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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!
dirtdevil: (vigorous jazz hands)

[personal profile] dirtdevil 2018-03-20 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[ eh, he's used to people being a full foot taller than him. he doesn't really care. he's 100% more concerned with the fact that this dude was totally about to pinch him.

so he stares... up, clearly unimpressed (and clearly unbothered by the comical height difference). ]


It's never too late to stop doing stupid shit.

[ and this? this is grade A stupid shit. holidays are such a pain in the ass. ]

[personal profile] informantic 2018-03-20 11:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[... yikes. Heigo doesn't like how solemnly Atsushi says that at all, given that he does have at least some experience with this Retrospec business. Sounds like he'll want to avoid the comic/dramatic hyperbole for awhile.

He can't help but preen a little when Atsushi so openly admires his car, since it's not really anything special to most people he knows.]


Me too, actually. I ought to have moved by now, but I got hired right out of school and just... never got around to finding a new apartment. [Once he's pulled out of the parking lot and onto a straight stretch of road, he glances sidelong at Atsushi with a hint of a smile.] If you ever have shifts that begin or end around the same time as my work day, I can give you a ride.
breakingvoice: (there's a voice in my head)

[personal profile] breakingvoice 2018-03-21 12:00 am (UTC)(link)
(⌒▽⌒) ahh, it's good to get an answer on that. i don't want to make a bad first impression! even if it seems like he's already gone...

anyway ( ゚▽゚)/ hi jamie!! i'm lina and it's nice to meet you. did we just get randomly connected to get to know each other better? that's one way to introduce people, but i think it would be better if you weren't expected to give all the answers to me! that's awfully rude of mr carlisle!
devoid: (⚔ 44)

[personal profile] devoid 2018-03-21 12:11 am (UTC)(link)
I don't see much of a point in celebrating today. I'm not Irish.

[She doesn't think she is, anyway?? Who knows.]
sundays: (☆ AAAAH I SEE)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-21 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ . . . . ? ]

Mm, but that's not what I said -

[but he shakes his head]

I see, I didn't explain myself well enough!! I've been told that's a flaw of mine, I apologize. But I cannot assume that my siblings will be fine without me, I have to go and see them myself to ensure it! Nothing will keep me from that goal....!!
sundays: (☆ o3o)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-21 12:40 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, but that's a good line.

[NOW HE'S THINKING ABOUT IT?]

It sounds really heroic, doesn't it?
beneathmoonlight: (UWU)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-21 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
Oh! Maybe I can come visit sometime!

[He looks much more relaxed now, the catchy music filtering in through the speakers a welcome distraction from the awkward silence that always seems to pop up between people during long car rides.]

Really? I’d appreciate it! Of course I’d pay for gas too!

[He glances out the window, taking in the...volcanic scenery.]

I really do appreciate it. I have some book recommendations for you, actually, if you’re interested. And a few drink and sweets samples too.
mercurio: ❥ponponpon (027)

[personal profile] mercurio 2018-03-21 12:42 am (UTC)(link)
[prompto bursts out laughing at that admission.]

Yeah, I know!

[your work is your life, also wolves and other nerdy shit. cloud, please.]

Everyone's probably excited to see you out and about. How come you didn't wanna tell me you were coming?! Changed y'mind last minute, eh?

Let's get some grub!
sundays: (☆ ONE FOR ALL AND ALL FOR ONE)

I WANTED TO AVOID THIS TOO!!!!

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-21 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
[what's the big deal, sena, have you never been a guy's locker room

but chiaki actually pauses as he picks up the shirt that he wanted to change into, which is like the opposite of hurrying up?? because thIS DUMB JOCK latched onto one part:]
Showing off?

Ohh, did you notice that I've been working out more, Mizuki?! [NO, YOU FOOL he's definitely going to lift up one arm and flex and - look, he's basketball, not football or anything. he's still more lean than outright beefy but this is still dumb as fuck.] I've been working hard even while I've been away, thank you! ☆

[FUCKING IDIOT]
dirtdevil: (a salty surprise)

[personal profile] dirtdevil 2018-03-21 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
[ ...oh. it's This Guy. a little too chipper for his liking, but he can hardly complain about someone who's actually doing something about this mess. and not half-assedly, judging by the three bags of trash. jesus. ]

It'd be nicer to see people taking an interest in not leaving their shit all over the place.

[ why are people disgusting. ]
floret: (and the new dead leaves—)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-21 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
I guess it depends on how you lived.
floret: (versus all that paper)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-21 12:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ Jamie relaxes somewhat (though whether it's because Jouhei's admitted to sugar pushing or because he knows Minato, no one knows). (It's the latter.) ]

He's my roommate.

[ ... ]

And I'm going to tell him your secret!
dirtdevil: (unfathomable stupidity)

ew go sweat on someone else

[personal profile] dirtdevil 2018-03-21 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ wait, what the fuck? why did he get stuck in a chat with some random dude? no one calls him "newbie" and survives. just you wait, Zee Carlisle... ]

yes. i thought it was malware, but i can't get rid of it.

[ why is it making him socialize?? ]
mincingminuet: <user name=axiometric> (Smuglord)

[personal profile] mincingminuet 2018-03-21 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
[She gives him a wry look.]

You noticed? [Good, then he's on the network...]

