Welcome to the Band Jack!!!

[son of battles]

Welcome, welcome!! You've made a fine choice for your first REG.. we're glad to have you join the ranks!!

 

*hands Jack a bandy or five*

 

That's the official drink of the Cavalry, and the best of the best.. you just don't listen to the others that will come along and tell you differently. They're under the wrong impression and will try to lead you astray..  ;)

 

I'm SoB and am one of the Knights of the Cav. I'll look forward to seeing you for your week at the Yard.

 

Just sit back here, relax and enjoy a few drinks.. there will be others coming along soon to welcome you and offer you more drinks.

 

Oh, and you'll want to make sure your tray table is up, your seat is in the up-right possition and your seatbelt is firmly fastened.. and I hope you're not too attached to your socks. Our Marshal General, Corki will be along shortly to give you your very own Official Spiel.. and it can have unfortunate side effects for the unwary recruit. Better to be ready for it!

 

Welcome again and I hope you have lots of fun with us.. and good luck in your RR time! 

[Talya]

Welcome to the band Jack I'm sure you will have a fantastic time

 

*hands the lad a guinny or six* (the infantry's own brew).

 

As SoB says, best hold on tight for the MG's spiel ;)

 

Look forward to seeing you around.. ;D

[Mystica]

Welcome to the Band, Jack! *hands the Recruit a Guinny or 5*

 

I'm the LG of the Infantry and Editor in Chief of the Hornsounder (the Band's newspaper) and I am REALLY looking forward seeing you during your week in the Infantry. There's several spoons that are in desperate search of a good recruit ;)

 

Hope you'll have a splendid time with us, that you have a tight grip on your breeches and that your stein may always be filled with Guinny.

 

 

[North Star]

hello!!! welcome to the band!! and make sure you join the bands most exclusive club!! ill let you guess which one :P

*hands a flaming shot*

archers!!

 

and im happy today as yesterday corki ordered the new sword in the stone/robin hood disney dvd combo for me yesterday!!!!!!! *bounces as she waits for it to arrive* *loves the old disney movies*

[demonspawn]

Welcome to the best ORG. here at DM!!

 

I'm one of the RLO's for the Infantry, and if you're lucky  I will be Bullying Assaulting looking after you, during your stay with us...

 

So before the almighty Spiel is unleashed, have a Giunny or ten and relax! It truly is something else! :o

[Taymist]

Welcome to the Band Jack and congrats on choosing the best Org at DM  ;D

 

I'm Tay and I'm in charge of Recruits. There's a PM with some important info waiting in your inbox. The RLOs are my slaves err I mean, assistants in each Regiment and we're all here to help you so just ask if you have any problems or questions.  :D

 

*hands a Rusty Tayl*

 

Watch now, that's strong stuff but you'll need it to prepare for the Official Spiel!! Its on its way, so hang on tight to your socks, teeth and any other loose items. ;) Above all, have lots of fun.

[Jadyn alRaimon]

Welcome Jack! i'm Jadyn, from the archers, and i'd like to personally welcome you to the BEST org at DM! *gives Jack a Flaming Shot*

[Arrandion]

Hello and welcome to the Band ! You should really check Infantry Regiment cuz we have the best brawls, superb brew and spotless latrines !

[Direwolf Jon]

Welcome to the band Jack!! *hands a barrel of bandy*  Its great to have you here and I hope you enjoy your time with us!! I'm DJ the BG of the Cavalry. I look forward to working with you in your week with the Cav!  Welcome again and remember to have a whole lot of fun!!

[BridMorgan]

Welcome to the best Org ever!  *tacklehugs Jack*  I'm Brid, LG of the Cavalry, best regiment there is if ya ask me.  I look forward to your week in the Yard.  *hands a bandy or ten*  Now hold on to your knickers!  The Spiel is coming!!

[KingKastchei]

Yeah!! I beat the spiel!  Welcome to the band from one RR to another!  *hands Jack a brew*  You're gonna have a blast with this whole thing, I can guarantee it.  Er, just watch out for the infantry latrines.....

[Mira]

Hello Jack!

[Corki]

I see I have been a bit slow on the old spiel! But fear no more! It's on its way! So hold on tight now, as you are about to take a journey like no other!

 

*official spiel*

 

Welcome Jack! An email explaining important information about the Band is currently sitting in your inbox! Take a read! Also check your PMs too! ;)

 

Basically, the Band of the Red Hand is the Travel and Music ORG at DM! By signing up for the Band, you have joined the successful Raw Recruit Scheme. By signing up for the off board site, you will be able to experience the whole process to the maximum! The Executive Officer, Taymist will assign you to one of the three Regiments (Archers, Cavalry, Infantry) for a week, where you will be given various tasks to perform, hoping that you will get a picture of what time in each Regiment is like. After a week with each Regiment, you will be asked to pick your final choice of a Regiment.

 

While being a Raw Recruit, there is nothing stopping you from earning points like any other Band member. Points lead to promotion within the Band. Below is a list of possible ways to earn points:

 

- writing reviews on places to visit/holidays you have been on

- writing reviews on music albums and gigs

- replying to other people's reviews and asking questions

- composing Jak O' the Shadow verses

- getting articles published in our monthly newspaper, The Hornsounder

- posting in the monthly roll call in the Band's private boards here at DM

- any DM project we may have, which includes our Quote Project (speak to Amavia and Angyl)

- and much much more I cannot think of right now!

 

If you complete your time as a Raw Recruit within 3 to 4 weeks, you will get a special award (called the Raw Recruit Stripe) which you can add to your siggy as well!

 

While being a Raw Recruit, you get 3 free strikes. This enables you to break Band Law 3 times without being punished by the Redarms, the Band's very own police force. If they see any Law breaking, they will either drag you up for a trial or give you a fun spot fine to do (usually 100 lines of something witty). Channeling is a major no-no in the Band. As is spilling Battle Brew, our beloved drink! Once you have used up your 3 strikes, or join the Band's ranks officially, you will face the full force of Band Law like any other Bander does!

 

Of course, we are not all about working 24/7, as we do let our hair down now and then! We are famous for our bar brawls, which happen frequently!Keep an eye out for one! We also like jokes, tales, funny pictures - things that will make us laugh!

 

We also have many games - at DM, which can be found in the stickies, or the Lottery set up in our Dicing with Jak O' the Shadows board, which you will see once you have signed up for the private boards here at DM. There are also several games on the off board site as well! Also, take the lessons to learn our ORG Game, based on the luck of dice! You get the selected weapons of your Regiment, and can fight anyone in the Band! We'll give you a practise fight so you can get your bearing until you are ready to challenge a Bander. Also look out for our festivals of various games using the dice roller and ORG Game. There are many staff members for the Game who will be willing to help you out.

 

Once you have signed up for the private boards, you will also be able to participate in our lottery game, which takes place in the Dicing With Jak O' the Shadows board. It is a lot of fun, and your winnings can buy you various goodies!

 

If I have left anything out (which I expect I have!), do not hesitate to ask questions! Someone will be able to answer them for you!

 

One last thing...

 

*hand Jack a Marshal-General's Special Battle Brew*

 

CARAI AN SHEN AN CALHAR!!!!!

[Taymist]

Yeayyy, just as good as ever  ;D don't forget to sign October Roll Call on the Campfires board too Jack.  :D