Post by Jopper13 on Dec 22, 2017 9:48:28 GMT -5
== LOCATION ==
"Larp Land" in New Lisbon, WI
- Take interstate to New Lisbon, take 61 exit
- Turn onto Frontage Rd near Mobil/McDonald's
- Go 1.3 miles on Frontage Rd/42nd St
- Drive past Victory Fireworks and Car Dealership
- Destination will be on the right and marked with signs
*** The entrance to the property will be marked with GOLD Last Hope LARP signs
== DATE & TIME ==
Important Dates:
Thursday, August 9th
- Early Bird Membership deadline
- Expanded NPC Role Signup deadline
Tuesday, August 15th
- PC Skill change/update via email deadline
Saturday, August 18th (EVENT)
- Registration opens – 10:00am
- Registration closes – 11:30am
- Event briefing – Noon
- Scenario Begins – 12:30
- Scenario Ends – 7:30pm
- Clean up, Go to After's, Go Home (Mention Last Hope LARP at the travel mart complex and get 10% off A&W and Subway prices!)
***NOTE: If you are unable to make it before the official start time, it is your responsibility to notify a herald and get checked-in and NOT disturb the game in progress. You can do this by discreetly finding a herald on the field and having them assist you.
== MEMBERSHIP INFO==
There is no cost/charge/entry fee to participate in this event at the New Lisbon, WI land and all are welcome to participate regardless of their membership status or not.
Click here to pay for your membership services for August!
then...
Click here to pre-register and sign-up for the August Event!
== EVENT INFO ==
= PRE-REG FOOD & DRINKING WATER =
Pre-registered members will be provided a small meal on Saturday. Only pre-registered members (PCs & NPCs) will be added to the list for food as this helps us plan ahead of time.
*** You should plan on bringing some extra food and snacks to tide you over for the rest of the event. ***
We will NOT be providing feastware for the meals (which will be in-game); please make sure you bring feastware!
There will be some water brought in for use during the event, but players should also plan to bring their own and carry it with them.
** Plan ahead, be self sufficient, and bring your own food/water! ***
= CAMPING, BATHROOMS, FIRES, WATER, & ELECTRICITY =
- There is NO CAMPING at this event. If you need a motel, the nearby Mobil gas station/hotel right next to the interstate exit (1.3 miles away from the property) has very reasonable rates for rooms. You can call them at (608) 562-6000. There is also an AmericInn and the Edge of the Woods Motel.
- There is a porta-potty onsite in the parking area for players. If you need a bathroom facility, please plan on driving 1.3 miles back to Gas Station/Travel Mart.
- Campfires are allowed as long as they are PRE-APPROVED BY A HERALD and either in an above-ground firepit or dug into a below-ground firepit. We are planning on using a firepit during the event. Any additional fires will be strictly, enforced, monitored, and must be pre-approved.
- There is NO running water at the site.
- There is NO electricity at the site.
= REGISTRATION AREA & PLAYING FIELD INFO =
New Lisbon, WI
- The entrance to the property is flanked by several driveways we (might) have permission to park on if needed. Please check-in or get directions before you park. You are allowed to park on the road as an overflow but you MUST park on our side of a road, try to keep the entire vehicle off the road, and minimize foot traffic on the road.
- The property boundaries to the north, west, and east are marked by GREEN flagging tape. The neighbor's driveway is also a boundary to the east. The southern boundary is the clearing leading up to the interstate.
- There are several deer stands on the property; at this time, we ask that you do not go into any of them.
- Do not cut down any trees without approval.
- Do not use adjacent driveways/neighbor property without explicit permission!
= NIGHT CONDITIONS =
This event will NOT take place during night conditions.
= WEATHER CONDITIONS =
This event is in August, so plan accordingly! We will have loaner garb for NPCs but please make sure to plan to bring extra layers to keep warm; gloves, boots, etc.
It can be hot during the day; traditionally August events have been rather warm.
*** Base/thermal layers do not need to fit Decorum but outer layers do... please make sure you get your garb checked! PLAN ACCORDINGLY! ***
= EXPANDED NPC ROLE SIGN-UP =
There are NPC roles available during this event. If you are interested in playing an NPC role, please contact us ahead of time to let us know... see below for options.
- The "Expanded NPC Role Sign-Up Deadline" is the same cut-off as the membership Early Bird deadline (by Thursday, 8/9/18) and this will add you to the list to get a more detailed or involved NPC. This gives us time to flesh out a backstory, details, and how your NPC can impact the scenario. The staff will then email you back your detailed NPC role before the event, usually a bit after the pre-reg deadline ends.
= EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT =
- The "Early Bird Discount Deadline" is the week before the event (by Thursday, 8/9/18) and this will place you on the list to get the pre-reg meal and automatically add you to the "Faster Check-In" line, allowing you to register much quicker at the event.
