conversations.from: system
conversations.value: The Glory Hounds were one of the biggest British rock bands of the early 90s.  They had money, fame, groupies and more drugs than they could handle.  Even after the inevitable breakup--and breakdown--most of the band's former members have done pretty well for themselves. 
   
  But every gravy train dries up eventually, and for former Glory Hounds bassist Ian Medley, that time has come.  After over a decade of fast living, followed by expensive rehab clinics and a still more expensive divorce settlement, practically everything from the glorious heyday of his career is now gone.
   
  Now sober and single--and trying to pretend to be happy about both--Medley has no money, no pride and no prospects.  Until he comes up with a cunning plan.  His path back to wealth and success will have to involve music--it's the only thing he knows how to do--so surely the logical solution is to... *manage a band?* 
   
  And not just *any* band--a manufactured rock band.  Sure.  Makes perfect sense. 
   
  Medley has started scouting for talent, assembling a band from the finest musicians his trained ear can pick out.  This has to work.  If it doesn't, he will never have another chance.  But what could possibly go wrong?  It's not like a band formed from a group of total strangers could ever be a hotbed for drama... right? 
   
  Someone had better be filming this soon-to-be shitshow for a web documentary... 
   
  ===== 
   
  This is a game about a rock band.  A manufactured Frankenstein's Monster of a rock band, cobbled together by a man who really ought to know better but probably had his wits addled by drugs sometime in the 90s.  **You** are a musician who is, for whatever reason, willing to join a totally manufactured band project. 
   
  The game starts in Leeds in early 2015.  As the story progresses, the action will likely move to other parts of the UK.  Your character does not have to be British, but if they are not you should explain why they are in the country.
  
  Intended for 4-6 players who are prepared to make at least 2-3 moves a week. 
   
