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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!
blazeoflife: (Sheepish smile)

[personal profile] blazeoflife 2018-03-26 08:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Is he at least more handsome in this new life? ... Probably not with his luck. Maybe soon he'd be regaining more of his memories, but for now he was just mostly aware the world was a lot weirder than he'd ever realised.]

[At Minako's question, his grin turned a little more sheepish, scratching his cheek thoughtfully with his finger... and getting dirt smudged on it.]


Wweeeell, there's nothing wrong with just... embellishing a little, right? Just to make it fun! ...But if it was something serious, I wouldn't.
blazeoflife: (Pretty please?)

[personal profile] blazeoflife 2018-03-26 08:50 am (UTC)(link)
"...Ah..."

That name. Jun glanced back up quickly, eyes widening with potential realization. That familiarity... the general, what's the word--aura? The guy gave off.

Quiet, kept to himself. Kinda sickly at times. But he listened to Jun talk more than anyone else, and they spent days in playing video games, or outside catching bugs, and...

They'd sort of drifted away over time-- not intentionally, Jun had just gotten really into baseball, and... then one day his friend was just...gone.

He'd always regretted not keeping in touch.

But now...

"Hey... uh. Can... can you pull down your mask for a sec?"

It had been so long, he needed to see, to make absolutely sure it was really him.
adoringpast: (doubt maybe?)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-03-26 11:47 am (UTC)(link)
Mm. My own parents.

[ and he shifts a little uncomfortably in his seat because talking about family in general still makes him a little uneasy... he did reunite with his uncle and a few distant cousins but that was it. ]

I've met Hinata, yes. He's a little too hyper for my own good... You two really are related.

[ let's just pray that he isn't an idol in his past life neither. ]
notyourutopian: (Reaching Out)

[personal profile] notyourutopian 2018-03-26 12:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[Lily would only have the one dog running over to her, as Eleanor's dog was too busy paying attention to her own not-home-enough human. But Grace at least popped her head over the side of the couch and gave her a hello bark before going back to staring at Eleanor.]

Hey Lily.

[Eleanor said as she stood up from straightening things in the living room, brushing her hands off on her jeans.]
pomaded: (♢ 126)

[personal profile] pomaded 2018-03-26 02:47 pm (UTC)(link)
in my defense it turning out to be a conspiracy theory home movie means it wasn't illegal
pomaded: (Default)

[personal profile] pomaded 2018-03-26 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
i would never do anything illegal!! (。•̀ᴗ-)✧✧✧

i can't find it on the app store..... what's up with that??? this is pretty shitty way of advertising itself if you ask me
aintjustaweapon: (No! That ain't right...)

[personal profile] aintjustaweapon 2018-03-26 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[When Alison missed her hand, fingers twitching to try and catch that barest of brushes, Lillian made a frustrated noise, trying to stretch her arm down further. The second time, they connected, and her frustration turned to triumph, even as she realized she did not have nearly a tight enough grip, and she wasn't quite strong enough to be doing this.]

[Whoops?]

[Her other hand released her grip on the wall so she could lean down more, grabbing Alison's other hand as soon as it was in reach and hauling on both arms. The bull was charging closer, closer still, they weren't going to make it...]


Persona!

[It was a hissed whisper, and suddenly there was a third woman there, behind Lillian, and a second pair of hands were grabbing at Alison's wrists. And suddenly there was far more pulling than there probably needed to be.]

[Just before the pull got there, Alison was hauled up, almost yanked up, over the railing, Lillian with her, the force sending both of them tumbling backwards through the crowd to collapse on the ground, Lillian on her back with Alison on top of her, the persona disappearing just before they all hit.]
sundays: (☆ ROLL OUT)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-26 04:12 pm (UTC)(link)
You're so kind...

[In a little marveling voice - not because he's surprised? Clover's always seemed wonderful, but this level of patience is amazing? So he gives her a grin before running off and doing as he's told!

Is the car okay?

Coin flip says -

IT'S OKAY, Chiaki got off lucky today. The car starts up again and he just presses a hand to his heart and does a small prayer to whatever god is listening.]


She's alive!
sundays: (☆ WHAT THE SHIT)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-26 04:13 pm (UTC)(link)
We are! He's always bursting with energy, I'm so proud of him... ☆

[ - but when it's safe to look over at Izumi, Chiaki reaches over to his side and claps a hand on his shoulder, giving it a reassuring squeeze.]

It must be hard without them... Don't worry, Mizuki, I'm sure they're looking for you too.
espansivo: (28 dance again with passion)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-26 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[half the reason he got it... the other half was because he wanted a sixth piercing without adding on anything obvious. leo shivers when atsushi kisses his neck, laughing a little.]

Good~. Keep doing that and I'll reward you, Atsu~. You can leave some marks if you want.

[it feels good, after all, and leo tilts his head to give atsushi more access, pulling the other closer.]
nachetanya: (Zen Zen Zense)

[personal profile] nachetanya 2018-03-26 05:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She does look different. Red eyes replaced hazel. She has a more distinct musculature to her (it's not bulging or anything, but she's clearly got tighter and stronger definition on her arms and legs). But the face and general build is unchanged beyond aging, depending how long it's been.

... Well, for now. Her new tattoo on her chest isn't exposed through this scarf and top.

