conversations.from: system
conversations.value: Looks like, despite my best intentions, I couldn't wait and we stealth started already, so I might as well carry on, specially since I kinda have it all planned out in my head anyway.
  
  So the premise (from RA) is: 
  
  *“I’m looking for musicians, anyone up for starting a band? I guess it could even just be the two of us, but I was thinking more like 4 or 5 to be honest, your classic rock set up. I’m easy on location, genre, era, whatever, I just wanna sing. I can start things off, try my hand at some songwriting, but if you’re an experienced band manager I’m happy for you to take the lead. I’d prefer to take things slow to be honest, get to know each other over a few beers and cocktails if you’re up for that? No, I don’t mean like that,” she remarks with a cheeky grin. “It doesn’t have to be a long term thing though, hey I’m up for just a tryout, see how we all fit.”*
  
  Location/genre/time – any time, anywhere
  
  Tone - pretty light hearted/fun/flirty, teen drama/romcom type of vibe
  
  Premise – a band tryout
  
  Seeking – 2-5 people, any gender/orientation/age
  
  Duration/pace – Pretty short (one chapter?), with opportunity for sequel, but not necessarily fast-paced
  
  Role – prefer to play, will narrate if necessary
  
  Age rating – 15 ish? I said I wanted to keep it SFW/Public, (so a little sexy but not graphic IMO) but depends on the group consensus more than anything.
  
  *“So yeah, as I said, pretty intense deadline – I may have signed up to a gig to impress a guy, and it may be this weekend. So I kinda need a band like last week…? We probably only have time for a couple of practices but I’ll bring some beers, we can make a party of it?"*
  
  Doesn't need to be realistic, it's just an excuse to meet people/make friends/rock out/make out tbh ;) The plan is that the game itself would be pretty short, taking place over a week of last minute auditions/practice before a single gig as the culmination. We'd start with an open tryout (so chars can have an existing relationship with Roxy/each other or not) in the first scene, then a couple of practices/band meetings/drinking sessions (2-3 single scenes), then the final scene would be the gig.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: yup. so *that* happened :/
  
  *Describe the effects, whether your symptoms are more physical or emotional...*
  
  You **must** play *only* this card at the next available challenge, which will recover your full health.
conversations.prefix: ugh... hangover...:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Drama! *Gasp!*
  
  If tales of Jan's night of party wagon passion get to Roxy's ears, you will be rewarded with a Wild Strength card, and an asset of your choice.
conversations.prefix: Let the sexy cat out of the sexy bag:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A blue Zeta fiddle, electric in more than one way.
  
  Not exactly your usual ensemble member in a rock quartet, but you can show the world how it's the player, not the instrument, that counts.
conversations.prefix: Fiddle me this:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Everything is more fun with beer! 
  
  Imported microbrew from a British punk label of course... There was a *reason* you came to this particular bar, and it wasn't the decor.
conversations.prefix: Beer! :
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: 'Musical Director' he likes to call himself... Barman in charge of booking bands and hiring out the rehearsal room out back is more accurate.
conversations.prefix: Alex (copy):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A cream Malmsteen Fender Stratocaster.
  
  Show the world what an amazing guitarist you are. Well, not the world, more the patrons of Murphy's' Sunday Session...
conversations.prefix: #"You're gonna be a star!"#:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You know how to work a sound desk right?
  
  Well, whether you already do or not, you're about to become the de facto tech expert round here, so get laying those cables and twiddling those knobs.
conversations.prefix: Mix it up:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The orchestrator of this whole affair. How much do you know about her already? How much do you wanna find out? First impressions count for everything.
conversations.prefix: Roxy Hartford (copy):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Looks like *someone* has a little crush on you... ;)
  
  Best be careful, it could be a little fragile. 
  *No flirting with anyone else until you've played all these cards to resolve the relationship one way or another.*
conversations.prefix: Kai's heart:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A cherry red Gretsch drum kit, belonging to the bar.
  
  It's nowhere near as good as your own kit, but you can certainly hit it loud enough for Roxy to shut up and pay attention for once in her life.
conversations.prefix: Make some noise:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tequila: guaranteed to make you happy! Or very very drunk... 
  
  The good stuff, or at least not the super trashy stuff. A perfect amount of class for performing body shots if the mood takes you.
conversations.prefix: Tequila!:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: **FOR SAM (or anyone BUT Jan)**: Kai said something about Sam reminding Jan of someone? Is *that* why she's staring? 
  
