(Those who have been through RDI training may be interested in how things have evolved since the early days)
10/3/90 10:59:00 PM Opening "RDI Training..." for recording.
RDI Wraith: ::: Cutin'
GM Dwal : 5 is better than 4...
RDI Wraith: Hola Dock
GM Dwal : Holodeck?
Pirate16 : ?
GM Dwal : Oh, Hola Doc...
RDI Wraith: naw Hola... Doc
RDI Wraith: :P
GM Dwal : Shaddap & deal, Wraith
RDI Wraith: :::Dealin' off the bottom
GM Dwal : Gere, you really are an RDI...
GM Dwal : Gere=Gee
RDI Wraith: ::: Flip flip flip
RDI Wraith: (cards Dealt)
GM Dwal : ::looking at cards::
RDI Wraith: ::Lookin at cards
GM Dwal : ::wondering why no one anted::
RDI Wraith: :I <- Poker face
GM Dwal : ::ante a nickel::
RDI Wraith: <- Novice Poker Dude
GM Dwal : ::poking Wraith's face as requested::
RDI Wraith: lol
GM Dwal : Doc, Marv, Pi, you in?
RDI Wraith: ante 5
Pirate16 : Nah...I'll sit this one out :!
GM Dwal : Tough crowd, Wraith...
RDI Wraith: heheh <- Cheetin chuckle
GM Dwal : ::watching them scramble for bathroom & phone calls::
MARVATELL : ::throwing popcorn....::
RDI Wraith: Watcha need Folks ?
GM Dwal : ::passing Marv a broom:: I need two, dealer!
RDI Wraith: flip flip
MARVATELL : why do i have five kings?
GM Dwal : Thanx ::looks at new cards
The Doctor: I"m here...
Tamira : Poker???
RDI Wraith: Munchin on Popcorn that was on the floor
GM Dwal : Yes, wanna be delt in?
Pirate16 : hi tam
MARVATELL : the cat took care of the popcorn on floor...
RDI Wraith: :I Tam quit lookin over my shoulder
GM Dwal : ::straightening up::
RDI Wraith: ::::Hidin' Cards
The Doctor: ]]]]]]]]]
GM Dwal : See here! This is a meeting! I tried to stop them,
Tam, but they insisted on playing
GM Dwal : ::scowling::
RDI Wraith: :( It was All Pirates Falt
Pirate16 : Tam, I heard you were proposed to on-line, is it true
? :)
Tamira : nah......hate poker....now Blackjack....that's how I
financed my vices inb high school :>
Tamira : yes
GM Dwal : ::palming decks once I realize they all have my
monogram::
Pirate16 : lol
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GM Dwal : Ready to start?
Tamira : OK guys I know Dwal put you up to it.....
Tamira : put the junk away or I hide all the beer
RDI Wraith: Yep <- Start that is
The Doctor: Tam, should I start selling the Logs of the proposal?
;)
GM Dwal : Okay, Protocol in effect: type "!" to make a comment,
or "?" to ask a question.
Tamira : ?
The Doctor: !
GM Dwal : Tam?
Tamira : Where is everyone???
RDI Wraith: I'm here!
Tamira : there are only 6 out of 10
GM Dwal : This is it. Kairee is at work. The other new RDIs are
here.
Tamira : or is that 12
Tamira : ga
The Doctor: (10?)
GM Dwal : This is a new RDIs meeting, Tam.
Tamira : OH....I thought that the meeting was for everyone
GM Dwal : You are here as Senior RDI, I'm hear because I
couldn't get a date.
The Doctor: !
Tamira : I'm an old RDI....does that mean I should go???
Pirate16 : !
RDI Wraith: !
GM Dwal : Doc?
The Doctor: I"m logging this for anyone who's interested... or
misses it...
GM Dwal : (Tam, you are here to help me train these pups)
The Doctor: <bark>
GM Dwal : Bless you, Doc. Please send Kairee a copy.
GM Dwal : PI?
Pirate16 : <roof>
The Doctor: oops... sorry...
Tamira : ::getting out pearl handled whip:: }:>
Tamira : PI????
GM Dwal : (Tam, this is business, not pleasure)
GM Dwal : Pi = Pirate
Pirate16 : thanks doctor
GM Dwal : Pi, go ahead with your "!"
Tamira : (Dwal you have a SICK mind )
Pirate16 : I just did!
The Doctor: (No, Tam... he's seen the films...)
The Doctor: <hee hee>
GM Dwal : Wraith?
RDI Wraith: <- Boneheaded sorry
Tamira : (films?????OK who installed the camera in the
alcove????)
GM Dwal : Okie...
The Doctor: (wasn't me...)
GM Dwal : This is RDI training.
GM Dwal : You are RDIs and Tam & I will be supplying the
training.
The Doctor: <salute>
GM Dwal : First off, when I call a meeting like this, you need
to know if you will be comped for it.
GM Dwal : (The answer is generally "yes")
GM Dwal : If the answer is yes (it is in this case), you should
Email
GM Dwal : "Guild Rules" immediately after the session and
indicate that ypou attended and how long you were here
The Doctor: ?
GM Dwal : (If you have questions, ask them, otherwise I"ll keep
going)
GM Dwal : Doc?
The Doctor: Will we have to do that tonight?
GM Dwal : Yes.
Tamira : yes Doc....always (Dwal is getting senile :> )
GM Dwal : I have a mind like a steel sieve. If you don't, you
will not get comped for this time.
GM Dwal : Okay, next. EVERY tiime you run an RDI shift, you
must keep a log of people and problems.
GM Dwal : Hopefully the problem part will be blank.
The Doctor: Guild rules is a person?
Pirate16 : ?
GM Dwal : (Guild Rules is another name on this disk)
GM Dwal : Pi?
