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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!

[personal profile] compendiem 2018-03-25 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ It used to be pure coffee and then he quit cold turkey and felt Regrets and now he's thankfully learned something called moderation. ]

Alright. Money's in the waffle toppings anyways. [ Unless he's going to eat it plain, like a HEATHEN. ] Let me know what you want for that, and I'll have someone send it over when it's done.
seeker: (30.)

[personal profile] seeker 2018-03-25 03:53 am (UTC)(link)
[The bull rears back and begins an enthusiastic galloping romp toward her, incensed, apparently, by her escape attempt, and Alison runs like her life depends on it. Which, technically, it did.]

I...I think so! [She tries for a leap and almost manages to get to Lillian, but succeeds only in grazing their fingertips before she drops again. The second try she manages to grab hold though, casting a wary glance over her shoulder to the rampaging bull.]
seeker: (08.)

[personal profile] seeker 2018-03-25 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
it wasn't around the last time i was aware retrospec was a...thing.
so i was wondering what else had changed.
notdelicate: (I'm sorry)

Re: Bonus

[personal profile] notdelicate 2018-03-25 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
Why should I have to come up with the story?
This is the weirdest scam ever.
What do u even want?
notdelicate: (I'm sorry)

[personal profile] notdelicate 2018-03-25 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
[Uh oh

She'll stop when she sees the tears.]


Aw, c'mon, don't be like that. Get into the spirit of the holiday!
notdelicate: (Careful yeah?)

[personal profile] notdelicate 2018-03-25 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
Eep!

[Oh, this one is a worthy opponent. She needs to up her game.]

Don't count me out yet!

[Time to bring out her secret weapon!!

Also known as her other hand. Double pinching is go!!]
seeker: (08.)

[personal profile] seeker 2018-03-25 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
[She's debating grabbing a sample from this unusual plant — she's got gloves in her bag, should be safe enough — when Dante's approach makes her attention shift. She raises a hand in greeting, smiles, brief but genuine.]

Hey. [Sheepishly, she rubs at her neck.] No idea. I didn't even know this place existed until I wandered into it. I'm guessing it's another Retrospec thing?
seeker: (14.)

[personal profile] seeker 2018-03-25 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
not...exactly. from my understanding, it disappears on its own, and so does your cognition of it. it's a little like a virus, yeah. an incredibly advanced one, anyway.

as for what it "helps" with...that's a wide spectrum. for example: a while back, green and blue completely disappeared, in a major way. those without the app didn't think anything was unusual, but everyone with it freaked out.
breakingvoice: (my head is like a carousel)

[personal profile] breakingvoice 2018-03-25 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
it isn't what i want but it's what i have, and if this is the best way to get everybody talking to each other again then i'm going to use it. (*•̀ᴗ•́*)و ̑̑
blacksong: (i brought a present)

[personal profile] blacksong 2018-03-25 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
well
i guess i'll wish you good luck at least


[ROSE.... THIS INVOLVES YOU TOO!!]
cardcaptured: <user name=fleeting> | DNS (We're young but that's OK)

bonus because JOSUKE.....!!!!!!

[personal profile] cardcaptured 2018-03-25 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
'DLed'?

... I think you got the wrong number.


[Does he.... want to know the context for this?]

[personal profile] compendiem 2018-03-25 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ A simple boy with a very complicated friend, who presses his face a little harder into Chiaki so he won't have to speak- or if he does, his voice will be too muffled to hear. How is he supposed to say any of what he did? Of how he'd run away, the complete opposite of the heroes that he and Chiaki used to play? He'd be disappointed.

... ]


You talked to my grandparents?

