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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!
espansivo: (15 illuminate these feelings)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-20 03:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Better.

[his eyes are pretty. framed by that dark hair of his, they're striking in a way that makes leo reach up and pull his face down for a quick kiss. he just wants to see them up close without it seeming like he is, studying the oddness and deciding he likes them.]

Ever had sex before?

[now he's blunt.]
thexiv: (18)

[personal profile] thexiv 2018-03-20 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[ honestly, card, you could get away with writing all of your tags with minato like this because it works. here is my short tag in return: ]

[ tries to reach for the cheek again ]
activatingcombatmode: <user name=sefirot> (12)

[personal profile] activatingcombatmode 2018-03-20 03:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks for the compliment.

[He mocks a wink but then shrugs as he straightens up.]

Guess I don't know how to handle my own strength right now.

[Which isn't a lie. He just doesn't know that Cloud has the app again and thus can notice these things. He stares at Cloud when he notices Cloud staring at him.]

... What? Something on my face?
sanephiroth: (smile)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-20 03:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[he glances at his watch.] Quarter past three in the afternoon.

[He rests the bokken against his shoulder again] The bunnies seem to have taken a liking to you.
sanephiroth: (lost)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-20 03:48 pm (UTC)(link)
No green beer, then. [He said with a wry smile. He does not enjoy that one bit. What do they even put in those?]
sanephiroth: (eyes shut)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-20 03:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Hm. [He looks around, doesn't seem to be any other creatures around.] Keep a close eye on your surroundings. The other creatures may not be so friendly.
thexiv: (7)

[personal profile] thexiv 2018-03-20 03:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[ he nods and he looks at nanashi, silently asking what he wants to eat (wow, what a talkative guy, someone shut him up), but hmm, if they're going to spend a bit more time outside... ]

[ he stops walking all of a sudden and he motions nanashi to walk closer up to him with one hand while his other hand goes back into his pocket to dig for something ]
quiet_storm: (Huh wait what... ?)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-20 03:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[Glare can get ridiculous out on the snow but not THIS ridiculous.]

What happened to your eyes?
sanephiroth: (hm)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-20 03:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hm." Ambitious, Zephyr is but he also doesn't want to kill the plant within a week. He places another plant to accompany the first so he can start to gently cover them with dirt.

"An evergreen then." His stubbornness will keep the plant alive, he's certain.
activatingcombatmode: <user name=sefirot> (37)

[personal profile] activatingcombatmode 2018-03-20 03:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Uhhh.

[Well, that proves something.]

You can notice? The blue?
quiet_storm: (Not this again)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-20 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
How could I NOT notice? What the hell, Zack!?

[Since when did Zack keep secrets from him? From anybody, for that matter? The porcupine-head wasn't exactly the devious type.]
sanephiroth: (why)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-20 04:06 pm (UTC)(link)
It's the lack of respect for one's personal space.

[Which Zack is doing right now and he's earning a sharp glare for that. How drunk is he and will he need to be whacked by a bokken]
thexiv: (2-1)

[personal profile] thexiv 2018-03-20 04:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[ jouhei nods while rubbing his hands. the most "damage" he got was being dragged around for 20391010 minutes and his hands feeling numb as a result so nothing that time won't really fix. he looks at zephyr, silently returning the question but then he realizes, right... he should actually talk ]

... are you?
physix: (queen of RANDOM KNOWLEDGE)

[personal profile] physix 2018-03-20 04:14 pm (UTC)(link)
I've landed back on earth, Professor Klim!!

My chemistry lecture finished early.
So I had some time to check in with you.

All this app nonsense is just ridiculous, isn't it?
Are you holding up okay?
activatingcombatmode: <user name=sefirot> (45)

[personal profile] activatingcombatmode 2018-03-20 04:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[Wow, he can be devious!! ... Not.]

Okay! Take it easy! Give me your phone. I gotta check something.

