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Recollé Mods ([personal profile] recollecters) wrote in [community profile] repeter2018-05-18 12:09 am
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MAY TDM

TEST DRIVE
MAY TEST DRIVE
The city of Recollé...

...well. Good luck!

I.
You might've noticed by now that some things in this dear city of yours are a little...weird. Most of the buildings and landmarks around you are only partially visible and the world appears to be covered in all kinds of strange colors.

As you step out the door today, you can't quite shake off the feeling that you're being followed. Every time you turn your head, nothing appears to be in your line of vision but the creeping sensation won't go away. However, with one final well-timed turn you catch it out of the corner of your eye: a large paintbrush dripping in your favorite color, floating in mid-air. The brush doesn't seem to go away no matter how long you look at it, but one of two things happens here.

For those of you who grab the brush, you'll find yourself suddenly yanked forward as the brush guides you to a nearby building, bush, or busy sidewalk, the colored paint splattering everywhere but leaving behind a black finish instead of the original color. The brush has a mind of its own as it brings you right next to a friend or a stranger to get to work. They must have a brush, too.

For those of you who ignore the brush, however...well...it doesn't like being ignored. As you turn away the brush zips forward and begins to paint your face. And your arms. And your clothes? Hopefully someone will come by and try to help soon!


II.
With that exciting chain of events out of the way, it's time to get to work! It's not hard to notice what it is you're supposed to do now. Certain members of the city have paintbrushes similar to yours and only those with brushes can restore the city as it was. Individually painting the area will highlight all items in black, but pairing up with someone else's color will allow for a bit of color to attach. Blending the brushes together will generate new, bright colors that will stick! Two reds can paint an object red while a red and a blue can change an object to purple.

Of course, you're free to go at it alone. There's nothing stopping you from embarking on this journey with your own two hands. On the other hand the longer you work by yourself, the higher your risks become of unearthing something you may not want. One minute you might be painting a garden bench back into existence when suddenly a sound alerts you that something's wrong. The object seems to warp right in front of you, sprouting teeth, eyes, and even sometimes limbs. Non-stationary objects such as vehicles, animals, postal boxes and more will begin to chase painters around all five districts of the city. Stationary objects will do anything to grab you in their grasp and stop your hard work. The only way to soothe these objects is to mix up a new color and douse them with paint, but that just might be a little harder than it looks while you're on the move.

III.

The strange thing is that even with a large portion of the city invisible to the naked eye, by now everyone around you has accepted that this is just how things will go. If you talk to your family or friends or teachers or co-workers who are without a paintbrush, they'll simply tell you that even though it started a few weeks ago there are other things in the city to worry about. They'll tell tales of people with powers and weird physical changes that shouldn't be possible and they'll point out the thinning monsters that are roaming the city and cleaning up the stray paint.

Despite this, life is expected to go on as normal. Classes are still in session and your employers expect you to be at work on time. Grocery stores are up and running and if you can find them several of your favorite businesses are still open as well. Maybe today you're in class procrastinating on a school project, or perhaps you're staring out the window at your boring job waiting for the next time you can catch a break. If you're brave enough, you might be one of those who wanders the half-missing aisles of Freshens because your family still insists on their cookout this weekend. This appears to be the new norm...so what are you doing today in the lovely "city" of Recollé?

IV.
Several citizens have been using their brushes to expand their horizons and paint beyond the limits of the city, working to recreate the roads to go back to other regions. While this will require far more work and dedication, some of the paths are outlined and cleared.

Granted, with the revival of the roads comes the revival of a few other creatures including monsters of varying breeds. Have you ever fought a monster before? No? Well now's your chance! Some of these monsters are easy to take down but others will hunt and attack. While the paint brushes won't do much to deter the creatures themselves, they're useful to paint new hiding spots until you come up with a plan of attack. That counts, doesn't it? Good luck out there.

BONUS.
Perhaps the strangest thing of all is that your phone works. It's fully functional, colored and solid without having to repaint it into existence. Being able to send texts and check maps are vital tools in the restructure of the city, but at the same time it comes with something you may not want.

The Retrospec app appears on your phone and even without setting up a profile you'll find yourself receiving a message from a Retrospec user named Zee Carlisle.

Bad timing, this was really bad timing! Hey newbies, sorry, we are a little swamped with the stabilization process right now but let me kick you to some people who can help out.


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.

Finally, please remember that this will be the last application month until September!

Your May TDM directory is here, and your AU workshop is here! Our mod questions thread for this TDM is over here!
maskreant: (pic#12309060)

[personal profile] maskreant 2018-05-20 08:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Eventually, they do lose the wolf and Akira keeps giving directions as they go. They should be in front of a library, so he paints out the door so they can sneak in. ]

We're alive.

[ Huzzah. Here's your phone. ]
fullcowl: (149)

[personal profile] fullcowl 2018-05-20 08:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[Now they're out of harms way, Izuku falls to the floor on his hands and knees and starts panting.]

