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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!
sanephiroth: (from above)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-22 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
[So much for that theory.]

What are you going to do now?
sanephiroth: (listening)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-22 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
[Zeph holds up a hand as he hits call and stares at Zeke's phone to see if it rings.]

I'll be in touch.
sanephiroth: (curious)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-22 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
Hm (・・ ) ?
My stylist can't see any of the posts.
quiet_storm: (Must...  not...  smile...)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-22 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
[WOW, this guy is tall.]

Well, it started as a 2006 Harley Davidson XL883. I tinkered with the design of the front fork and put in a more powerful engine, but it seems to be tearing up the steering column. I can replace it with something with different proportions to take the strain off the main shaft. I've got the design, I just don't know enough about metalworking to make it happen.
steelguarded: (07)

[personal profile] steelguarded 2018-03-22 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
Oho, tough customer eh? I think we can help out. Got your drawing with you? We don't do fabrication or build to print here but I know some guys, and we could do assembly and installation.
Edited 2018-03-22 03:36 (UTC)
quiet_storm: (Serious for a moment)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-22 03:38 am (UTC)(link)
[Stylist? Seriously?]


Yeah, most people can't. It's weird.

I haven't read any of the posts or anything. I found out about it when I saw someone's eyes start glowing. He told me it was the phone app and no one else can see it.
sanephiroth: (from above)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-22 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
[Shush.]

So you've heard of it.
littlestbaskerville: YAN YAN YAN (✿ i will pull your tangles out.)

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2018-03-22 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
He was nice though! We went to a sweets shop.

Leo.
littlestbaskerville: (pic#8737382)

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2018-03-22 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
[Except you have a hard time making friends! Lily just keeps looking at him before pouting a little bit.]

Jeez, you need to lighten up.
servileness: (0.20 sec)

[personal profile] servileness 2018-03-22 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
Hold on.

[ Even if he doesn't want to burden her, she's committed to helping him, so she's seeing it through. She reaches out to steady him, a hand on both his arms. ]

It doesn't surprise me that your descent shook up your equilibrium. August... was... did you go out-of-state for university? Is this your Spring Break?

[ It does make her wonder about traveling. Now that she thinks about it. Even if they can go outside the city, how does the outside world function? ]
lightblooming: (pic#12152732)

[personal profile] lightblooming 2018-03-22 04:25 am (UTC)(link)
Wait, is this someone else?

[ What was going on? Wasn't she just answering the person who texted her in the first place? ]
lightblooming: (pic#12152724)

[personal profile] lightblooming 2018-03-22 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
It's my first time giving it a try. Though, I wonder if it's just a coincidence that we managed to find each other on it. Have you been using it for long, Sakura?
lightblooming: (pic#12152724)

[personal profile] lightblooming 2018-03-22 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
[ She offers a smile then. Well, at the least - asking people to attend seems to be working. ]

I'm sure that they'll appreciate seeing more people there. [ She'll let him take the flier. ] If you don't have anyone else to see it with, we could sit together?
justchords: (CHECK IT YO THERE WAS THIS CRAZY CLOWN)

[personal profile] justchords 2018-03-22 05:26 am (UTC)(link)
(that sounds the opposite of fine in apollo's book, but he won't say that!!! it's rude to call people out, after all. it does sound like a bit of a challenge, however, and apollo takes a moment to consider the situation. pressing a finger to his forehead, and quietly humming in thought, he attempts a logical approach.) Well... what sort of event is it for? You'd want the poster to match it, right?
possiblegirl: (Default)

[personal profile] possiblegirl 2018-03-22 06:07 am (UTC)(link)

[Familiar! Isn't it! Remember, dammit, Doctor!

She's hoping so badly that familiarity will help, but he still looks utterly confused.]

You might want me in your hair by that point.

chrysology: (Dying for)

[personal profile] chrysology 2018-03-22 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
Implying not all of that is right.