  **May contain strong language and references to sex, drugs and alcohol.**
  
  Player background notes: http://tinyurl.com/n2xgjgq
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The offices of a UK based record label.  Much like Medley himself, their last real hit was in the 90s.
conversations.prefix: Miracle Records:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're not the strongest person or the most skilled fighter.  But *damn* are you good at getting out of the way of trouble
conversations.prefix: Fast Reflexes:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You like to think of yourself as a practical person, but there are some things you won't do.  Won't even countenance others doing.  Even in a terrible place, you're still an honourable person.
conversations.prefix: Integrity:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You know that hope is a cruel lie.  You know *exactly* how doomed you are.  But since when did dwelling on a terrible fate do anything to change it?
conversations.prefix: The Pit of Despair:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You learn fast; you've had to.  Experience is a better teacher than any book, and now your head is full of knowledge from lessons learned the hard way.
conversations.prefix: Quick on the Uptake:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're small, cute and vulnerable.  Well, actually that last one isn't strictly true.  As people tend to find out - to their cost.  Being underestimated can be *really* useful.
conversations.prefix: Disarming Cuteness:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You do not give up.  Ever.  Even when it looks hopeless.  Even though you *know* it's hopeless.  Because something in you just won't let *them* win.
conversations.prefix: Determination:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're not the strongest person or the most skilled fighter.  But *damn* are you good at getting out of the way of trouble.
conversations.prefix: Fast Reflexes:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: What you lack in age and experience you make up for with enthusiasm.  You're ready to take on the world - and you actually expect to win.
conversations.prefix: Aspiring Rocker:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You were in a comedy band, but your talent is no joke.  Trying to make it in mainstream music might be a struggle between your common sense and your sense of humour.
conversations.prefix: Comedy Performer:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Before you got this offer, you played in a cover band, performing other people's songs at pubs, clubs and weddings.  It's time to prove you've got original material to share.
conversations.prefix: Covers Artist:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You were a child music prodigy, but you haven't yet turned that into adult success.  Maybe it's time to take a step towards the glittering career you were always *meant* to have.
conversations.prefix: Former Prodigy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've been in a few bands but none of them have ever gone anywhere.  That isn't *your* fault, though - all you need is the right band behind you, and you *know* you'll be a star.
conversations.prefix: No Hoper:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You were in a band that got pretty big... but then it all fell apart.  You were *so close* to stardom; you could almost taste it.  This time you're going all the way.
conversations.prefix: Second Time Lucky:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've been playing for years behind the scenes.  You may not be famous, but the people who *matter* know you.  This could be your chance to be in the limelight, at long last.
conversations.prefix: Session Musician:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Okay, so you didn't win, but everyone knows those shows are rigged. And a lot of the runners-up do better than the eventual winners anyway.  You're going to be one of them.
conversations.prefix: Talent Show Reject:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Maybe it's the way you move, the way you speak.  Maybe it's just that you're *really* hot.  Whatever it is, people are drawn to you.
conversations.prefix: Allure:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: People wonder if you ever need to sleep.  However strenuous your life might get,  you'll always be up for the next challenge. 
conversations.prefix: Boundless Energy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You were big on the internet - then someone in the music world noticed you.  Now it's time to trade your online fame in for real stardom.  You hope.
conversations.prefix: Internet Celebrity:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You write, you compose, you arrange.  Your main role is to have ideas, and *damn* are you good at it.
conversations.prefix: Creativity:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You understand that hard work is important, and you're prepared to do whatever it takes to get what you want.
conversations.prefix: Dedication:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Music isn't just your job or your hobby, it's your *life*. People admire both your enthusiasm and your extensive knowledge.
conversations.prefix: Passion For Music:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: However hard things get, you still manage to keep your spirits up  and look on the bright side.
conversations.prefix: Positive Attitude:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Maybe you need a little bit of polish, but all of the potential is there. You've got the skills and the instincts of a star.
conversations.prefix: Raw Talent:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: People like you.  Because you're so *nice*.  Hating you would be like hating the world's cutest kitten.
conversations.prefix: Sweetheart:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You work well with other people and don't mind letting them get most of the acclaim and glory.
conversations.prefix: Team Player:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You always want too much of something - drink, drugs, sex - and you are always the one to take things just a *little* too far.
conversations.prefix: Appetite For Excess:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You don't believe in telling pretty lies to spare the feelings of others.  Which is fine.  But you could probably find a kinder way to "tell it like it is".
conversations.prefix: Brutal Honesty:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You find it difficult to concentrate on just one thing at a time.  There are far too many interesting distractions around to take your mind off the job.
conversations.prefix: Distractible Mind:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Some might say you're a dreamer.  You're certainly not the most practical soul, nor the most in touch with reality.  Is that *really* such a bad thing?
conversations.prefix: Head in the Clouds:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You don't like being kept waiting and you don't suffer fools.  Your time is important to you and you don't like to waste it.
conversations.prefix: Impatience:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're the most amazing person who ever lived.  All you want is for everyone else to admit it.  Is that too much to ask?
conversations.prefix: Oversized Ego:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You know how things are *supposed* to be done, and you refuse to listen to any alternatives.   Your way is the best way.  Surely everyone knows that.
conversations.prefix: Rigid Thinking:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: When you're working on something - *anything* - it's the only thing you can see.  You find it very difficult to focus on anything else until the last job is done.
conversations.prefix: Tunnel Vision:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There's still *some* money in the music industry for artists, right?  And you're going to rake in as much of it as possible.
conversations.prefix: All About the Money:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Who knows where this is going to lead?  Or if it'll ever go anywhere at all?  You're just going to enjoy it while it lasts.
conversations.prefix: Enjoy the Ride:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Whether it's an addiction or just your bad attitude, you've got a wild side and you're here to set it free.
conversations.prefix: Feed the Demon:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're just here to write the best music you can - and then play it live in front of an audience.  The best feeling in the world.
conversations.prefix: Live for the Music:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: More than anything, you want to *mean* something to somebody.  Will it be a band mate?  The fans?  Or someone else entirely?
conversations.prefix: Make a Connection:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: For you the rockstar life is all about the groupies. Or anyone else you can get to sleep with you, really.
conversations.prefix: One in Every Port:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: They told you that you'd never make it as a big time star.  Well, now it's time to prove them wrong.
conversations.prefix: Prove Yourself:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have something to say, a message that you want to get out there. The music you make is going to *mean* something.
conversations.prefix: Share Your Message:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You want everyone to know who you are. For it to be *your* name the fans chant as you play your heart out for them.
conversations.prefix: The Fame Monster:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You tend towards making snap decisions.  You don't think things through with any care.  And you *never* look before you leap.
conversations.prefix: Planning Failure:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You don't get a second chance at a first impression. You've all been pushed into a room together.  How well does that go?
conversations.prefix: First Meeting:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Describe where you were when Medley found you, and how that first interaction played out.
conversations.prefix: A Fateful Meeting:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A good rock band needs a great name.  Medley's leaving that up to you.  Gotta make you feel like part of the process, right?
conversations.prefix: A Good Name For A Band:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The City of Leeds, West Yorkshire.
  
  Part of THE NORTH.
  
