Post by Jopper13 on May 2, 2023 11:03:36 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
== DATE & TIME ==
Important Dates:
Wednesday, May 10th
- Resource deadline & Organization Action Deadline (Those influencing the event AND those that are not)
Wednesday, May 17th
- Monthly Event Prep Cut-Off (Expanded NPC roles, Guaranteed PC spot, Faster PC Check-In, & Addition to Prize giveaway)
Monday, May 22nd
- PC Skill change/update via email deadline
Saturday, May 27th (EVENT DAY 1)
- Early Arrival Time - 10:00am
- Registration opens – 10:30am
- Registration closes – Noon
- All Player Event Briefing – 12:15pm
- Scenario Begins / "Game On" – 1:00pm
- Scenario Ends / "Game Over" – 10:00pm
Sunday, May 28th (EVENT DAY 2)
- Check-In Reopens - 9:30am
- Scenario Begins / "Game On" - 10:00am
- Scenario Ends / "Game Over" - 2:00pm
- Check-Out, Clean Up, Go home - 2:00pm+
***NOTE: If you are unable to make it before the official start time, it is your responsibility to discreetly notify Staff and get checked-in and NOT disturb the game in progress. ***
== MEMBERSHIP & EVENT SIGNUP INFO==
There is no cost/charge/entry fee required to participate in this event and all are welcome to participate regardless of their membership status or not. However, certain perks require additional membership.
Click here to choose your membership services for May!
then...
Click here to pre-register and sign-up for the May Event!
== FOOD/WATER, PROPERTY, & SAFETY ==
= FOOD & WATER =
- We will be providing a simple, optional, pre-packaged food and/or fruit snack for players at this event.
- This will NOT be enough to sustain you all day/event!
- Players may be bringing food to share/sell but it is NOT guaranteed.
- Make sure you bring feastware if you intend to eat in-game!
- There is no running water at this location; all water must be brought in.
- There will be some drinking water brought in BUT players should also plan to bring their own and carry it with them.
*** You should plan on bringing some extra food/snacks and water to tide you over for the rest of the event. ***
*** Plan ahead, be self-sufficient, and bring your own food/water! ***
= CAMPING, BATHROOMS, FIRES, & ELECTRICITY =
- There is 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 full bathroom facility, please plan on driving 1.3 miles back to the Gas Station.
- Campfires are allowed as long as they are PRE-APPROVED BY STAFF and either in an above-ground fire-pit or dug into a below-ground fire-pit.
Any additional fires will be strictly, enforced, monitored, and must be pre-approved.
- There is electricity at the site; please coordinate with Staff for anything that needs electricity and bring your own cables/extension. Simple things like fans or charging cell phones is fine, but portable heaters or anything that draws a lot of power must be pre-approved.
= PROPERTY 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.
- You may use Hawkins Tower as a look-out/archers post; max of 2 people up top at once.
- The bridges are to be used for traversal only; no fighting on the bridges.
- 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.
- Our property usually gets a lot of ticks early on and then a lot of mosquitos during mosquito season. Please plan accordingly with bug spray, layers, etc!
- Our property is a wetlands and has run-off creeks and soaks up water considerably in the spring melt and if there is steady rain in the area. Players should be prepared for mud and muck or even standing water on parts of the property. Some players buy rubber boots and alter them to pass decorum, others have water-proof boots, others simply prepare a change of socks/shoes for when they get wet. Take the time to plan this out for your garb and footwear!
= SAFETY RULES =
= NIGHT CONDITIONS =
This event WILL have night conditions, starting at 8:00pm. Read the rules, page 11, for full night time rules!
- Players are responsible for their own light sources (which must be decorum and brightness approved!)
- Arrows must have illumination devices (yellow glow bracelets, mini yellow glowsticks, or any illumi-nock color)
- Spells must have the appropriate illumination on them (colored glow bracelets, listed in the spell description)
- Red lights may be used as kill rags/out of game player travel if necessary.
= WEATHER CONDITIONS, PARKING, & DRIVEWAY=
- Make sure to plan to bring weather/temperature appropriate base layers.
*** Base/thermal layers do not need to fit Decorum but outer layers do... please make sure you get your garb checked! PLAN ACCORDINGLY! ***
- There is ample room on the gravel pad to park 8-10 vehicles, even in rainy/muddy/snowy conditions.
- Make sure you check with Staff before driving into the parking area in case it is muddy/rutted. When in doubt, park on the pad/road and then ask for help.
