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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!
maskreant: (pic#11630073)

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[personal profile] maskreant 2018-03-21 05:50 am (UTC)(link)
Akira was merely watching the jack hammers go until Junpei called for his attention. A little perplexed, he slowly turned to him with a look for surprise before he awkwardly scratched his cheek. What idea? Was he supposed to come up with one? He wanted to watch these weird things work in peace.

"It depends on what's your goal." He hummed thoughtfully as he turned back to the weird creatures, then returned to Junpei not too long after. "I don't know if you have the credentials to join their ranks."

Just. Saying.
maskreant: (pic#11465338)

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[personal profile] maskreant 2018-03-21 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ At first, he recognized her, but didn't think about greeting her until she started screeching right into his ear (it's loud enough to feel that way) about something nonsensical. Sure, it's the holidays, but really?

Instead of walking off, he only closes the distance, then gently knocks on her head.
]

If someone wanted to pinch you, that wouldn't stop them.

[ Recolle is filled with weird people is the lesson to learn here. ]
maskreant: (pic#11493055)

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[personal profile] maskreant 2018-03-21 06:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ Akira is definitely not wearing green, so he has been pinched the whole time on his way to some place. He doesn't try to defend himself at this point since people merely pass by after they've done their deed.

...

But this girl—he pinches he back!!
]
devoid: (⚔ 28)

[personal profile] devoid 2018-03-21 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
I guess. I didn't bother trying to find anything green in my closet. I'm pretty sure I don't have anything anyway.

[It's all black and dark colors, because of course it is.]

[personal profile] promisedyou 2018-03-21 06:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ He says it's for his family and she can't help but hum, a little impressed at that dedication. But at the same time, there's a bit of envy that manages to settle there. ]

Okay, I don't mind, but I'll need to know who your family is if you want me to deliver a message to them... not that I think you'll need it. Probably.

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[personal profile] promisedyou 2018-03-21 06:39 am (UTC)(link)
[ Mio, the most green person around, passing on pinching someone? Of course, she's not going to miss on that chance, but even more so when she's bumped into and even apologized to. ]

Aha, it's fine, but... you've made a mistake in not wearing green today! ☆

[ Sorry, but she's getting pinched. ]
mincingminuet: (Yeah!)

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[personal profile] mincingminuet 2018-03-21 07:01 am (UTC)(link)
[Okay. So, bull fighting. Pen had seen it a couple of times on trips with her parents to Mexico, but now that she's not seven, it's a wholly different experience. She doesn't like it, and she finds it cruel, but she'd gotten caught up in the crowd pushing towards the arena. She was going to slip away when she caught sight of someone familiar in the ring.

...Holy crap. Was that...?]


Alison! [Well she wasn't leaving now, she was invested. Gripping the wooden wall she vaulted over into the ring, rushing over to her friend. The charging animal rebounds off of a translucent shield that springs up, angling it so it misses.]

You're in a tight spot, babe. You want some help, or am I interfering with your matador dreams?
itshilarious: <user name="podskill"> (pic#11294914)

Bonus - Look who got redirected to you!

[personal profile] itshilarious 2018-03-21 07:26 am (UTC)(link)
Oh!
I didn't expect to be connected to another person...

Uh.
Hello!
I'm afraid I'm about as familiar with this as you may be. Guess that makes this system a bit useless if it redirects you to another newbie.
Edited 2018-03-21 07:27 (UTC)
detectiveforhierophant: (How is this happening?!)

[personal profile] detectiveforhierophant 2018-03-21 08:07 am (UTC)(link)
thats not funny

[Ryo was very much not impressed. Some sort of online 'troll' or something... but how did it get on his phone?]

is this some sort of new viral scam?

[He'd need to bring this to the tech guys down at the office...]
blazeoflife: (Shit shit shiiiit!)

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[personal profile] blazeoflife 2018-03-21 08:15 am (UTC)(link)
[One minute the two of them were trying to get to the gym, the next minute they were in a totally different town where Brian was--]

--W-wait a sec, dude--

[Oh god, he wasn't actually gonna--]

B-brian, what the hell man?!?

