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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 04:16 am (UTC)(link)
[ This messes up his perfect order of life and he's upset about it but what can you do... ]

... you need to explain a bit more, I'm afraid.

[ Yeah, he doesn't get it. ]

What kind of weirdness?
beneathmoonlight: (Default)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-20 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
That sounds like a lot of fun. Owning a bookstore, I mean.

[He sips at his tea as he makes himself comfortable.]

I work at a bakery. We have a small cafe inside that serves different kinds of coffee and tea.

[His face lights up.]

Do you have a favorite dessert?
eldain: (あの時横切った)

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-20 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you. I appreciate it.

Is there a way we can stop this?
quiet_storm: (Serious for a moment)

Cloud Strife | Final Fantasy 7 Compilation

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-20 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
I. On the Road to Bosuma

[Cloud usually found someone else to ride pillion when he took his motorcycle out for a long ride to test out a new modification. It was a good policy, but sometimes it was tempting to dispense with the "just in case" measures. It was only a new catalytic converter design, after all. Even if that system failed completely, Cloud wouldn't be stuck out in the middle of nowhere by himself. Fenrir would still run. Besides, it was just after six in the morning when Cloud finished installing it. On a Saturday. Cloud would have had to wait several extra hours for a travel buddy. He could get away with going by himself, just this once.

It turned out that the catalytic converter worked perfectly, just as Cloud knew it would. What he didn't count on was going around a curve in the road at full speed and find himself headed straight for a car that was broken down right in the middle of his lane. Out of other options, Cloud jerked the motorcycle sharply toward the shoulder of the road, slammed on the breaks, and laid it down. Yeah, he'd end up with road rash and the side of his bike would be torn up by gravel too, but it was still a hell of a lot better than slamming into the car or running down any stranded passengers who might be milling around.

His body came to a stop well before Fenrir did. Grateful yet again for the full leather riding outfit he'd sprung for last year, he sat up on the gravel slope and tugged off his scratched-up helmet. Cloud was fine, but someone else might be hurt. A car doesn't stop dead in the middle of the highway for no good reason. He was on his feet a moment later, heading quickly back up to the stopped car.]


Hello? Is there anybody here?

__________________

II. Winter Sports in Magatus

[Growing up in an isolated valley high up on frozen Mt. Nibel, snow and boredom had been Cloud's constant companions from birth. Maybe snowboarding wasn't his true passion but he had gotten pretty good at it. He wasn't homesick, not really, but Cloud did miss the fun of zipping down the side of an icy mountain, conquering the elements with nothing but a little agility and a slab of fiberglass.

The high jump he attempted should have worked. It did work. The only problem was that the snow on this unmarked side of the mountain wasn't packed down as well as Cloud assumed it would be. Instead of slamming back down to the ground and continuing to slide, the impact was hard enough that Cloud punched right through the surface and a good five feet into the powdery layer beneath.

Great. Now he was going to have to dig himself up out of the snow AND find his way back onto a path. At least no one was around to see it, right?]


__________________

III. Prop Workshop for Villainous

Yeah, I know it will look really stupid up close, but you're going to need a much bigger light bulb if you want the top of the staff to glow bright enough for the whole audience to see it.

[One of the kids had brought a cleap plastic wizard staff from home for the big baddie to use as a prop. The cheap little LED in the plastic globe on the end was just fine for waving it around your own bedroom in the dark, but there was no way it would be visible in a stage performance. They would also need some much bigger batteries.]

But then you'll be able to bring it home afterward and use it as a flashlight? It would be great for a Halloween costume, too. Right?

__________________

IV. Fugitive From Festivities

[The green beer was fine. Cloud had no problem with Irish food. The Mayor parading around on a chocobo was amusing too, even if it was probably just an excuse to go riding around the city. Cloud would have been happy enough to leave the fake coins for other people, too, until he saw that one side was stamped with a chocobo. When he picked it up, he had a sudden irresistible urge to pinch... himself? That was weird enough, but then he realized he was a prime pinch-target for everyone around him. After about the hundredth ambush attack, Cloud finally turned to face someone who seemed way too amused by his plight.]