= PC SKILL UPDATES =
- If you have updates to your PC, DO THEM AHEAD OF TIME AND EMAIL US THE CHANGES!!!
The deadline for these changes is the Tuesday before the event (8/14/18). You cannot do skill updates at the event and also be in the "Faster Check-In" as we prepare your card/bag/wristband/etc early in preparation of your arrival and day-of PCs can wait until after registration is complete for the majority of the player.
IF WE HAVE TIME, then we can update your PC skills. There is no guarantee we can do this at an event due to the registration time needs.
= LATE PLAYERS =
We are following a strict time-block for check-in/registration so players will be expected to arrive on time to get registered and then attend the game briefing. This helps us make sure we stay on time and keep the game starting when we need it to. If a player is going to be late and they are going to arrive after registration closes, they are expected to notify the staff by emailing the lasthopelarp@gmail.com address to let us know. This allows us to pull the PC cards and info and prepare their items for when they arrive. Failure to do this will result in an exp penalty if a player arrives after reg closes but before the briefing, or a forced NPC role if the player arrives after the briefing. This does not mean we do not have wiggle room; all you have to do is notify us ahead of time via email so we can prepare accordingly.
= EVENT SPECIAL MECHANICS =
1) Remote Location & Delivered Supplies
Because the theme of this event is that a group is moving north into a territory that was lost and then attempting to retake the outpost, players will not be able to "setup" anything before the beginning of the event.
Anything that needs to be brought to outpost must be carried in on the backs of the players or on wagons/travois, etc.
However, players may pay silver (variable rate... influenced by a number of things) at the beginning of the event to "have a caravan deliver items and supplies" later on. If this service is used, then the "wagons will be brought up to the outpost" and then it will take 1 hour for them to arrive.
This will allow players to stash items, trade goods, or supplies in the out-of-game area just outpost the outpost but they will not have access to them until the "caravan arrives" an hour after the outpost is secure.
= RESOURCE USAGE =
Players may have a PC(s) use a Resource skill to make an impact on an event but only if they are planning on attending the upcoming event.
Resource Usage for this event needs to be submitted VIA EMAIL no later than midnight on 8/5/18. Information gained from this Resource usage will be available at Check-In at the event; IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ASK FOR THAT INFO! Players should please try to make sure they are going to be in attendance before sending in their Resource usage.
= MANDATORY CHECK-OUT =
All players are required to properly check-out at every event. Make sure you plan on doing this by seeking out a Herald to turn in your PC card and relevant game props along with you and your equipment's condition.
We will be doing a Check-Out after each day so that players can turn in their items.
If you checkout as a PC, you may not "check back in" after a period of time. Once you check out as a PC, your PC is done for the event day.
There may be limitations on how and where PCs can check out at an event; ask instead of assuming if you feel like your PC would leave early, and then staff can assign you a role after that.
== STORY INFO ==
Saturday, 12:30 to 7:30pm
All across Mardrun, the pieces in the large scale project that is the Shield of Mardrun continue to move. Logistical requirements and infighting among the Clans were feared to erode this effort but the hard work of those involved as continued to pay off. The mordok have been pushed back or kept in control among the northern borders. Despite some of the odd movements and tactics of the mordok, it looks like the Shield of Mardrun may prove to be successful.
However, the largest weakpoint in the Shield of Mardrun is throughout the territories of Clan Whiteoak. Suffering a defeat earlier this year, the brave efforts of Clan Whiteoak warriors and supporting allies were able to push back and re-secure the lost northern territory. Two months ago, the fighting was intense and cost the lives of a number of Whiteoak. Determined not to be the "weak point" in the Shield of Mardrun, Clan Whiteoak has shown that they wish to see this through.
Now, a counter offensive is being planned in order to take back the lost outpost. The mordok in the area have lost their momentum and find themselves unable to fight back against large numbers, but even a light presence could slow down Clan Whiteoak's efforts. While several war packs will move through the territories nearby to help drive back any mordok, a group needs to be sent directly to the outpost and take advantage of this movement of warriors in the area. This could make establishing the outpost a bit difficult as supplies need to be carried in or expensive wagon caravans used to deliver them once the location is secure.
During this martial conflict, there is also political turmoil. Clan Axhound continues to be a thorn in Clan Whiteoak's side. With the murder... or disappearance... of the Pack Redwind negotiator several months ago, it seems that most of the traction gained in getting these two clans to finally set aside their grudges is lost. However, Pack Redwind is sending another person to the area to learn about what happened previously and to attempt to continue peace talks. The Whiteoak Warpack leader in charge of this mission is rather influential; coordinating with this leader could find ways to get Clan Whiteoak to agree to certain terms.
Both the martial strength of Clan Whiteoak's northern border and the political tension between the two clans will be influenced heavily by the actions and focus of those choosing to assist during this counter-offensive.