== EVENT STORY & MECHANICS ==
= EVENT STORY =
As the month of May rolls in, exciting and amazing news sweeps through Mardrun. Prince Aylin declares that Aylin’s Reach will be sending a workforce to The Shield to build a port-outpost on the eastern side of the defensive line to help keep back Mordok forces. This move seems to follow the current motives and road that Prince Aylin has been following as of late by befriending the Ulven Clans. In this endeavor he has requested those of martial ability to help protect the outpost while it is being built as a collaborative effort and a way for one of the colonist groups to “do their part” for the good of all. Mercenaries, laborers, and supplies start to flow northward at this announcement due to the anticipation of the construction and posting security against the press of possible Mordok attacks. With Spring nearing its end, Mordok activity has been noted to be rising in the area, so those who venture to the Shield should expect combat once the construction commences.
The previous news is almost overshadowed by the Prince also asking for assistance with another adventurous voyage. This time it is with helping set up a settlement with docks to an island north of Clan Whiteoak and Clan Axehound. According to both Clans, their leaders had laid a claim to settle the island generations ago. Between the island being a bit remote and the conflict that forced both Clans to focus on more immediate territories, neither one has tried to settle it in earnest. While the island seems to be uninhabited, it could still be a dangerous journey being so close to the Outlands. These two Clans, their long standing rivalry now set aside, have agreed to venture out with Aldorian forces to explore and begin to settle this island.
As such, Prince Aylin is looking for explorers and scouts to help investigate and map-out the nearby areas of the large island, and some martial forces to help keep the area safe as workers set up the docks and outpost. The proximity of the new Aldorian Shield outpost and this proposed settlement could allow a navigable waterway for fresh timber and materials to help maintain or expand The Shield. In return, those assisting Prince Aylin’s ambition will have temporary free reign to harvest the raw materials in the area as payment for helping protect and map out the area before the settlement is finished. With such a payment promised, those willing to travel to an unknown region so near the Outlands for potentially rare materials and vast amounts of unknown reagents or materials, Aylin’s Reach begins to fill with volunteers seeking adventure or material payment. Ship manifests of names of those looking for payment or adventure begin to fill up. The first ships have already set sail with the laborers and construction crews that have set the foundation of this new island outpost, soon to follow being the volunteer adventurer.
= EVENT SPECIAL MECHANICS =
1) Event Theme: "Expedition Adventure" Event:
This event's theme will focus on the challenges of going to a remote island, assessing the current situation, and finding ways to either work on the construction of a settlement or explore uncharted territories.
Players with coin and/or Resources and Organizations with monthly actions can help influence the expedition, potentially altering different tasks ahead of time due to proactive efforts.
2) Special Pre-Event Setup & Location:
The bulk of the players will be focusing on the Outpost area of the parking lot.
We would like to try a split-player start for this event; those with tents and setups would have access to the earlier ships arriving to the island, those who do not would have to wait. It won't be exact, but roughly any players with things to set up would start in the outpost and players who do not will start at the Farm location further in the property and would have to make their way to the Outpost. Staff will coordinate this day-of the event.
However, prime space (main pavilion, market stalls, etc) are reserved for event-needs first, those who apply Org Actions and Resources second, and then first-come-first-serve third. Inquire ahead of time for approval if you are hoping/planning on doing setup in these areas.
3) Monster Roles:
We have room for players to sign up for monster roles if they are needed. This is limited and we will contact you after you sign up to confirm. If monster roles are not needed, then we will contact you with additional options as we prepare for the event.
4) Survival Roles & Lost PCs
Since this event is in a remote location, there will be special "exit" conditions players must be aware of. Getting separated and leaving the game in an area or a method that is not approved will result in PCs getting survival rolls to see what happens to them. On top of that, PCs may be unavailable after the event to represent that they are lost and trying to find their way south towards known territories. We want to be very clear that expeditions to remote locations could become incredibly dangerous to PCs that are unable to return properly at the end of the event!
5) Decorum & Out-Of-Game Clarifications
Do not forget that the entire in-game area is monitored for decorum, immersion, and in-game discussions. Players will call each other on Decorum if they are not following this. However, please make an effort to check-in with others and make clear "Out of Game" clarifications discreetly if needed.
6) In-Game Vs Out-of-Game Camping
We wanted to draw attention to this point; there is limited first-come-first-serve in-game camping space available at this event. We have plenty of out-of-game camping space, however, but if you are planning on trying to camp with a decorum-legal tent and camping setup, you need to let us know ahead of time (preferably in the Pre-Reg form) so we can plan out space.
7) Updated Rules (Incoming 1.7 changes)
With the impending Version 1.7 rules coming soon, we are implementing a few of the changes early on so players can get used to them.
