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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!
perma_banned: (that's my fetish)

[personal profile] perma_banned 2018-03-22 10:45 am (UTC)(link)
[Immediately, Ben lifted his hand in front of Saitama and began rubbing two fingers together. Was he playing the world's tiniest violin? No, that majestic instrument could only be played with the pad of the finger. It required too much finesse. Indeed, Ben was rubbing the nail against the thumb--grinding it, if you will.

Scratching. It was the international sign for scratch.]


Five bucks and I lay off.
perma_banned: (sin of doesn't bathe)

[personal profile] perma_banned 2018-03-22 10:48 am (UTC)(link)
[Ben went silent, patiently watching as Quin did all the work for him to make the scene as embarrassing as possible. It was that pause where Ben made it clear to the young man, as usual, that he enjoyed every second of prodding him.]

Buddy, just tell me the game~. Do you really thin I got any right to judge?
perma_banned: (whats his deal)

[personal profile] perma_banned 2018-03-22 10:50 am (UTC)(link)
[Ben had the spoon lodged in his mouth by the time Solana's head cracked against the table, giving her a strange look from over his modest pile of cooking books. There was a little curry on his cheek--he had been caught off guard by the thud.]

...You diabetic?
Edited 2018-03-22 10:50 (UTC)
perma_banned: (but will it really cut through bone)

[personal profile] perma_banned 2018-03-22 10:53 am (UTC)(link)
midget your gonna grow up and learn that just about everybody steals all the time

not even because they really need to

some people just wanna
perma_banned: (s2 confirmed 2016)

[personal profile] perma_banned 2018-03-22 10:56 am (UTC)(link)
You're watering the livin' hell out of a bunch of weeds that're gonna choke the everloving hell out of the plants people'd wanna see.

[Pocketing his flask, Ben actively pointed to several spots in the grass, the weeds Kale had been watering and a few others she had been watering before--]

Weed, weed, weed, weed. Weed.

That's the kinda stuff that wrecks a garden. You should be tearin' them up.
perma_banned: (whats his deal)

[personal profile] perma_banned 2018-03-22 11:01 am (UTC)(link)
[In a move that was either anticipated on a generic level or simply a matter of inevitability, Ben instated that no--he didn't catch the end of that as sarcastic at all. He gave Bebe a genuinely confused aside look and stopped at the last page of the book he had been thumbing through, looking past the index.]

...You own shamrock-patterned leggings?

[It was entirely up to him to take bait designed not to be taken. Bebe was one of the many unfortunate librarians/bookstore employees to meet Ben when he was fresh out of bed and fully awake.]
possiblegirl: (ponytail)

[personal profile] possiblegirl 2018-03-22 11:06 am (UTC)(link)
[oh NO]

Doctor-!

[She darts around the other side, and will throw herself into the big black cab from the other door unless he somehow manages to get it to pull out]
beneathmoonlight: (I will cut you)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-22 11:16 am (UTC)(link)
Ah...

Yes.

My eyes changed color from dark brown to gold and violet.
Edited 2018-03-22 11:16 (UTC)
livingimpaired: (Default)

[personal profile] livingimpaired 2018-03-22 11:23 am (UTC)(link)
It is recent for me, but people have been saying that it has been around for months.
It isn't anything that anyone can tell people who don't have it.
As ominous as that sounds, it is the truth.

You can test my theory by attempting to complain about the app to someone.
They will of course not know what you are talking about, but also within a short time, they will forget you even were talking about it.

So, that is the state of things.
In that, you have found yourself in a sci-fi situation. Congratulations, professor.
floret: (i had no right)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-22 11:31 am (UTC)(link)


I mean
What's the alternative?
meowchanics: (ztd: decision time)

[personal profile] meowchanics 2018-03-22 11:38 am (UTC)(link)
What

[That's it for a good couple of minutes, but eventually it's followed by:]

Kei have you been looking after yourself
perma_banned: (i suggest we buy more leather)

[personal profile] perma_banned 2018-03-22 11:38 am (UTC)(link)
theres a couple? first is usually threatening to kick my ass

when all else fails threaten to call the cops

course i can tell ya they really dont care
floret: (versus all that paper)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-22 11:49 am (UTC)(link)
The ass kicking one is a total nonstarter, and even if I were willing to call the cops, I don't have my phone.

Oh wait

Well, either way.
meowchanics: (vlr: grin)

[personal profile] meowchanics 2018-03-22 12:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, if you got a minute. Long story short, I need a quote from [Still holding the coin he found, he reaches up to tap one of the extremely similar, extremely boring nearby journals on the spine.] issue 18 of this thing, but it goes straight from 17 to 20. [Shrug.] Dunno why they'd disappear since, uhh, a month ago, but if you could check -

[The split second when he racks his brain to recall where he last saw the journal is when it happens: his other hand shoots out in a blur towards the girl's wrist. Pinch!]
livingimpaired: (Default)

[personal profile] livingimpaired 2018-03-22 12:04 pm (UTC)(link)
I have been attempting to, but how successful I have been varies from day to day.

What about you?
Are you all right, professor?
perma_banned: (mouth full of shark week)

[personal profile] perma_banned 2018-03-22 12:10 pm (UTC)(link)
well since were both completely on point now

whats up
ingodswelove: (uncertainty)

[personal profile] ingodswelove 2018-03-22 01:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Gloves?"

He looks at the plants. To play in dirt? That seems like a bad idea for evening gloves.

"I think you'd just stain them. Unless they were black, maybe? I might know a store."

He pulls his phone out of his pocket to dial up the store and place an order for his servants to pick up for him.

"What size do you wear, Zephy?"
ingodswelove: (serious)

[personal profile] ingodswelove 2018-03-22 01:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ashura applauds him and gives a few cheers, then has a second of thought. Come to think of it, he's pretty sure he'd heard about bullfights somewhere before. So before Chiaki can leave...]

Hey, do you think they'll hurt the bull if you win?

[Something something they kill it afterwards, don't they?]
sanephiroth: (stare)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-22 02:12 pm (UTC)(link)
An elephant.

[He says simply, as if that answers everything. Mostly because the elephant had him trapped in a tree for a good while and that's just embarrassing.]
sanephiroth: (tilt)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-22 02:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"Possibly." An ambiguous smile to match an ambiguous answer.
sanephiroth: (presenting)

it would help if I get the AU name right :V

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-22 02:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Zephyr chuckles and shakes his head, pointing to the others working nearby. "Gardening gloves. I believe they have some to spare."
angealwings: (Cute)

[personal profile] angealwings 2018-03-22 02:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well. Maybe we can work on that, then." Andrew, solving people's problem is not your--

Well. He might be teasing.
sanephiroth: (funny)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-22 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Zephyr chuckles and waves a hand, "whenever you're done worrying about Genesis."
angealwings: (Default)

[personal profile] angealwings 2018-03-22 02:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"I can multitask." Though the mirth fades from his face, mouth pursed some. Things are so complicated.
sanephiroth: (code blue)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-22 03:06 pm (UTC)(link)
That he notices at least. He debates prying. They haven't know each other for long. It was Genesis who joined the dojo first. Still, if it means it'll affect either of their performance...

"Trouble in paradise?"