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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!
aintjustaweapon: (Man that stings.)

[personal profile] aintjustaweapon 2018-03-29 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
[Lillian was quiet for a few seconds as she gathered her breath and thoughts from smacking her back on the floor, finally letting out a breath, cheeks puffy.]

Mm, yeah. I've had a weird few months.

[She could hear the disappointment from the crowd, but that was probably okay. She doubted they'd do anything. And then her gaze flicked back to Alison's and she grinned.]

Huh. Been a while since you were on top of me.

[Lillian...]
lostapprentice: (b: uh huh.)

[personal profile] lostapprentice 2018-03-29 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
So to you, the worst people in all of history are poor people.

[That sure is... in alignment with what little he knows about this man and his past self. It's also fairly pathetic, though. He'd judging the hell out of Hux right now.]

I can't say I'm surprised.
littlestbaskerville: jack is in master glen's bed why is this happening (✿ when i think about the end of my -)

[personal profile] littlestbaskerville 2018-03-29 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
[Lily watches then her eyes go wide....that wasn't something she expect to ever see her sister do! For a moment her sister has stunned her to silence before Lily grabs at the book.]

How?!
quiet_storm: (Not this again)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-29 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
Don't mind him. He's my kid brother.

Prom, how do you change the privacy settings in this app?
huxceptional: (Don't tell me)

[personal profile] huxceptional 2018-03-29 05:06 am (UTC)(link)
Not in history, obviously!

[He looks irritated and tries to pull away from Ren again. He hates seeing that judgmental sort of expression, even if it's from someone he just met.]

Look, just. Release me. We're done talking about this. I don't care about anything that isn't related to my current position, so rest assured that I can handle myself!
Edited 2018-03-30 00:01 (UTC)
agrizzlysin: (how dare you ask me that captain?!)

[personal profile] agrizzlysin 2018-03-29 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
A whole year? Why hasn't anyone else said anything til now?!
meowchanics: (ztd: determined)

[personal profile] meowchanics 2018-03-29 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
No, I... I'm fine. 🎵 [So fine that he has to stop again halfway across the road and contemplate sneezing a second time - nnnnope, not coming. Fine by him.] Been a long morning.
meowchanics: (ztd: profiling)

[personal profile] meowchanics 2018-03-29 06:03 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, yeah, shut up. [She's going to get a playful shove to the side of her arm if she doesn't see it coming.] Blue 4x4 with the... thing on the dashpawrd.

["Dashpawrd"?]
meowchanics: (ztd: profiling)

[personal profile] meowchanics 2018-03-29 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
Who says you ever graduated?
floret: (spring-street storefront daisies)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-29 07:42 am (UTC)(link)
I feel the same way!

...Well, more or less, anyway. I think I'm a little more fatalistic about things. But I wouldn't choose to not have the app. The idea that strange things could be going on all around me, and I'd be incapable of even noticing them... that's really scary to me. Even if the knowledge isn't necessarily pleasant, or just makes my life harder, or whatever, I'd still rather know. You know?
notyourutopian: (Lookin' pretty)

[personal profile] notyourutopian 2018-03-29 11:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Eleanor couldn't help but grin at that. How long had she waited and hoped someone else in her family would start to see this? So that they could understand, but also just, frankly, so she could show off a little.]

[She made no attempt to stop Lily from taking the book, which was just as normal a book as any could be.]


Well, clearly I'm a superhero.
eldain: (そっと教えてくれる)

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-29 01:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ............



..................................... he wants to not buy that, but also. It's right there. ]


That's a bird.
eldain: (先へ進むの)

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-29 01:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It's a song full of deep emotion, perhaps even a love song; so it is a little out of his depth. However, it also poses a challenge, and it's not one that he will back lightly away from.

At some point he spins on his heel, moving into a slow turn. Drawing his arms close to him lets him pick up his speed in time with the rise of her song - it ends on a strong note, and he forces himself into a sudden stop, hand raised towards the ceiling. ]


You have a powerful voice, I must say.
mercurio: ❥ponponpon (016)

[personal profile] mercurio 2018-03-29 01:17 pm (UTC)(link)
what
i'm an adult!!

also what privacy settings there are none
sanephiroth: (why)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-29 02:05 pm (UTC)(link)
He nods, vaguely.

"I'm afraid I can't relate. My partner has his own posse following him around."

There would probably not come a day where he can prick his fingers without someone noticing. It is frankly a little irritating.
sanephiroth: (coffee?)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-29 02:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[He nodded, pulling up a seat closer to the counter, sitting with good posture and form]

Your parents?
sanephiroth: (shrug)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-29 02:13 pm (UTC)(link)
I thought the same. It didn't... like people.

[Yeah. That's a good alternative to being chased up a tree.]
sanephiroth: (why)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-29 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
I highly doubt that and I'm not interested, Prompto.

This isn't over, Cloud.
sanephiroth: (code blue)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-29 02:23 pm (UTC)(link)
What makes you think I'll fare any better?

[Also it's dreadfully inelegant.]
quiet_storm: (Would you like a little sarcasm?)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-29 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm looking forward to it, Zeph.
thexiv: (32235182)

[personal profile] thexiv 2018-03-29 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[ educate him, jamie-sensei ]

[ ... but hm... jouhei has kind of pieced it together that maybe this coin is the reason why he suddenly felt like he had to pinch jamie since, well... before he picked it up, he had no temptation to pinch someone but then after he picked it up, he felt the need to suddenly find someone to pinch so that's kind of obvious to note. maybe if he gives the coin to jamie, he will understand jouhei's concern so he digs the coin out of his pocket and holds it out for jamie to take ]

[ take it and let the temptation swallow you whole ]
thexiv: (32235153)

[personal profile] thexiv 2018-03-29 04:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ he shrugs ]

I already tried.

[ so he took his turn. take yours ]
sanephiroth: (squint)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-29 04:58 pm (UTC)(link)
No way.

[He frowns at the jackhammer then takes out his phone. If they won't stop moving, maybe he can get a slow mo video of it]

[personal profile] informantic 2018-03-29 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Please stop trying to encourage me, you're making things worse every time you open your mouth.

[But... hang on, Heigo's sure he knows this man, he just can't figure out where they might have met. There's something about the way he delivers highly specialized knowledge in an offhand way to make absurd points that Heigo could never entirely forget.]

Have we met before? [Which is kind of a rude question to leave hanging without any follow-up, so Heigo offers his hand reluctantly.] Heigo Miyake.

[personal profile] informantic 2018-03-29 05:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[The way Kei describes Heigo's haphazard sense of self and how he's slapped it together for the sake of others doesn't make Heigo sound interesting or dedicated. It certainly doesn't make Heigo feel interesting or dedicated. He suddenly feels like an incredible weakling, crawling around on his belly so he won't be caught off-guard by someone to whom he might have to prostrate himself.

Still, he can't deny that Kei looks genuinely pleased with the revelation, which is the last reaction Heigo would ever expect. Should he be encouraged by that fact, or alarmed?]


I've disappointed a lot of people. Like you said, it'd be impossible not to. When I can, I just try to... choose the best way to do that, too.