Pirate16 : Do you take down the persons names or just how many
where there every 15 min?
Tamira : Dwal have we made a form for the report yet???? if
not I will create one and e-mail everione a copy
The Doctor: It's "GuildRules".
GM Dwal : Watch the screen:
GM Dwal : # of People every 15 minutes
GM Dwal : List of all of the names (regardless of who came or
went when)
GM Dwal : List of problems.
GM Dwal : Send it to: GM DWal, Tamira, MacWacko.
Tamira : Dwal ?
GM Dwal : Any questions at this point?
GM Dwal : Tam, go ahead.
MARVATELL : !ALL the names... that's quite a lot!
Pirate16 : no
Tamira : yes....sometimes when you are really busy it is hard
enough remembering to write down # of people with
Tamira : out writing down everyone who comes in....
GM Dwal : Good point. Priorities:
MARVATELL : !it might be just as easy to keep a log and "HI"
everyone then go back and pick
GM Dwal : 1 SERVE THE CUSTOMERS
MARVATELL : out the names...!
GM Dwal : 2 If time permits, write down # of people every 15
minutes
GM Dwal : 3 If time permits after 1 & 2, scribb;le names.
Tamira : Marv youhad a good night but ther e are nights I
have 20 people at a time....and not all the same one
The Doctor: <--- Will be experementing with possible automatic #
recording for folks using QuicKeys...
MARVATELL : !it may sound silly but i also put the time intervals
in.
Tamira : s...people pop in and out
GM Dwal : Yes, Marv.
GM Dwal : Tam, the goal is to find out who our patrons are. If
they are regulars, we'll get them on the list eve
GM Dwal : even if you miss them occasionally.
Tamira : and if you are story telling as I so sometimes it is
nearly IMPOSSIBLE
MARVATELL : That's the same thing i do in my own room...Dwal
Tamira : agreed Dwal....no prob
GM Dwal : I'm not trying to break anyone, Tam. This is stictly
a do-as-you0-can.
GM Dwal : Okay, next up... there a few things an RDI cn't
discuss. Here's a list of the biggies:
GM Dwal : 1 You do not discuss any special area that you get
access to via your Staff connections.
Tamira : as I log all the RDIs I can list the people.....in
one group at the end....never thought of it tho :>
The Doctor: ?
Tamira : thanx for stimulating the old mental jices boss :>
Pirate16 : ?
GM Dwal : 2 You do not discuss how much you get in Comp time.
You *can* admit that you are paid for your work.
GM Dwal : Doc?
The Doctor: Do we have access toa ny special area?
GM Dwal : Yes, two of them, I'll get to them in a sec.
GM Dwal : Pi?
The Doctor: ok...
Pirate16 : Tam, are you going to log us every time we have a
shift? :)
GM Dwal : No, Pi, that's your own look-out.
Pirate16 : ok
GM Dwal : 3 You sare held to TOS even more firmly than users.
Tamira : no I just stop by a few Xs a shift to check that all
is going OK
GM Dwal : If you do not know Terms of Service, get to the Cust
Serv area and learn them tonight!
GM Dwal : TOS (Terms of Service) is the Online staffers' bible.
GM Dwal : 4 You cannot use your staff position to further
fueds, personal vendettas and the like.
Tamira : I advise printing them out and putting them next to
your puter along with the list of games that are
Tamira : offered online
GM Dwal : Other than that, the world is a pretty open place.
GM Dwal : Yes, keep a schedule with you all the time. We are
having temporary trouble updating them, but\
Tamira : what about using RDI names at other times than your
shift, boss??
GM Dwal : normally, the Schredule is up to date, The current
one is pretty close as is.
Tamira : also B/W policy
GM Dwal : RDI names must be used on-shift. Off shift, you may
use them provided that it draws
GM Dwal : no complaints from other areas. It is generally
impolite to wear your "uniform" on
GM Dwal : someone else's shift (excepption being Tam, who is in
on your shift as your boss)
MARVATELL : !except for reading mail right?
GM Dwal : B?w, Tam... care to 'splain?
GM Dwal : (You can be on whenever you like to read mail, rules
only pertain to staffed areas & rooms)
Tamira : OK....as semi staff we have access to something
called Bump/warn....hasd to do with TOS and can be
Tamira : found in Sherwood Forest
GM Dwal : Ah... we have a rule about bump/warn in the Guild.
The Doctor: Sherwood Forest?
Tamira : can find the info and e-mail each one but is not to
be used lightly
GM Dwal : Only Senior Staff can do it. I do not want RDIs doing
anything beyond the "Warn" portion.
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GM Dwal : Which brings me to the topic of Senior Staff.
Tamira : WE can't bump anyone.....we just notify a Guide so
make sure you have an updated Guide list as well
GM Dwal : GM Logrus and myself are the Hosts here. You will
(rarely) see my wife here as well.
GM Dwal : Your chain of command is simple: You all work for
Tamira.
Tamira : ::curtsy:: :>
GM Dwal : She, and by extension all of you, work for myself and
Logrus.
GM Dwal : The Red Dragon Inn serves two purposes:
GM Dwal : 1 Survive and thrive as a People Connection room.
GM Dwal : 2 Act as a recruitment center for the Phantasy Guild.
GM Dwal : Keep'm both in mind.
GM Dwal : Now, for the meat of the msatter.
GM Dwal : You get access to two areas as RDIs. Both are via the
word "Thor".
GM Dwal : One is the People Connection Private Area.
GM Dwal : We do not belong in this area officially. Bobaloo,
the PC rooms Senior host, has taken
GM Dwal : us in out of the goodness of his heart. Remember to
act like guests.
Tamira : BTW any information you hear or see there is not to
be shared with non staff understand???