[ He shifts anxiously under Chiaki's hold. He hasn't heard anything from his grandparents since he left their home almost eight years ago, exactly as intended, seeing as he'd left behind no contact, but that never meant he didn't miss them, or stopped thinking about them. ]

How were they...
breakingvoice: (i'm better off dead)

[personal profile] breakingvoice 2018-03-25 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
(`〇Д〇) it makes COLORS disappear? and we don't even know anything is wrong unless we have this? oh wow... i wasn't expecting something like that. i thought it would be something simpler, like now we all get to see a building that was magically concealed.
breakingvoice: (wish that you could help)

[personal profile] breakingvoice 2018-03-25 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
don't worry, rose! your sister has this completely under control! it's only going to get easier and better from here. i'll make sure of it! ٩(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و
lostapprentice: (b: time to let old things die)

[personal profile] lostapprentice 2018-03-25 05:15 am (UTC)(link)
[Look, with how many people show up in the monthly posts going on about how they don't know anything about their situation, he had to assume the other man knew next to nothing about it. At least this makes things a little easier.]

Like it or not, you're going to remember it.

[That much is inevitable. Although he's had a month or two where he's gotten off with no new memories, they've been few and far between.]

I'm not explaining so that I can tell you every detail, I'm doing it so that you'll be prepared for it. You may say it has nothing to do with what you're doing now, but that doesn't mean it won't have any affect on you.
axeswing: (pic#12163147)

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-03-25 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
so things have just been going on and all of us are just... forgetting?
how is that even supposed to be possible!?
omg
is this the work of aliens
i don't trust like that
my head hurts i'm thinking too much about this but what the hell
livingimpaired: (Default)

[personal profile] livingimpaired 2018-03-25 05:37 am (UTC)(link)
It's best not to think about it, then.
If the truth is too difficult, merely accept it as it is.
And then think on it no longer.
That's the only advice I can give.

Such as, assume the sky is actually a lime green.
You have always known it to be blue.
Such a situation would be very odd.
But what can you do about the lime-green sky?
Nothing.
So accept it and let it trouble you no further.
axeswing: (pic#12180893)

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-03-25 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
She probably wouldn't yell... She'd probably just tell me that I could be using that time cuddling with her, and she'd be right.

[ He's also whipped but that's obvious. ]

Sounds good! I've been working up a sweat~ A quick breather won't hurt us none.
servileness: (0.35 sec)

[personal profile] servileness 2018-03-25 05:56 am (UTC)(link)
Exciting's not the right word for it. I'm meeting... [ Are they friends? She doesn't know what to classify them. ] someone later on for drinks.

[ It's not her usual scene since she likes to put her past partying way behind her, but sometimes, you just need to drink. ]

What's your next post going to be about?
axeswing: (Default)

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-03-25 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
Mm. [ Said with a short nod of his head, his smile never wavers. ] I'm used to a lot of manual labor like this 'cause I work at the fire station, it'd be a shame if a couple of boxes left me winded!

[ He's also been... ignoring the fact that he's just slightly tired. But only slightly! Not enough to actually take a break, however. ]

And I wanna help as much as I can since there's people needing help—like you!
floret: (i was thinking about the easy courage)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-25 06:16 am (UTC)(link)
Oh wow, that is lucky!

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
That's tricky......
I like Cali-Mex... and dim sum... and Japanese, of course.
I don't know. I'm not all that picky. What about you?
floret: (better the files)

bonus

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-25 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
That depends. What movie was it?
axeswing: (pic#12163139)

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-03-25 06:21 am (UTC)(link)
[ He doesn't know what to expect when she responds, but it's obviously not that as he seems to immediately freeze up; his expression changing to that of shock and bashfulness. It, of course, ends up in him shoveling up more than he initially intends to. ]

Th-That second part isn't necessary! [ That's exactly like her, though?? And despite that he still blushes immediately, face going red. ] Give me a second at least before you start messing with me...
floret: (eight co-defendants)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-25 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
I don't, but I don't mind waiting a while. [ He brought study materials... but he could also just hang out with the dog (which is definitely bigger than he is). ]

...Is that all right?
floret: (hand on the bible)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-25 06:28 am (UTC)(link)
I'm sure they'd probably understand. Staying hydrated is very important!

Anyway... I thought you seemed like you might be in a bad mood, but I'm glad it seems like you aren't.