Post by Jopper13 on Apr 5, 2019 17:24:01 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, May 9th
- Early Bird Membership deadline
- Expanded NPC Role Signup deadline
Tuesday, May 14th
- PC Skill change/update via email deadline
Saturday, May 18th (EVENT)
- Registration opens – 10:30am
- Registration closes – Noon
- Event briefing – 12:30pm
- Scenario Begins – 1:00pm
Sunday, May 19th (EVENT)
- Registration opens – 9:30am
- Registration closes – 10:00am
- Scenario Begins – 10:00am
- Scenario Ends – 3:00pm
- Clean up, Go to After's, Go Home
***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 May!
then...
Click here to pre-register and sign-up for the May Event!
== STORY INFO & SPECIAL MECHANICS ==
= EVENT SPECIAL MECHANICS =
1) Remote Camp
== EVENT INFO ==
= PRE-REG FOOD & DRINKING WATER =
Pre-registered members will be provided a small meal on Saturday and Sunday.
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 limited 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 feature 1.5 hours of night-time conditions starting at 8:30pm, requiring players to add illumination devices to spells & arrows and to follow the appropriate night-conditions rules.
= WEATHER CONDITIONS =
***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. 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.
= 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, 5/09/19) 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, 5/09/19) 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 (5/14/19). 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 5/5/19. 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, May 9th
- Early Bird Membership deadline
- Expanded NPC Role Signup deadline
Tuesday, May 14th
- PC Skill change/update via email deadline
Saturday, May 18th (EVENT)
- Registration opens – 10:30am
- Registration closes – Noon
- Event briefing – 12:30pm
- Scenario Begins – 1:00pm
- Scenario Ends – 10:00pm
- Registration opens – 9:30am
- Registration closes – 10:00am
- Scenario Begins – 10:00am
- Scenario Ends – 3:00pm
- Clean up, Go to After's, Go Home
***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 May!
then...
Click here to pre-register and sign-up for the May Event!
== STORY INFO & SPECIAL MECHANICS ==
After intense and bloody fighting, the threat of the undead has been cleared from the forest after it was confirmed that this area was attracting all of them to it. Why is still unknown, but hunters have reported seeing no additional hungry ghosts after the combined forces helping the expedition moved to put them down for good. What was discovered at this location was an ancient Syndar device, called a "Pylon", that had apparently been damaged and had been influencing the mana in the area. Records kept near the Pylon indicated that it was once part of a vast network and that in it's prime it would have been connected to neighboring pylons. With the undead laid to rest and the odd nature of the mana stream fully researched before the Pylon was destroyed, Arragones' scholars were able to reference the new notes and logs, as well as some of the magical readings taken in April, and triangulate the location of this "neighbor pylon." Following on revelations uncovered by the researchers and adventurers during their expedition into the Great Forest, Celestial Arragones' scholars have located another area of interest.
Upon arrival the scholars were unable to find any traces of the ancient Syndar artifact. Much to their surprise; however, they found a small locked chest that contained another series of notes and ciphers that pointed to another ancient Syndar Cache of some sort. Unfortunately the location indicated stood deep within the western reaches of the Dirge Swamp. Examining the location noted in these texts coincides with the estimated location of the Scholar's previous divination ritual; whatever is out in the Swamp in that area is connected.
Arragones' and her scholars have again asked for volunteers to help on this Dirge Swamp Expedition. Duchess Madeline d’Argent has stepped forth and pledged resources to assist this expedition with a full security detail, support wagons, and scouting forces to help navigate this area of the swamp. With the lack of mordok forces, presumably due to heavy losses during the war throughout the winter, this could be a narrow window to get into the swamp, setup camp, and secure more knowledge. However, the remote location of this forward camp being setup means that should the Expedition run into danger, their will be no reinforcements coming to aid them... they are on their own.
Upon arrival the scholars were unable to find any traces of the ancient Syndar artifact. Much to their surprise; however, they found a small locked chest that contained another series of notes and ciphers that pointed to another ancient Syndar Cache of some sort. Unfortunately the location indicated stood deep within the western reaches of the Dirge Swamp. Examining the location noted in these texts coincides with the estimated location of the Scholar's previous divination ritual; whatever is out in the Swamp in that area is connected.
Arragones' and her scholars have again asked for volunteers to help on this Dirge Swamp Expedition. Duchess Madeline d’Argent has stepped forth and pledged resources to assist this expedition with a full security detail, support wagons, and scouting forces to help navigate this area of the swamp. With the lack of mordok forces, presumably due to heavy losses during the war throughout the winter, this could be a narrow window to get into the swamp, setup camp, and secure more knowledge. However, the remote location of this forward camp being setup means that should the Expedition run into danger, their will be no reinforcements coming to aid them... they are on their own.
EVENT SUMMARY:
1) Last month, players were able to learn about a Syndar Pylon; an ancient device that somehow influenced the mana stream
1) Last month, players were able to learn about a Syndar Pylon; an ancient device that somehow influenced the mana stream
2) Celestial Arragones has a Research Expedition team setup to explore 3 key areas of note; 1 was discovered in March, another in April, and the final one being hinted at for this month in May
3) Travel to the Dirge Swamp could be dangerous, as it is well beyond the defensive outpost line of the "Shield of Mardrun"
4) Successfully researching this location in the swamp could uncover even more mysterious of the past
= EVENT SPECIAL MECHANICS =
1) Remote Camp
Due to the nature of the location of this Expedition Forward Camp, should the collective camp be forced to retreat from the area (or should a player willingly leave the area on their own) then all relevant players will be subject to "survival rolls" to discover their fate of trying to survive on their own in the Dirge Swamp.
Some relative skills, or proactive setup before the event, could influence this roll.
== EVENT INFO ==
= PRE-REG FOOD & DRINKING WATER =
Pre-registered members will be provided a small meal on Saturday and Sunday.
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 limited 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 feature 1.5 hours of night-time conditions starting at 8:30pm, requiring players to add illumination devices to spells & arrows and to follow the appropriate night-conditions rules.
= 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.
May events tend to be warm or even hot during the day and cool down at night.
*** 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. 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.
= 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, 5/09/19) 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, 5/09/19) 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 (5/14/19). 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 5/5/19. 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.