Pirate16 : yes
RDI Wraith: UnderStand
GM Dwal : The second area is the AO-Center, which is a general
staff area.
GM Dwal : Both areas fall under the warning that Tam just
issued.
GM Dwal : Additionally, you will all receive cmp based on work
done.
GM Dwal : RDI Comp is 3:@, that is
GM Dwal : if you work 4 hours, your bill is discounted by 6
hours.
GM Dwal : 4 for the work, plus an additional 50% for pay.
Tamira : additionally B/W and the ability to turn off IMs are
not to be discussed with non staff either
GM Dwal : 3:@ should have read 3:2
Pirate16 : ?
GM Dwal : Regarding the "IM" turn off. I request that you do
not use this feature (it is in the "Thor" area).
GM Dwal : Pi?
Pirate16 : Can you get raises or something like that if you do a
good job after a period?
Tamira : giggle
GM Dwal : Not exactly.
GM Dwal : The Guild is run based on the premise that creativity
is rewarded.
Pirate16 : ok
GM Dwal : If you come up with something you'd like to do for
the Guild, and I agree it is a good idea, you can
GM Dwal : get additional comp for running/managing/promoting
you idea.
MARVATELL : ?
GM Dwal : Doing a good job is the requirement for staying on
staff.
RDI Wraith: !
GM Dwal : Marv?
MARVATELL : could i talk furthur with you about my idea?
Tamira : BTW I have a floor plan for the Inn and a
standardized list of prices and foods that the Inn
serves..
MARVATELL : one i discussed about two weeks ago.
GM Dwal : Sure, but not tonight. I have a meeting after this
one and work tomorrow to boot.
GM Dwal : Wraith?
MARVATELL : ok.
Tamira : will e-mail list to everone by Saturday and snail
mail the drawing this weekend
RDI Wraith: Will be starting RDI sounds this week and Welcom any
Suggestions
RDI Wraith: Latyer of corse
GM Dwal : (let's support Tam's standards and help her build on
them... continuity can be fun)
GM Dwal : Okay... other items to cover...
Tamira : suggestions are welcomed
Tamira : :>
Tamira : also...a point I wanted to bring up
GM Dwal : If you cannot make your shift, contact TAm ASAP under
her "Tamira" name, not under "RDI Tamira"
The Doctor: (just caught up from Bathroom break>
GM Dwal : She will arrange your Sub (Smile, Pi)
RDI Wraith: Can We get AO to develop a FrontEnd to Log Names ?
The Doctor: Wraith, I have a MacRecorder, so I can help with new
sounds...
Pirate16 : :)
Tamira : you may find it easier to run your shift if yoiu have
a theme for it....like Dwaf Night....all dwarves
Tamira : drink at half price
GM Dwal : ::reinstating Protocol::
The Doctor: (sorry>
Tamira : sorry boss
GM Dwal : I'll be asking you for your Shift "Specials" at the
start of each month.
Tamira : (sheepish look)
GM Dwal : (Tam, you're allowed to get away with it, you are
helping run the meeting)
RDI Wraith: !
GM Dwal : (Now take back that appology and be quick about it!
;) )
Tamira : (gleeful mischevious look)
GM Dwal : Wraith?
RDI Wraith: Can We get AO to develop a FrontEnd to Log Names ?
MARVATELL : ?
RDI Wraith: It seems like it would help all Chat rooms out
GM Dwal : Probably not, but I'll be checking on a rumored tool
created by another staffer.
The Doctor: ?
GM Dwal : Marv?
MARVATELL : what is FrontEnd?
GM Dwal : HE means a program to automate the RDI report.
GM Dwal : Doc?
The Doctor: Two questions...
Tamira : Actually Wraith, I believe that we are the only ones
that actually do this
The Doctor: 1. What do you mean by specials?
GM Dwal : (Not for long, Tam. My twin brother, Bobalooo has
been talking to me about this...)
Tamira : other chat rooms just submit a generalized #s report
and any probs
GM Dwal : Specials: Dwarf Night - Dwarves Drink Free
The Doctor: 2. Can we only get into the staff area under our RDI
names, or any of our account names?
Tamira : BOB ????your twin?????? really Dwal that is
stretching the truth by a few....
Tamira : light years :>
GM Dwal : Specilas: Hobbit Night - Bring a Hobbit and get
Hobbit Daquaris free all Night
GM Dwal : RDI names only.
Tamira : only RDI name Doc
Pirate16 : ?
GM Dwal : Not really, Tam. That was him at Hamberger Harry's I
couldn't make it.
GM Dwal : Pi?
Pirate16 : What is the password for the general AOL staff area?
GM Dwal : No password. Keyword is Thor. You should have access
next week if
Tamira : I've met Bob, dear and he makjes TWO (or three) of
you
GM Dwal : you don't have it now.
Pirate16 : ok
GM Dwal : You mean... we're triplets, Tam???
Tamira : Keyword gives you access to staff area...
GM Dwal : Tam, anything important that I missed?
MARVATELL : !
Tamira : thinking.........
GM Dwal : Marv?
GM Dwal : ::watch smoke from Tam's ears::
MARVATELL : read the file on Bob+Dwal ...
Tamira : 'don't think so.....\OH....e-mail your report within
a day or so of your shift
Kairee : hello. I just got in from work.
GM Dwal : (Personally, I gave up thinking a long time ago. I
hated the headaches)Your mail has been sent
GM Dwal : That's just a rumor, Marv!
Tamira : and your schedule a few days before the beginning of
each month.....like by the 26th of the previous
MARVATELL : ;)
Tamira : month
GM Dwal : Yo, Kai. Doc has been logging for you.
Tamira : Dwal...want a mouse in your ale of ginger??
