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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!
thexiv: (32235180)

[personal profile] thexiv 2018-03-22 06:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[ hmmm, jouhei can't really tell if jamie is being serious or not. he personally doesn't really care if he tells minato because he's not sure if minato would care but also it's not that bad of a deal. at the same time though, he doesn't exactly want jamie to feel bad about the whole thing so what's the solution? ]

[ ... more fucking candy, here you go, he holds out more of the good strawberry ones. this is the answer to everything ]
thexiv: (32235183)

[personal profile] thexiv 2018-03-22 06:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ah... yes, they should find a place for nanashi to eat. candy won't solve everything (only to jouhei) ]

What do you want?
thexiv: (32235153)

[personal profile] thexiv 2018-03-22 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[ he gives a small shrug because he's actually not sure what to do. he's decently strong but definitely not strong enough to stop a jackhammer whose sole job is to DESTROY things so ??? ]

... any ideas?
itshilarious: <user name="podskill"> (pic#11294933)

[personal profile] itshilarious 2018-03-22 06:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm sure that's the case.
And yep! That's me.
It's nice to meet you, miss Beatrice.
thexiv: (32235172)

[personal profile] thexiv 2018-03-22 06:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[ LMFAO i am so glad for au minato, getting to say fuck as much as he wants. that was a good tag, card, i'll save it in my inbox forever ]

... I felt compelled to.

[ that's kind of all he says about it because he did get a really weird feeling to... pinch minato. he would rather not touch someone at all if he had the choice so it's strange but anyway, he reaches into his pocket and pulls out those sweet strawberry candies that he gives out every so often. he'll hold out three(!!) for minato as an apology ]
notyourutopian: (No wait!)

[personal profile] notyourutopian 2018-03-22 07:09 pm (UTC)(link)
I see.
Look I'm heading there but it'll take me a few hours.
Do me a favor?
Snap a quick picture of this Leo guy?

Just be subtle about it.
activatingcombatmode: <user name=sefirot> (88)

[personal profile] activatingcombatmode 2018-03-22 07:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ahh, Cloud might not think it's just an app in a few weeks or months down the road...]

Just this morning. Been dealing with this heightened strength for about two weeks now, though.

[He boxes the air with a fist.]
quiet_storm: (Not this again)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-22 07:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[Cloud's going to lean back a little from whatever air Zack's punching, even though there's no way it could have hit him.]

Let me guess. You get distracted, or excited about something, and break things by accident.
activatingcombatmode: <user name=sefirot> (34)

[personal profile] activatingcombatmode 2018-03-22 07:25 pm (UTC)(link)
For real? I wonder what kind.

[Zack goes ahead and picks up the coin. He doesn't think twice about it even if he wasn't a little drunk. He flips the coin over a few times and then suddenly feels a strange sensation in his wrist and hand.

Then he turns to Zephyr and narrows his eyes a bit suspiciously.]
Hey, you're really not wearing any green today are you?
physix: (please don't hurt science boy)

[personal profile] physix 2018-03-22 07:25 pm (UTC)(link)
It's the first time for me too.
You can check the direct list and see how many people are registered.

There's over one hundred app users.

I thought the government might be behind it at first.
All of these people aren't connected.

Do they just get picked out at random?
activatingcombatmode: <user name=sefirot> (13)

[personal profile] activatingcombatmode 2018-03-22 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey hey hey, ease up Cloud...!

[Savage. Even if he's mostly right.]

I just gotta practice keeping myself under control, that's all!
reaquila: (pic#12125039)

[personal profile] reaquila 2018-03-22 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
I could go for some vegetable soup. Then I can just say I ate green and it's inside my stomach....

[Sometimes he thinks he's clever.]

Is that cool with you, Jouhei?
quiet_storm: (Serious for a moment)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-22 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[Cloud held his hands up in a shrug. Yeah, it was tactless, but if Zack could break a door by accident then what could he do to a person?]

What about learning how to put it to good use? If you can pick me up like I weigh nothing, what else can you do? Maybe you should sign up for some kind of martial arts classes?
feistytrader: (shit I'm not here for: this)

c

[personal profile] feistytrader 2018-03-22 08:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[What kind of shitty loud asshole is hogging all the blankets- Oh, he knows that shitty asshole hogging all the blankets, doesn't he? Well, make that two shitty assholes hogging the blankets; Silver sits down next to him and starts worming his way into the security of mount blanket for the sake of staying warm.]

Let me in. It's freezing.
tobe: (o my heart)

[personal profile] tobe 2018-03-22 08:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Alright.

[Who in the world would Bebe come with, anyway? Does Anna really expect their parents to have traveled across the world to confront her?

Bebe, living in Birch Hills herself now, can easily make it to the coffee shop within thirty minutes. She takes the time to dress herself, an outfit that may not be quite the style Anna would remember from Bebe as a child. She wears a black blouse with a ribbon and a cotton black skirt with suspenders and maroon tights.

She appears at the coffee shop at minute 20, ordering an iced mocha and settling in a corner table.
]
angealwings: (Cute)

[personal profile] angealwings 2018-03-22 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Mm.

[ And Andrew's smile is far more relaxed. ]

There, that should do it. And sometimes people need a reminder that this should be all in good fun.

Any damage bad enough that you want to ice it?
seeker: (11.)

[personal profile] seeker 2018-03-22 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
when did entry open to this place? respartrum.
seeker: (13.)

[personal profile] seeker 2018-03-22 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
it's ok, believe me. most people aren't really used to it,
even after months of having it.
i'm alison. alison sobeck. it's nice to meet you too, lina, weird circumstances aside...
that's about the gist of it. people end up "off network" and return to not thinking anything is odd. it happened to me.
it's complicated and not well-explained by the apparent higher-ups that show up to talk to us, but there's a large network of people here who are familiar enough with the app to help you.
quiet_storm: (Serious for a moment)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-22 08:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh? No...

[It wasn't as if he was out with ZACK. That super-strength thing was a little scary.]

Do you have some kind of... super-power doom stare, or something?
angealwings: (Cute)

[personal profile] angealwings 2018-03-22 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
No. But people often think twice before challenging me without good reason.

[ Innocently. While he flexes his biceps. On purpose. What, he'd like to cheer the blond. Sue him. ]

I have no idea why that is.
quiet_storm: (Life is good)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-22 08:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[Cloud laughs and shakes his head.]

It would be nice if some of that would rub off on me.

[The blond was reasonably athletic, stronger than the average geek anyway, but somehow his maximum intimidation level was still in the negative range.]
thexiv: (32235160)

[personal profile] thexiv 2018-03-22 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[ do you see this, cousin? just the tiniest of smiles. it's more in his eyes but nanashi could probably pick that up easily. he nods ]

We can also pick up some cake on the way home.
angealwings: (Cute)

[personal profile] angealwings 2018-03-22 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)

[ Andrew's smile softened. ]

Well. It works better when you're protecting somebody else, really. The rest is practice.

quiet_storm: (Face the future unafraid)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-22 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[That might be why Cloud had so much trouble detecting the effect himself. Nobody ever needed protection from Cloud, so that kind of subtle threat level had never been directed at him.

Just for kicks, Cloud stood up a little straighter and tried to mirror the stranger's pose. Confident, strong, head up, and at ease in the environment, with a soft smile.]


... Not working?

[It was worth a try!]
strayknight: (pic#11533760)

II

[personal profile] strayknight 2018-03-22 10:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[This fool...is loud, really loud. Ritsu just stares at him really wondering what is wrong with him. Then he hears a few familiar names.]

...You know Secchan and Hina-chan?