Post by Jopper13 on Feb 4, 2019 10:11:09 GMT -5
== LOCATION ==
"Larp Land" in New Lisbon, WI
W7111 New Frontage Road
New Lisbon, WI 53950
- 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, March 14th
- Early Bird Membership deadline
- Expanded NPC Role Signup deadline
Tuesday, March 19th
- PC Skill change/update via email deadline
Saturday, March 23rd (EVENT)
- Registration opens – 9:00am
- Registration closes – 10:30am
- Event briefing – 11:00am
- Scenario Begins – 11:30am
- Scenario Ends – 5:30pm
***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 March!
then...
Click here to pre-register and sign-up for the March Event!
== STORY INFO & SPECIAL MECHANICS ==
After last month's political assembly, all of Mardrun is abuzz with rumors as to what is going on. Could the revelation of Celestial Arragones, that Syndar had visited Mardrun long ago, be true? While some draw correlation between events such as a common knowledge and existing similar symbolisms, a cry of outrage has erupted by some of the Ulven people. Not only has their recent history been shattered by the arrival of the colonists and the proof of the Lorespeaker Conspiracy, this new revelation again questions the history of the Ulven people. Several loud voices have begun to question these theories and have called for others to denounce them.
However, what is true is the existence of some undeniable evidence and places that have been noted as holding some sort of importance. Research of ancient Ulven texts point towards a "cache" of importance in the western Watchwolf territory. A Research Expedition is being put together to travel to the area detailed by Celestial Arragones and her scholars. A hawk has been sent to a local Chieftain to try to see if they will cooperate and they have agreed; this cache is actually something their people have kept hidden for a very long time but they have not been able to possess the ability to open it.
The Watchwolves seem intent on helping in any way that they can. Considering the guarding of this cache a part of the former Clan's sacred duties to the Ulven people, they feel that they must help in discovering what it could mean. They have replied via hawk to the Celestial's scholars that they know the location of this cache and that it is cryptic, difficult to understand, and has several security functions that suggest tampering with it is dangerous. Rumor has it that not every Watchwolf is viewing the hosting of this expedition favorably; it seems that some of them have mixed feelings on how the Ulven Civil War turned out.
Unfortunately, the previous territories of the Watchwolves of Luna were conquered by Clan Grimward during the Ulven Civil War. Exploring this location of note would mean walking straight into Clan Grimward territory. The Watchwolf Chieftain who has pledged to help is attempting to stall local Clan Grimward concerns about colonists in their lands and have given "guest rights" to the Research Expedition. While this may keep most of Clan Grimward's forces at bay, it is only a matter of time before the Watchwolves can no longer hold back ambitious Grimward Chieftain's who may wish to confront the Expedition or get involved in what is going on in the Clan's territories.
It is a race against time to discover the answers that could gain access to the cache.
Event Story Summary...
- The Watchwolves of Luna were allied with the colonists but were conquered in the Ulven Civil War
- The conquered Watchwolves have been treated well and have assimilated to Clan Grimward's authority
- The Watchwolves Clan was different then others; they believed in a "sacred duty" to protect the shores of Mardrun from an impending doom
- Celestial Arragones and her scholars have been able to determine texts that point towards something important in Watchwolf territory
- The Research Expedition is being sent to the Watchwolf village to figure out how to open the Lorespeaker Cache
- Lorespeaker Caches have been found in the past; usually containing old lore, magical items, and secrets from the Ulven history
- Clan Grimward is no longer aggressive post-civil war, but is known to be very apprehensive towards any colonists traveling into their territory
= EVENT SPECIAL MECHANICS =
1) Lorespeaker Cache
This event will revolve heavily around a special Lorespeaker Cache. There may be puzzles, special Lore skills, or different tasks that must be accomplished in order to open it and learn what it has to offer. This may be in the form of special rituals, riddles, puzzles, or mind-game tasks that must be completed.
== 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 tent-camping space available at this event. If you need a motel, there is an AmericInn and the Edge of the Woods Motel nearby
- 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.
- 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!
- Be cautious about driving into the property due to sunken/mucky areas and existing stumps.
= NIGHT CONDITIONS =
This event will not take place during night conditions.
= WEATHER CONDITIONS =
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.
*** Base/thermal layers do not need to fit Decorum but outer layers do... please make sure you get your garb checked! PLAN ACCORDINGLY! ***
***NOTE: Because of the still-flooded condition of the property from last year and the spring thaw most likely kicking in, we are assuming the property will be fairly mucky and the parking lot not accessible. We will plan on shuttling players back to the nearby gas station to park vehicles and then get shuttled back to the event property.
= 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, 3/14/19) 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, 3/14/19) 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 (3/19/19). 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.
= RESOURCE & LORE SKILL 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 3/5/19. 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.
This is also a reminder to ask about Lore cards at check-in! Frequently, there are Lore cards available for you to read that represent your characters ability to know about things going on in the area. Some of this information can be really useful to know!