What's going on, and how do I get it to stop?

__________________

Bonus. But Who’s the Newbie?

What sort of strange text message was that? And why was it sent to him? Cloud had been living here for a few months now, he sort of knew his way around. Why would someone think he needed help?

I guess somebody named Zee Carlisle thinks we need to talk?
beneathmoonlight: (>: |)

IV

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-20 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
Ouch!!!

[Ugh, not again!! Atsushi is so tired of being pinched today!! He’d been too busy with work to possibly remember to wear green, and now he’s paying for it. He rubs his arm where he’d been pinched with a huff.]

Can’t we just forget about that tradition???
Edited 2018-03-20 04:26 (UTC)
sundays: (☆ RYUSEI RED)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-20 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
[INGENUITY AND THE POWER OF BELIEF.

Chiaki startles at the crowd and frowns for a moment, his gaze falling back on the bull. Then his minivan.]


I think my keys might still be in the ignition....

Kiyomitsu, we can get through this together!

[CAN THEY]
agrizzlysin: (king cerberus will maim you with spaz)

[personal profile] agrizzlysin 2018-03-20 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
G-Game? What game? [Don't mind him as he frantically exits out of this particular game. It's a miracle that he manages this with Ben's palm smothering his face, but he does. Only once this task is complete does he go about trying to pry Ben's hand away.] I play lots of games! None of which you're gonna be able to win while wasted!
resolvetochoose: (pic#12168858)

[personal profile] resolvetochoose 2018-03-20 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's easier to sort of... disregard when it's part of an ensemble. It's just that when someone talks about them like that you tend to focus on it and... yeesh. She's really not ready to think about that in any sense of the word. ]

R-right. Did um, did you need any help with that?

[ She still does feel pretty bad about the pinching thing. ]
huxceptional: And look damn good while doing it (So we're going to destroy them)

[personal profile] huxceptional 2018-03-20 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
[The more Ren keeps mentioning his 'last time,' the more unnerved he becomes. Just what is he talking about...

Well, there is an explanation for this, but Hux doesn't want to deal with it right now. So, the better option is to just be an asshole about all of this. Maybe then he'll be left alone and he won't have to think about past meetings and missing memories.]


Look, I'm not knowledgeable in this field... but if you need psychiatric help, there are available options. Hopefully you can afford it or have health insurance, something I doubt given your stature, but that's not my concern.
resolvetochoose: (pic#12143089)

[personal profile] resolvetochoose 2018-03-20 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
Really?

Has this happened to you before?
seeker: (11.)

bonus

[personal profile] seeker 2018-03-20 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
not carlisle. sorry. you've been redirected.
the app's unable to be uninstalled and appears at random, for no discernible reason, as far as i know. my info may be outdated. i haven't been on here in several months, though not by my own choosing.
sorry again.
somehow, it expands your cognition. you'll begin to notice things that you never noticed before and didn't find unusual until now.
there's a lot that goes into it, but that's the basics.
resolvetochoose: (pic#12143069)

[personal profile] resolvetochoose 2018-03-20 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
I- Wh-what?

[ That's... not a term that she's heard of before. Which is actually saying something?

Not to mention did he ever actually confirm that he was wearing green underwear? Last she checked he'd just suggested the hypothetical but um.... calling him out on that would invite him to prove it which. No. No. She must've just missed when he said it. ]
lostapprentice: (b: grandma face)

[personal profile] lostapprentice 2018-03-20 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
[Although Ren understands the painting of what he's saying as nonsense from a crazy person, it nonetheless annoys him. Coping mechanism or not, it's still something he considers an insult. Not to mention that he's apparently being perceived as unable to afford it...

The brief unpleasant twitch to his lips is enough to speak to his displeasure at first, but he doesn't just leave it at that. His left hand opens in something like a grasping gesture, and the umbrella Hux is holding suddenly flies into it.

Having left the redhead under the colorful rain, there's almost a haughty look to the way he tosses his hair, flicking water out of it. (Let him try to claim mental illness now.) He holds out his other, free hand to shake. He didn't get around to introducing himself last time because the other man was such an asshole, but he's not going to let it stop him this time.]


