repeter | 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

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!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[It was tasty but Mao was really hounding him for even laying under the bench for a nap.

It was a good name to keep in mind. Ritsu was glad they were talking more especially with all the memories of the school and 'Knights'.]

Not really, they even send you some items too. I got a bean Gatling gun and costumes. Suu-chan, Secchan and I get some interesting items and memories.

A bean Gatling gun..! Wow, that sounds awesome! I want something that cool too~. Sign me up!

[he'll regret wanting to when he doesn't get a gatling gun for his trouble. he's so attached to this.]

Have you shot anyone with it?

[Oh he is in for a wild ride.]

The other me shot his 'brother'. [Which he didn't mind with the memories he got about the other boy.]

Here, no. No one will let me. They all panicked when I said I got it~

[It was fun to watch.]

[wow, poor sucker that got shot with it.]

Then that just means you and me gotta do something with it~. There's no point in having a bean shooting Gatling gun if you aren't using it~.

[poor sucker that's gonna get shot with it.]

[He hid behind a coffin but the other him seemed to be having fun.]

We should practice with it first, don't you think?

[someone will end up hit with beans at high speed...poor souls.]

Though that would mean leaving here and going home.

And leaving here means the cold.

[... on one hand, bean gatling gun. on the other, coldness.

leo's answer is just tucking in more with ritsu.]

Think this place ever gets warmer?

Yeah, but then we can go back and play with Kou too~

[Playing with the cat sounds like a plan plus the gun.

Though Ritsu feels those arms clinging harder to his body and just lets his head loll back onto Leo's shoulder.]

Hmm, probably not? It seems like a place that is just used to the cold.

[ooh.... tempting. cat and gun, cat and gun...]

We'll die if we try and leave, Rittsu... That bus ride was no joke either. But I really wanna play with Kou-tan and your toy. Ahhh, I'm torn, torn! Rittsu, decide for us.

[It's a good offer and food and a warm apartment.]

We could take the blankets with us? [Ritsu looks up at the ceiling before he pokes at Leo.]

I vote going home to the warm apartment~

Then we'll steal the blankets and go back to the warm apartment with Kou-tan~.

[they just... need to figure out how move with blankets. okay.]

Let's do it~

[It will be a task but then in Ritsu fashion he smirks.]

You could carry me and we can keep the blankets on both of us~

You're such a tricky bastard~. But that's probably the best way to do this!

[it's not like he minds anyway! theoretically. really he's comfy like this and doesn't want to move, but to get back to kou-tan, the gatling gun, a warm apartment and food...

leo will definitely make this work. so he'll move to let ritsu onto his back.]

If you get heavy I'm putting you down though~.

I'm good at evaluating the situation and turning it into my favor~

[Not even denying he was sneaky, he embraces the comment and is proud of it.

Ritsu takes the first chance to throw himself onto Leo's back. Though it's more of a draping himself there.]

Sure, I'm not heavy though so lucky you~

[He does admire the pierces he can see on Leo.]

[oof, there we go. and the blankets are tucked securely too, so leo gives a soft one, two before lifting up and trudging towards the exit... much to the chagrin of other guests and what security is here to keep the peace.

and take back the blankets. please hand them over. they are not to leave the premise.]

Eh~? Buzz off, I'll die if they're removed from my body, and my buddy's no better than a popsicle! Have some mercy on us or I won't show you a scrap!

[threatening the security is not a good way to go, leo.]

[Being lifted in the air, he hugs Leo's neck ready for an adventure back to his apartment. Really he is hoping that they won't be harassed but here they are...being bothered by these dudes.

Ritsu knows Leo is rebellious and might actually start a fight. It's time to try to think of another way to get out of here while keeping warm.]

Mn, I guess I can we can tell all of social media about how they was to throw people out to freeze to death~ I bet that will look amazing!

[As he says it he pulls out his phone. Betting that might note work, he whispers to Leo.]

Hey, do you have anything can be thrown? [Running has a low chance of working.]

[oh that's a great idea, and he's about to taunt too before he hears ritsu's whisper. something to throw..?]

Yeah. Where you want me to toss it?

[because plan a definitely isn't working; they still need those blankets back and can offer something else in return to help them down to the bus stop...]

[Ritsu motions to the people with cups of something in their hands while wrapped in their own pile of blankets.]

Can you toss it at them to make them drop it? [It was a shot at distracting the would-be blanket takers while the other people fuss about being wet.]

If that doesn't work we run~

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[good plan~. leo nods a few times and fishes around in his pocket clumsily before retrieving what he'd been looking for: some bouncy balls.

shifting ritsu slightly, he stares right at the security and beans one of the cups with the ball, starting a small domino effect with hot cocoa, cider, and whatever else was for sale.]

Let's go ♪

[while they're caught between helping the complaining guests and actually catching the perpetrators. onward!!!]

[The plan does have a chance to work but it's only if Leo can hit the right spot.

Then Leo seems too hit it better than Ritsu could ever expect. Holding on tight, he makes sure to hold the blankets too as Leo takes off like a bat out of hell.]

Yes~ We need to get on the bus now!

MARCH TEST DRIVE

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