make a great escape.]


If you say so... I'll help you look if you're gonna keep at it. At least you won't have to get even more soaked than you already are that way.
rhapsodist: (📚 57)

[personal profile] rhapsodist 2018-03-20 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
Touche.

[It's merely a grin he gives at the answer as he separates the books in the pile.]

Most of these were not as bad off as I initially thought but they should withstand the students handling of them for awhile yet. [The few copies that were damaged, however, were not in the pile.] I'm still working on the last few as I need to wait for certain supplies to ship in. But they'll be done soon enough.

[Assuming there were no delays in the shipment or any unforeseen disaster didn't happen or someone falling off a stool and breaking their arm]
sharplydressed: (war)

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-20 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
[There's more sharp, metallic clanging coming from within the arena, but judging by the wild cheers of the crowd and the lack of vaguely alarmed and/or disturbed "OOOH" noises, he's alive and well!

He's even tried to go on the offensive against the bull, but unsurprisingly, molten cow and metal aren't a friendly combination. One burn too many and he's deciding he'd rather not risk any permanent damage trying to cut through its rocky hide.]


Just another day in paradise over here—!

[The bull lets out whatever sound demonic bulls make, and Kashuu whacks it across the forehead with his sheath before darting away to another corner of the arena.]
agrizzlysin: (in 100 years you'll be dead)

[personal profile] agrizzlysin 2018-03-20 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I got a text from some name I've never heard before. I guess I'm the most confused about why a stranger would send me that text in the first place. The username was Zee Carlisle.
seeker: (20.)

[personal profile] seeker 2018-03-20 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
[Illegal, cruel to animals, she wasn't even a registered bullfighter...there's a lot going on here that seems inherently wrong. She isn't even sure where this is; the setting is totally alien to her. She's holding her own though, her attention split between the bull and the crowd, trying to figure a way out without raising the ire of the animal that was currently trying its best to murder her. She only registers someone is calling her when she hears that distinct accent ring through the cheering roar of the crowd. She turns just long enough toward the crowd to see a familiar face — ]

Lillian?

[What was she doing here? Not that it mattered — Alison's never been happier to see her in her life. She starts to move in a careful circle, keeping her eye on the bull all the while, not wanting to dart too suddenly and end up overpowered.]
beneathmoonlight: (O-oh)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-20 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
I’m not sure.

I’ve only been here for a little over a month.

I just wanted to warn you, is all, cause nobody warned me.
seeker: (11.)

[personal profile] seeker 2018-03-20 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
those people are wrong. mostly from an ethical standpoint, but for a lot of other reasons.
i more meant a) when did it start here (ish), as in this place, during this time period, which i'm still reasonably certain is supposed to be north america, specifically the continental u.s., present day, and b) why all of a sudden.
sharplydressed: (winter fashions)

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2018-03-20 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
[He's good enough to fake it, at least!! Fake it til you make it, Ain...]

Not like this, but there's definitely a lot of weirdness here... I mean, if that kinda thing is starting to happen to you and you actually know it is weird, it'll probably just be the tip of the iceberg.

[As if any of that makes any sense?!]