  *Play out this stack, working with Jan to reveal her secret, either to all or just you.*
conversations.prefix: Jan's heart?:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're in! This is your metaphorical ticket to stardom and success. No cash value, no returns or exchanges. If you wish to leave the band at any time, signal your intent by giving this asset to Roxy.
conversations.prefix: I'm with the band...:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A Tama Silverstar 6 piece in a dichroic purple-black finish, for your approval? 
  
  Happy now? Wilf certainly is, he might be swinging by more often, just to see how you're getting on of course...
  
  *This card does absolutely nothing. If we were playing a competitive game, you'd probably get a level up or +1 victory point or something, but since we're not, you'll just have to be happy with a smug sense of satisfaction.*
conversations.prefix: Your drums m'lady...:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're an artist right? Make some art - whether with music, words, visuals, light, ambient sound, performance, dance, an installation piece... - whatever, as long as it's as original and awesome as you are.
conversations.prefix: Inspiration:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Go for it, take a risk. Follow your heart/pants' desire. Do something you've never done before. Tell a secret, admit a fear, confess a crush... 
  
  Whether you need liquid courage or not, just do it.
conversations.prefix: Take a chance on me...:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Because apparently some people don't like beer?
  
  A literary twist on the classic cocktail, with a secret ingredient guaranteed to blow your pants off. Or at least so the local rollergirls say so.
conversations.prefix: Tequila Mockingbird:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your voice, your presence, a microphone - that's all you need and even the mic is optional. 
  
  Live the dream. Make the audience fall in love with you. Show Alex what you can do.
conversations.prefix: #"Sing it out"#:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You wanna narrate? No experience necessary :)
conversations.prefix: Band manager:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You wanna join the band? No musical inclination necessary, you can just hang out, be a groupie/roadie :)
conversations.prefix: Aspiring band member:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: And awesomeness
conversations.prefix: Enthusiasm:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: and Storium
conversations.prefix: Addicted to romance:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: OR whatever...
conversations.prefix: Play a successful gig!:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Local dive bar, with stage, rehearsal space out back, and a happy hour that lasts longer than the laws of time or decency should really allow...
conversations.prefix: Murphy's:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: yup. so *that* happened :/
  
  *Describe the effects, whether your symptoms are more physical or emotional...*
  
  You **must** play *only* this card at the next available challenge, which will recover your full health.
conversations.prefix: ugh... hangover....:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Drama! *Gasp!*
  
  If tales of Jan's night of party wagon passion get to Roxy's ears, you will be rewarded with a Wild Strength card, and an asset of your choice.
conversations.prefix: Let the sexy cat out of the sexy bag (copy):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The orchestrator of this whole affair. How much do you know about her already? How much do you wanna find out? First impressions count for everything.
conversations.prefix: Roxy Hartford:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Tastes just like a sarcastic *(but in a good way)* imitation of the real thing.
  
  A non-alcoholic twist on the cocktail, with a secret ingredient still guaranteed to blow your pants off.
conversations.prefix: Tequila Mockingjay (Virgin):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: So there's already been a bit of a chat over what types of music people liked - but what type of music would they even play together? Roxy might have to go off and talk to a guy at the bar in a mo, when he's finished with someone else... But you can talk between yourselves right?
conversations.prefix: The Musical round table:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: 'Musical Director' he likes to call himself... Barman in charge of booking bands and hiring out the rehearsal room out back is a bit more accurate.
conversations.prefix: Alex Stewart:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Not literally, that would be... childish. Metaphorically, it's all about the battle for power though - who will win out?
conversations.prefix: Drinking contest:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A bog-standard rehearsal space accessible through the bar. Drums, mics, amps, monitors and a basic sound mixer but not much else. 
conversations.prefix: Murphy's - the back room:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bass player, friend of a friend of Roxy's, but they don't know each other well. Never played live, but has a Youtube channel playing rock covers of disco classics.
conversations.prefix: Kai Carpenter:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Keyboardist, Alex asked her to come along, Roxy has met her a few times. Studying music at college, knows her stuff but is kinda serious about it.
conversations.prefix: Alysa Johnson:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The ultimate decider of your fate if she picks you to join in... 
  
  Or the ultimate deciding factor in your choice whether to do this thing or not?
conversations.prefix: Roxy the Judge:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: After last night, how're you feeling? Ready to rock in a cramped room playing loud instruments?
  
