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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!
floret: (i had no right)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-30 07:52 am (UTC)(link)
But... why?
I mean, it's not like the park is closed off from public use today. And volunteering is always a personal choice. Anyone has the right to be here whether they're working or not...

[ ...So you could've just been straightforward!! ]
diamant: (14.)

[personal profile] diamant 2018-03-30 07:52 am (UTC)(link)
Who knows, maybe they will. Even if they don't, it's not like it's going to matter all that much in the scheme of things.

[Well, weirdness is one of those things that you shouldn't do halfway. ...Either that or this guy just doesn't realize that he's weird. It wouldn't be all that surprising if it were the latter, probably.]
diamant: (05.)

[personal profile] diamant 2018-03-30 07:56 am (UTC)(link)
It isn't as though any harm was meant by it, or like any harm came from it. Just a brief misunderstanding, and now we're having this conversation. It's not a bad conversation, either, if you ask me - just something to do while you're catching your breath and all.

Is it off-putting to you?
floret: (eight co-defendants)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-30 08:00 am (UTC)(link)
No, I don't think so. I guess it just makes me [ suspicious ] curious about your, you know, motives. For having been evasive.
feistytrader: (okay then)

[personal profile] feistytrader 2018-03-30 08:01 am (UTC)(link)
...Yeah, I guess "some weird guy with a sketchbook" wouldn't really make a great dinner story.

[Maybe. This might just get a side mention tonight. Hey Goro, hey Liz, you would not believe how high this guy I met today was.]
diamant: (02.)

[personal profile] diamant 2018-03-30 08:04 am (UTC)(link)
[Mm. That just gets a soft humming noise out of him, and he shrugs a bit, but he doesn't seem bothered any by it.]

It is a public park, and anyone can be here. What sort of questionable motives could I possibly have?
diamant: (05.)

[personal profile] diamant 2018-03-30 08:07 am (UTC)(link)
[Mm.]

You really are rude.
feistytrader: (gold's hat is huge too)

[personal profile] feistytrader 2018-03-30 08:09 am (UTC)(link)
I get that a lot.

[It's enough to get Sneasel to hop down and tap Silver on the shin. Hey, come on. Be nice to the local weird man.]
lifespanned: (pic#11709544)

[personal profile] lifespanned 2018-03-30 08:50 am (UTC)(link)
[ Her lips remain slightly pursed, looking through her camera rather than straight at Natalia herself. ]

Oh, so you're not on a date. [ Figures, and she smiles a little at the fact. Though she plays it off like she's just smiling at some of the shots in her camera, eyes bright when she returns her gaze to the other. ] So it must be your day off! It's my day off too. I don't get to go out and look at beautiful things for inspiration very often - you know that me and Christian are just so busy all the time.

[ Mia gives a little wave of her hand, tucking some of her hair behind her ear. ]

If only I knew you were coming around here too! I would've brought a single friend.
lifespanned: (pic#11709545)

[personal profile] lifespanned 2018-03-30 10:16 am (UTC)(link)
Huh? You can't do that!!

[ Ow??? He started it, so she doesn't feel bad when she reaches up to catch the back of his collar, keeping one manicured hand there while she leans back with all of her (tiny) weight to try to get him to stop. ]

I already saw you close enough to give a pretty accurate description!! And even if the police won't do anything, I'll totally tell my boyfriend that some weird guy was harassing me, so - [ and he hits the gym like 24/7 ] you better apologize!!
lifespanned: (Default)

[personal profile] lifespanned 2018-03-30 10:19 am (UTC)(link)
I would've told him to be careful about keeping someone who harasses girls, duh. Employers usually fire people that get complaints like that.

[ She hugs herself a little just to get rid of any remaining nerves, as well as shifting her eyes around quickly to make sure no other potential pinchers were in the vicinity. ]

You haven't been getting pinched a lot too, have you? This is seriously the worst holiday ever!!!!
soligenous: (The wind)

[personal profile] soligenous 2018-03-30 12:04 pm (UTC)(link)
That's -- decidedly not helpful. So you are saying nobody knows what is going on here?
mercurio: ❥livebites (211)

[personal profile] mercurio 2018-03-30 01:45 pm (UTC)(link)
there you go making friends
mercurio: ❥famira (085)

[personal profile] mercurio 2018-03-30 03:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[he realizes, and it's fine. he has plenty more of those. this is brothership]

[at the question, prompto puts his arm around cloud's shoulders and looks forward, drawing an arc with his free hand before them]

Greens and feta cheese, sprinkle some grilled chicken on top. [then to look at him] Sounds good, right?
mercurio: ❥mercurio (161)

[personal profile] mercurio 2018-03-30 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
are you kidding! i've been following you on instagram since forever!
your fashion aesthetic is the best!!
sanephiroth: (from above)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-30 04:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Tried to. [He shrugs. Well, now he feels a little bad alarming her like this.]