We are...

I'm... so tired...
maskreant: (pic#11535281)

[personal profile] maskreant 2018-05-20 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh.

[ Akira looks back at the monster that continues to chase them without even a stumble in its gait. Does it even tire? ]

It doesn't look painted... [ But it doesn't explain why it's acting this way. ] Look out for that trash can.

[ The one that is right up ahead. ]
unlightmusic: (✿ perhaps this unpleasant day)

[personal profile] unlightmusic 2018-05-20 08:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[NO. She must make this right, posthaste...! It takes Suzu wiping off the remaining paint from his face for her to be satisfied and stop freaking out. At his question, well... Hahahaha. Time for a doozy. Suzu finally backs off, a very troubled look on her face.]

... It's paint. [She replies surprisingly bluntly, despite the timid tone.] Umm, er... I know it sounds a bit crazy, but when I left home today, this weird flying paintbrush starting following me. When I figured out it wanted me to hold, it, well....

[Long story short, this is the result.]

I'm not strong like Kuronii, so... I'm sorry? I'm really sorry~?
maskreant: (pic#11465338)

[personal profile] maskreant 2018-05-20 08:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It's okay, Dwyer... A good portion of Recolle is colored, though not correctly, so it's not like everyone is in on the group effort.

Hm. He whispers, as if this is a dreadful secret:
]

You won't be able to walk after.

[ An exaggeration, but damn is it painful.]
maskreant: (pic#11608855)

[personal profile] maskreant 2018-05-20 08:52 pm (UTC)(link)
You're quite the runner...

[ Akira takes out a water bottle from his bag as he catches his breath, but he isn't sweating bullets like Izuku. He wasn't the one that was being chased for a while, after all. ]

Want some water?
unlightmusic: (✿ perhaps this unpleasant day)

[personal profile] unlightmusic 2018-05-20 08:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[O-Oh, she's surprisingly just as self-conscious as Suzu is! Interestingly this makes Suzu relax a bit more.]

Umm~ It's okay? I have wet wipes on me, and, um, it's not like any got on my clothes, so... D-D-Don't worry~? [In fact, she'll get one out now and get this paint off her face.] The... The truth is, the other day, you know? The same thing happened to me... I made so many people mad, because I couldn't control the paintbrush. I almost got into a massive debt from ruining someone's shirt and everything...!
coinflipped: (10)

bonus

[personal profile] coinflipped 2018-05-20 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
If you're talking about my store, yes I am. Otherwise, I'm just a stranger you randomly texted trying to respond of Retrospec.
fullcowl: (146)

[personal profile] fullcowl 2018-05-20 09:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[He doesn't want to say he's had a lot of practice running away from people.]

Y-yes, please.
notthatbutler: (Bluuuugh)

[personal profile] notthatbutler 2018-05-20 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
...Oh. Oh, wow. That's...intense.

[I mean if he had nowhere to go, then yes, deep tissue him to hell and back, but unfortunately he had to go places because life.]

I think I'll stick to a warm compress.
notthatbutler: (dafuq am i lookin at)

[personal profile] notthatbutler 2018-05-20 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
believe me
i know
but i can't sleep, so i guess i'm sol

it's not that i have plans it's more
uh
general sleeping schedule?
being awake at normal hours and stuff
if i don't keep it in line now it's gonna suck later
thisloveisjustice: (withdrawn)

Re: bonus

[personal profile] thisloveisjustice 2018-05-20 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
It is definitely a conversation that requires drinks

Okay enough
1620: (pic#12265010)

[personal profile] 1620 2018-05-20 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[ nope— nope! he shakes his head and knots his brows together in protest, holding a finger up to dwyer’s lips to shoosh him into submission. his hands smell like smoke and paint but hey. ]

Don’t wanna hear none a’ that shit, dude. Art ain’t about being better than a motherfucker. [ and then, the finger slides down the other’s chest, so his palm’s right over his heart. ] It’s about what you’re feelin’ in there and makin’ all those thoughtbubbles come to life.

[ so, without further ado! gamzee hangs his arm around dwyer’s neck and shows him his world of 3D squiggles in a wide, exaggerated gesture. ]

Make like Moses and paint my Nile River.
1620: (pic#12264970)

[personal profile] 1620 2018-05-20 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[ his creation has gone from purple pop out lines to sweetened puerto rican-cousin chupacabras. at least, gamzee’s rendition of one of those, complete with a maradona t-shirt and eating churros. it looks so happy. jesus is with that chupacabra, surely.

don’t worry about that staring, though! most of the time he’s probably just spacing out and forgets he’s looking at anyone. gamzee takes a step back to meet with her much better, glancing from her eyes down to her furious little brush. and jeans. ]


Why don’t you get your painting on, sister? The little fucker’s all desperate to spread that navy.
blondferret: (disappointed)

Re: 3

[personal profile] blondferret 2018-05-20 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[OK, kid you're flinging paint there. Derek pushes the paintbrush out of his face and sighs exasperatingly.]