Kairee : Thanks Doc. :)
GM Dwal : (Tempted to say Longiing but whoi am I to start
rumors)
Kairee : ;)
GM Dwal : NO, Tam. Thanks anyway.
The Doctor: {{{{{{{{{{Kairee}}}}}}}}}}
Tamira : giggle
Tamira : hi Kairee...glad you could make it....any questions??
GM Dwal : Okay, any questions remaining?
The Doctor: I long for Kairee in my spare time... :)
Kairee : What's going on? what did I miss? can I read all
about it in the log? etc.
MARVATELL : ?
Tamira : Doc, you long for anyone in your spare time :>
GM Dwal : Final Note: You may get Email from MacWacko... do not
be alarmed, he isn't dangerous
The Doctor: Tam, shush! :)
GM Dwal : and he *is* the Guild's official Secretary.
Kairee : is he armed?
GM Dwal : Marv?
Tamira : just cute and cuddly.....but watch out for the fangs
:>
MARVATELL : can we get a little more organized and get the info
out a little faster?
GM Dwal : (Yes, Kai, two of them)
GM Dwal : In regard to what, Marv?
MARVATELL : the meetings like these.
Tamira : what info Marv???
GM Dwal : Ah!
GM Dwal : Unfortunately, I was deep in GM Hiring on PC-Link.
GM Dwal : Normally, these will be better planned.
GM Dwal : Okay, any other "?" or "!"?
Tamira : I suggest a once a month meeting of all RDIs and GMs
Dwal....to settle any problems and answer any
RDI Wraith: ?
Tamira : questions
RDI Wraith: When Later..I think of questions Whom should I ask ?
GM Dwal : As to that, Tam. I am on EVERY Wednesday from 9-11 if
you need a face to face (any of you)
Tamira : we could keep it to an hr or less and that way all
important info....like the make your own monster an
Tamira : d IceCon will be known to all
GM Dwal : Wraith, I'm only Email away. Usually Tam or I can
field them so Email'm to both of us.
GM Dwal : Point taken, Tam.
GM Dwal : Okay, that's a wrap kiddies!
Tamira : and you all have my phone # if it can't wait OK???
Kairee : ok.
GM Dwal : <-off to my next meeting.
The Doctor: ok...
Kairee : bye dwal.
Tamira : nite boss stay warm
RDI Wraith: ok
The Doctor: Kairee, I'll mail this log to you tomorrow, OK?
Tamira : any other questions before I go??
Kairee : ok Babe.
The Doctor: What is the air speed ration of a fully laden swallow?
MARVATELL : 23.75 MPH Wraith..
Kairee : don't you mean ratio?
RDI Wraith: African or european
The Doctor: Yes I mean Ratio...
Tamira : 2 to the 10th power of an unladen one :>
The Doctor: Wraith, what kind of RDI sounds were you thinking of?
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Tamira : any other questions???
MARVATELL : no:)
RDI Wraith: Well Greetings, Good Byes, Mumblings ..General Bar
stuffYour mail has been sent
The Doctor: Clinking glasses...
Tamira : breaking glass
The Doctor: exploding fireballs...
Kairee : bar fights.
Tamira : smashing furniture :>
RDI Wraith: Yes Bar fights
The Doctor: Fire Lizards chattering at ecah other...
Kairee : general explosions and destruction.
Kairee : laughter.
Kairee : cat fights.
Kairee : men drooling.
RDI Wraith: Some Klinking... Got to Keep the File down to a Few
100 K
The Doctor: Wenches is the bestest people!
The Doctor: That must be in there... :)
RDI Wraith: TiggyPurr
The Doctor: Tam, Friday is Ladies night! :)
Tamira : OH?????? all the guys get to take a lady home???
MARVATELL : Doc you wish!!;)
RDI Wraith: Thursday is Drow night }:)
Kairee : only in their dreams Tam.
The Doctor: no, Ladies get to drink and eat for free...
MARVATELL : monday is Ochre Jello wrestling!!
RDI Wraith: {{{{{{{Kairee}}}}}}}}} Didn't do that when ya Walked
in :)
RDI Wraith: Marv Lol
The Doctor: oh, and on Friday Ladies get to kiss the inkeeper for
free... :)
MARVATELL : gotcha all beat but i might have to dilute it a
little....
Kairee : ;) Hey Wraith.
Tamira : well e-mail them all to me....should have 5 for the
month of October
RDI Wraith: Doc Ya meen Some times they Have to pay for that ?
The Doctor: a different one every week?
Tamira : yep
The Doctor: no, sometimes I have to pay... :)
The Doctor: <hee hee>
Tamira : use your imagination
RDI Wraith: :)
The Doctor: <shifting imagination into overdrive>
The Doctor: evil laugh
RDI Wraith: Looking for where he left his Imagination...Only a
Few moments earler
MARVATELL : <imagination is always in overdrive that's why i'm
always in trouble>
The Doctor: Rhyme night... everyone must speak in rhyme...
The Doctor: or leave in jig time...
Kairee : Smack the Doctor night.
Kairee : :)
RDI Wraith: Yoyo YO YO you a rap'er Doc :)
Tamira : OK I am going now.....tired and getting cranky
The Doctor: Only with your lips, Kairee... :)
RDI Wraith: :* Night Tam{S ]]]]]]]]]}
The Doctor: ]]]]]]]]]
MARVATELL : {{{{{{Tam}}}}}}}}}}}
Tamira : e-mail me any other questions or comments....meeting
is officially closed
MARVATELL : bye all:)
The Doctor: Yup... it's bed time...
Tamira : 1 hr 14 min
Kairee : night Tam.
RDI Wraith: L8ter
Tamira : remember to e-mail GuildRules
Kairee : night all.
The Doctor: night Kairee... :*
The Doctor: I"m gone...
The Doctor: <dematerializing>
10/4/90 12:12:46 AM Closing file.
