Welcome to the Band of the Red Hand David Hermes!

[Jeannaisais]

We're absolutely thrilled that you've been sucked over...I mean joined us! :)

 

*hands the newbie a plate of extra special chocolate fudge brownies* Those will help you survive the Official Spiel ;)

 

Until then, sit back, relax and just take a look around!

[David Hermes]

Thanks a lot! Ooooh brownies *takes a couple and enjoys them*. Wow they taste great, or maybe I just like brownies! ;D

 

[Jeannaisais]

Well...I am pretty famous for my brownies....*hands David a Brew Tea* That'll help you wash down the brownies ;)

[Talya]

David, welcome to the Band. I look forward to see you in the Infantry when you have your week with us, I'm sure I will put you through your paces ;)

 

 

[Corki]

Welcome to the Band, David! Once you get added to the Band's usergroup, we'll get you set up for your Recruit training! In the meantime, just sit back and relax, and enjoy the fun and games we have to offer!

[F Horn of Valere]

Welcome! I have sent you a message about getting started, so be sure to check your inbox!

[Krakalakachkn]

So we meet outside of mafia.  welcome and don't be shy; Corki is our resident expert on all things under the sky, feel free to ask him anything ranging from how the earth orbits the sun to the birds and bees.  Also, feel free to make accountant jokes, he love those too.

[Guest Cairos]

Welcome to the Band David!!! Glad to see you here. You know me from my Cooking Class over in the WT. Come visit the Cavs when you have time.

[dragonlover]

welcome to the band David Hermes!!!  *sets up a line of flaming shots for David Hermes*

[Corki]

Also, feel free to make accountant jokes, he love those too.

 

There might be bonus points if these are good. Just don't post the Smirnoff Advert from  the 1970s (I think)! Seen that as it hangs in our office as my boss has it. ;)

[Terrapin]

Hello, hello Hermes. Glad to have you in the ranks, you should have a grand ole time with these houligans, miscreants, I mean upstanding citizens. Meanwhile, sit back, relax and strap your umbros on because the spiel should arrive shortly. Have a barrel o' bandy to ease into the place.  ;D

[Corki]

Before I forget, here is the Official Spiel to blow you away!

 

*official spiel*

 

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

 

Basically, the Band of the Red Hand is the Travel, Music and Eating Out Social Group at DM! By signing up for the Band, you have joined the successful Raw Recruit Scheme. When the DM Admins fix all the usergroup accesses here at DM, you will be able to experience the whole process to the maximum! The Executive Officer position, who runs the Raw Recruit Scheme, is currently F Horn of Valere, who will shortly 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!

- the variety of music based activity threads on DM

- 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, which can be found amongst our boards at DM, which can be found in the stickies, in the Campfires or the Lottery set up in our Dicing with Jak O' the Shadows board, which you will see once you have been added to our private boards here at DM. Also, take the lessons to learn our Dice 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 Dice 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 me 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 David Marshal-General's Special Battle Brew*

 

CARAI AN SHEN AN CALHAR!!!!!

[Bela_theDo]

Welcome David ;) (though I think the one should welcomed is me, I am newer  :P ) I like brownies too.*sits with the fellow and eats the remaining brownies*

[Guest Uasal Arach]

Welcome David! Glad to have you. I'm Uasal Arach, one of the old hands. Been on a very long LOA. I know you will have a great time with us. If you have any questions just ask away and someone.... I hope, maybe, not a chance.... will answer  ;D