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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] informantic 2018-03-29 05:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Okay, even in mortal danger, there's no way Heigo's about to miss Kashuu's superhuman sprint toward the gate. Being an author makes him far too hyper-observant not to pick up on a massive aberration from the expected norm - at least in people, unlike the massive aberrations from every single normal day that he's been ignoring since he left the house this morning.

This is different, though. This is a person who suddenly seems to defy logic, not just some part of his surroundings, so he can't just let it slide. At least not once they're safe.

Heigo takes one side of the gate with an exaggerated wave to Kashuu so that he'll know to take the other - with the very last sliver of energy left in his body, he hauls his side closed so slowly and jerkily that they only just manage to get the doors closed and secured before the bull slams into them. The harsh ring and grate of horns against metal will never, ever leave Heigo's memory, he knows that already.]


Kashuu... [He's slumped against his side of the door, slowly sliding downward as his knees give out bit by bit, drenched in sweat from head to foot and struggling to catch his breath.] ... what just happened out there?
meowchanics: (ztd: determined)

[personal profile] meowchanics 2018-03-29 06:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well, handshakes are cool with Sigmund even before the name really registers with him. Don't mind him if he grips a little firmer than he normally would, he's not driving tonight.]

...Oh, hey, what a coincidence! [Wait, hold that thought.] Uh - Sigmund Klim, Recolle U. You're not that one... writer guy, are you? Journalist? Something like that.

[There we go, thought officially held for at least three seconds.]

[personal profile] informantic 2018-03-29 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't - don't say that. I don't want to be the best at anything that involves this kind of behavior. What I am is indulging you this once, and don't forget it.

[Heigo eyes his shot with clear apprehension when it arrives, not at all mollified by such an innocuous choice of alcohol when it's still bright goddamn green. He pounds it back, though, and slams his shot glass down afterward just like he used to in college, and god, that feels like a thousand years ago.

Ugh. He swears he can feel the residue of green dye along his gumline. Are his teeth green now, like he's some dumb kid who just polished off a whole stick of rock candy? They probably are. And he can feel the shamrocks on his headband bobbing wildly again.]


Are you really this bad of an influence on everyone, or am I special in that regard?
nachetanya: (Legacy of the Void)

[personal profile] nachetanya 2018-03-29 07:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Mmmhm!

[ . . . Well, that confirms it. She blinks and, ]

I didn't know you were.
seeker: (07.)

[personal profile] seeker 2018-03-29 07:39 pm (UTC)(link)
I think so. [...] Ready as I'll ever be, anyway.

[It's either that or be stuck down here, but...] Are you gonna be okay?
seeker: (12.)

[personal profile] seeker 2018-03-29 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[E y e r o l l.]

Good to see you again too, Lillian.

[The tips of her ears have gone a little pink too, but that's hard to see under her hair. That aside, she takes the comment as a cue to roll off of Lillian and attempt to catch her breath.]

We should get out of here before they decide to toss me back in there.
reaquila: (RIGHT ITS BOSS...OK)

[personal profile] reaquila 2018-03-29 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Later, sure.

I like sweets too. Just not as much as you.

[He pats Jouhei on the shoulder. This man's sweet tooth can't be contained...]
seeker: (18.)

[personal profile] seeker 2018-03-29 07:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hm. This is a harder question to answer.]

i don't know.
wait. that's disingenuous to say. it depends on how you look at it. that's the better answer.
most people are of the opinion that we're receiving memories from other versions of ourselves. as for the app's *role* in that, no idea. i can't say for certain if it's responsible for loss of memories, regardless of whether or not they belong to us, or if it's something else.
allforyuu: by suspecting (pic#11500240)

[personal profile] allforyuu 2018-03-29 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[Mika hangs his coat away, drying his face with his (barely) dry sleeve. It feels so good to be inside that he doesn't even consider that Yuu would find the entrance strange. It makes sense once he stops to think about it. It's not the kind of house that you usually encounter in this town.]

You better not lose me, then.
dejerate: (Want)

[personal profile] dejerate 2018-03-29 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
I won't if you don't run off too fast for me to keep up.

[Yuu attempts to wipe at his own face with a damp longer sleeve, but still drier than his hoodie he had been wearing over it. At least the rain wasn't outright dripping from his nose anymore. Yuu shifts, brushing his damp bangs from his face as he pouts and glances around. He has no clue where anything is. Though he could guess that Mika's room is probably upstairs. Somewhere.]

So where to from here?
diamant: (09.)