[Are you seriously shitting him right now?! Sure he said Brian was built like a tank sometimes, but he was still fleshy muscle!! And those horns would hurt...!! NOT TO MENTION THE FIRE!?

All Jun could do was watch from the arena's edge, eyes wide in shock and fear and awe? A little bit of awe. Damnit why was Brian so cool and dumb]


Edited 2018-03-21 09:03 (UTC)
sanephiroth: (sip)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-21 08:18 am (UTC)(link)
[Zephyr downs his in a more restrained manner. He looks at the coin from the corner of his eyes. The chocobo side is facing up but he opts not to pick it up, curious as it is.]

There's a prize for collecting ten or more of them.

[Or so he hears.]
sanephiroth: (stare)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-21 08:21 am (UTC)(link)
Have you tried talking to them?

[What is this guy up to now? He's going to follow out of curiosity without looking like he's particularly interested. He has a image to uphold and all that..]
sanephiroth: (toss)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-21 08:23 am (UTC)(link)
[There's a faint smile as he takes out his smartphone. A few swipes and taps later, he looks to Zeke expectantly. He'll give Zeke's phone a call once he gets the number too.]
sanephiroth: (tilt)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-21 08:26 am (UTC)(link)
Like I said, I'll ask around too. It's quite an expansive network for a hack. ( ̄_ ̄)・・・
sanephiroth: (head bowed)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-21 08:34 am (UTC)(link)
[Still, gross.]

Hm. I prefer green tea anyway. How's business?

[Zeph's pulling his hair out of the loose ponytail he managed to get it into while helping with the planting. He likes it better loose. He combs a hand through it to spread it out and the dark hair falls along his back nicely]
floret: (we pulled the draft files out)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-21 08:40 am (UTC)(link)
It's not going great... it's hard to convincingly pretend to be attractive and interesting when Mr. Carlisle keeps interrupting my flow to match me with randos...

Are you in town? I haven't seen you in a while.
floret: (but i don't have to go there)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-21 08:42 am (UTC)(link)
Wow, that's great!
It sounds like you have no regrets. I'm actually starting to look forward to the bullfight! Hang on, I want to go buy a soda!
floret: (hand on the bible)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-21 08:43 am (UTC)(link)
Well

Yeah!

I mean, you've noticed it now. Right?
And you didn't then, probably.
Right?

Also, do you remember how there actually stopped being horses completely, and everyone acted like they'd never been a thing? But then they gradually came back, and now everyone's fine with that, too?
floret: (they made the trees)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-21 08:45 am (UTC)(link)
...It's not great.
Yours seems like it's going okay, though.
floret: (i was thinking about the easy courage)

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[personal profile] floret 2018-03-21 08:47 am (UTC)(link)
[ Meanwhile, Jamie's like sitting on a rock and copying over notes for an upcoming midterm. A squirrel is digging through his bag, but it's cool since he has nothing of value. ]

Oh... that sucks.
I like your backpack, though.
floret: (spring-street storefront daisies)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-21 08:49 am (UTC)(link)
Hi Lina!
Yes, it seems like we did. You'd think it would go better if he let us know what he was going to do and gave an opportunity to opt out, but I guess he has his own system...
I don't mind answering your questions, though! I mean, I'll do my best to answer them.
floret: (bam)

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[personal profile] floret 2018-03-21 08:51 am (UTC)(link)
Which app?
floret: (versus all that paper)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-21 08:51 am (UTC)(link)

Oh!
Is it Retrospec?
The one with the kind of blue spiraly thing?
floret: (eight co-defendants)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-21 08:54 am (UTC)(link)
Oh...
You're probably right, but to be honest, I wasn't going to suggest that relationships would solve the problem with motivation.
That's not something you tried with them, is it?

[ It seems like kind of a weird thing for a manager to get involved with, but he's not up on corporate philosophy!! ]
floret: (but i don't have to go there)

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[personal profile] floret 2018-03-21 08:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ Jamie forgot to wear green today, which has proved to be a huge mistake; as a result, he hasn't been enjoying the holiday too terribly much. But at the moment, he's found a brief respite from being pinched by coin-seekers (and general boundary-crossers), so he can devote his attention to something else. Namely, the dude staring at a sandwich. ]

...Is everything all right, sir?