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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!
adoringpast: (model)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-03-21 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
You're prioritizing me over your co-pilot now?

[ he's smirking though, nothing too mean. but he's going to wave him off anyway ]

I'm fine, don't worry about it. I can't be too choosy when you're the one offering me a ride in the first place. I can deal. ♪
quiet_storm: (Partly Cloudy with some sunshine)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-21 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Cloud points in the direction of the bar they had just left.]

... They had green beer!

[Like that explained everything. It sort of did, though. Cloud walked past that bar every day on his way home from work without looking up. The chalkboard drawing in the middle of the sidewalk is what distracted him today.]
sundays: (☆ RYUSEI RED)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-21 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
It's your preference!

[confidently!]

I don't know where we are, so I think I owe it to you...? Whatever you'd like, I'll answer it!

[honey



no]
long_live_the_queen: (are you for serious)

[personal profile] long_live_the_queen 2018-03-21 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
[Twenty minutes past the posted time, and--an alert on the bus app!]

...bus delayed due to snow. It's at the stupid lodge.

[why was today happening]
pronounces: (16.)

what's a bunny to a god, truly (whats a god to a nonbunlieveeerrr)

[personal profile] pronounces 2018-03-21 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
Jeesh...! [ clutching his chest like a southern lady clutching her pearls, nazuna takes a deep breath to try and keep himself from stuttering any further. okay. ]

I'm...fine, Sayabun's at home with mom and dad, probably. It's good to see you too. [ since the school year's not quite over yet... though that's not really the concern. ] Are you well?

[ because none of that looked even remotely close to "well" ]
Edited (ok formatting) 2018-03-21 01:54 (UTC)
sundays: (☆ SENPAI)

do you ever run out of rabbit puns

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-21 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
[well,]

I am doing as best as I can!! [which is Chiaki for "ehhhhhhhhhh could be better, the world might be ending" buT HE'LL STILL FACE THE END OF THE WORLD WITH A SMILE. he places a hand over his heart as he gives nazuna a smile] At the moment, it appears that my journey back home has been sent on quite the detour!

My heart aches for my family, and now also for Sayaka!

[is this the rain

or is it chiaki

we just don't know]
convincing: (5e9asid)

[personal profile] convincing 2018-03-21 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
For everything that's about to happen to you. You're going to be getting memories and things that you don't remember having before. Trust me, it sounds really weird, but it's true! You can ask anyone on this app.
adoringpast: (your papa-paparazzi)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-03-21 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
I mean. I guess if it's all right with you?

[ why is he making such a big deal about this now, he just wants to go........ but now he's curious ]

Did someone give that bear to you or are you giving that away as a homecoming gift?
pronounces: (80.)

bunlikely

[personal profile] pronounces 2018-03-21 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
She's just at home, she's not dead...? [ nazuna has a feeling that doesn't really matter to chiaki. he's something else, like always... it's pretty refreshing, though ♪ ] You should come to dinner sometime, she'd be really happy.

[ ... wait. ] Wait, did you get lost? In Pesgare?
convincing: (pic#10289191)

[personal profile] convincing 2018-03-21 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
Good point. I'm not either! [ Probably. ]

Huh. I wonder why I felt like pinching you then! Maybe you were just too easy, tee hee.
espansivo: (15 illuminate these feelings)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-21 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
well now it's going like that!!!! that's so much better than what actually happened!!!

any luck on snagging dates? since i'm not married i'm down to hook up
taishou: © ᴅᴜɪᴄᴏɴs (₀₀₄)

[personal profile] taishou 2018-03-21 02:19 am (UTC)(link)
[ Yeah, that's about where he'd expect it to go. But he doesn't miss a beat, going to heft Leo up his body higher by the back of his thigh. This is incredibly familiar, for a variety of reasons, and he doesn't complain, let alone even bat an eye. Another rule of the universe is Leo's state of being as a koala. ]

You wanna be the lucky bull? [ Almost dry. No matter how intensive the bedding is, he knows exactly where this is going to wind up. ] C'mon, then. We'd better get you home before you combust just like him.

[ He reaches, giving a little tug to his hair. You know, it looks awfully similar to that Tsukasa kid's... ]
rhapsodist: (📚 3)

[personal profile] rhapsodist 2018-03-21 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
[Genesis shook his head. Honestly, this whole was taking a lot out of him more than he was letting on to the staff. It wasn't just that his arm hurt, but he rarely could do full day things like this (he was terrible to go to theme parks with).]

...Honestly, I would like to go home soon.

[He was exhausted.]
rhapsodist: (📚 2)

[personal profile] rhapsodist 2018-03-21 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
[Just food dye, most likely, don't worry about it.]

Not with me, no. Never was in Ireland for the celebration.

[He gave a soft irritated sigh, rubbing his eyes and finally reaching into his pocket to pull out a pair of small reading glasses. They were frameless, but the sides were red.]
rhapsodist: (📚 19)

[personal profile] rhapsodist 2018-03-21 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
I enjoy it, yes. [It has its ups and downs. Being a small business was difficult in several different ways, after all.] Cafe bakeries are pretty nice, which one?