[He holds out his hand expectantly.]
physix: (queen of RANDOM KNOWLEDGE)

[personal profile] physix 2018-03-20 04:17 pm (UTC)(link)
I haven't been able to take a good look at the bats from here. [Yeah, you know those undead bats? That's the one she wants to study. Welp.]

They're easily agitated and I can't get close either. Do you really want to go out there and risk it? I'm against it if you're going to get hurt!

[Don't die to these things, Kashuu. She likes you well enough.]
mercurio: ❥ponponpon (113)

iv

[personal profile] mercurio 2018-03-20 04:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[prompto's grinning from ear to ear, raising his hands up in show of surrender. he totally did pinch his big bro hard.]

Dude, I don't know, don't be a party pooper. Maybe you're just that irresisisistebel.

[he's had a beer or two, but he also can't help snickering at cloud's plight. sorry, bro.]
activatingcombatmode: <user name=sefirot> (107)

[personal profile] activatingcombatmode 2018-03-20 04:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Aww, does that mean you're not gonna dance with me?

[Yeah, he's drunk enough to say crap like that.

He nudges Zephyr's shoulder again.]
How about a beer with me then?
Edited 2018-03-20 16:20 (UTC)
sanephiroth: (listening)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-20 04:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[Zephyr waves a hand vaguely] It missed.

What were you hoping to achieve?
sanephiroth: (hmph)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-20 04:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[He shuts his eyes and takes a breath]

Will you stop nudging me then?
strayknight: (pic#11487352)

[personal profile] strayknight 2018-03-20 04:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ritsu motions to the people with cups of something in their hands while wrapped in their own pile of blankets.]

Can you toss it at them to make them drop it? [It was a shot at distracting the would-be blanket takers while the other people fuss about being wet.]

If that doesn't work we run~
Edited 2018-03-22 22:02 (UTC)
quiet_storm: (Would you like a little sarcasm?)

Bonus

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-20 04:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[Okay, for a spam text this one was almost interesting. Cloud could almost believe that some other hapless person had really been tricked into this chat. A hapless person who didn't waste time being polite. He had to admire that.]


That what the "getting paid" part is supposed to be for?

This can't be a dating service. Dating doesn't help with being confused. It makes it worse.
pronounces: (92.)

[personal profile] pronounces 2018-03-20 04:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[ oh?? my god??

leo's always been affectionate. nazuna's always given him an inch and therefore let him take a mile, and leo is definitely the type to do so. kisses have always been an uncrossed border until right now, though, and the combination of that big, bright grin and the words he's saying is...well, he can't say he has that many objections.

it's... actually kind of nice. that's why when he leans in for another one, nazuna even lets him, his eyes squeezed shut as he tries to mitigate some of the embarrassment off somewhere else. he's not an idiot, he knows what kissing someone means (then again, in the leo tsukinaga dictionary, it could be something else entirely) but...nazuna wouldn't even consider the idea of kissing someone he didn't like, at least not now (years ago, maybe, if someone told him to). so, the kiss itself holds a little longer, nazuna a little shy, head tilted to the side to actually make it decent, that's what he's supposed to do--

but, unfortunately for leo, he remembers where they are and pulls back, abruptly putting his hand up between them. it does nothing for the heat coming off of his face or the way his eyes flick off to the side, clearly hugely embarrassed and having a little bit of a crisis, here. ]
D-don't be greedy. [ baka!!!!!!!!! ]
sanephiroth: (why)

Bonus

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-20 04:25 pm (UTC)(link)
He thought wrong. Did you have this app before today?
physix: (SANTA'S REAL IM TELLING U)

[personal profile] physix 2018-03-20 04:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh I know!! I've got the perfect one!!

♫ Cesium glows, but you better not lick it,
♫ It's fire grows when it's on the tongue.
♫ Lips full of holes, you'll know you've kissed it,
♫ Just take a bite if you want to die young.


[Akane, stop writing your homework in songs. ]