  **If you have a hangover, you *must* play it on this challenge.**
conversations.prefix: Show up for try outs:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Backing singers are essential for a rounded out vocal live sound. You don't *need* to be able to toss out harmonies off the cuff, but...
conversations.prefix: Back up requested:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Roxy *loves* karaoke. So if you wanna be her friend, then so do you. It doesn't *have* to be about performance value - it *can* just be about having fun.
conversations.prefix: Karaoke!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: How will she react? The orchestrator of this whole affair holds the future of your involvement in her hands. How much are you going to admit/be honest about?
conversations.prefix: Roxy Hartford (Jan):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Rehearsals seem over for tonight, Alysa's already left, and Roxy's run after her. What do you wanna do now?
conversations.prefix: Calling it:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Go for it, take a risk. Follow your heart/pants' desire. Do something you've never done before. Tell a secret, admit a fear, confess a crush... 
  
  Whether you need liquid courage or not, just do it.
conversations.prefix: Take a chance on me... (copy):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Every band needs a name right? Do you really *want* to just be Roxy's back up band, the Heartbreakers?
conversations.prefix: Where everybody knows your name...:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: She went off to check on Alysa, but you're *sure* you heard Alysa leave, and yet Roxy's not come back... Do you go after her?
conversations.prefix: Roxy Hartford:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The orchestrator of this whole affair. 
  
  How will you keep in touch with her before next rehearsal? What will you talk about?
conversations.prefix: Roxy  (keeping in touch):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It's walk of shame time - or not, as the case may be. Either way, backing singers gotta stick together. How can you help each other out?
conversations.prefix: Back up requested:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: What are you up to today, or this evening even since you've got a day off from rehearsals? Are you thinking about the band or someone/ something else?
conversations.prefix: Life happens:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Looks like *someone* has a little crush on you... ;)
  
  Best be careful, it could be a little fragile. 
  *No flirting with anyone else until you've played all these cards to resolve the relationship one way or another.*
conversations.prefix: Kai's heart (copy):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: How was your Sunday morning after? Busy day? Ready to rock out like the musical goddesses you are?
  
  *Get your chat on while you set things up.*
conversations.prefix: Setting up:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: What've you been up to? Busy day? Ready to rock out like the musical goddesses you are?
  
  *Get your chat on while you set things up.*
conversations.prefix: Setting up:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: **FOR SAM (or anyone BUT Jan)**: Kai said something about Sam reminding Jan of someone? Is *that* why she's staring? 
  
  *Play out this stack, working with Jan to reveal her secret, either to all or just you.*
conversations.prefix: Jan's heart? (copy):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Beardy, tattooed hardcore punk fan who will crush you with muscular arms if you even suggest that he's a hipster.
conversations.prefix: William 'Wilf' Franklin:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Beardy, tattooed hardcore punk fan who will crush you with muscular arms if you even suggest that he's a hipster.
conversations.prefix: William 'Wilf' Franklin:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: So there's already been a bit of a chat over what types of music people liked - but what type of music will you even play together? Roxy's not that bothered, she'll sing anything so the four of you have to come to some sort of agreement. Whoever convinces Alysa essentially gets an extra vote...
conversations.prefix: The Musical round table:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Multi talented musician, studying music at college, knows her stuff but is kinda serious about it.  
  
  Mostly plays classical, specialising in baroque and chamber music, but listens to AOR too.
conversations.prefix: Alysa Johnson (copy):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Multi talented musician, studying music at college, knows her stuff but is kinda serious about it.  
  
  Mostly plays classical, specialising in baroque and chamber music, but listens to AOR too.
conversations.prefix: Alysa Johnson:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *This card does absolutely nothing. If we were playing a competitive game, you'd probably get a level up or +1 victory point or something, but since we're not, you'll just have to be happy with a smug sense of satisfaction.*
conversations.prefix: +1 VP (master copy):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're an artist right? Make some art - whether with music, words, visuals, light, ambient sound, performance, dance, an installation piece... - whatever, as long as it's as original and awesome as you are.
conversations.prefix: Inspiration (copy):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pick a song for the group's set list - what drew you to that song and how do the group do at recreating it? Bonus points for adding a twist!
conversations.prefix: The Musical round table:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: She's mega-stressed, but maybe not for the obvious reasons. What's up, and can you help?
conversations.prefix: Roxy Hartford:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Every band needs a name right? Do you really *want* to just be Roxy's back up band, the Heartbreakers?
conversations.prefix: Where everybody knows your name... (copy):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Join in, help complete the song. What emotions of your own are you pouring into the music? How are they being expressed and does the object of your intentions know?
  