It's just like deleting any other app, right?
guitar_hero: (what)

[personal profile] guitar_hero 2018-03-22 06:20 am (UTC)(link)
No. Never. You're a fucking psycho, lady. And I'm not interested. [and yet... he grunts, annoyed with his own foolishness and pulls a hand through his hair] Well come on then if you're doing this and keep up. I'm not going to come back for you.

[and he starts off at a fast pace, weaving along the crowded footpath, half hoping to lose her]
soligenous: (Things the way)

[personal profile] soligenous 2018-03-22 06:20 am (UTC)(link)
What, like, memories you think you forgot until someone mentions something that reminds you because it was years ago? That sort of thing? What things do you mean I'd get? I'm still picturing stuff from when you're a kid and you forget about a toy because you lost it or whatever.
possiblegirl: (Default)

[personal profile] possiblegirl 2018-03-22 06:24 am (UTC)(link)

A celibate one, surely, And I wouldn't expect you to.

[She chirps back at him, in spite of herself finding some lightness and amusement in all this. He speeds up, and she tchhs, breaking into a trot as she moves in and out of the crowd. It's not easy. There are all kinds of people, all shapes, some of them very much not the shapes she's expecting people to be, but she's had quite a lot of experience with him moving fast and she's quite good at keeping up a murmured stream of apologies.]

soligenous: (What if the knots)

[personal profile] soligenous 2018-03-22 06:28 am (UTC)(link)
Other creatures? Well. Sure, maybe. But these ones seem pretty harmless at least. Why? Had you been here before? Seen or read about other creatures in the area?

[Because. Hm. Now she is kind of curious, as she glances to the other from admiring the adorable little rabbits. Perhaps he had been here before or read something to make him more cautious?

Or maybe he is just naturally more wary in comparison to her. Either way.]
blacksong: (i brought a present)

pesgare.

[personal profile] blacksong 2018-03-22 06:29 am (UTC)(link)
[Any decent person wouldn't mind sharing their umbrella. Unfortunately, Rose wouldn't call herself decent even on the best of days, and this is definitely true when it comes to people she doesn't like.

So with the fakest of wide-eyed innocent looks—]


Are you sure about that? I'm sure you wouldn't want to be seen associating with a hooligan like me. I wouldn't want to cause you any trouble later on, y'know.
guitar_hero: (not hiding)

[personal profile] guitar_hero 2018-03-22 06:31 am (UTC)(link)
[she's good at keeping up. As if she's done this before. As if she really does know him. But who the hell is she? Why can't he remember? When he thinks, hard as he can, the only thing that comes to mind is a tune he played for hours when he was seventeen which never came to anything.

But forget it. This was insane. He wasn't going to be tied into this. He spotted someone get out of a cab at the street corner and whistled for the driver to keep the door open as he ducked inside]
soligenous: (I've spent)

[personal profile] soligenous 2018-03-22 06:32 am (UTC)(link)
It's for the High School's play. Villanous.

[It's. A lot. Definitely going to be a work in progress. At least for now while she plans it out or even starts on it. Still. She won't object to him trying to help, as she presses her pencil against her lips, barely refraining from chewing it.]
blacksong: (thanks for the airship)

bonus.

[personal profile] blacksong 2018-03-22 06:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Rose's stomach drops the moment she sees the text. It'd be one thing if it was just a regular text from Lina, but there's no mistaking that this was sent through Retrospec. On one hand, it might make explaining things easier. On the other hand, she doesn't want Lina getting dragged into this mess.

Well, at least it's only a text.]


this is rose actually
but this app doesn't work half the time anyways so i'm not surprised this is a misfire
honestly you can just ignore everything about this app
meowchanics: (vlr: smile)

[personal profile] meowchanics 2018-03-22 06:39 am (UTC)(link)
Ahaha, yeah. Thank you, mother.

[Despite saying that, Sigmund is already heading down the part of the street he hasn't checked yet. Splish splash splosh - oh, he'll wipe down the face of his wristwatch and check the time too, while he's at it.]

Hmm, should still be good. [He raises his voice, definitely just because the rain hammering on the cobblestones around them is kind of loud.] ...So what brings you out here on such a scenic day anyway, Mr. Kashuu?