10/3/90 10:59:00 PM Opening "RDI Training..." for recording.
RDI Wraith: ::: Cutin'
GM Dwal : 5 is better than 4...
RDI Wraith: Hola Dock
GM Dwal : Holodeck?
Pirate16 : ?
GM Dwal : Oh, Hola Doc...
RDI Wraith: naw Hola... Doc
RDI Wraith: :P
GM Dwal : Shaddap & deal, Wraith
RDI Wraith: :::Dealin' off the bottom
GM Dwal : Gere, you really are an RDI...
GM Dwal : Gere=Gee
RDI Wraith: ::: Flip flip flip
RDI Wraith: (cards Dealt)
GM Dwal : ::looking at cards::
RDI Wraith: ::Lookin at cards
GM Dwal : ::wondering why no one anted::
RDI Wraith: :I <- Poker face
GM Dwal : ::ante a nickel::
RDI Wraith: <- Novice Poker Dude
GM Dwal : ::poking Wraith's face as requested::
RDI Wraith: lol
GM Dwal : Doc, Marv, Pi, you in?
RDI Wraith: ante 5
Pirate16 : Nah...I'll sit this one out :!
GM Dwal : Tough crowd, Wraith...
RDI Wraith: heheh <- Cheetin chuckle
GM Dwal : ::watching them scramble for bathroom & phone calls::
MARVATELL : ::throwing popcorn....::
RDI Wraith: Watcha need Folks ?
GM Dwal : ::passing Marv a broom:: I need two, dealer!
RDI Wraith: flip flip
MARVATELL : why do i have five kings?
GM Dwal : Thanx ::looks at new cards
The Doctor: I"m here...
Tamira : Poker???
RDI Wraith: Munchin on Popcorn that was on the floor
GM Dwal : Yes, wanna be delt in?
Pirate16 : hi tam
MARVATELL : the cat took care of the popcorn on floor...
RDI Wraith: :I Tam quit lookin over my shoulder
GM Dwal : ::straightening up::
RDI Wraith: ::::Hidin' Cards
The Doctor: ]]]]]]]]]
GM Dwal : See here! This is a meeting! I tried to stop them,
Tam, but they insisted on playing
GM Dwal : ::scowling::
RDI Wraith: :( It was All Pirates Falt
Pirate16 : Tam, I heard you were proposed to on-line, is it true
? :)
Tamira : nah......hate poker....now Blackjack....that's how I
financed my vices inb high school :>
Tamira : yes
GM Dwal : ::palming decks once I realize they all have my
monogram::
Pirate16 : lol
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GM Dwal : Ready to start?
Tamira : OK guys I know Dwal put you up to it.....
Tamira : put the junk away or I hide all the beer
RDI Wraith: Yep <- Start that is
The Doctor: Tam, should I start selling the Logs of the proposal?
;)
GM Dwal : Okay, Protocol in effect: type "!" to make a comment,
or "?" to ask a question.
Tamira : ?
The Doctor: !
GM Dwal : Tam?
Tamira : Where is everyone???
RDI Wraith: I'm here!
Tamira : there are only 6 out of 10
GM Dwal : This is it. Kairee is at work. The other new RDIs are
here.
Tamira : or is that 12
Tamira : ga
The Doctor: (10?)
GM Dwal : This is a new RDIs meeting, Tam.
Tamira : OH....I thought that the meeting was for everyone
GM Dwal : You are here as Senior RDI, I'm hear because I
couldn't get a date.
The Doctor: !
Tamira : I'm an old RDI....does that mean I should go???
Pirate16 : !
RDI Wraith: !
GM Dwal : Doc?
The Doctor: I"m logging this for anyone who's interested... or
misses it...
GM Dwal : (Tam, you are here to help me train these pups)
The Doctor: <bark>
GM Dwal : Bless you, Doc. Please send Kairee a copy.
GM Dwal : PI?
Pirate16 : <roof>
The Doctor: oops... sorry...
Tamira : ::getting out pearl handled whip:: }:>
Tamira : PI????
GM Dwal : (Tam, this is business, not pleasure)
GM Dwal : Pi = Pirate
Pirate16 : thanks doctor
GM Dwal : Pi, go ahead with your "!"
Tamira : (Dwal you have a SICK mind )
Pirate16 : I just did!
The Doctor: (No, Tam... he's seen the films...)
The Doctor: <hee hee>
GM Dwal : Wraith?
RDI Wraith: <- Boneheaded sorry
Tamira : (films?????OK who installed the camera in the
alcove????)
GM Dwal : Okie...
The Doctor: (wasn't me...)
GM Dwal : This is RDI training.
GM Dwal : You are RDIs and Tam & I will be supplying the
training.
The Doctor: <salute>
GM Dwal : First off, when I call a meeting like this, you need
to know if you will be comped for it.
GM Dwal : (The answer is generally "yes")
GM Dwal : If the answer is yes (it is in this case), you should
GM Dwal : "Guild Rules" immediately after the session and
indicate that ypou attended and how long you were here
The Doctor: ?
GM Dwal : (If you have questions, ask them, otherwise I"ll keep
going)
GM Dwal : Doc?
The Doctor: Will we have to do that tonight?
GM Dwal : Yes.
Tamira : yes Doc....always (Dwal is getting senile :> )
GM Dwal : I have a mind like a steel sieve. If you don't, you
will not get comped for this time.
GM Dwal : Okay, next. EVERY tiime you run an RDI shift, you
must keep a log of people and problems.
GM Dwal : Hopefully the problem part will be blank.
The Doctor: Guild rules is a person?
Pirate16 : ?
GM Dwal : (Guild Rules is another name on this disk)
GM Dwal : Pi?