[personal profile] diamant 2018-03-29 11:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Only the interesting ones.

[Reiji.]
diamant: (11.)

[personal profile] diamant 2018-03-29 11:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[...Well. The feathered catweasel is just full of surprises, isn't he.]

Is this a friend of yours?

[who is he even addressing here

he may very well be addressing the catweasel]
keystaff: (Fretful)

[personal profile] keystaff 2018-03-29 11:09 pm (UTC)(link)
If they did try to tell you, without having the app yourself, you wouldn't have believed them. That's why.
diamant: (11.)

[personal profile] diamant 2018-03-29 11:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Something like that.

[No you're not, Reiji, what the hell.]

You managed pretty well, though! Especially for someone who supposedly couldn't do it.
chrysology: (Dying for)

[personal profile] chrysology 2018-03-29 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe I don't want to ask because there is no such thing as dragons. Not the fairytale, breathing fire or whatever sort, anyway. They're just overgrown lizards.
soligenous: (Outside looking in)

[personal profile] soligenous 2018-03-29 11:37 pm (UTC)(link)
It...wait you're saying it attacked you or something?!

[What. What even happened with the elephant? What is it even doing just roaming around in the wild like this?! Is this really safe? Probably not. She herself hadn't even been aware of the elephants around, after all. Outside of the zoo or something at least.]

huxceptional: (Seriously?!)

[personal profile] huxceptional 2018-03-29 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[What. Hux squints at the message for a moment.]

Why are you asking me that? You don't just ask that sort of question to a professor.
Edited 2018-03-29 23:50 (UTC)
floret: (but daylight won't remember that)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-29 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Jamie thought they had made it past the part of this interaction that involved repeated attempts at bribery... what is going on ]

Um, I don't...
...What is this?
agrizzlysin: (aaaand there goes my dignity)

[personal profile] agrizzlysin 2018-03-30 12:06 am (UTC)(link)
Wait, what? Seriously?
keystaff: (Keeping it on)

[personal profile] keystaff 2018-03-30 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
Yes. I know that's confusing but. It's true. My brother doesn't have the app so I can't talk to him about it all.
drizzle: (22)

Got it! Consider it done.

[personal profile] drizzle 2018-03-30 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
[It was interesting the way the situation have begun to tickle her. Normally with strangers, Ava is more than willing to help out without feeling the need to tease -- only her close family and personal friends are allowed to see those sides to her -- and yet she can't shake it off.

Was it due to the other boy's mannerisms that were so akin to her life back at New York? At the private academy? Her family's festivities? Her tennis engagements?

Whatever the reason, she can't help feeling the way she did, and so she'll get closer to him and whisper loud enough for him to hear.]


Haven't you noticed an interesting detail all of us in this festival have that you don't?

[Hands on his shoulders, with her behind him, she'll begin to slowly turn him to watch the crowd around them.]

Once you figure it out, then you'll realize how much of a moving target you are right now. That is, before it is too late.

[After all, her hands were on his shoulders right now, she could easily attempt a surprise attack. Normally, she much prefer to give her opponents or partner's a chance to figure it out, but, unfortunately, before she knew it a pair of fingers were now on his cheek as she offers him a light squeeze -- since it'd be no good to ruin his face.]
convincing: (5e9asid)

[personal profile] convincing 2018-03-30 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
None of us asked for this to happen exactly. And don't ask me how it works! I don't know if anyone knows!

[personal profile] compendiem 2018-03-30 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh. Oh. Oh...

There's another shift in Chiaki's arms, although he doesn't break away or pull away from Chiaki's fingers combing through his hair. He'd written in that note that he'll be fine, that he can take care of himself now, and not to come find him. All in the typical pre-teen fashion. ]


I think right now I'm not, so... You're my Hello Kitty for today.
reaquila: pixiv id:63303604 (> you obtain a lifestone. STOP THIS.)

[personal profile] reaquila 2018-03-30 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
Does it look like a normal bird to you?

[It's claws are oversized and it's wearing a bizarre outfit. ]
feistytrader: (hi your window was open I swear)

[personal profile] feistytrader 2018-03-30 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
[The catweasel is getting on this stuff much faster than the redheaded meatbag, pointing at Reiji's sketches and beaming with pride.]

It looks just like you, buddy.

[His words are sort of muted, but he's... Well, he's trying really hard to look intently at his sketches without being the annoying person looking over your shoulder.]

I'm sorry if he gave you any trouble.

[Sneasel's going to kick Silver's ass. He was perfectly well behaved! This is his friend now.]