- After playtesting, "Rocks" (the head-legal stunning weapon) are being removed from the game.
- All shields can still be held/worn and the hand used to hold a wounded torso (Previously, punch shields had to be dropped and only strap shields could still be worn)
- Severe Fatigue has a "backlash" effect if a player runs, fights, casts magic, or uses skills. It used to cause an Open Mortal Torso wound, now it's only an Open Light Torso wound.
- Flare can now just have both charges expended from a single hand, back-to-back, either casted right away or primed. Both hands are no longer required.
== CUT-OFF DATE, SKILLS, & PLAYER INFO ==
= MONTHLY EVENT CUT-OFF DATE =
- The Monthly Event Cut-Off date is a deadline that is critical to the preparation of the monthly story/event. This allows us to prepare PC bags, write NPC more detailed roles, finalize mechanics based on who we know is planning on attending, and properly tie in player influences like Resources and Organizations.
- The Event Cut-Off date for this event is Wednesday, May 17th.
- Players that want a more detailed NPC role must purchase the applicable membership AND signup for the event by that date.
- Players that want a guaranteed spot for their PC must sign-up by this date.
- Players that want to be added to the Prize Giveaway for the month must signup by that date.
= PC SKILL UPDATES =
- If you sign-up and choose a membership by the Event Cut-Off date, staff will prepare your PC bag with items, coin, and condition ahead of time.
- If you have updates to your PC, do them ahead of time and email us the changes.
- The deadline for these PC skill changes is the Monday before the event!
- If we have time then we can update your PC skills at an event. *** There is no guarantee we can do this at an event due to the registration time needs. ***
= ATTENDING EVENT BONUSES =
- Players attending events in-person are granted several bonuses:
- A PC may roll applicable Profession and/or Tradeskill rolls for coin/affects
- A PC may open and review applicable Lore cards at Check-In (and copy them over into their own Lore books if they so choose)
- PCs that are part of an Organization may earn +1 Organization Exp per event day that they attend and prominently display Org heraldry
- PCs that are part of an Organization may earn +1 Organization Exp for attending and prominently displaying Organization Standard/Banner (Min 3 PCs)
= RESOURCES, ORGANIZATIONS, & LORE SKILL USAGE =
- Players may have a PC(s) use Resource skills to make an impact on an event.
- Organizations may pledge their monthly Actions and/or applicable Units to make an impact on an event.
- Resource Usage & Org Actions influencing this event must submitted by the Monthly Event Cut-Off date OR the 10th of the month, whichever is earlier. (Listed above)
- The Resource Usage Submission Form: lasthope.kitsufox.com/wiki/resource-usage-submission-form/
- Please check if your Resources are active before submitting: lasthopelarp.proboards.com/thread/1910/active-resources
- Relevant information gained or a summary of the influence of these efforts will be available at Check-In at the event; a player must attend to be able to see that info.
- IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ASK FOR THAT INFO!
- PCs with applicable Lore skills may have access to certain 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!
- You may not take these Lore cards but you are welcome to copy the information they have into your own Lore book but it must be done at Check-In.
= PC SPOTS & LATE PLAYERS =
- To guarantee a spot for your PC at this event you must sign-up and pay for membership services before the Monthly Event Cut-Off date.
- If you sign-up after this date, we will coordinate a waiting list for players wanting to play their PCs.
- If NPC roles are needed, you will be notified before an event what those roles are so you can prepare.
- If NPC roles are not needed, you will be notified that you're approved to play your PC.
- This helps us balance event mechanics and needed NPC roles to adequately facilitate an event but still allows ample opportunity for players to guarantee being able to show up as their PC.
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.
- 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 prep their NPC materials or pull their PC cards prepare their items/coin for when they arrive. Failure to do this may result in a forced NPC role if the player arrives after the briefing as all registration supplies are packed up and put away.
- 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.
= MANDATORY CHECK-OUT =
- All players are required to properly check-out at every event; this means that all in-game items and PC cards with PC conditions will be turned over to Staff for proper record keeping.
- We will be doing a dedicated Check-Out after each day.
- If you plan on leaving before the end of the event day/scheduled Check-Out time, it is your responsibility to seek out Staff in order to properly check-out.
- 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.
== SPONSORSHIP ==
=Wizard Quest=
Our continued sponsorship for 2023 is Wizard Quest! Mention the LARP for a local's discount and remember to share with us a picture of you attending for cross-promotion EXP!
www.wizardquest.com/
Wizard Quest in Wisconsin Dells
400 Broadway Ave
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
=Unmedievable=
Thank you to Unmedievable for sponsoring our May 2023 event! As an official sponsor, Unmedievable has donated items for use during the May event and prizes for player giveaways at the event.