Ren Lowe. And I'm anything but "not your concern," so I suggest you get used to it.
sundays: (☆ SENPAI)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-20 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
Are you cold?

[and he's automatically going to shrug his jacket off one shoulder - before realizing that it's almost definitely wet also. oops. he laughs sheepishly even as he rubs the back of his neck, careful to keep the umbrella over izumi as much as possible.]

You're right, Mizuki! Let's get you inside - thank you for your kindness thus far...!
sundays: (☆ ROLL OUT)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-20 05:24 am (UTC)(link)
Come, friend, think better of people than that...!

[WHY WOULD THEY EVER DO SOMETHING THAT MEAN

regardless Chiaki's just going to nod - ]


I will take my chances as I've been directed to. But I still need someone to deliver a message to my siblings...! If you would be up for the task?
floret: (and the new dead leaves—)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-20 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
It is pretty far-fetched! lol

Well, for example, you know how there are chocobos and horses, and they both kind of fill the same cultural niche?
sundays: (☆ CAN I EAT IT)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-20 05:26 am (UTC)(link)
I couldn't possible take them for granted that way...!

What good is a big brother who doesn't earn his siblings' admiration? I can't let them forget for even a second that I'd do anything for them!

[ah yes

the different philosophies]
floret: (i had no right)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-20 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
Has what happened before?
sundays: (☆ RYUSEI RED)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-20 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
You're welcome! If you need any help at all, don't hesitate to call for me.

And so long as everyone else is working, then I must do my part also! It's only right.

[sparkles aggressively!! this family does a lot of volunteer work. he will not be deterred.]
blazeoflife: (...Huh?)

[personal profile] blazeoflife 2018-03-20 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
Uuuuuuhh...

[He glanced back down at the flowers, then back up at Minako, watching her expression. Uh oh, he did a bad, didn't he?]

I kinda just... took em out of the pots and put them in the ground? A-are you supposed to do something else?

[Look does he look like a dude who has a green thumb?]
complementing: (✿ quietly worrying [ PARVARTI ])

[personal profile] complementing 2018-03-20 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
[How is he so beautiful, it's amazing and just not fair.]

Aaaahhhh-- [She holds that syllable as she slides forward on her skates towards him.] Don't let go yet, I'll need at least ten minutes to get used to this again...
sundays: (☆ WHAT THE SHIT)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-20 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
[For some reason, his eyes still light up at the answer even if Minato doesn't name a color or a flower. His gaze falls over to the nearest tree even as he raises his hands high up as if to try to touch its branches - ]

Right? Trees are incredibly important - I can't imagine taking breath without them!

[He'll roll with it. Easily.

Yet as he glances back at the person that he ran up to, he blinks once. Twice. Hm. The voice was soft, but familiar. Chiaki's met a lot of people in the past year - that's what happens when you go away for school - but he likes to think that he remembers the people who are important. He blinks a few times more, not realizing that the silence has stretched on too long before he asks.]


Mm.... I know you? [Just with the slightest lilt at the end.] No... I'm sure I do!

[Even if his hair's a bit more unkempt, even if he's wearing a face mask, there's something in the way that he carries himself that jogs Chiaki's memory in a way that tells him pay close attention and for once, he'll listen.]
eldain: (心配はいらないと)

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-20 05:47 am (UTC)(link)
[ ..... ]

What about them?
complementing: (✿ quietly worrying [ PARVARTI ])

[personal profile] complementing 2018-03-20 05:47 am (UTC)(link)
[Minako's no green thumb herself in this universe so.]

N-No, that sounds about right...but if they're flowers meant to be planted, they should be fresh and perky, right? Why do they look half-dead?
eldain: (あの時横切った)

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-20 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ Maybe it's natural, maybe it's money, time, and skill Maybelline? ]

Hahah, that's not a problem. I've got plenty of time.

[ The crash meant that he's not going to attempt anything complicated for at least half an hour later. Might as well do something relaxing. ]

What brings you here today?