"Larp Land" in New Lisbon, WI
- Take interstate to New Lisbon, take 61 exit
- Turn onto Frontage Rd near Mobil/McDonald's
- Go 1.3 miles on Frontage Rd/42nd St
- Drive past Victory Fireworks and Car Dealership
- Destination will be on the right and marked with signs
*** The entrance to the property will be marked with GOLD Last Hope LARP signs
== DATE & TIME ==
Important Dates:
Thursday, August 9th
- Early Bird Membership deadline
- Expanded NPC Role Signup deadline
Tuesday, August 15th
- PC Skill change/update via email deadline
Saturday, August 18th (EVENT)
- Registration opens – 10:00am
- Registration closes – 11:30am
- Event briefing – Noon
- Scenario Begins – 12:30
- Scenario Ends – 7:30pm
- Clean up, Go to After's, Go Home (Mention Last Hope LARP at the travel mart complex and get 10% off A&W and Subway prices!)
***NOTE: If you are unable to make it before the official start time, it is your responsibility to notify a herald and get checked-in and NOT disturb the game in progress. You can do this by discreetly finding a herald on the field and having them assist you.
== MEMBERSHIP INFO==
There is no cost/charge/entry fee to participate in this event at the New Lisbon, WI land and all are welcome to participate regardless of their membership status or not.
Click here to pay for your membership services for August!
then...
Click here to pre-register and sign-up for the August Event!
== EVENT INFO ==
= PRE-REG FOOD & DRINKING WATER =
Pre-registered members will be provided a small meal on Saturday. Only pre-registered members (PCs & NPCs) will be added to the list for food as this helps us plan ahead of time.
*** You should plan on bringing some extra food and snacks to tide you over for the rest of the event. ***
We will NOT be providing feastware for the meals (which will be in-game); please make sure you bring feastware!
There will be some water brought in for use during the event, but players should also plan to bring their own and carry it with them.
** Plan ahead, be self sufficient, and bring your own food/water! ***
= CAMPING, BATHROOMS, FIRES, WATER, & ELECTRICITY =
- There is NO CAMPING at this event. If you need a motel, the nearby Mobil gas station/hotel right next to the interstate exit (1.3 miles away from the property) has very reasonable rates for rooms. You can call them at (608) 562-6000. There is also an AmericInn and the Edge of the Woods Motel.
- There is a porta-potty onsite in the parking area for players. If you need a bathroom facility, please plan on driving 1.3 miles back to Gas Station/Travel Mart.
- Campfires are allowed as long as they are PRE-APPROVED BY A HERALD and either in an above-ground firepit or dug into a below-ground firepit. We are planning on using a firepit during the event. Any additional fires will be strictly, enforced, monitored, and must be pre-approved.
- There is NO running water at the site.
- There is NO electricity at the site.
= REGISTRATION AREA & PLAYING FIELD INFO =
New Lisbon, WI
- The entrance to the property is flanked by several driveways we (might) have permission to park on if needed. Please check-in or get directions before you park. You are allowed to park on the road as an overflow but you MUST park on our side of a road, try to keep the entire vehicle off the road, and minimize foot traffic on the road.
- The property boundaries to the north, west, and east are marked by GREEN flagging tape. The neighbor's driveway is also a boundary to the east. The southern boundary is the clearing leading up to the interstate.
- There are several deer stands on the property; at this time, we ask that you do not go into any of them.
- Do not cut down any trees without approval.
- Do not use adjacent driveways/neighbor property without explicit permission!
= NIGHT CONDITIONS =
This event will NOT take place during night conditions.
= WEATHER CONDITIONS =
This event is in August, so plan accordingly! We will have loaner garb for NPCs but please make sure to plan to bring extra layers to keep warm; gloves, boots, etc.
It can be hot during the day; traditionally August events have been rather warm.
*** Base/thermal layers do not need to fit Decorum but outer layers do... please make sure you get your garb checked! PLAN ACCORDINGLY! ***
= EXPANDED NPC ROLE SIGN-UP =
There are NPC roles available during this event. If you are interested in playing an NPC role, please contact us ahead of time to let us know... see below for options.
- The "Expanded NPC Role Sign-Up Deadline" is the same cut-off as the membership Early Bird deadline (by Thursday, 8/9/18) and this will add you to the list to get a more detailed or involved NPC. This gives us time to flesh out a backstory, details, and how your NPC can impact the scenario. The staff will then email you back your detailed NPC role before the event, usually a bit after the pre-reg deadline ends.
= EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT =
- The "Early Bird Discount Deadline" is the week before the event (by Thursday, 8/9/18) and this will place you on the list to get the pre-reg meal and automatically add you to the "Faster Check-In" line, allowing you to register much quicker at the event.