  *Feel free to add some lyrics if you want, but you don't have to*
conversations.prefix: Back up requested :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Roxy clearly had her reasons for writing this song. Are they plain to see? And how do you react to her pinning her heart on her lyrics?
conversations.prefix: The Song:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Someone has to run the sound board.
conversations.prefix: Tech Geek:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: No matter what happens or what life throws at you, you make it work.
conversations.prefix: Make it Work:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Fine when the conversation or the stress is about anything else, but if the focus is on her, she is easily flustered.
conversations.prefix: Self Concious:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: She's not cool.  She's never been cool.  But maybe if she gets to hang with the band...?
conversations.prefix: Be cool:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You were born with the gift of the Gods in your hands, and your song is the glorious echo of their pounding metal.
conversations.prefix: Guitar Virtuoso:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *"Shout it out / And play it loud / Cause this is what it's all about"* -Iron Savior, *Heavy Metal Never Dies*
conversations.prefix: Louder Than Hell:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Maybe you just put on too much mascara.
  
  Or maybe you have a dark secret...
conversations.prefix: Black Tears:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *"Daylight waits while the old man sings / Heaven help me / And then like the rush of a thousand wings / It shines upon the One..."*  -Rainbow, *Temple of the King*
conversations.prefix: Legacy of the Metal Gods:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You started on a double bass, training to play in an orchestra, and when your best friend wanted to form a band, you couldn't resist switching to electric to be near her.
conversations.prefix: Bass Playing Best Friend:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've always had a talent for making friends, or just chatting people up at a gathering.  
conversations.prefix: Social Butterfly:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: What's the best way to fill a gaping hole and hide your yearning?  By sleeping around, of course.
conversations.prefix: Promiscuous:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Face it, you're in love with your best friend which is double damned because you don't want to damage your friendship, and you don't think she'll swing that way.
conversations.prefix: Unrequited Love:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Not *exactly* much experience, but you've always wanted to sing on stage in front of more than just karaoke fans.
  
  That's all that really matters, right?
conversations.prefix: Lead singer:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Outgoing, bubbly, life and soul of the party, always happy to be the centre of attention, but equally happy to share it with the company of others - whether lifelong friends or complete strangers.
conversations.prefix: Extrovert:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sometimes you bite off a bit more than you can chew. Sometimes you just get a little too ambitious for your steel toecapped knee-high boots. Sometimes you're just plain scary mental.
conversations.prefix: Over enthusiastic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You *may* have promised a guy, you *kinda* wanna impress. But just the experience of being a rock goddess for one night would be pretty awesome as it is :D
conversations.prefix: Play a successful gig!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You may not be a Guitar Goddess or a Golden Voice, but you can hold your own.    
conversations.prefix: Sidewoman:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Not as a musician, maybe, but the whole dark loft and skanky club thing is your world. From steroid-monkey bouncers to cheating bartenders to lecherous managers, there aren't a lot of surprises left for you. Not even the fans.
conversations.prefix: Been There, Done That:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sure, you want this to succeed. But there's something else that absorbs a lot of your time and energy.
conversations.prefix: Day Job:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Eiryn has never been shy- about her opinions, her personality, her sexuality, anything. It can make her abrasive at times, but if you can get past it, she's one of the most honest people around.
conversations.prefix: All Out In Front:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: *It's not to say that to love is to own me...*
  
  The allure of a rocker chick is undeniable.  Like the melody of a power ballad, you simultaneously project vulnerability and might, rendering you rapturously irresistible.
conversations.prefix: Closer To My Heart:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're far too used to self-promoting loudmouths with no talent in your own field. It makes you suspicious of certain people with a 'rep'. 
  
  Hypocritical? Possibly. Justified? Absolutely.
conversations.prefix: In that Jaded Way:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Okay, so she is spastic and hyper and gawky, but there is still something kind of adorable about her.
conversations.prefix: Adorable:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Death to all butt metal...?
  
  Heh.
  
  Not everything is worth playing.  Especially the songs that aren't metal.
conversations.prefix: Death To All But Metal:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: She not only knows Doctor Who and Star Wars trivia, but also the best place to buy comics and can find the geekiest parties and places in town.
conversations.prefix: Geek-Fu:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sometimes Jan is a little too old-school for her own good.
  
  She doesn't like bullshit 21st century social media high-tech communication.  Face to face chats have always been her style.  For what it's worth...  well, it's worth a lot to folks who have more than 140 characters of something to say.
conversations.prefix: "What do you mean you left your cell phone at home?":
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: What an annoying yet appropriate cliche.  Making an awkward situation even more awkward.
conversations.prefix: The truth comes out in jest:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Yeah, she's a pain in the ass. But if Eiryn finds a reason to like you, you've got a solid friend for life.
conversations.prefix: Galpal:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Between a lifetime of lessons and an amount of innate talent, you can listen to and pick up beats and rhythms quickly, leading to easy emulation and some experimental jamming.
conversations.prefix: An Ear for Music: