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Maybe play the Rube music only for the person he is there to see?

I have heard the Rube 7 times tonight, so far. That is more than 2 times an hour.  Usually that would be great. But now the Rube is only there to see one person, and that's it. So why not just announce his presence to only the person he is there for?  I am not sure about others, but hearing his music and knowing that he isnt there for me, gets really annoying.

Posted 14 months ago by Innie✿, Obviously Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • Yeah, I've wondered if that is possible. It is kind of disheartening to hear the music and then realize it's not for you. LOL
    Posted 14 months ago by Becky Subscriber! | Permalink
  • No way, I love that music. Doesn't matter if the Rube is there for me or not, I stick around to hear it all the way through.
    Posted 14 months ago by Toksyuryel Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Yea, I enjoy hearing the music, whether he's there for me or not.
    Posted 14 months ago by Little Miss Giggles Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I laugh every time I hear it but i can understand that it can be either annoying or disappointing.  Still, I love to hear it even if he won't speak to me.
    Posted 14 months ago by Brib Annie Subscriber! | Permalink
  • i love knowing he's around, even if he's not there for me.

    i also like that people will announce who he's looking for 'Rube her for ya, Innie!'...
    Posted 14 months ago by Wrendolin Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'd say no.. I love that tune! 
    Even if it's not for me..
    Posted 14 months ago by Princess Sarah Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I love the music and I love hearing it! It also makes me laugh to see a dozen Glitchen go tearing off in the same direction when the music suddenly starts.
    Posted 14 months ago by Drumroll Please Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I really like the sudden flurry when the music starts.  Keep the music for everyone I say.
    Posted 14 months ago by WindBorn Subscriber! | Permalink
  • It gets stuck in my goddamn head for the rest of the day. ACK.
    Posted 14 months ago by nonpromqueen Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Not a bad idea.  For some reason I find that music incredibly disturbing.
    Posted 14 months ago by djbeema Subscriber! | Permalink
  • The mad rushing around when the music starts is part of the fun. Stuff like that adds flavor to the game.

    I just left a game that streamlined itself to death. Keep it the way it is imo.
    Posted 14 months ago by Jemlin Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Sometimes I hear the music and sometimes not.  When the Rube appears for you, a little message will appear in the upper left corner of the screen that says the Rube is here to trade with you.  If you don't see that, then he's there for someone else.  That's a quick way to know without chasing him down.
    Posted 14 months ago by Reba Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Rube is such a fantastic character, I love his theme that plays & like a few posters have said, sometimes the person who he has come to see might be distracted & the music is a cue to focus back on the street. Plus it breaks up the endless banjo music that seems plays throughout Groddle island & the entire northern continent, which I think is a lot less interesting to listen to.
    Posted 14 months ago by Dr Mumbassa Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Exactly what Reba said. When the Rube was finally there to see me, I noticed this. Now I dont even go try to talk to him.
    Posted 14 months ago by Innie✿, Obviously Subscriber! | Permalink
  • -1.  Just because you don't get to be in the parade doesn't mean it isn't fun to watch.
    Posted 14 months ago by Wiggy Óg Dónal Subscriber! | Permalink
  • There seems to be a split opinion on this. I wonder if it would be a good idea for a referendum for the subscribers?

    Disclaimer: I am not currently a subscriber and will not be able to vote on this no matter what the outcome.
    Posted 14 months ago by BarryW Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Yes please!

    ETA: Maybe it could be a toggle? You can choose whether you want to hear the music all the time, or just when he's there for you? That might be a little nitpickity...
    Posted 14 months ago by Cupcake Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Not nit picky Cupcake, I would love that ability!!  I usually loved hearing the Rube...I love that song.  (It is my ringtone, after all.)

    But, he seems to be appearing way more often than normal.  7 times in less than 2 hrs was CRAZY.  And his music is really loud....
    Posted 14 months ago by Innie✿, Obviously Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'd like it soft for the person he isn't there to see and loud for the person he is.
    Posted 14 months ago by Lucille Ball Subscriber! | Permalink
  • i am another who loves hearing the music even if he's not there for me.  and i would hate to have to use my votes on such a trivial matter :)
    Posted 14 months ago by katlazam Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'm with Innie...I'd rather not even hear the music if he's not there for me (and yes a toggle option would be the best of all worlds - after all, I thought this game was supposed to be, on some level, about customizing your own experience).  Yea, there is that little message, but sometimes I'm doing something else and it fades before I get a chance to read it. 

    At a minimum what Lucille Ball recommends would be better...very very soft music for those in the area, louder music for the one he's there to see...and yes, the music could be tweaked down a smidge.
    Posted 14 months ago by ~Pink Flamingo~ Subscriber! | Permalink
  • My 2c: I love the Rube and the music announcing his arrival, even if he isn't looking for me. imho, it adds a excitement, sorta like when the bells go off in a casino and you know someone has hit a jackpot. It just makes me want to keep playing in hopes that he will find me next!
    Posted 14 months ago by GreyGoose Subscriber! | Permalink
  • The rube only enters the area for you when you arrive, if you are already in the area when he arrives then you know he isn't there for you. Also since the rube only appears when a player enters a street, that player is known to not be afk.
    It doesn't confuse anyone else unless they have also only just entered the street along with the person who it is actually for.
    also +1 to rachel2635's "jackpot" comment :)
    Posted 14 months ago by Hobo Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I love the Rube music. I love it even when it's not for me. I get such a rush when I hear it and then try to find him. When he's not for me it makes me laugh. :) I'd hate to lose it.
    Posted 14 months ago by emdot Subscriber! | Permalink