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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!
avengeme: (proud)

[personal profile] avengeme 2018-05-25 03:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh I have a whole working theory before they gave me this brush," he says excitedly. "They really should work on giving everyone one though. I mean, unless they're going with the chosen ones mechanic, in which case it'll all seem really random only to mean something later on."

He may think about this far to much.

"As for the school, well, it'll be eggs on my face if my students made it there before I did." He doesn't seem to mind though. He's in relatively good spirits.
memoryshifter: (paying attention)

[personal profile] memoryshifter 2018-05-25 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"I have always thought the 'chosen ones' mechanic was a bit overrated." He shrugs a bit, then elaborates. "It teaches people that the right person will be appointed or come along, and that they need not do anything to solve their problems. I would love to see a story or two where the 'chosen one' chose themselves."

Avery's had enough of people being told that their problems weren't theirs, that their fate wasn't theirs. Despite being resigned to his own fate, he fights hard to make sure that no one else--especially his sister--is forced into a life they do not want.

Except school, he supposed.

"Well, you always do have one overly-punctual student." Avery had been one, back in his high school days.
me_matey: (this unstoppable girl is a lady jolly ro)

[personal profile] me_matey 2018-05-25 05:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Nope. Welcome to Retrospec. Your life is never gonna be the same. -If that wasn't ominous.-
me_matey: (but waking up is always so hard)

[personal profile] me_matey 2018-05-25 05:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Man I dunno what to believe, I just don't wanna face this stuff alone, ya feel me?

So I can't help but be happy you're aware again, even if it sucks for you. Does that make me selfish? I dunno... -She pulled a long drink from the bottle, sighing.-
unlightmusic: (✿ renge chance)

BODYSLAMS INTO THIS

[personal profile] unlightmusic 2018-05-25 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[Seeing who it is brings instant comfort to Suzu, which is apparent by her no longer hesistating in sending messages nor having an unnatural stilted pace. Phew, she was afraid this might have been a virus or something!!]

Oh! Nazunii♪(≧∇≦)/
Sorry, I was too busy panicking to notice your name on top! ahahaha♪
I'm ok~ Just really confused now, you know?
Everything's weird and nothing makes sense...
People tried explainign it to mbe irl but
I dont getnitd Imn dumb!!!!!!o(TヘTo)


[Ok looks like with all that's happening, she's still going to freak out anyway.]
pronounces: they say there's good grief (Default)

HELLO

[personal profile] pronounces 2018-05-25 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
it's okay, suzu, don't worry. i think everyone's really, really confused when they first get this app! but i have good news for you.
niichan's here! aaaa~nd, your ACTUAL niichan has the app, too!
so we'll guide you through it the best we can, ok? (。•̀ᴗ-)✧

let's start at the beginning. what's your first question?
taishou: © ᴅᴜɪᴄᴏɴs (₀₀₈)

D, throws my hiatus out the window

[personal profile] taishou 2018-05-25 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Nazuna sends him a screencap of his sister's name on the Retrospec app, and Kuro drops everything to pull her name up and message her. ]

you ok, sis?
things are gettin a lil crazy right now, and now that you've got this app, it's gonna seem crazier.
nothin's givin you a hard time? or anybody weird?


[ #FRETS ]
longwei2go: (and if you ever gonna doubt my faith)

[personal profile] longwei2go 2018-05-25 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Probably. [ she says without hesitation, hand out to receive the bottle next. Yin shrugged her shoulder and sighed. ] But I'm as selfish as it gets so that's fine with me.

And besides. I can't think of who I'd rather have with me if it was the other way around.
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[personal profile] fabrefactions 2018-05-25 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ... ]

It is appreciated, that you would be willing to try.
Speaking your mind is always important.

[personal profile] promisedyou 2018-05-25 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
What? You think I'm going to do it now? I have to do it when you least expect it, otherwise it takes the fun out of it.
Edited 2018-05-25 22:57 (UTC)
idolworship: dns. (pic#12104887)

[personal profile] idolworship 2018-05-25 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Then it's a promise. I look forward to you showing me the stables next month, cute Tsukasa... ♪

( is he just calling him cute now to tease him? well, yes, he is, but listen- if tsukasa didn't want to be called cute, he shouldn't look so cute when he's embarrassed. he understands very well why leo just can't stop gushing about him.

he pushes himself off the railing, straightening himself up. he's ready to jet when tsukasa is...!! )


I have no objections to hot pot, myself. I think it'd be a nice change of pace, doing something just a bit unexpected like that ♪

Still... Did something happen the last time you tried to go?
idolworship: dns. (pic#12104887)

[personal profile] idolworship 2018-05-25 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
ohhh
so diliget!
myself, i only like to study when i'm intrtsswested
whats your major then?
idolworship: dns. (pic#12104887)

[personal profile] idolworship 2018-05-25 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
belle is such a pretty name
ah, you could even call it bellificent... ☆
now, alexander is very well behaved
but i agree it's better to be cautious
even when he meant to only play around, it might be hard to count the number of times i've been nearly crushed, or scratched
he's so cute i'm not upset in the slightest, though ☆

adoringpast: (silent oath)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-05-26 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
oh so you must be one of those slacker types
anyways mine's music
i have a good voice if i do so say so myself
maskreant: (pic#11608855)

[personal profile] maskreant 2018-05-26 12:52 am (UTC)(link)


food from hell.
idolworship: (Default)

[personal profile] idolworship 2018-05-26 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
hahaha
life is just too short to do thigns yo don't care about
music is nicet houthh
you wantna become a singer?
adoringpast: (side glance)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-05-26 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
then why bother go to uni in the first place
you're just wasting money and everyone's efforts

but yeah, i do
it's going to be my fallback option
actually i have someone who's considering me for his band but im still thinking about it
idolworship: (Default)

[personal profile] idolworship 2018-05-26 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
i care abtuo my major!
i like animals 🦁
well there's other reewsons too but
youre awful quick to judge hm?


( uho )

i knwo someone who had a band
seemed pretty fun
why not go for it?
itd get y ou established, if anything
1620: (pic#12265060)

[personal profile] 1620 2018-05-26 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
oh..... fuck man
it’s as red as the diablo :o( i believe you like I believe in my homie j
you know a brother tangled in this sinful broth?
idealest: (and i've been a fool)

[personal profile] idealest 2018-05-26 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
[ He huffs softly. He does occasionally visit the library, but... ]

I'm not one to date a stranger. Are you sure you're not mistaking me for someone else?

[ If her account of him is true, then he must have been feeling particularly out of character that day. But then again, sudden unexplained changes in character have happened to him before too.

Life in Recolle can be so troublesome. ]
adoringpast: (more talking)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-05-26 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
i mean judging from the fact that you're not even making the effort of spelling things right without autocorrect i can already tell what kind of person you are

i mean it's easier said that done
im just not too big on the person who invited me
i think we've been warming up to each other but im still not sure what to think of him
idolworship: dns. (pic#12104888)

[personal profile] idolworship 2018-05-26 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
ah..... is this
cyberbulkyong?

who is it? i know a lto of psople,
maybe i knwo him
did you have a bad first meeting or somethhg?
digthefuzz: (watch | where's the beef)

[personal profile] digthefuzz 2018-05-26 02:35 am (UTC)(link)
Sorry, no. It was pretty much part of this big unreal event that ended. Most of the weird things disappear for a little while. [A beat.] Aside from the things that don't!
adoringpast: (conversational)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-05-26 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
if you really think that's cyberbullying you're rly not up to the real thing on the internet, just saying

but yeah he's
he tried hitting on me the first time we've met
made a lot of passes on me that made me super uncomfortable
he'd toned it down somewhat but it's still annoying to deal with
i want to be taken seriously? and not just bc im beautiful or whatever
trust me, i get that a lot
redarm: (redallenscar046)

eff it i'm too lazy to do the color coding anymore JUST ASSUME

[personal profile] redarm 2018-05-26 02:46 am (UTC)(link)
i...guess?

you mean dont know for sure when your gigs will be?

i like metal. and rock.