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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!
dejerate: (The same)

[personal profile] dejerate 2018-03-31 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
A few months back? Not that long but it also feels longer because of what's happened since, I guess. I dunno if it might be easier in person?

[He feels bad dumping all this on her but. Someone has to. And the sooner the better, at least. So he can't not at least offer.]
drizzle: (10794901_original (meganbmoore))

[personal profile] drizzle 2018-03-31 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
sure
i don't mind meeting up and hearing you out.
kinda sounds like something serious has happened.


[The way his messages were being read: it definitely sounded like something has happened. Whatever it was, it was connected to the mysterious app that was now on her phone once more. Something about this situation was ringing more alarm bells than usual, but she was going to suck it up and try to steel herself. For her cousin's sake.]

where do you want to meet up?
argone: <user name=cupcakegraphics> (Another Smile)

[personal profile] argone 2018-03-31 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
I definitely missed that. [Or blotted it out. Whoops.]

Anyway. Is that your car? [Gesturing towards a blue car that seems to match his description.]
seeker: (14.)

[personal profile] seeker 2018-03-31 04:49 am (UTC)(link)
[Alison's still half-mumbling to herself, circling the plant with an open sort of curiosity that would almost be awe were it not for the analytical tilt to it. The deer was incredible, true. The plant though, she's got a better chance of studying. Better to return in full daylight when she has a better idea of where the hell she is.]

I've seen bioluminescence in fungi, but this is incredible..usually it's only green. Maybe the composition of the soil is causing it? Should get a sample...

[She's not so focused that she's ignoring her surroundings, however, so when she hears Vera she turns almost immediately. There's already a smudge of dirt along the curve of one of her cheekbones, something she doesn't seem to notice. Nothing new.]

Vera? What are you doing out here?
dejerate: (We're a thousand)

[personal profile] dejerate 2018-03-31 05:00 am (UTC)(link)
You could say that. But I'm find meeting you wherever. Just tell me when and where.

[He doesn't mean to freak her out even though he knows he probably is. It's just. Complicated. He's still not quite sure where to start, exactly. If she asks on his own regains. What he himself remembers yet. ]
sabishii: (pic#12098058)

[personal profile] sabishii 2018-03-31 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
Mm it seems so. [ He'll reach down to pet one there and then a soft barely noticeable smile touching his lips. ]

I had not meant to sleep for that long. Thank you for waking me. Would you care for some?

[ He'll motion to his basket on the floor. ] I brought plenty.
servileness: (0.35 sec)

[personal profile] servileness 2018-03-31 06:25 am (UTC)(link)
[ Terrible, horrible, and exciting are not mutually exclusive, but like hell she'll encourage Lina. ]

You haven't had it long enough yet to make a sound judgment. Time will give you an answer, but I sincerely hope you don't receive anything terrible due to Retrospec.

[ Clover hasn't regained any memories of Two yet, so she thinks there's a possibility that Lina's memories can be nice. ]

Perhaps what you'll receive will be kind.

[ Even Clover can hear the tinge of doubt in her voice. ]
complementing: small edit by <user name="cheerydisposition"> (✿ mischief managed [ SATI ])

[personal profile] complementing 2018-03-31 06:52 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks! You haven't seen anything yet, though. I can do even better than this on karaoke nights.
axeswing: (pic#12163147)

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-03-31 07:22 am (UTC)(link)
don't take me seriously
it's cool!! really!
no need to apologize
axeswing: (Default)

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-03-31 07:24 am (UTC)(link)
weird
anyone else i should be aware of in case they happen to pop up??
floret: (then it was a mission)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-31 07:29 am (UTC)(link)
Well...

I guess... the motive for dodging that question in particular would have been...
You wanted me to think you were also a volunteer.
Or you didn't want me to know you weren't a volunteer... which is similar, but the nuance is different.
Or... you thought it was none of my business whether you were a volunteer or not?
Am I missing any possibilities?
axeswing: (Default)

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-03-31 07:30 am (UTC)(link)
A place to eat! [ He says with a beaming smile, but is quick to catch on that leaving it without specifics sounds a little off. It's not like there's a diner in the middle of a forest. ]

I thought it'd be nice if we went out on a picnic, just somewhere away from the city for a little bit. She works super hard and a break from all the hustle and bustle might help her relax.