Be sure to check them out at www.unmedievable.com/
== HELP! THIS IS MY FIRST EVENT! ==
- It is understandable (and normal) to be completely lost and overwhelmed coming to your first event.
- Staff and/or Veteran players will be on hand to help guide you and answer questions. We want your first event experience to be a positive one!
- It is very normal for staff and players to be running around doing things to get the event going on time; you may need to seek out someone with a gold belt flag and ask for assistance.
UPON ARRIVAL
- When you arrive, the most important thing is checking to see if you need to park in specific areas.
- Make your way to Check-In, wherever that is for the event. This will be where a number of players are at and also where Staff are at checking people into the game. This is also where Staff can guide you to the proper areas (such as New Player Helpers or NPC Wranglers)
AFTER CHECK-IN
- Once you have checked in, the most important person/station for you to search for is the "NPC Wrangler". This is usually 1-2 Staff members that are taking care of garbing up and handing out NPC roles.
- There will be time available to make sure you are prepped for your NPC role. This is a great opportunity to ask questions!
- If you need anything else from your vehicle or for any setup, this would be the time to do so.
BEFORE BRIEFING
- Once you have your NPC role and you know who you can contact for questions, there is usually extra time before the event briefing.
- During this time, we will do a Combat Tutorial so you know the basics of combat. This usually takes about 30 minutes, so try to factor that into your event arrival time.
- There will be announcements of when briefing will take place; make sure you are available to listen to the briefing of an event as it covers a lot of story, safety, and property information.
AFTER BRIEFING
- Normally right after briefing, all NPCs and the NPC Wranglers are assembled into a group to discuss NPC roles, any connections they may have, answer more questions, and review the overall event theme/goal.
DURING EVENTS
- Once "Game On" is called, it is very important to maintain decorum in the game area. This can be very intimidating at first!
- If you need anything, please discreetly find a gold belt flag staff member and ask for assistance. Most of the time we will move off to the side for a quick out-of-game clarification or move out of the game area entirely to be able to have a full discussion.
- If you are confused on what to do, please seek out staff discreetly to double check your NPC motives and goals or discuss ideas on what you can do.
AFTER THE EVENT
- All of your borrowed garb, gear, coin, etc will get returned back to the NPC Wrangler as soon as the event is over.
- This will also be a chance to discuss any meaningful interactions you had as an NPC that we might want to follow up on
- The NPC Wrangler and potentially other staff will be available to answer any questions you have.
For more New Player Info, please click the link below:
lasthope.kitsufox.com/new-player-information/
"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
== DATE & TIME ==
Important Dates:
Wednesday, May 10th
- Resource deadline & Organization Action Deadline (Those influencing the event AND those that are not)
Wednesday, May 17th
- Monthly Event Prep Cut-Off (Expanded NPC roles, Guaranteed PC spot, Faster PC Check-In, & Addition to Prize giveaway)
Monday, May 22nd
- PC Skill change/update via email deadline
Saturday, May 27th (EVENT DAY 1)
- Early Arrival Time - 10:00am
- Registration opens – 10:30am
- Registration closes – Noon
- All Player Event Briefing – 12:15pm
- Scenario Begins / "Game On" – 1:00pm
- Scenario Ends / "Game Over" – 10:00pm
Sunday, May 28th (EVENT DAY 2)
- Check-In Reopens - 9:30am
- Scenario Begins / "Game On" - 10:00am
- Scenario Ends / "Game Over" - 2:00pm
- Check-Out, Clean Up, Go home - 2:00pm+
***NOTE: If you are unable to make it before the official start time, it is your responsibility to discreetly notify Staff and get checked-in and NOT disturb the game in progress. ***
== MEMBERSHIP & EVENT SIGNUP INFO==
There is no cost/charge/entry fee required to participate in this event and all are welcome to participate regardless of their membership status or not. However, certain perks require additional membership.
***NOTE: You MUST do BOTH (pre-register AND select/pay for your chosen membership services) before you are considered fully pre-registered for an event!
Click here to choose your membership services for May!
then...
Click here to pre-register and sign-up for the May Event!
== FOOD/WATER, PROPERTY, & SAFETY ==
= FOOD & WATER =
- We will be providing a simple, optional, pre-packaged food and/or fruit snack for players at this event.
- This will NOT be enough to sustain you all day/event!
- Players may be bringing food to share/sell but it is NOT guaranteed.
- Make sure you bring feastware if you intend to eat in-game!
- There is no running water at this location; all water must be brought in.
- There will be some drinking water brought in BUT players should also plan to bring their own and carry it with them.
*** You should plan on bringing some extra food/snacks and water to tide you over for the rest of the event. ***
*** Plan ahead, be self-sufficient, and bring your own food/water! ***
= CAMPING, BATHROOMS, FIRES, & ELECTRICITY =
- There is 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 full bathroom facility, please plan on driving 1.3 miles back to the Gas Station.
- Campfires are allowed as long as they are PRE-APPROVED BY STAFF and either in an above-ground fire-pit or dug into a below-ground fire-pit.
Any additional fires will be strictly, enforced, monitored, and must be pre-approved.
- There is electricity at the site; please coordinate with Staff for anything that needs electricity and bring your own cables/extension. Simple things like fans or charging cell phones is fine, but portable heaters or anything that draws a lot of power must be pre-approved.
= PROPERTY 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.
- You may use Hawkins Tower as a look-out/archers post; max of 2 people up top at once.
- The bridges are to be used for traversal only; no fighting on the bridges.
- 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.
- Our property usually gets a lot of ticks early on and then a lot of mosquitos during mosquito season. Please plan accordingly with bug spray, layers, etc!
- Our property is a wetlands and has run-off creeks and soaks up water considerably in the spring melt and if there is steady rain in the area. Players should be prepared for mud and muck or even standing water on parts of the property. Some players buy rubber boots and alter them to pass decorum, others have water-proof boots, others simply prepare a change of socks/shoes for when they get wet. Take the time to plan this out for your garb and footwear!
= SAFETY RULES =
- Staff and approved players have access to a Snake Bite/CPR/First Aid Kit if needed. A number of staff are CPR and/or First Aid trained. In case of emergencies, immediately contact staff and let them handle it.
- Make sure you adhere to our Alcohol and Tobacco guidelines; no one under the age of 21 can consume Alcohol or Tobacco products. These products CANNOT be sold for real-world money and serving them to a minor will get you ejected from the LARP. *** Check the PC cards/NPC sheets/discreetly check for IDs. ***
- If at any time a player feels uncomfortable or unsafe due to role play, be aware of our "Out of Game Stop" call. Please use this discreetly and/or contact Staff if needed.
- If at any time a player needs to remove themselves, physically or mentally, from the game please do so as discreetly as possible. Notify staff if possible or coordinate staff if you cannot do this discreetly.
- Be aware of proper encroaching, medium hit strength, and be courteous to others.
- If flooded, the Bridge is for traversal only; do not fight on it, don't attack anyone on it, let them move beyond the flooded spots and then reengage. If the property is NOT flooded, do not use the bridge at all in combat! Use the terrain around it.
COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS & PRECAUTIONS
- All players ages 5+ must be either fully Covid-19 Vaccinated, be medically exempt (pre-approval needed and this includes children under the age of 5), or be in the process of getting vaccinated. This will be handled at Check-In.
- All players are REQUIRED to wear masks UNTIL they are properly checked in and approved to remove them. When you arrive, please make sure you don a mask before leaving the area around your car and approaching other players and/or check-in.
This allows us to properly do symptom and vaccination status checks before people walk around mask-less.
- For full information regarding our Covid-19 Restrictions & Guidelines, click the link below:
www.facebook.com/groups/lasthopelarp/posts/4044136175636010
- Make sure you adhere to our Alcohol and Tobacco guidelines; no one under the age of 21 can consume Alcohol or Tobacco products. These products CANNOT be sold for real-world money and serving them to a minor will get you ejected from the LARP. *** Check the PC cards/NPC sheets/discreetly check for IDs. ***
- If at any time a player feels uncomfortable or unsafe due to role play, be aware of our "Out of Game Stop" call. Please use this discreetly and/or contact Staff if needed.
- If at any time a player needs to remove themselves, physically or mentally, from the game please do so as discreetly as possible. Notify staff if possible or coordinate staff if you cannot do this discreetly.
- Be aware of proper encroaching, medium hit strength, and be courteous to others.
- If flooded, the Bridge is for traversal only; do not fight on it, don't attack anyone on it, let them move beyond the flooded spots and then reengage. If the property is NOT flooded, do not use the bridge at all in combat! Use the terrain around it.
COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS & PRECAUTIONS
- All players ages 5+ must be either fully Covid-19 Vaccinated, be medically exempt (pre-approval needed and this includes children under the age of 5), or be in the process of getting vaccinated. This will be handled at Check-In.
