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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!
guitar_hero: (I'm just saying)

[personal profile] guitar_hero 2018-03-21 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
I wasn't trying it just sort of happened. [he lets himself be gathered but pulls away in an instant]

Look. Thanks. I think. But I'm not your Doctor. I don't even have a Doctorate. John Smith... [he digs out a business card and hands it to her with lightly shaking fingers] So you're going to have to look somewhere else, gremlin girl.
quiet_storm: (Serious for a moment)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-21 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
[Okay, maybe that wasn't the "certain paygrade" Cloud thought they were talking about. He was thinking minimum wage.]


Is that what rich people are like?

Prejudiced against what? If you're really clear that you're not interested, why would anyone think they can change your mind?

I don't know what kind of stats a dating app would use. I'm pretty sure I don't want to know.
espansivo: (23 the hand i felt is still warm)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-21 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
[first timers are easy to impress, leo doesn't have to do much work at all; he tilts his head a bit for something more comfortable and rests his hand on atsushi's cheek instead, becoming a little more aggressive with his tongue. open up, he's gonna show you a world of fun..♪]
quiet_storm: (Serious for a moment)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-21 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
[This guy who was trying to clean up Cloud's mess had one of his arms in a cast. Now Cloud felt like even more of an idiot. He reached out, gingerly, for the few books that were now grating against the red fiberglass surface over the clerk's forearm.]

Here, I can reshelve these. Alphabetical by author's last name, right? Then by series name, followed by stand-alone book titles.
littlestbaskerville: ablublublu you're a meanie!! (✿ i'm just looking for the sky that i -)

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2018-03-21 03:20 am (UTC)(link)
That one!

"..."



[The typing dots stop because she doesn't want to admit that no they aren't...]
littlestbaskerville: (pic#8737382)

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2018-03-21 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
[Lily just rolls her eyes now, she knows this boy...the one everyone calls serious.]

You aren't that much older than me! Have some fun.

[She sticks her tongue out to tease.]
littlestbaskerville: and i want sweets leT'S GET SOME SWEETS (✿ you will dance with me‚ yeah!)

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2018-03-21 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
[Leo's new calling in life!]

It's a Spinder egg! There's a prize inside and yummy candy with hazelnut!
possiblegirl: (Default)

[personal profile] possiblegirl 2018-03-21 03:23 am (UTC)(link)

Is that so?

[She takes it, noting the trembling. What's going on with him?! At least he clearly hasn't just forgotten her... but no, this is worse. This is far worse. She needs to be logical about this. She needs to be him about it. But first she needs to note for the record:]

I'm not actually a gremlin.

[She taps the card] And you use this as an alias now and then, but it's not your name. You travel through time and space. In a TARDIS - is that around here anywhere? Big blue police box, a general air of knowing more about the universe than you do?

eldain: (Lyrics from Okami - Reset) (散りゆく花びらが)

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-21 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
[ He appears to take a few seconds to consider this, closing his eyes and highlighting his (rather long) eyelashes against pale skin. There is the hidden reason of forcing the cold onto himself, perhaps as a test; but he has to reconsider this when someone else is involved.

Okay, he gets a pass. ]


No need for that. I'll go in then.

[ Because they know each other, he will pack up his things. ]
eldain: (いつも同じ涙ばかり)

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-21 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
It certainly is unwarranted. They could have asked permission first.
eldain: (昨日の自分に「さようなら」)

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-21 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
And we only notice it now?
espansivo: (15 illuminate these feelings)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-21 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
[don't... without his piercings he looks exactly like his little brother, it's these that keep them just different enough. leo laughs at the remarks, cuddling closer.]

I'm already on fire after watching you pin him down, though? I'd pay for that sight. Let's just take a room here and fan the flames of whatever the hell this place is called~.
beneathmoonlight: (Awe)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-21 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
[Atsushi does indeed open up, inviting Leo’s tongue inside, and he lets out a soft little mewl at the feeling of making out for the very first time. It’s intoxicating, and he finds himself quickly allowing Leo to take the lead.]
rhapsodist: (📚 13)

[personal profile] rhapsodist 2018-03-21 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
[Genesis waved him off and, instead, gestured to the books still on the floor.]

If you are insisting, then grab those. I can handle the ones I've got.

[Well, he certainly had been in a bookstore numerous times to know the order of things and it was appreciated.]
grumpei: (sheepish ∫)

[personal profile] grumpei 2018-03-21 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
exactly
i think the occasional stand up act in college is the closest ill ever get to doing it professionally

nothing out of the ordinary
work
eat
watch some tv
sleep
its a regular old day for me
grumpei: (conversational ∫)

[personal profile] grumpei 2018-03-21 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
hey im willing
as long as i cant be held liable for any consequences of what i decide to email them back

and thats because none of this is my idea
read through some of the posts here
it does sound like some shitty stoners attempt at a cohesive story
or a cult initiation
really you can take your pick
guitar_hero: (humnnn)

[personal profile] guitar_hero 2018-03-21 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, I know you're not. You just look like one. And I think you're fucking mental. [what was she talking about? He'd never even been near a police box. They went out ages ago]

Look you go find some nice hospital somewhere to take you in and let me go my way, alright?
guitar_hero: (spider senses tingling)

[personal profile] guitar_hero 2018-03-21 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
[he swallows thickly] I won't if you don't fucking mention it. [but now that he has] Do you happen to have a rubbish bin handy.
guitar_hero: (suspicious)

[personal profile] guitar_hero 2018-03-21 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
You have no idea. And against me. What you think just because I'm abrasive I can't get dates? That I'm not datable? How about you don't know me or my life so don't fucking assume. And I'm just not interested in an app uploaded to my phone without even giving me a choice.

[but that aside]

Oh, you know. Gender. Age. Preference. Smoking. Non smoking. Have something between your ears other than marbles.
steelguarded: (15)

[personal profile] steelguarded 2018-03-21 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
II - Respatrum

[Whoa, Brian definitely wasn't expecting this. Oh well, red cape, raging fire bull, how hard can this be? He waves the cape and soaks up the cheers with a flourish as the bull gets ready to charge]

My turn huh? All right big guy, let's go!

III

[Brian is decently active in the community, gotta give back and all that after all, so he's here to help out. He's got some experience with this kind of work and his take-charge attitude is helpful in organizing people]

All right let's move these planters, can someone check and see if we have any spare saplings for this area? I've also got some trash over here that needs to go to the dumpster, anybody available to give me a hand?

IV

[Brian is a good, well-meaning fellow but he's not the best at remembering some of these peripheral holidays. I mean, he doesn't need a special day to go out drinking with his buddies, right? As such, he has totally forgotten to wear green today, but if he gets pinched he'll be pretty understanding, his goof after all.]

WILDCARD

[Brian runs his own mechanic shop, NORA, named after his childhood cat. His dog, an enormous Newfoundland named Biggs is usually loafing around in the lobby and his crew are usually hard at work with a lot of friendly shouting and ribbing as they repair the many bikes and cars that come through. Need a fix? NORA's got you covered.]

bonus

[personal profile] rememberher 2018-03-21 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe you can tell me what this app is? I don't remember putting it on my phone.

[ Because of course she's going to try to have a conversation with someone who contacted her by mistake. Of course. ]
possiblegirl: (Default)

[personal profile] possiblegirl 2018-03-21 05:13 am (UTC)(link)

[Damn. Damn, damn, what's she going to do? She doesn't even know where they are. She can't remember where the TARDIS should be - maybe it's her who's missing information. And she's starting to panic.]

Where do you live, then? Let me walk you home. Make sure you're all right.

[personal profile] rememberher 2018-03-21 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ He's in good company, then! It's the best way to meet interesting people, especially when you're on a trip to a new place!

Tilting her head toward Jun, her expression turns a little more curious. ]


Where are you from? Somewhere around here?

[ That would kind of make sense, right? Except she can't quite place his accent. Hmm. ]
guitar_hero: (sorrow)

[personal profile] guitar_hero 2018-03-21 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
No. No and no. I told you I'm not your friend. What's wrong with you? [maybe if he walked away really quickly. Only... somehow he didn't want to do it just now and couldn't quite figure out why]
maskreant: (pic#11408886)

iii

[personal profile] maskreant 2018-03-21 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
sacrifice your soul to the devil.