Sloonei entered the RYM Record Co. offices quietly through the backdoor, as was his custom and proceeded unseen to Conference Room 6 where he had called a meeting. He entered to a sea of confused faces. The memo that had been sent out had explained the circumstances, but there were few who understood.
The employees of the record company were to join their neighbors at the Syndicate Schemes Gaming Company to help with an innovative new gaming process they had hatched up.
"But we're a music company. What do we have to do with these silly games?" Strawhenge asked the question that was on everybody's mind, but Sloonei paid it no attention.
"I hope you all notified your families that you might be late coming home tonight. I hear this could take a long time."
The confused looks intensified in silence.
"Oh yeah, one more thing!" Sloonei chimed in, "They want to know what our favorite songs are."
"What!?"
"Pick 3."
Option 1: "Who Is It?" Option 2: "Girls Just Want to Be with the Girls" Option 3: "Cities" Option 4: "The Overload" Option 5: "Moon Rocks" Option 6: "Stay Up Late" Option 7: "Radio Head" Option 8: "Mr. Jones"
"The catch is we're not allowed to have any ties. If your opinion forces your favorite song to be tied with another, you need to get a new opinion," Sloonei warned before exiting, his grimacing coworkers cursing him under their collective breath.
It is now Day 0.
Vote 3 options in the poll.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:03 pm
by Golden
I am very concerned about being locked in a room with rdw.
I don't know any of these songs (don't kill me MP!) so I'm happy to be someone whose opinion goes towards tie avoidance.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:08 pm
by S~V~S
Hi RYM Players
I will be your "Mod on Duty" for this game. Since you are mostly new to us, I will outline the MOD's functions a bit for you.
I will serve as a combination concierge/Advice Columnist/Cop for this game, the whole game. I am here to answer questions about general site rules and mechanics, about our culture if you see people saying or doing confusing things, and to listen to your complaints if you should have any. I operate via PM, not in the thread. So if you have questions on Jargon, etc., feel free to ask me
We prefer that people do NOT air complaints in the thread, and that they do NOT complain to the host about non game mechanics issues. If it is a question of how or why your ROLE did or did not work, you ask the hosts, MP07 & Sloonei. Other than that you should feel free to ask me. If someone says or does something that upsets you, do not vent to the thread, vent to me. We try our best to moderate behind the scenes so games don't get broken by drama. Because who loves drama? No One.
If I feel that someone seems upset, I may reach out to them to make sure they are OK, and to see if there is anything I can do to help.
Just a quick overview of our site guidelines; In the interest of fostering an atmosphere of fun and good sportsmanship, the Syndicate does not tolerate the use of racial or ethnic slurs, homophobic language, or personal attacks designed to demean or abuse others based on arbitrary characteristics. Be friendly and use good judgment, and we will all get along fine. Respect your peers, and respect the hosts. Most important, remember that I LOVE hearing people complain. Tell me, not the thread.
Thanks for joining us and have fun
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:09 pm
by Diiny
How DARE you, RDW? I LOVE The Overload.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:16 pm
by Marmot
I am honorary apparently.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:17 pm
by Diiny
I remember seeing a pictorial guide on the subject of surviving in a room with RDW. Try and make yourself as gazelle-like as possible. Let him caress you. All will be well
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:21 pm
by Sloonei
Metalmarsh89 wrote:I am honorary apparently.
I do not know what you mean, Mr. Marsh! You've been a longstanding employee here at RYM Inc. Why, you've got tenure!
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:24 pm
by Marmot
I placed one vote on "The Overload" for now to not create a tie.
Also, just want to mention that I currently have more posts than JaggedJimmyJay.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:25 pm
by Strawhenge
Yes, what have we to do with silly, silly games? We, the community of http://rateyourmusic.com want only serious discussions. Nothing superfluous at all!
Diiny, I have so many formatting options here. Oh, oh so many. So many.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:26 pm
by Diiny
Metalmarsh89 wrote:I placed one vote on "The Overload" for now to not create a tie.
Also, just want to mention that I currently have more posts than JaggedJimmyJay.
Enjoy it while it lasts. Is it true that post counts are generally lower here or do I have that the other way around?
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:26 pm
by Golden
Metalmarsh, why are you wearing underpants on your face?
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:27 pm
by Strawhenge
Tee eff double-u when we most of us are [wi:babygazelle].
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:29 pm
by Diiny
Golden wrote:Metalmarsh, why are you wearing underpants on your face?
He's clearly playing to the Talking Heads theme, god. It's a luchadore mask to reflect David Byrne's favourite sport.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:30 pm
by rundontwalk
Choutas
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:30 pm
by Strawhenge
Sloonei wrote:
Choutas
:o
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:30 pm
by Golden
Strawhenge wrote:Tee eff double-u when we most of us are [wi:babygazelle].
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:31 pm
by Golden
Well, that didn't work.
And now I can't even make the joke that I was going to make because I would just look stupid.
:embarrassed:
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:33 pm
by Marmot
Diiny wrote:
Metalmarsh89 wrote:I placed one vote on "The Overload" for now to not create a tie.
Also, just want to mention that I currently have more posts than JaggedJimmyJay.
Enjoy it while it lasts. Is it true that post counts are generally lower here or do I have that the other way around?