Pirate16 : Do you take down the persons names or just how many
where there every 15 min?
Tamira : Dwal have we made a form for the report yet???? if
not I will create one and e-mail everione a copy
The Doctor: It's "GuildRules".
GM Dwal : Watch the screen:
GM Dwal : # of People every 15 minutes
GM Dwal : List of all of the names (regardless of who came or
went when)
GM Dwal : List of problems.
GM Dwal : Send it to: GM DWal, Tamira, MacWacko.
Tamira : Dwal ?
GM Dwal : Any questions at this point?
GM Dwal : Tam, go ahead.
MARVATELL : !ALL the names... that's quite a lot!
Pirate16 : no
Tamira : yes....sometimes when you are really busy it is hard
enough remembering to write down # of people with
Tamira : out writing down everyone who comes in....
GM Dwal : Good point. Priorities:
MARVATELL : !it might be just as easy to keep a log and "HI"
everyone then go back and pick
GM Dwal : 1 SERVE THE CUSTOMERS
MARVATELL : out the names...!
GM Dwal : 2 If time permits, write down # of people every 15
minutes
GM Dwal : 3 If time permits after 1 & 2, scribb;le names.
Tamira : Marv youhad a good night but ther e are nights I
have 20 people at a time....and not all the same one
The Doctor: <--- Will be experementing with possible automatic #
recording for folks using QuicKeys...
MARVATELL : !it may sound silly but i also put the time intervals
in.
Tamira : s...people pop in and out
GM Dwal : Yes, Marv.
GM Dwal : Tam, the goal is to find out who our patrons are. If
they are regulars, we'll get them on the list eve
GM Dwal : even if you miss them occasionally.
Tamira : and if you are story telling as I so sometimes it is
nearly IMPOSSIBLE
MARVATELL : That's the same thing i do in my own room...Dwal
Tamira : agreed Dwal....no prob
GM Dwal : I'm not trying to break anyone, Tam. This is stictly
a do-as-you0-can.
GM Dwal : Okay, next up... there a few things an RDI cn't
discuss. Here's a list of the biggies:
GM Dwal : 1 You do not discuss any special area that you get
access to via your Staff connections.
Tamira : as I log all the RDIs I can list the people.....in
one group at the end....never thought of it tho :>
The Doctor: ?
Tamira : thanx for stimulating the old mental jices boss :>
Pirate16 : ?
GM Dwal : 2 You do not discuss how much you get in Comp time.
You *can* admit that you are paid for your work.
GM Dwal : Doc?
The Doctor: Do we have access toa ny special area?
GM Dwal : Yes, two of them, I'll get to them in a sec.
GM Dwal : Pi?
The Doctor: ok...
Pirate16 : Tam, are you going to log us every time we have a
shift? :)
GM Dwal : No, Pi, that's your own look-out.
Pirate16 : ok
GM Dwal : 3 You sare held to TOS even more firmly than users.
Tamira : no I just stop by a few Xs a shift to check that all
is going OK
GM Dwal : If you do not know Terms of Service, get to the Cust
Serv area and learn them tonight!
GM Dwal : TOS (Terms of Service) is the Online staffers' bible.
GM Dwal : 4 You cannot use your staff position to further
fueds, personal vendettas and the like.
Tamira : I advise printing them out and putting them next to
your puter along with the list of games that are
Tamira : offered online
GM Dwal : Other than that, the world is a pretty open place.
GM Dwal : Yes, keep a schedule with you all the time. We are
having temporary trouble updating them, but\
Tamira : what about using RDI names at other times than your
shift, boss??
GM Dwal : normally, the Schredule is up to date, The current
one is pretty close as is.
Tamira : also B/W policy
GM Dwal : RDI names must be used on-shift. Off shift, you may
use them provided that it draws
GM Dwal : no complaints from other areas. It is generally
impolite to wear your "uniform" on
GM Dwal : someone else's shift (excepption being Tam, who is in
on your shift as your boss)
MARVATELL : !except for reading mail right?
GM Dwal : B?w, Tam... care to 'splain?
GM Dwal : (You can be on whenever you like to read mail, rules
only pertain to staffed areas & rooms)
Tamira : OK....as semi staff we have access to something
called Bump/warn....hasd to do with TOS and can be
Tamira : found in Sherwood Forest
GM Dwal : Ah... we have a rule about bump/warn in the Guild.
The Doctor: Sherwood Forest?
Tamira : can find the info and e-mail each one but is not to
be used lightly
GM Dwal : Only Senior Staff can do it. I do not want RDIs doing
anything beyond the "Warn" portion.
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GM Dwal : Which brings me to the topic of Senior Staff.
Tamira : WE can't bump anyone.....we just notify a Guide so
make sure you have an updated Guide list as well
GM Dwal : GM Logrus and myself are the Hosts here. You will
(rarely) see my wife here as well.
GM Dwal : Your chain of command is simple: You all work for
Tamira.
Tamira : ::curtsy:: :>
GM Dwal : She, and by extension all of you, work for myself and
Logrus.
GM Dwal : The Red Dragon Inn serves two purposes:
GM Dwal : 1 Survive and thrive as a People Connection room.
GM Dwal : 2 Act as a recruitment center for the Phantasy Guild.
GM Dwal : Keep'm both in mind.
GM Dwal : Now, for the meat of the msatter.
GM Dwal : You get access to two areas as RDIs. Both are via the
word "Thor".
GM Dwal : One is the People Connection Private Area.
GM Dwal : We do not belong in this area officially. Bobaloo,
the PC rooms Senior host, has taken
GM Dwal : us in out of the goodness of his heart. Remember to
act like guests.
Tamira : BTW any information you hear or see there is not to
be shared with non staff understand???
Pirate16 : yes
RDI Wraith: UnderStand
GM Dwal : The second area is the AO-Center, which is a general
staff area.