Will you just listen! I said nothing about you stealing this app. Bloody hell, if you did I'd be impressed. But that's not how this works. This app, Retrospec, is like a social media app. And everyone who is on it goes through some crazy shit. If you thought your little teenage life was hard and a pain in the ass, well, things are going to get a whole lot worse.
1620: (pic#12265023)

[personal profile] 1620 2018-05-20 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[ awww, sweet. yes. that’s paying for his ramen tonight. if he can find stop and shop. the minute the cash gets deposited, gamzee squeezes something on the ground with his foot hidden behind the open case in thanks: a clown horn. honk! he needs to keep carnival kush alive when his band homies are elsewhere! ]

Nice, JD, nice. This one’s gonna be nice and special for your tight ass, my friend.

[ that came out. wrong.

but you know what he means?? yes you know. tight as in cool. “JD”, you should also know, stands for j dogg, one of the many variation of names he’s come up with for one of his best customers. gamzee starts the next one with the same, short little carnival tune, his signature opening to anything he plays, before he starts up a cover of prince

wait that isn’t prince (spoiler, it’s the prince of reggae, dennis brown). ]


It’s not everyday we’re gonna be the same wayyy . . . 🎵

[ and he raises his painted brows, waiting for his second voice to come in while he keeps strumming. dats you, homie. ]
Edited 2018-05-20 23:28 (UTC)
1620: (pic#12265003)

Re: iii

[personal profile] 1620 2018-05-20 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[ oh, goodness. praise jesus??? that’s a heaping amount of 💰dinero💰 he just got dumped! from a hermano he can say he loves, for the record! even if gamzee says he loves a lot of people, but all are genuine!!! you included!! enthusiastically, he steps his foot onto the clown horn he has behind his case, giving it a few HONK HONK HONKs of mirth and gratitude. with that, he bows!

his own song, huh? he gives his guitar a little strum and slaps the vibration silent with his palm. ]


I’m crammed like clown cars with those, hermano. You’re gonna kick your shoes right the fuck off with . . . this slam.

[ and he starts, first, with the little carnival jingle before ripping it with something very akin to this creation. dear lord what. reggae?? reggaton?? he keeps honking his horn at very inconvenient times and improvising spanish rifts. ]
1620: (pic#12264966)

[personal profile] 1620 2018-05-20 11:38 pm (UTC)(link)
who’s sending you what now brother??
if it’s jehovas witness don’t worry they’re tight too. alls you gotta do is hear them out, it’s some valid talkin to
beneathmoonlight: (Idea!)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-05-20 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
No, this happened before the city changed.

They used to be dark brown. Now they’re gold and purple.
beneathmoonlight: (Idea!)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-05-20 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Those books do look pretty difficult.

[Atsushi just helps himself to a seat at the table, setting his messenger bag on top of it. Of course he has to give this person a big, warm smile.]

I don’t think we’ve met. I’m Atsushi, what’s your name?

[personal profile] promisedyou 2018-05-20 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
It's okay. None of us entirely get it either. It's kind of complicated, I guess. I think the best way to explain it is to compare it to like, layers on Photoshop? And the world has several of them. Long story short, they got messed with and now the world's like this.

As for the paintbrushes... it's weird that they did follow you. That never happened with mine. In fact, I had to go hunt for it. But in terms of how special they are, you can basically repaint the world with them. It sounds crazy, yes, but it's the truth.

Unfortunately.
flametheif40: http://magiicons.tumblr.com/ (surprised)

Re: 3

[personal profile] flametheif40 2018-05-21 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
[He was originally expecting to fight for the millionth time, but Al was rather surprised, and slightly relieved]

Well...If I have to go through hell again...At least I have...

[He bites is lower lip hard, He's shaking a bit, which in turn makes his voice rather shaky]

have...you guys...I hope...

megatechbody: (Default)

Re: Bonus

[personal profile] megatechbody 2018-05-21 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
Let's start with a rousing game of 'What did Retrospec break this month?'
blondferret: (i got you)

Re: 3

[personal profile] blondferret 2018-05-21 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
[And that deserves Al a flick to the forehead.]

Of course you have the family you idiot. Though, it's only Foggy and I on the app. But seriously. You've been in the family for two years and you still don't get that the family is here for you? Our parents aren't like that. I know that I haven't been around a lot since I don't live at home, but you can call me you know.
standalonehuman: (TogusaReport)

Re: Bonus

[personal profile] standalonehuman 2018-05-21 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
Have some required reading.

[OOC: The copy only has the contents of the box, not the details before.]

Explaining how we got our hands on that is going to require more back story, too. But people are referring to this as 'layer theory.' The next layer of, Retrospec's programming, whatever. But it explains why so many things have been here the whole time, but no one was able to see them.

Like how no one off the app is able to see that anything's really wrong.