The answer is because I'm not someone to toy with.
adoringpast: (leather and jeans)

THEN STOP!!!!!!

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-03-21 01:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ OF COURSE HE HAS?! HE JUST HASN'T GOTTEN THIS CLOSE TO TONED BODIES EVER SINCE LAST FUCKING MONTH YOU PIECE OF HOT SHIT -

oh my god did he really just flex. at least sena's found the urge to roll his eyes at that, fucking chad ]


What, you think you're the only one who's been working hard around here? Don't get too cocky!

[ H-HE'S STILL WORKING ON IT THOUGH SO HE'S NOT TAKING HIS SHIRT OFF TO PROVE IT ANYTIME SOON. though he's. kind of squeezing at his own arm with his other hand to check if he's built any -

nope nothing, he wants to die right here right now ]
dirtdevil: (full frontal nudity)

[personal profile] dirtdevil 2018-03-21 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ he snorts. litter patrol. it's hard to take offense when it's essentially the truth, though. god damn it. how did his life come to this. ]

Thanks for the mental image. You're not gonna throw up on me, are you? I didn't bring my biohazard gear today.

[ does he actually have biohazard gear? maybe. it's a mystery. ]
sundays: (☆ RYUSEI RED)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-21 01:19 am (UTC)(link)
Strongly! With passion and bravery, kindness and hope!

[he's so confident about it]
sundays: (☆ SUN OF LIFE)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-21 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
Have you been working out too?! Amazing! I did think that you looked even better - healthier! My suspicions were right. ♪

[HE TOTALLY BUYS IT THOUGH.

but look he'll put on the shirt now???? even as he goes digging back into the boxes. he's probably looking for pants. can someone please put an end to this]
pronounces: coronatae (61.)

IIA... who made you this way

[personal profile] pronounces 2018-03-21 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
[ nazuna's plan for his trip to pesgare: a quick stop in the curio shop he'd help stock on his first trip here to buy something cool to hang in his classroom, visiting with the sweet old ladies who were so sweet to him in the inn, grabbing one of the delicious bowls of chowder from the inn itself and then heading home. just now, the chowder's sounding amazing, and so a nazuna dressed in his rainboots and with an umbrella is humming a little song to himself (hmm, hmm, everyone's reliable nii~chan ~) and practically singing in the rain until.

...well until aoi chiaki, apparently.

he starts yelling for his family right as nazuna walks by, and he startles with an -- ]
Unya!! [ and nearly drops his umbrella, fumbling it uselessly before he manages to right it over his head, jumping back a solid foot. ] H-hey, dun jusht shcream in the middle of sha--

[ wait. nazuna knows this face. ] Ch--Chiakichin?!

[ maybe the shock of recognizing someone will startle him out of that damned stutter. ] Yew almosht gave me a heart attack--!! [ ok not likely ]
adoringpast: (what a pain)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-03-21 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
It's because I've been keeping tabs on my diet, thank you very --

[ what is he looking for again. more clothes? pants?! is he deadass gonna get naked right here??? sena doesn't know which is worse, dealing with chiaki's utter lack of tact or meeting with that weird guy who stole his umbrella and said some really questionable shit.

but he figures that anything's better than borderline sexual harassment so he's just going to reach a hand out to press the horn, getting chiaki's attention. he's had enough!!! ]


Oi, Chiaki, you're making your family even more anxious the more you keep this up, so can we please get a move on already? I'm sure you won't get a cold from not changing your fucking underwear, at least.
sundays: (☆ AAAAH I SEE)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-21 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
[With a tone of absolute bewilderment:]

Underwear is a bit much, Mizuki....

[THE SHEER

LACK OF UNDERSTANDING HERE

but it's fine - he's gonna shimmy off his jeans and switch into some basketball shorts or something. at least that transition is quick enough as he's gonna try to squeeze himself over to the driver's seat now]


Pardon me!

[is it really politeness if he's still charging through anyway]
sundays: (☆ IKEMEN)

a lesser god

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-21 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
Hello?

[he raises his head then, curious as his name is called!! he's attentive, because he's chiaki. you never know when there might be a person in need!!]

Ah - Nazuna....? [and almost immediately - ] Does that mean that Sayaka is nearby?!

[HIS EYES PRACTICALLY SPARKLE

- though he also adds a moment later.]


Not that I'm unhappy to see you either, Nazuna!! Are you well?!

[he's so easy to distract]
adoringpast: (garage glamorous)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-03-21 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ YEAH OKAY MAKING SOME MORE ROOM HERE FOR THE BASKETBALL BOY, huffing as he leans back on his seat and crossing his arms together. fucking finally.

he does turn his head around to check out the boxes at the back - ]


Did you clear out your entire room or something?

[ he doesn't know that chiaki's really coming back to stay in the city lmao ]
quiet_storm: (Huh wait what... ?)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-21 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
[It's just an app, Zack. Probably part of the latest OS update or something.]

You what? Are you serious? When did that happen?!

[Cloud is not going to let you show up and wreck the shop, Zack.]
sundays: (☆ CAN I EAT IT)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-21 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
I did!

[and he'll move to start the car after making sure that the teddy bear is still safely buckled in. he hums faintly and looks back to Sena - ]

Do you want to switch spots with the bear, Mizuki? Or is that comfier for you?