GM Dwal : Both areas fall under the warning that Tam just
issued.
GM Dwal : Additionally, you will all receive cmp based on work
done.
GM Dwal : RDI Comp is 3:@, that is
GM Dwal : if you work 4 hours, your bill is discounted by 6
hours.
GM Dwal : 4 for the work, plus an additional 50% for pay.
Tamira : additionally B/W and the ability to turn off IMs are
not to be discussed with non staff either
GM Dwal : 3:@ should have read 3:2
Pirate16 : ?
GM Dwal : Regarding the "IM" turn off. I request that you do
not use this feature (it is in the "Thor" area).
GM Dwal : Pi?
Pirate16 : Can you get raises or something like that if you do a
good job after a period?
Tamira : giggle
GM Dwal : Not exactly.
GM Dwal : The Guild is run based on the premise that creativity
is rewarded.
Pirate16 : ok
GM Dwal : If you come up with something you'd like to do for
the Guild, and I agree it is a good idea, you can
GM Dwal : get additional comp for running/managing/promoting
you idea.
MARVATELL : ?
GM Dwal : Doing a good job is the requirement for staying on
staff.
RDI Wraith: !
GM Dwal : Marv?
MARVATELL : could i talk furthur with you about my idea?
Tamira : BTW I have a floor plan for the Inn and a
standardized list of prices and foods that the Inn
serves..
MARVATELL : one i discussed about two weeks ago.
GM Dwal : Sure, but not tonight. I have a meeting after this
one and work tomorrow to boot.
GM Dwal : Wraith?
MARVATELL : ok.
Tamira : will e-mail list to everone by Saturday and snail
mail the drawing this weekend
RDI Wraith: Will be starting RDI sounds this week and Welcom any
Suggestions
RDI Wraith: Latyer of corse
GM Dwal : (let's support Tam's standards and help her build on
them... continuity can be fun)
GM Dwal : Okay... other items to cover...
Tamira : suggestions are welcomed
Tamira : :>
Tamira : also...a point I wanted to bring up
GM Dwal : If you cannot make your shift, contact TAm ASAP under
her "Tamira" name, not under "RDI Tamira"
The Doctor: (just caught up from Bathroom break>
GM Dwal : She will arrange your Sub (Smile, Pi)
RDI Wraith: Can We get AO to develop a FrontEnd to Log Names ?
The Doctor: Wraith, I have a MacRecorder, so I can help with new
sounds...
Pirate16 : :)
Tamira : you may find it easier to run your shift if yoiu have
a theme for it....like Dwaf Night....all dwarves
Tamira : drink at half price
GM Dwal : ::reinstating Protocol::
The Doctor: (sorry>
Tamira : sorry boss
GM Dwal : I'll be asking you for your Shift "Specials" at the
start of each month.
Tamira : (sheepish look)
GM Dwal : (Tam, you're allowed to get away with it, you are
helping run the meeting)
RDI Wraith: !
GM Dwal : (Now take back that appology and be quick about it!
;) )
Tamira : (gleeful mischevious look)
GM Dwal : Wraith?
RDI Wraith: Can We get AO to develop a FrontEnd to Log Names ?
MARVATELL : ?
RDI Wraith: It seems like it would help all Chat rooms out
GM Dwal : Probably not, but I'll be checking on a rumored tool
created by another staffer.
The Doctor: ?
GM Dwal : Marv?
MARVATELL : what is FrontEnd?
GM Dwal : HE means a program to automate the RDI report.
GM Dwal : Doc?
The Doctor: Two questions...
Tamira : Actually Wraith, I believe that we are the only ones
that actually do this
The Doctor: 1. What do you mean by specials?
GM Dwal : (Not for long, Tam. My twin brother, Bobalooo has
been talking to me about this...)
Tamira : other chat rooms just submit a generalized #s report
and any probs
GM Dwal : Specials: Dwarf Night - Dwarves Drink Free
The Doctor: 2. Can we only get into the staff area under our RDI
names, or any of our account names?
Tamira : BOB ????your twin?????? really Dwal that is
stretching the truth by a few....
Tamira : light years :>
GM Dwal : Specilas: Hobbit Night - Bring a Hobbit and get
Hobbit Daquaris free all Night
GM Dwal : RDI names only.
Tamira : only RDI name Doc
Pirate16 : ?
GM Dwal : Not really, Tam. That was him at Hamberger Harry's I
couldn't make it.
GM Dwal : Pi?
Pirate16 : What is the password for the general AOL staff area?
GM Dwal : No password. Keyword is Thor. You should have access
next week if
Tamira : I've met Bob, dear and he makjes TWO (or three) of
you
GM Dwal : you don't have it now.
Pirate16 : ok
GM Dwal : You mean... we're triplets, Tam???
Tamira : Keyword gives you access to staff area...
GM Dwal : Tam, anything important that I missed?
MARVATELL : !
Tamira : thinking.........
GM Dwal : Marv?
GM Dwal : ::watch smoke from Tam's ears::
MARVATELL : read the file on Bob+Dwal ...
Tamira : 'don't think so.....\OH....e-mail your report within
a day or so of your shift
Kairee : hello. I just got in from work.
GM Dwal : (Personally, I gave up thinking a long time ago. I
hated the headaches)Your mail has been sent
GM Dwal : That's just a rumor, Marv!
Tamira : and your schedule a few days before the beginning of
each month.....like by the 26th of the previous
MARVATELL : ;)
Tamira : month
GM Dwal : Yo, Kai. Doc has been logging for you.
Tamira : Dwal...want a mouse in your ale of ginger??
Kairee : Thanks Doc. :)
GM Dwal : (Tempted to say Longiing but whoi am I to start
rumors)
Kairee : ;)
GM Dwal : NO, Tam. Thanks anyway.
The Doctor: {{{{{{{{{{Kairee}}}}}}}}}}
Tamira : giggle
Tamira : hi Kairee...glad you could make it....any questions??
GM Dwal : Okay, any questions remaining?
The Doctor: I long for Kairee in my spare time... :)
Kairee : What's going on? what did I miss? can I read all
about it in the log? etc.
MARVATELL : ?
Tamira : Doc, you long for anyone in your spare time :>
GM Dwal : Final Note: You may get Email from MacWacko... do not
be alarmed, he isn't dangerous
The Doctor: Tam, shush! :)
GM Dwal : and he *is* the Guild's official Secretary.
Kairee : is he armed?
GM Dwal : Marv?
Tamira : just cute and cuddly.....but watch out for the fangs
:>
MARVATELL : can we get a little more organized and get the info
out a little faster?
GM Dwal : (Yes, Kai, two of them)
GM Dwal : In regard to what, Marv?
MARVATELL : the meetings like these.
Tamira : what info Marv???
GM Dwal : Ah!
GM Dwal : Unfortunately, I was deep in GM Hiring on PC-Link.
GM Dwal : Normally, these will be better planned.
GM Dwal : Okay, any other "?" or "!"?
Tamira : I suggest a once a month meeting of all RDIs and GMs
Dwal....to settle any problems and answer any
RDI Wraith: ?
Tamira : questions
RDI Wraith: When Later..I think of questions Whom should I ask ?
GM Dwal : As to that, Tam. I am on EVERY Wednesday from 9-11 if
you need a face to face (any of you)
Tamira : we could keep it to an hr or less and that way all
important info....like the make your own monster an
Tamira : d IceCon will be known to all
GM Dwal : Wraith, I'm only Email away. Usually Tam or I can
field them so Email'm to both of us.
GM Dwal : Point taken, Tam.
GM Dwal : Okay, that's a wrap kiddies!
Tamira : and you all have my phone # if it can't wait OK???
Kairee : ok.
GM Dwal : <-off to my next meeting.
The Doctor: ok...
Kairee : bye dwal.
Tamira : nite boss stay warm
RDI Wraith: ok
The Doctor: Kairee, I'll mail this log to you tomorrow, OK?
Tamira : any other questions before I go??
Kairee : ok Babe.
The Doctor: What is the air speed ration of a fully laden swallow?
MARVATELL : 23.75 MPH Wraith..
Kairee : don't you mean ratio?
RDI Wraith: African or european
The Doctor: Yes I mean Ratio...
Tamira : 2 to the 10th power of an unladen one :>
The Doctor: Wraith, what kind of RDI sounds were you thinking of?
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Tamira : any other questions???
MARVATELL : no:)
RDI Wraith: Well Greetings, Good Byes, Mumblings ..General Bar
stuffYour mail has been sent
The Doctor: Clinking glasses...
Tamira : breaking glass
The Doctor: exploding fireballs...
Kairee : bar fights.
Tamira : smashing furniture :>
RDI Wraith: Yes Bar fights
The Doctor: Fire Lizards chattering at ecah other...
Kairee : general explosions and destruction.
Kairee : laughter.
Kairee : cat fights.
Kairee : men drooling.
RDI Wraith: Some Klinking... Got to Keep the File down to a Few
100 K
The Doctor: Wenches is the bestest people!
The Doctor: That must be in there... :)
RDI Wraith: TiggyPurr
The Doctor: Tam, Friday is Ladies night! :)
Tamira : OH?????? all the guys get to take a lady home???
MARVATELL : Doc you wish!!;)
RDI Wraith: Thursday is Drow night }:)
Kairee : only in their dreams Tam.
The Doctor: no, Ladies get to drink and eat for free...
MARVATELL : monday is Ochre Jello wrestling!!
RDI Wraith: {{{{{{{Kairee}}}}}}}}} Didn't do that when ya Walked
in :)
RDI Wraith: Marv Lol
The Doctor: oh, and on Friday Ladies get to kiss the inkeeper for
free... :)
MARVATELL : gotcha all beat but i might have to dilute it a
little....
Kairee : ;) Hey Wraith.
Tamira : well e-mail them all to me....should have 5 for the
month of October
RDI Wraith: Doc Ya meen Some times they Have to pay for that ?
The Doctor: a different one every week?
Tamira : yep
The Doctor: no, sometimes I have to pay... :)
The Doctor: <hee hee>
Tamira : use your imagination
RDI Wraith: :)
The Doctor: <shifting imagination into overdrive>
The Doctor: evil laugh
RDI Wraith: Looking for where he left his Imagination...Only a
Few moments earler
MARVATELL : <imagination is always in overdrive that's why i'm
always in trouble>
The Doctor: Rhyme night... everyone must speak in rhyme...
The Doctor: or leave in jig time...
Kairee : Smack the Doctor night.
Kairee : :)
RDI Wraith: Yoyo YO YO you a rap'er Doc :)
Tamira : OK I am going now.....tired and getting cranky
The Doctor: Only with your lips, Kairee... :)
RDI Wraith: :* Night Tam{S ]]]]]]]]]}
The Doctor: ]]]]]]]]]
MARVATELL : {{{{{{Tam}}}}}}}}}}}
Tamira : e-mail me any other questions or comments....meeting
is officially closed
MARVATELL : bye all:)
The Doctor: Yup... it's bed time...
Tamira : 1 hr 14 min
Kairee : night Tam.
RDI Wraith: L8ter
Tamira : remember to e-mail GuildRules
Kairee : night all.
The Doctor: night Kairee... :*
The Doctor: I"m gone...
The Doctor: <dematerializing>
10/4/90 12:12:46 AM Closing file.