Let's look at RYM #86 (my first game on RYM) as an example. Almost 4,000 posts for 20 players. Our full games (anywhere from 20-30 players, thought sometimes more) generally range between 3,000-7,000 posts. So yes, I guess you could say that RYM gets more posts in their games, but I don't know if #86 qualifies as the average game or not.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:33 pm
by Strawhenge
Nah, go ahead. We can reassemble the context, have a sensible chuckle.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:34 pm
by TheFloyd73
Well, this is alienating.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:34 pm
by Golden
@Straw - coming directly after me asking why MM was wearing underpants on his face, it seemed to me that you claimed most of us are.
I'm not, for the record
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:35 pm
by Golden
TheFloyd73 wrote:Well, this is alienating.
I know, right? Everyone comes to meet new people, and we all get locked in a room together here instead.
By the way, we haven't met, so nice to meet you floyd. I guess we can still meet some new people.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:36 pm
by Sloonei
Strawhenge wrote:
Sloonei wrote:
Choutas
:o
He was nice enough to bring us all fresh guacamole to share!
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:37 pm
by Marmot
Diiny wrote:
Golden wrote:Metalmarsh, why are you wearing underpants on your face?
He's clearly playing to the Talking Heads theme, god. It's a luchadore mask to reflect David Byrne's favourite sport.
Nailed it.
If there's one Talking Heads album I recommend, it's this one.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:37 pm
by TheFloyd73
Golden wrote:
TheFloyd73 wrote:Well, this is alienating.
I know, right? Everyone comes to meet new people, and we all get locked in a room together here instead.
By the way, we haven't met, so nice to meet you floyd. I guess we can still meet some new people.
Actually, we have met before. You sent me a private message when I first signed up late last month. Still, the pleasure is mine.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:38 pm
by Golden
@Diiny - you don't know MM like I do. The Talking Heads album is just an excuse.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:38 pm
by Marmot
For the record, I'm not actually locked in this room. I can leave whenever I please.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:38 pm
by Strawhenge
Golden wrote:@Straw - coming directly after me asking why MM was wearing underpants on his face, it seemed to me that you claimed most of us are.
I'm not, for the record
Ahhhh, gotcher. I meant '[wi:babygazelle]' to actually serve as an adjective in that sentence. I see now how I've just totally ruined everything.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:39 pm
by Marmot
Golden wrote:@Diiny - you don't know MM like I do. The Talking Heads album is just an excuse.
Last time I matched my avatar to the game's theme, I was also civilian.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:40 pm
by Marmot
Oh shit I just alignment claimed.
That'll give you all something to think about.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:40 pm
by Strawhenge
Metalmarsh89 wrote:
Golden wrote:@Diiny - you don't know MM like I do. The Talking Heads album is just an excuse.
Last time I matched my avatar to the game's theme, I was also civilian.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:41 pm
by Strawhenge
Oh man, I should really be a piss head and put sirengif as my signature.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:44 pm
by Sloonei
Strawhenge has been fired preemptively.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:44 pm
by Diiny
Strawhenge wrote:Oh man, I should really be a piss head and put sirengif as my signature.
I actually wanted to compliment you on your current one, repping the rym philosophy
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:46 pm
by TheFloyd73
*checks how to change signature*
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:46 pm
by espers
nice profile pic, sloonei
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:47 pm
by Strawhenge
Diiny wrote:
Strawhenge wrote:Oh man, I should really be a piss head and put sirengif as my signature.
I actually wanted to compliment you on your current one, repping the rym philosophy
Well, I mean, axiom, am I right?
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:48 pm
by Strawhenge
What does the 'sarcasm' tag do?
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:48 pm
by Sloonei
espers wrote:nice profile pic, sloonei
I wanted to thank whoever uploaded this.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:48 pm
by Diiny
Strawhenge wrote:
Diiny wrote:
Strawhenge wrote:Oh man, I should really be a piss head and put sirengif as my signature.
I actually wanted to compliment you on your current one, repping the rym philosophy
Well, I mean, axiom, am I right?
Well said, I stand corrected
How would TS guys sum up your collective philosophy/axiomatic truth?
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:49 pm
by TheFloyd73
Huzzah!!!
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:49 pm
by Strawhenge
Strawhenge wrote:What does the 'sarcasm' tag do?
Oh.
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:50 pm
by Strawhenge
Diiny wrote:
Strawhenge wrote:
Diiny wrote:
Strawhenge wrote:Oh man, I should really be a piss head and put sirengif as my signature.
I actually wanted to compliment you on your current one, repping the rym philosophy
Well, I mean, axiom, am I right?
Well said, I stand corrected
How would TS guys sum up your collective philosophy/axiomatic truth?
Oh no, I wasn't correcting you! I was in agreement!
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:51 pm
by TheFloyd73
How often are bands used for themes in games of Mafia?
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:52 pm
by Golden
Strawhenge, why the passive aggressive sarcastic tone?
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:53 pm
by Diiny
Strawhenge wrote:
Diiny wrote:
Strawhenge wrote:
Diiny wrote:
Strawhenge wrote:Oh man, I should really be a piss head and put sirengif as my signature.
I actually wanted to compliment you on your current one, repping the rym philosophy
Well, I mean, axiom, am I right?
Well said, I stand corrected
How would TS guys sum up your collective philosophy/axiomatic truth?
Oh no, I wasn't correcting you! I was in agreement!
Your choice of language was more succinct that mine, apologise for nothing!
This is one of the most English conversations I've ever had and you're a Yank, what's going on here?
Re: [DAY 0] RYM Records, Inc.
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:53 pm
by Golden
Also, you can find pedantic pink, should you ever want to be pedantic.
I want to be regularly. I'm a lawyer. So sue me. Diiny should get use out of this.