We should hear it if it comes back. [It's not exactly the most subtle creature around.]
maskreant: (pic#11493055)

[personal profile] maskreant 2018-03-30 07:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He does stop because he doesn't want to drag a tiny girl around and possibly choke himself to death. He peeks over his shoulder with an incredulous look, thinking over her threat. ]

... So if I don't apologize, I can meet your hot boyfriend?

[ He kind of remembers Vane? Just kind of... All he remembers is that he's beefy and that's enough to warrant the random compliment, even if he isn't exactly interested or attracted to him in that way.

Still tempting. Eye candy is a-okay.
]
nachetanya: (Who Bore a Moonflower)

[personal profile] nachetanya 2018-03-30 07:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Mmmhm! The only day I've got no classes and no work tonight. I could have managed to come out here when it's one or the other, buuuut, well.

[ Here she is. ]

You know me, I like to run around doing pretty much everything, especially when it comes to pretty things like this.

[ But... huh. a single friend. ]

You have ones impressive enough to be worth setting me up with?
axeswing: (pic#12180893)

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-03-30 08:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Where's the rose water???

But soon enough he goes back to brushing his teeth, allowing her to lean her weight against his arm. ]


I'm fine, I'm fine! I don't wanna stay in bed all day, anyway... [ Noticing that she's searching for something he mentally lists off Mia's usual routine. After all those skincare steps she usually... brushes her hair! He's a master... master... ma... (loona's girl front begins playing)

He hands her her brush from his side. ]


I wanna spend as much time as I can with you.
lifespanned: (pic#11709521)

[personal profile] lifespanned 2018-03-30 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Aw, thank you!! ʕ→ᴥ←ʔ
You have good taste!! And I like meeting people who follow me ☆
More people should appreciate our aesthetic, right?
I'm trying to get the fashion world to get it.
lifespanned: (pic#11743283)

[personal profile] lifespanned 2018-03-30 09:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He's such a genius, like a real...a real (love cherry motion begins to play)

She takes the brush from him gingerly, smiling and rubbing her cheek against his arm while she starts gently brushing her hair. For a moment, she just admires their reflection, thinking to herself that they really do make a pretty couple, even after they've both just woken up. ]


I wanna spend time with you too! I missed you a lot since you always come home late... [ Which is half an observation and half a complaint. ] So I want you all to myself today.

[ lbr she is like That everyday but. She pauses in brushing her hair to make eye contact with him, linking her arm with his as she naturally always does. ]

Did you want to have breakfast?

[ A rhetorical question, since she knows he could eat for a whole family of four even in the morning, but it's more of a Do You Want to Go Outside or Eat Whats Here question. ]
notyourutopian: (Lookin' pretty)

[personal profile] notyourutopian 2018-03-30 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[Eleanor hesitated.]

Mmmm...let's go with Big Sister until I think of something better. [Whoops.] But anyway, that's not my point!

You've seen me do that before. Dozens of times. Think about the last six months or so. You saw me do it, you just never thought it was weird before.
lifespanned: (pic#11709528)

[personal profile] lifespanned 2018-03-30 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
You know that's not what I meant.

[ She puts her other hand on her hip (you know, the one still holding that god awful green drink) so she can pout more accurately, huffing out a little puff of air. She seems more immaturely annoyed that actually threatening, though that tends to happen just in general considering her small stature and childish behavior. ]

If you want to meet him so bad, you better be nice to me, or else he might not like you. [ hes like a big guard dog except... minus the ability to know where he's going. She'll give him a pinch of her own on the back of his neck to get even before retracting her hand so she can cross her arms across her chest. ] He might look like he wouldn't hurt a fly on the outside, but you would be surprised!
allforyuu: (on the phone)

[personal profile] allforyuu 2018-03-30 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Let's go upstairs. You need to change out of those wet clothes.

[Given that he's already so giddy because he's met Yuu, he can't really notice just how the rain changes him. It feels completely appropriate to be swept away by emotions. After all, how many times do you actually meet old friends?]

[Ignoring the wet footprints he's sure to leave in his wake, he happily starts to walk up the stairs.]


You can borrow some of mine.
lifespanned: (pic#11700865)

[personal profile] lifespanned 2018-03-30 09:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, it wouldn't be that hard to find one.

[ Whether or not she means it's because she's around a lot of impressive people, what with her career around models, or that she just doesn't think that highly of the other's worth is left up into the air, covered up by her smile. ]

I'm still waiting for you to have someone to go on double dates with us. [ Because that would be both satisfying and maybe even...a little fun? She continues as per her usual obsession with the topic of romance: ] Are you staying here the rest of the day? It's pretty romantic out here, maybe fate will be in your favor!