She laughs though, brushing back some hair once she breaks the hug to take a step back. ]


If that's the case, then I'm really faking it well! [ It's said wit ha little giggle though, so it's clearly in good humor. Or at least, she'd present it as such. ] I am too though - are you living with her, or have grown up in the world, off to your own horizons?
strayknight: (pic#11534127)

[personal profile] strayknight 2018-03-26 05:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ritsu doesn't care much about the rain and takes the hand before he can fully take it back. You aren't getting out of that.]

Mn, I'm Ritsu Sakuma.

[Oh this poor man...has no idea.]

It isn't if you like, wars and more~
littlestbaskerville: and i want sweets leT'S GET SOME SWEETS (✿ you will dance with me‚ yeah!)

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2018-03-26 06:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[Lily in practically bouncing in place.]

Yes! If I introduce you then he will get along! Oh I like kitties but we don't own any.

He is really protective of me! He's a good dog!
littlestbaskerville: LOVE LOVE LOVE makes the world go rouuund (✿ now i've found it‚ maybe this is home!)

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2018-03-26 06:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[Lily hugs the doberman and rubs his head happily.]

Grace! Ele! [Trotting over to her, she gives Grace a pat on the head too.]

I'm back!
usurpers: (Default)

[personal profile] usurpers 2018-03-26 06:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[ or you can level up and beat someone up while holding a very tiny lapdog. but, yes, back to the app, in which, from the looks of things— he doesn’t know enough. don’t worry levi, eren doesn’t do social media either. you can imagine how day one was. ]

. . . N-no, I didn’t. [ he says so very gravely shaking his head. that’s like. overboard stalking, come on, he wouldn’t (except he would, if he found out it was levi, whoops). ] I don’t use it much.

Are you . . . Busy right now?

[ this is either going to be a very long talk, or a very short one. ]
notyourutopian: (Frustrated)

[personal profile] notyourutopian 2018-03-26 06:12 pm (UTC)(link)
So I see.

[Eleanor walked around the couch and over to her sister, looking down at her for several seconds before she sighed and hugged her.]

Please be more careful than that, Lily.
sundays: (☆ CAN I EAT IT)

[personal profile] sundays 2018-03-26 06:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh!

Chiaki doesn't mind that then, brightening up as he gives Ritsu's hand both a squeeze and a shake. A pleasure to meet you...!]


Wars in... an idol school?
littlestbaskerville: time to kick his butt out of it!! (✿ love‚ pull your sore ribs in.)

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2018-03-26 06:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[A little confused she hugs Ele back before pulling away.]

I'm fine though! He was really nice and even helped me, Ele!

[Stubborn as always.]
allforyuu: (you don't need to go)

[personal profile] allforyuu 2018-03-26 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
They like to come here. It's less pretentious.

[Mika blinks away the rain from his eyes, and for a moment they look vibrant and hopeful. Given how long it's been since they've lived in the same city, he can't help but hope that perhaps they'll end up at the same school. With a gracious movement, he wipes Yuu's wet bangs out of his face, so his eyes aren't obscured by them anymore.]

[It's been lonely without Yuu there to talk to, after all.]


That's wonderful news. Maybe we'll finally be able to see each other more often. Ava lives here too?
strayknight: (pic#11533764)

[personal profile] strayknight 2018-03-26 06:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[He seems happy that's good at least, he can't really be mean to someone that's related to Hinata.]

Yeah, idol battle and everything. There is a lot going into it. So welcome to the application...don't know if you are from the idol battlefield or not? I know Hinata is.
breakingvoice: (don't you feel so much better?)

[personal profile] breakingvoice 2018-03-26 07:23 pm (UTC)(link)
a food blogger! ( ̄ω ̄) but i like 'culinary journalist,' it sounds a lot more exciting.

oh yeah i've noticed that! i don't have a lot of leftovers because i'm really good about portioning my meals ( ̄ω ̄;) but it definitely seems like the kind of dish you can just throw whatever into. the last one i tried had a lot of pineapple flavor to it but it still didn't do everything i wanted...

oh my gosh i could talk so much about food (っ˘ڡ˘)っ─∈ but i don't want to be rude! ummm let's see... how long have you been a Retrospec user? and how long has this been going on, if you know the answer to that.
axeswing: (pic#12163138)

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-03-26 07:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[ LISTEN.......... no. ]

Hm... it's a little embarrassing, actually. [ As if pretending that he's not lost and needing the guidance of a small girl isn't embarrassing enough? Albeit he doesn't find her help or guidance actually humiliating. ] It's for my girlfriend...
axeswing: (Default)

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-03-26 07:27 pm (UTC)(link)
it's the only advice but it seems good...

I DON'T LIKE THAT YOU USED LIME GREEN TO DESCRIBE THE COLOR OF THE SKY
I KEEP IMAGINING IT NOW
angealwings: (Default)

[personal profile] angealwings 2018-03-26 07:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe. Do you believe in dragons?
breakingvoice: (let's hear it)

[personal profile] breakingvoice 2018-03-26 07:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you, Jasmine.

[Lina's whole body language immediately brightens up, her back straightening and her pout disappearing. even if it's just at the offer, because she couldn't possibly.]

But you'd better have actually had your fill! If you're still hungry, I won't take it from you.

[she stomps her foot, but her face doesn't look nearly as stern as it could. it's not always easy being around Jasmine after she and Rose had the, um, unpleasantness, but Lina is still trying her best to stay happy and bright with the goal of bringing them all back together as a family. which means maybe she jokes around a little more than she might otherwise.]

And if you like anything in particular about it, let me know and I'll be sure to bring that flavor out when I make some of my own for you.