[His favorite dessert, he grinned lightly.]

That's like asking who your favorite child is. But I suppose one that never seems to fail a good strawberry shortcake.
rhapsodist: (📚 6)

[personal profile] rhapsodist 2018-03-21 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
[He was lucky it didn't create a domino effect. Genesis was quick to push the case back in its spot with a grunt. He wasn't exactly very strong, but he managed. He supposed he would need to install those stabilizers sooner than he thought.

He was knelt down among the pile of paperbacks and began shoving them off the customer.]


Are you alive?

[personal profile] compendiem 2018-03-21 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ If he were up against a five-year-old child, this is where he might have grabbed their wrist to prevent them from reaching out for him again, but his strength can't match up with anybody much stronger than that, so

Plan B: He covers his cheeks with his hands, shielding them from attempted pinches.

Do your worst. ]
guitar_hero: (cautious)

[personal profile] guitar_hero 2018-03-21 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
[there's something about her that unsettles him in a way he can't define. A bright hard feeling that he definitely should not be having. He edges around the rubbish bin, taking another step back, holding up a hand.]

I'm not a Doctor. Maybe you need a Doctor. Stop acting like you know me because I have no idea who the hell--

[he stops because their is an earsplitting screech of tires and he slams startled hands down on the hood of the car that nearly ran him over]

The hell is wrong with you?! I'm trying to walk here!
possiblegirl: (Default)

[personal profile] possiblegirl 2018-03-21 02:33 am (UTC)(link)

[Oh, to hell with it. She darts forward, grabs his wrist, and will gather him back up onto the footpath where he's safe if he'll let her.

Well. For a given value of 'safe', anyway. She's not particularly certain the Doctor has ever been safe in any of his lives. She pushes down a horrible, horrible thought about how she's managed to be here to help the Doctor save himself from traffic, and how she. Wasn't. There. For Danny.]

You'd do better if you weren't trying to walk in front of cars!

quiet_storm: (Not this again)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-21 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
[Cloud knew right then that he was never going to live this down. He sat up, slowly, far more concerned about the fragile lightweight books than himself.]

Yeah, I'm fine. ...Sorry.
guitar_hero: (it's no good)

[personal profile] guitar_hero 2018-03-21 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
Dealing with me? Let me tell you a little something about celebrity. Everyone thinks that it's about the celebrity. Oh, look, they say, I'm rich and famous and my face is on the telly-- surely I don't have to give a damn anymore. But when you're famous it's not about you or your fucking face plastered on a fifty foot billboard. You are not getting paid to fart around and indulge in narcissistic fantasies where you're the goddamn king or queen of the world. No. You're getting paid by the people that want to see your face. Hear your voice. Read your asinine natterings on twitter.

It's my job to make sure that they understand that and don't disappoint the dreams of Little Timmy Whoever who looked up to their shit for brains face and doesn't really need to know that their hobbies include shooting heroine in the bathroom at the local strip club.

You sound like a prejudiced fuck and stats. S t a t s. There, I spelled it twice for you. But on the other hand, never mind. I'm not sure I care enough.
Edited 2018-03-21 02:37 (UTC)
guitar_hero: (spider senses tingling)

[personal profile] guitar_hero 2018-03-21 02:41 am (UTC)(link)
What part of don't touch me isn't going through your primordial brain. [pulls away.] Or maybe I should say não me toque. Does that compute better?

[you can't embarrass him like that]

Dance by yourself but try not to get too handsy with anyone unless you're sure they want it, alright? Can you do that? Are you fucking capable?
rhapsodist: (📚 48)

[personal profile] rhapsodist 2018-03-21 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Probably not. But he will refrain from rubbing it in. For now.]

Whatever it was you were looking for, it's lost for now.

[He began gathering the paperbacks himself. He was just glad they weren't the hardcovers. Not only would those have hurt more, but they he didn't want them to take a beating. Granted, it wasn't like paperbacks were better at that but they had a certain flexibility (in his opinion, anyway).]

If you give me the title, I can save it for next time.
guitar_hero: (you're funny)

bonus

[personal profile] guitar_hero 2018-03-21 02:45 am (UTC)(link)
Might as well call it open mating season. Relationships are not the solution to every fucking problem no matter what the movies tell you. Sometimes it is okay to be alone.

[he's alone for most of the time when he isn't dealing with the crock of shit that is his work and he's healthy and well adjusted]
espansivo: (34 the dance beat won't stop)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-21 02:47 am (UTC)(link)
[that's

super cute and he can't even pretend to be annoyed at nazuna??? what is this. why. this is not the usual. he hmphs and snuggles into nazuna more, squeezing tightly. this is nice..? this is nice. that's kind of bad.]


Shu~t up. I'll kiss you again. [--uh.] Or tickle you. That worked suuuuper well.