= 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.
"Larp Land" in New Lisbon, WI
W7111 New Frontage Road
New Lisbon, WI 53950
- 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, March 14th
- Early Bird Membership deadline
- Expanded NPC Role Signup deadline
Tuesday, March 19th
- PC Skill change/update via email deadline
Saturday, March 23rd (EVENT)
- Registration opens – 9:00am
- Registration closes – 10:30am
- Event briefing – 11:00am
- Scenario Begins – 11:30am
- Scenario Ends – 5:30pm
***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 March!
then...
Click here to pre-register and sign-up for the March Event!
== STORY INFO & SPECIAL MECHANICS ==
After last month's political assembly, all of Mardrun is abuzz with rumors as to what is going on. Could the revelation of Celestial Arragones, that Syndar had visited Mardrun long ago, be true? While some draw correlation between events such as a common knowledge and existing similar symbolisms, a cry of outrage has erupted by some of the Ulven people. Not only has their recent history been shattered by the arrival of the colonists and the proof of the Lorespeaker Conspiracy, this new revelation again questions the history of the Ulven people. Several loud voices have begun to question these theories and have called for others to denounce them.
However, what is true is the existence of some undeniable evidence and places that have been noted as holding some sort of importance. Research of ancient Ulven texts point towards a "cache" of importance in the western Watchwolf territory. A Research Expedition is being put together to travel to the area detailed by Celestial Arragones and her scholars. A hawk has been sent to a local Chieftain to try to see if they will cooperate and they have agreed; this cache is actually something their people have kept hidden for a very long time but they have not been able to possess the ability to open it.
The Watchwolves seem intent on helping in any way that they can. Considering the guarding of this cache a part of the former Clan's sacred duties to the Ulven people, they feel that they must help in discovering what it could mean. They have replied via hawk to the Celestial's scholars that they know the location of this cache and that it is cryptic, difficult to understand, and has several security functions that suggest tampering with it is dangerous. Rumor has it that not every Watchwolf is viewing the hosting of this expedition favorably; it seems that some of them have mixed feelings on how the Ulven Civil War turned out.
Unfortunately, the previous territories of the Watchwolves of Luna were conquered by Clan Grimward during the Ulven Civil War. Exploring this location of note would mean walking straight into Clan Grimward territory. The Watchwolf Chieftain who has pledged to help is attempting to stall local Clan Grimward concerns about colonists in their lands and have given "guest rights" to the Research Expedition. While this may keep most of Clan Grimward's forces at bay, it is only a matter of time before the Watchwolves can no longer hold back ambitious Grimward Chieftain's who may wish to confront the Expedition or get involved in what is going on in the Clan's territories.
It is a race against time to discover the answers that could gain access to the cache.
Event Story Summary...
- The Watchwolves of Luna were allied with the colonists but were conquered in the Ulven Civil War
- The conquered Watchwolves have been treated well and have assimilated to Clan Grimward's authority
- The Watchwolves Clan was different then others; they believed in a "sacred duty" to protect the shores of Mardrun from an impending doom
- Celestial Arragones and her scholars have been able to determine texts that point towards something important in Watchwolf territory
- The Research Expedition is being sent to the Watchwolf village to figure out how to open the Lorespeaker Cache
- Lorespeaker Caches have been found in the past; usually containing old lore, magical items, and secrets from the Ulven history
- Clan Grimward is no longer aggressive post-civil war, but is known to be very apprehensive towards any colonists traveling into their territory
= EVENT SPECIAL MECHANICS =
1) Lorespeaker Cache
This event will revolve heavily around a special Lorespeaker Cache. There may be puzzles, special Lore skills, or different tasks that must be accomplished in order to open it and learn what it has to offer. This may be in the form of special rituals, riddles, puzzles, or mind-game tasks that must be completed.
== 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 tent-camping space available at this event. If you need a motel, there is an AmericInn and the Edge of the Woods Motel nearby
- 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.
- 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!
- Be cautious about driving into the property due to sunken/mucky areas and existing stumps.
= NIGHT CONDITIONS =
This event will not take place during night conditions.
= WEATHER CONDITIONS =
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.
*** Base/thermal layers do not need to fit Decorum but outer layers do... please make sure you get your garb checked! PLAN ACCORDINGLY! ***
***NOTE: Because of the still-flooded condition of the property from last year and the spring thaw most likely kicking in, we are assuming the property will be fairly mucky and the parking lot not accessible. We will plan on shuttling players back to the nearby gas station to park vehicles and then get shuttled back to the event property.
= 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, 3/14/19) 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, 3/14/19) 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 (3/19/19). 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.
= RESOURCE & LORE SKILL 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 3/5/19. 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.
This is also a reminder to ask about Lore cards at check-in! Frequently, there are Lore cards available for you to read that represent your characters ability to know about things going on in the area. Some of this information can be really useful to know!
= 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.