[ His words end with a short hum, giving the girl a quick glance. ]

And what are you doing here? Are you lost on a field trip, or...

[ y i k e s ]
diamant: (11.)

[personal profile] diamant 2018-03-31 07:36 am (UTC)(link)
Mm. No, that sounds pretty thorough to me.

[...That isn't helpful.]
servileness: (0.11 sec)

[personal profile] servileness 2018-03-31 07:39 am (UTC)(link)
[ Does Christian want to die young?

Clover's expression darkens, and she misses a beat in her pace. When she next speaks, the warmth in her voice drops several degrees, almost nonexistent. ]


Are you forgetting who's leading you out of this forest? You'd find a better spot in the woods outside Recollé proper. A large group reported fighting monsters in Bosuma last month.

[ She doesn't spare a glance at him. ]
floret: (and never make amends)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-31 07:55 am (UTC)(link)
We have to celebrate even for bad results??

--Also, is it really okay for a firefighter to say he prefers it when things are busy at work??
axeswing: (Default)

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-03-31 08:00 am (UTC)(link)
[ Those five words are enough to encourage Christian, as if he wasn't already moved enough, who successfully finishes digging a deep and large enough hole. He wipes his mouth with the back of his hand, taking a glance at her. ]

That good enough?
floret: (just to show she did not care)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-31 08:00 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh that's fine then. He thought she was going to tell on him for sneaking ]

...I don't know if it's right to say I've been getting pinched a lot, because I'm sure there are others who have it worse...
But I've been getting pinched a fair amount.
It's kind of awful.
nachetanya: (The Winter Soldier)

[personal profile] nachetanya 2018-03-31 08:03 am (UTC)(link)
Definitely! Thank you so much!

[ The thing she's planning to put in there is the beginnings of a bigger bush. It's not really that big or demanding, but hey, that's ... actually cool of him. So she, in both hands (bio and prosthetic) makes to gingerly bring over the thing, grinning at him ]
floret: (how to be american)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-31 08:04 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, thank you!

[ He solved it!

--Or did he??
Is this postmodernism?? ]
diamant: (15.)

[personal profile] diamant 2018-03-31 08:05 am (UTC)(link)
[See, you get him, though.]

Don't mention it. It was very good!
axeswing: (Default)

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-03-31 08:12 am (UTC)(link)
Ah—

[ He freezes.

It's evident that he must have stepped on her toes, even if it was done completely on accident. ]
H-Hey, I didn't mean it like that! I just thought that... you look young, y'know? I didn't mean to insult you.

[ But he'll actually take her advice to heart. Especially if it the safety of Mia is on the line. ]

Come on, don't be mad... [ He's walking behind her, but he looks more like a defeated dog. ]
floret: (but i'll push myself up through the dirt)

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-31 08:33 am (UTC)(link)
Well, anyway...
It's nice to meet you. I'm Jamie Doh.
lifespanned: (pic#11700867)

[personal profile] lifespanned 2018-03-31 09:16 am (UTC)(link)
[ thats just the way it is on this earth ]

Can I see some of your work?
(As long as you don't photograph anything too weird)
It's hard to find photographers that appreciate the same aesthetic as I do, and you know a lot more than me about taking pictures since you've been doing it for so long! Soooo -
Tell me your instagram!!
lifespanned: (Default)

[personal profile] lifespanned 2018-03-31 09:19 am (UTC)(link)
What? Really? Like who?

[ Hello?? This is prime gossip, stuff that made it worthwhile spending time hanging out with the other. Her interest in the inside scoop to the other's love life outweighs any excuse she could've made to leave, so her wide eyed expression is at least not feigned. ]

You're going to tell me about it, aren't you? You can't leave me out of the loop!!
angealwings: (Sideways)

[personal profile] angealwings 2018-03-31 09:48 am (UTC)(link)
"Model, too?" Andrew would not usually ask, both because prying can be impolite, and because Genesis has been around the dojo enough that Andrew has the vague idea that Zephyr doesn't do 'serious' very much. But since it was brought up... Might as well, right?