  Actually a lot nicer than most people expect it to be.
conversations.prefix: Leeds:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: **North of England Division**
  
  The waiting room at the Leeds location of this independent record label.
conversations.prefix: Red Velvet Records:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The best way to get to know a musician is to play together... and that's exactly what this room is for.
conversations.prefix: Practice Space:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: ...is more important than the destination.  Describe where you were and what you were doing before Medley found you.
conversations.prefix: The Journey...:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: (Overall Result)
  
  Five people went into a room.  The hope is that a band will come out.  How is this going to work?
conversations.prefix: Cohesion:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: (Per Card Result)
  
  In this room full of strangers, can you find a way to relate to any of them?
conversations.prefix: Rapport:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The furnishings in this room are rather mismatched, but at least nothing is being held together by gaffer tape.
conversations.prefix: Meeting Room:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sure, this room *looks* like it has everything, but does it have what *you* need to rock?
conversations.prefix: Blaming the Tools:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sure, this room *looks* like it has everything, but does it have what* you* need to rock?
conversations.prefix: Blaming the Tools:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Now everyone has an instrument - except Sean, of course - why don't you all see what you can do?
conversations.prefix: Jam:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Probably what the students here mean when they tell their parents that they're "at the library".  The 11th stop on the Otley Run pub crawl.
conversations.prefix: The Library:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Get to know each other.  Or, most likely, figure out which of the other people is most likely to drive you insane if this band goes ahead.
conversations.prefix: Bonding:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Impress the others... or just try not to embarrass yourself.
conversations.prefix: Hold Your Drink:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: (Optional)
  
  Time to play the "that would be a good name for a band" game?
conversations.prefix: Name the Band:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're not really like these people.  You already have a  career in music, and you've never sought stardom. Some might ask why you're even here.
conversations.prefix: Distant:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You’ve been playing for years behind the scenes. You may not be famous, but the people who matter know you.
conversations.prefix: Session musician:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You were destined for great things - but something happened and your career has taken a sharp turn. 
conversations.prefix: Orchestra Drop-out:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've been a working musician since before leaving school; music is your life. Your dedication, talent and knowledge make you an invaluable addition to any project.
conversations.prefix: Professional:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This isn't a dream of stardom. It may be your passion but it's also your job. You’re just here to write and record the best music you can.
conversations.prefix: Keep on keepin' on:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You were a student studying abroad, but things took a sharp turn and after a series of unfortunate events, you're now homeless, playing for loose change
conversations.prefix: Homeless:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've been born with a rare condition that will force you to sleep for short intervals at random times, while its being slowly understood with the 2015 year, the new medication that's come out is expensive.
conversations.prefix: Narcolepsy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You were big on the internet - then someone in the music world noticed you. Now it’s time to trade your online fame in for real stardom. You hope. 
conversations.prefix: Internet Celebrity:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have growing up to do, dick and fart jokes are probably still hilarious to you
conversations.prefix: Immature:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Everything you do - conversation, movement, clothing - exudes style, grace and poise. Those who see you are often admiring (and a little jealous). 
conversations.prefix: Presence:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sometimes you slip into a new innocent mindset and don't seem to know anything. You're inexperienced but have experience. Not to mention the fact that you don't know how to deal with other people.
  
conversations.prefix: Naive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've made a name for yourself... in all the wrong ways, unfortunately.
conversations.prefix: Bad Reputation:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You like to let the good ideas flow: when they come to you, you just let them out. Surprising the people around you is just a bonus.
conversations.prefix: Spontaneous:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You had such good intentions. And then you lasted approximately five minutes. Well done.
conversations.prefix: Patronising:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sure, other people sometimes have their own ideas, but they shouldn't be allowed to *do* anything with them.
conversations.prefix: Control Freak:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You expect things to be good. No, you expect them to be *perfect*.
conversations.prefix: Classically Trained:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sing and play? Easy. Sing, play and dance? No sweat. Sing, play, dance, listen to the levels, and catch the eye of the cute girl in the front row?
  
  Now you're talking.
conversations.prefix: Multi-tasker:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You know how to behave properly and do the Right Thing. You just can't understand why other people don't seem to know it too.
conversations.prefix: Uptight:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Onstage or off, you're not afraid to take risks. You're brave and bold, and maybe a bit stupid.
conversations.prefix: Fearless:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You didn't _think_ you were old, but you're feeling pretty damn ancient right about now.
conversations.prefix: Old:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Despite not ever being in a band before, you're quite an aficionado of music through the ages. 
conversations.prefix: Well-versed:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You get things done.
conversations.prefix: Decisive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're classy and discerning, and you've acquired a taste for the finer things in life.
conversations.prefix: Tasteful: