Welcome Master Norry!

[meercatman]

Hey all!

 

Here is the newest member to our glorious band, Master Norry!

 

Welcome Master Norry! Corki, our marshal general will be along shortly to give you the official spiel. In the meantime, tell us about yourself and enjoy this glass of bandy.

 

*Hands bandy to the RR*

 

enjoy!

[Arrandion]

Hello and welcome! Have fun!  :)

[Master Norry]

Hey guys.

 

I'm new here. I've been a passive member of DragonMount for quite some time now, and have finally chosen to enter a more active role. In my "acceptance" mail, I was given the hint to introduce myself on the forum, so that's what I'm doing now:

 

I'm Alexander, from Maasbree, the Netherlands. I've read the entire series through two times and a half, all since my brother advised me The Wheel of Time (I'm a massive fantasy-fan) about a year ago. Already I can't wait for next year, when the next book in the series will be published.

 

Unlike many of the other members of whom I have read posts, I don't hate the characters of some of the main women in te series, such as Faile, Elayne and such. I'm only at times...lightly irritated by them.

 

Mat is by far my favourite character (followed by most of the Aiel), which is why I have chosen TBotRH as my (first) ORG.

 

I'll try to be as active as possible, except that I'm not really sure where and how exactly I can be active. The point-system I have read about, but don't completely understand, but I'm sure I will in time

 

Bye!

[Corki]

I have merged your thread from our private boards to this one on the public that was specifically made for you!

 

Anyway, welcome to the Band!

 

As for the point system, it is quite easy. Just be active in as many threads as possible that relate to the roll call. The other aspects of earning points are a bit on the quiet side at the moment, but hopefully will reignite in the coming weeks and months.

[Master Norry]

All right, thanks. (and sorry for posting on the wrong forum :D)

 

Oh, and one more thing. How does all this regiment training thing work?

[meercatman]

you mean the Raw Recruit stuff? yeah, that is really good fun. I'll let Corki explain it properly to you, but basically you spend a week in each regiment, doing activities and stuff and then you pick a regiment to be your home!  ;D

[Jeannaisais]

Welcome Norry, to the Band of the Red Hand! I'm Jea and, since you asked about points, well I'm the one that counts those up every month so if you have any other questions, let me know! Oh, and I mustn't forget *hands the Raw Recruit a plate of her extra special chocolate fudge brownies*

 

Those will help you survive the Official Spiel ;)

 

As for information on the Raw Recruit scheme, Direwolf Jon or Corki will be contacting you about how that works!

[Master Norry]

*Tastes the brownies, gulps them all down and looks around for more*

Thanks a bunch! That was amazing!

 

 

Sooo... am I in one of the regiments already, or do I have to "sign up" somewhere first? I mean with the trial system, where I spend a week in every regiment. When do these weeks start?

[Corki]

I believe Direwolf Jon is having a few net issues at the moment. I will be sending you a PM with what you need to do.

 

Basically, you will be allocated a week to spend in each of the three Regiments to experience them and give each a fair crack at recruiting you to join them. You will be given simple tasks to perform to help you get the feel of each Regiment and the Band as well.

[Corki]

I see I am being slack with the Official Spiel again...but time to correct that wrong

 

*official spiel*

 

Welcome Master Norry! 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 Under-Commander, Direwolf Jon, 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

- writing restaurant reviews!

- 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 been added to the list for the private boards here, 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 you have a Facebook account, search for the group 'DM Band of the Red Hand'. Click to apply. Then PM/email Brid or I to say you've requested to join, and we'll accept it. I'm using Facebook as another way to communicate with Banders!

 

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...

 

*hands Master Norry Marshal-General's Special Battle Brew*

 

CARAI AN SHEN AN CALHAR!!!!!

[Master Norry]

Well thanks. :P

 

I have posted my "I am here"-post a couple of days ago, and have gotten no response yet. How 'bout that? I can't wait to start the test-weeks...

[F Horn of Valere]

Someone should be by shortly-- I just sent a message reminding a couple people, so hopefully I'll see you soon!

[Corki]

Done and dusted, and now you can start!

[Master Norry]

Thanks a bunch. I'll really start this afternoon, since I'm preoccupied now. Looking forward to it.. :P