= PC SKILL UPDATES =
- If you have updates to your PC, DO THEM AHEAD OF TIME AND EMAIL US THE CHANGES!!!
The deadline for these changes is the Tuesday before the event (8/14/18). You cannot do skill updates at the event and also be in the "Faster Check-In" as we prepare your card/bag/wristband/etc early in preparation of your arrival and day-of PCs can wait until after registration is complete for the majority of the player.
IF WE HAVE TIME, then we can update your PC skills. There is no guarantee we can do this at an event due to the registration time needs.
= LATE PLAYERS =
We are following a strict time-block for check-in/registration so players will be expected to arrive on time to get registered and then attend the game briefing. This helps us make sure we stay on time and keep the game starting when we need it to. If a player is going to be late and they are going to arrive after registration closes, they are expected to notify the staff by emailing the lasthopelarp@gmail.com address to let us know. This allows us to pull the PC cards and info and prepare their items for when they arrive. Failure to do this will result in an exp penalty if a player arrives after reg closes but before the briefing, or a forced NPC role if the player arrives after the briefing. This does not mean we do not have wiggle room; all you have to do is notify us ahead of time via email so we can prepare accordingly.
= EVENT SPECIAL MECHANICS =
1) Remote Location & Delivered Supplies
Because the theme of this event is that a group is moving north into a territory that was lost and then attempting to retake the outpost, players will not be able to "setup" anything before the beginning of the event.
Anything that needs to be brought to outpost must be carried in on the backs of the players or on wagons/travois, etc.
However, players may pay silver (variable rate... influenced by a number of things) at the beginning of the event to "have a caravan deliver items and supplies" later on. If this service is used, then the "wagons will be brought up to the outpost" and then it will take 1 hour for them to arrive.
This will allow players to stash items, trade goods, or supplies in the out-of-game area just outpost the outpost but they will not have access to them until the "caravan arrives" an hour after the outpost is secure.
= RESOURCE USAGE =
Players may have a PC(s) use a Resource skill to make an impact on an event but only if they are planning on attending the upcoming event.
Resource Usage for this event needs to be submitted VIA EMAIL no later than midnight on 8/5/18. Information gained from this Resource usage will be available at Check-In at the event; IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ASK FOR THAT INFO! Players should please try to make sure they are going to be in attendance before sending in their Resource usage.
= MANDATORY CHECK-OUT =
All players are required to properly check-out at every event. Make sure you plan on doing this by seeking out a Herald to turn in your PC card and relevant game props along with you and your equipment's condition.
We will be doing a Check-Out after each day so that players can turn in their items.
If you checkout as a PC, you may not "check back in" after a period of time. Once you check out as a PC, your PC is done for the event day.
There may be limitations on how and where PCs can check out at an event; ask instead of assuming if you feel like your PC would leave early, and then staff can assign you a role after that.
== STORY INFO ==
Saturday, 12:30 to 7:30pm
All across Mardrun, the pieces in the large scale project that is the Shield of Mardrun continue to move. Logistical requirements and infighting among the Clans were feared to erode this effort but the hard work of those involved as continued to pay off. The mordok have been pushed back or kept in control among the northern borders. Despite some of the odd movements and tactics of the mordok, it looks like the Shield of Mardrun may prove to be successful.
However, the largest weakpoint in the Shield of Mardrun is throughout the territories of Clan Whiteoak. Suffering a defeat earlier this year, the brave efforts of Clan Whiteoak warriors and supporting allies were able to push back and re-secure the lost northern territory. Two months ago, the fighting was intense and cost the lives of a number of Whiteoak. Determined not to be the "weak point" in the Shield of Mardrun, Clan Whiteoak has shown that they wish to see this through.
Now, a counter offensive is being planned in order to take back the lost outpost. The mordok in the area have lost their momentum and find themselves unable to fight back against large numbers, but even a light presence could slow down Clan Whiteoak's efforts. While several war packs will move through the territories nearby to help drive back any mordok, a group needs to be sent directly to the outpost and take advantage of this movement of warriors in the area. This could make establishing the outpost a bit difficult as supplies need to be carried in or expensive wagon caravans used to deliver them once the location is secure.
During this martial conflict, there is also political turmoil. Clan Axhound continues to be a thorn in Clan Whiteoak's side. With the murder... or disappearance... of the Pack Redwind negotiator several months ago, it seems that most of the traction gained in getting these two clans to finally set aside their grudges is lost. However, Pack Redwind is sending another person to the area to learn about what happened previously and to attempt to continue peace talks. The Whiteoak Warpack leader in charge of this mission is rather influential; coordinating with this leader could find ways to get Clan Whiteoak to agree to certain terms.
Both the martial strength of Clan Whiteoak's northern border and the political tension between the two clans will be influenced heavily by the actions and focus of those choosing to assist during this counter-offensive.