Welcome to the Band of the Red Hand, Isolde!

[Corki]

I see my powers of persuasion are strong!  ;D

 

Anyway, Isolde, welcome to the Band of the Red Hand, one of the best Social Groups at DM! You have made a very wise decision in enrolling into the ranks of the greatest fighting machine in Randland! 

 

I have been very efficient and asked that you be added to the Band's usergroup, so very shortly you should be able to see a whole host of new boards that relate to the Band. Don't be afraid of them - we will guide you through them. Also expect a PM from F Horn of Valere in directing you into the Raw Recruit Scheme.

 

For now, sit back and relax, while some of the merry Banders come and meet you!

[Jeannaisais]

Welcome to the Band Isolde! *hands the newbie some brownies and a brew tea* I'm Jea, second in command around the Band. Let us know if you have questions and be sure to take a look around and start getting to know everyone!

[Krakalakachkn]

Welcome Isolde!

 

I have to say, I really like your name.  Arthurian mythology is something that really interests me, and I love your reference to Tristram & Isolde. 

 

Well, I'm Krak, leader of the Infantry here at the Band.  Hopefully you will stop by soon and get to know us.  We don't have a large membership at the moment, but we're hoping to start gaining to some new recruits to grow in size and fun.

 

I look forward to seeing you around the boards.

[Arrandion]

Welcome to the Band Isolde! Have a lot of fun!  :)

[Talya]

Welcome to the Band Isolde, I can't wait to see you when you visit us in the Infantry ;)

[Isolde]

Hi!  Thanks so much for the welcomes!  I wasn't expecting a thread just for little ol me.  8)  Sorry it took my so long to reply, for some reason I wasn't able to log onto the site for the past few days.

 

 

Krakalakachkn,

 

Thanks.  It's actually my middle name, which probably influenced my love of the story and of the opera you mentioned.  ;D

 

 

*nibbles on some brownies*

Thanks Jeannaisais!

 

 

Corki,

 

Yes, you're miraculously persuasive!  ;)  I did however decided to just go wherever the first person told me to go.  That person was you.  Sometimes, when things aren't really that important, it's fun to just follow. :D

 

Anyway, I'm really excited to get to know you people!

[Corki]

DM has been down the last few days. It came back on Friday, I think. We've all struggled!

 

And I have asked you to be added to the usergroup, but since DM has been down, nothing has happened. I have sent reminders, so hopefully at some stage today, you will see some new boards. And Horn will be along shortly.

 

So in the meantime, just dive in and get involved with what you can see!

 

[dragonlover]

welcome to the band Isolde!!!  *slides Isolde some flaming shots* drink up now  ;D ;D

[F Horn of Valere]

Hey man, welcome to the Band! I will be sending you a message shortly, so please check your inbox!

[Isolde]

*shoots her shot... carefully*

Thanks!

 

 

Horn,

Got your email, and I can see the boards, and I'm filling out all the necessary things now.  :D

[Amavia]

Welcome Isolde!

 

I see you've already got your first flaming shot I hope it tastes well^^

Flaming shots are the Archers regimental drink, so if you like it make sure that you stop by the range!

Anyway I'm Amavia I'm the Archers CG if you have any questions about the Archers, or anything else for that matter please don't hesitate to PM me :D

 

For now just sit back, relax and enjoy your time as a recruit!!!

[Jeannaisais]

And no need to type out (or copy and paste) my entire name! Just call me Jea ;)

 

It's great to have you around!

 

*contemplates running back into the hole with all of her homework but really doesn't want to*

[Corki]

I have just noticed that for some of you older Recruits, I haven't given you the awesomeness of the Official Spiel! I blame work for this oversight! *nods* Anyway, time for the Official Spiel!

 

*official spiel*

 

Welcome Isolde! 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 Isolde Marshal-General's Special Battle Brew*

 

CARAI AN SHEN AN CALHAR!!!!!