Quibby - (re)-welcome to the Band of the Red Hand! Social BotRH scores again!

[Corki]

mwhahahahahahahaha!!!

 

I'm guessing this is another point for the Social Band of the Red Hand over the RP Band!  ;)

 

Putting the bragging rights aside for now, Quibby, welcome to the Band of the Red Hand, one of the best Social Groups at DM! You have made a fantastic decision in enrolling into the ranks of the greatest fighting machine in Randland! As you have gathered, the Band is DM's music, travel and eating out Social Group. And I believe our current soundtrack month sound be music to your ears! Sorry, I couldn't help it!

 

I believe you can already see our private boards, but I will check to see if you can by getting 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 if you can't already. 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!

 

*goes off singing and dancing after scoring another point on the RP Band*

 

;D

 

[Corki]

And for those of you who are wondering what the hell I am going on about, Quibby and I have a "friendly" competition over which Band is the best!

[Jeannaisais]

Nice to know Quibby made the right choice!

 

Welcome! We're obviously thrilled to have you! I'm Jea, UC of the BotRH, and in charge of your points! *hands the newbie some brownies and Brew tea* Enjoy!

[Quibby]

Well, there's always the potential that I'm here to undermine that... ahem... other Band.

 

You have not won yet!  *shakes fist all dramatic-like*

[Jeannaisais]

But....we have brownies! :)

[Imperium]

We won ages ago...you just didn't realise

[Jeannaisais]

Because we have brownies, right? :)

[Imperium]

nah your brownies are a negative effect Jea, I still have abit of memory loss from my time as a recruit due to them!

[Jeannaisais]

What?! ???

[Imperium]

exactly

[Jeannaisais]

But but they're soft and chewy and perfectly gooey!

[Imperium]

yeh but what's in them Jea ;)

[Jeannaisais]

TLC-Tender Loving Care :)

 

My extra special ingredient is not any alcohol or drug ;)

[F Horn of Valere]

Welcome to the Band! I will be sending you a message soon, so please check your inbox! (I am off to work in a few minutes, but you will get it within 24 hours)

[Krakalakachkn]

Welcome Quibby!

 

Glad to see you lurking somewhere other than the Seanchan Org

[alannalynn]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCxQsaQ9FtQ

[Quibby]

Am I still a member there?  Heh, didn't realize.

 

And I refuse to admit defeat!  I will battle to establish clear dominance of all things Band until the day I (die/lose internet/get locked in a padded cell [Circle whichever is appropriate])!

[Corki]

This could be a long fight, since I don't have any plans to quit just yet!

 

Since I am playing catch up on the Official Spiel with some of the older Recruits, here it is for some of the newer recruits!

 

*official spiel*

 

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

 

CARAI AN SHEN AN CALHAR!!!!!

[Imperium]

Quibby you may never admit it...it doesn't alter the facts though :P