- All players are REQUIRED to wear masks UNTIL they are properly checked in and approved to remove them. When you arrive, please make sure you don a mask before leaving the area around your car and approaching other players and/or check-in.
This allows us to properly do symptom and vaccination status checks before people walk around mask-less.
- For full information regarding our Covid-19 Restrictions & Guidelines, click the link below:
www.facebook.com/groups/lasthopelarp/posts/4044136175636010
= NIGHT CONDITIONS =
This event WILL have night conditions, starting at 8:00pm. Read the rules, page 11, for full night time rules!
- Players are responsible for their own light sources (which must be decorum and brightness approved!)
- Arrows must have illumination devices (yellow glow bracelets, mini yellow glowsticks, or any illumi-nock color)
- Spells must have the appropriate illumination on them (colored glow bracelets, listed in the spell description)
- Red lights may be used as kill rags/out of game player travel if necessary.
= WEATHER CONDITIONS, PARKING, & DRIVEWAY=
- Make sure to plan to bring weather/temperature appropriate base layers.
*** Base/thermal layers do not need to fit Decorum but outer layers do... please make sure you get your garb checked! PLAN ACCORDINGLY! ***
- There is ample room on the gravel pad to park 8-10 vehicles, even in rainy/muddy/snowy conditions.
- Make sure you check with Staff before driving into the parking area in case it is muddy/rutted. When in doubt, park on the pad/road and then ask for help.
- Because of the wet nature of the property, the parking lot may not be easily accessible if it rains/snows before or during the event. If needed, we will plan on shuttling players back to the nearby gas station to park vehicles and then get shuttled back to the event property.
- If you park on the road, all participants must do their best to park ALL VEHICLE WHEELS off of the road and on the grass. An easy way to remember this; if you can park and all 4 tires are in the grass, you are good.
== EVENT STORY & MECHANICS ==
= EVENT STORY =
As the month of May rolls in, exciting and amazing news sweeps through Mardrun. Prince Aylin declares that Aylin’s Reach will be sending a workforce to The Shield to build a port-outpost on the eastern side of the defensive line to help keep back Mordok forces. This move seems to follow the current motives and road that Prince Aylin has been following as of late by befriending the Ulven Clans. In this endeavor he has requested those of martial ability to help protect the outpost while it is being built as a collaborative effort and a way for one of the colonist groups to “do their part” for the good of all. Mercenaries, laborers, and supplies start to flow northward at this announcement due to the anticipation of the construction and posting security against the press of possible Mordok attacks. With Spring nearing its end, Mordok activity has been noted to be rising in the area, so those who venture to the Shield should expect combat once the construction commences.
The previous news is almost overshadowed by the Prince also asking for assistance with another adventurous voyage. This time it is with helping set up a settlement with docks to an island north of Clan Whiteoak and Clan Axehound. According to both Clans, their leaders had laid a claim to settle the island generations ago. Between the island being a bit remote and the conflict that forced both Clans to focus on more immediate territories, neither one has tried to settle it in earnest. While the island seems to be uninhabited, it could still be a dangerous journey being so close to the Outlands. These two Clans, their long standing rivalry now set aside, have agreed to venture out with Aldorian forces to explore and begin to settle this island.
As such, Prince Aylin is looking for explorers and scouts to help investigate and map-out the nearby areas of the large island, and some martial forces to help keep the area safe as workers set up the docks and outpost. The proximity of the new Aldorian Shield outpost and this proposed settlement could allow a navigable waterway for fresh timber and materials to help maintain or expand The Shield. In return, those assisting Prince Aylin’s ambition will have temporary free reign to harvest the raw materials in the area as payment for helping protect and map out the area before the settlement is finished. With such a payment promised, those willing to travel to an unknown region so near the Outlands for potentially rare materials and vast amounts of unknown reagents or materials, Aylin’s Reach begins to fill with volunteers seeking adventure or material payment. Ship manifests of names of those looking for payment or adventure begin to fill up. The first ships have already set sail with the laborers and construction crews that have set the foundation of this new island outpost, soon to follow being the volunteer adventurer.
= EVENT SPECIAL MECHANICS =
1) Event Theme: "Expedition Adventure" Event:
This event's theme will focus on the challenges of going to a remote island, assessing the current situation, and finding ways to either work on the construction of a settlement or explore uncharted territories.
Players with coin and/or Resources and Organizations with monthly actions can help influence the expedition, potentially altering different tasks ahead of time due to proactive efforts.
2) Special Pre-Event Setup & Location:
The bulk of the players will be focusing on the Outpost area of the parking lot.
We would like to try a split-player start for this event; those with tents and setups would have access to the earlier ships arriving to the island, those who do not would have to wait. It won't be exact, but roughly any players with things to set up would start in the outpost and players who do not will start at the Farm location further in the property and would have to make their way to the Outpost. Staff will coordinate this day-of the event.
However, prime space (main pavilion, market stalls, etc) are reserved for event-needs first, those who apply Org Actions and Resources second, and then first-come-first-serve third. Inquire ahead of time for approval if you are hoping/planning on doing setup in these areas.
3) Monster Roles:
We have room for players to sign up for monster roles if they are needed. This is limited and we will contact you after you sign up to confirm. If monster roles are not needed, then we will contact you with additional options as we prepare for the event.
4) Survival Roles & Lost PCs
Since this event is in a remote location, there will be special "exit" conditions players must be aware of. Getting separated and leaving the game in an area or a method that is not approved will result in PCs getting survival rolls to see what happens to them. On top of that, PCs may be unavailable after the event to represent that they are lost and trying to find their way south towards known territories. We want to be very clear that expeditions to remote locations could become incredibly dangerous to PCs that are unable to return properly at the end of the event!
5) Decorum & Out-Of-Game Clarifications
Do not forget that the entire in-game area is monitored for decorum, immersion, and in-game discussions. Players will call each other on Decorum if they are not following this. However, please make an effort to check-in with others and make clear "Out of Game" clarifications discreetly if needed.
6) In-Game Vs Out-of-Game Camping
We wanted to draw attention to this point; there is limited first-come-first-serve in-game camping space available at this event. We have plenty of out-of-game camping space, however, but if you are planning on trying to camp with a decorum-legal tent and camping setup, you need to let us know ahead of time (preferably in the Pre-Reg form) so we can plan out space.
7) Updated Rules (Incoming 1.7 changes)
With the impending Version 1.7 rules coming soon, we are implementing a few of the changes early on so players can get used to them.
- After playtesting, "Rocks" (the head-legal stunning weapon) are being removed from the game.
- All shields can still be held/worn and the hand used to hold a wounded torso (Previously, punch shields had to be dropped and only strap shields could still be worn)
- Severe Fatigue has a "backlash" effect if a player runs, fights, casts magic, or uses skills. It used to cause an Open Mortal Torso wound, now it's only an Open Light Torso wound.
- Flare can now just have both charges expended from a single hand, back-to-back, either casted right away or primed. Both hands are no longer required.
== CUT-OFF DATE, SKILLS, & PLAYER INFO ==
= MONTHLY EVENT CUT-OFF DATE =
- The Monthly Event Cut-Off date is a deadline that is critical to the preparation of the monthly story/event. This allows us to prepare PC bags, write NPC more detailed roles, finalize mechanics based on who we know is planning on attending, and properly tie in player influences like Resources and Organizations.
- The Event Cut-Off date for this event is Wednesday, May 17th.
- Players that want a more detailed NPC role must purchase the applicable membership AND signup for the event by that date.
- Players that want a guaranteed spot for their PC must sign-up by this date.
- Players that want to be added to the Prize Giveaway for the month must signup by that date.
= PC SKILL UPDATES =
- If you sign-up and choose a membership by the Event Cut-Off date, staff will prepare your PC bag with items, coin, and condition ahead of time.
- If you have updates to your PC, do them ahead of time and email us the changes.
- The deadline for these PC skill changes is the Monday before the event!
- If we have time then we can update your PC skills at an event. *** There is no guarantee we can do this at an event due to the registration time needs. ***
= ATTENDING EVENT BONUSES =
- Players attending events in-person are granted several bonuses:
- A PC may roll applicable Profession and/or Tradeskill rolls for coin/affects
- A PC may open and review applicable Lore cards at Check-In (and copy them over into their own Lore books if they so choose)
- PCs that are part of an Organization may earn +1 Organization Exp per event day that they attend and prominently display Org heraldry
- PCs that are part of an Organization may earn +1 Organization Exp for attending and prominently displaying Organization Standard/Banner (Min 3 PCs)
= RESOURCES, ORGANIZATIONS, & LORE SKILL USAGE =
- Players may have a PC(s) use Resource skills to make an impact on an event.
- Organizations may pledge their monthly Actions and/or applicable Units to make an impact on an event.
- Resource Usage & Org Actions influencing this event must submitted by the Monthly Event Cut-Off date OR the 10th of the month, whichever is earlier. (Listed above)
- The Resource Usage Submission Form: lasthope.kitsufox.com/wiki/resource-usage-submission-form/
- Please check if your Resources are active before submitting: lasthopelarp.proboards.com/thread/1910/active-resources
- Relevant information gained or a summary of the influence of these efforts will be available at Check-In at the event; a player must attend to be able to see that info.
- IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ASK FOR THAT INFO!
- PCs with applicable Lore skills may have access to certain 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!
- You may not take these Lore cards but you are welcome to copy the information they have into your own Lore book but it must be done at Check-In.
= PC SPOTS & LATE PLAYERS =
- To guarantee a spot for your PC at this event you must sign-up and pay for membership services before the Monthly Event Cut-Off date.
- If you sign-up after this date, we will coordinate a waiting list for players wanting to play their PCs.
- If NPC roles are needed, you will be notified before an event what those roles are so you can prepare.
- If NPC roles are not needed, you will be notified that you're approved to play your PC.
- This helps us balance event mechanics and needed NPC roles to adequately facilitate an event but still allows ample opportunity for players to guarantee being able to show up as their PC.
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.
- 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 prep their NPC materials or pull their PC cards prepare their items/coin for when they arrive. Failure to do this may result in a forced NPC role if the player arrives after the briefing as all registration supplies are packed up and put away.
- 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.
= MANDATORY CHECK-OUT =
- All players are required to properly check-out at every event; this means that all in-game items and PC cards with PC conditions will be turned over to Staff for proper record keeping.
- We will be doing a dedicated Check-Out after each day.
- If you plan on leaving before the end of the event day/scheduled Check-Out time, it is your responsibility to seek out Staff in order to properly check-out.
- 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.
== SPONSORSHIP ==
=Wizard Quest=
Our continued sponsorship for 2023 is Wizard Quest! Mention the LARP for a local's discount and remember to share with us a picture of you attending for cross-promotion EXP!
www.wizardquest.com/
Wizard Quest in Wisconsin Dells
400 Broadway Ave
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
=Unmedievable=
Thank you to Unmedievable for sponsoring our May 2023 event! As an official sponsor, Unmedievable has donated items for use during the May event and prizes for player giveaways at the event.
Be sure to check them out at www.unmedievable.com/
== HELP! THIS IS MY FIRST EVENT! ==
- It is understandable (and normal) to be completely lost and overwhelmed coming to your first event.
- Staff and/or Veteran players will be on hand to help guide you and answer questions. We want your first event experience to be a positive one!
- It is very normal for staff and players to be running around doing things to get the event going on time; you may need to seek out someone with a gold belt flag and ask for assistance.
UPON ARRIVAL
- When you arrive, the most important thing is checking to see if you need to park in specific areas.
- Make your way to Check-In, wherever that is for the event. This will be where a number of players are at and also where Staff are at checking people into the game. This is also where Staff can guide you to the proper areas (such as New Player Helpers or NPC Wranglers)
AFTER CHECK-IN
- Once you have checked in, the most important person/station for you to search for is the "NPC Wrangler". This is usually 1-2 Staff members that are taking care of garbing up and handing out NPC roles.
- There will be time available to make sure you are prepped for your NPC role. This is a great opportunity to ask questions!
- If you need anything else from your vehicle or for any setup, this would be the time to do so.
BEFORE BRIEFING
- Once you have your NPC role and you know who you can contact for questions, there is usually extra time before the event briefing.
- During this time, we will do a Combat Tutorial so you know the basics of combat. This usually takes about 30 minutes, so try to factor that into your event arrival time.
- There will be announcements of when briefing will take place; make sure you are available to listen to the briefing of an event as it covers a lot of story, safety, and property information.
AFTER BRIEFING
- Normally right after briefing, all NPCs and the NPC Wranglers are assembled into a group to discuss NPC roles, any connections they may have, answer more questions, and review the overall event theme/goal.
DURING EVENTS
- Once "Game On" is called, it is very important to maintain decorum in the game area. This can be very intimidating at first!
- If you need anything, please discreetly find a gold belt flag staff member and ask for assistance. Most of the time we will move off to the side for a quick out-of-game clarification or move out of the game area entirely to be able to have a full discussion.
- If you are confused on what to do, please seek out staff discreetly to double check your NPC motives and goals or discuss ideas on what you can do.
AFTER THE EVENT
- All of your borrowed garb, gear, coin, etc will get returned back to the NPC Wrangler as soon as the event is over.
- This will also be a chance to discuss any meaningful interactions you had as an NPC that we might want to follow up on
- The NPC Wrangler and potentially other staff will be available to answer any questions you have.
For more New Player Info, please click the link below:
lasthope.kitsufox.com/new-player-information/