Post by Jopper13 on Sept 3, 2021 16:06:35 GMT -5
== LOCATION ==
Action Sports Wisconsin in Mauston, WI
N6090 County Road G
Mauston, Wisconsin 53948
www.facebook.com/ActionSportsWisconsin/
*** The entrance to the LARP part of the property will be marked with GOLD LARP signs/banners
== DATE & TIME ==
Important Dates:
Wednesday, Septmber 8th
- Monthly Event Prep Cut-Off (Expanded NPC roles, Guaranteed PC spot, Faster PC Check-In, Resource Usage, Organization Actions, & Addition to Prize giveaway)
Monday, September 13th
- PC Skill change/update via email deadline and still be in the "Faster Check-In" line
Saturday, September 18th (EVENT)
- Early Arrival Time - 8:30am
- Registration opens – 9:00am
- Registration closes – 10:30am
- Staff-Only Briefing - 10:35am
- All Player Event Briefing – 11:00am
- Scenario Begins / "Game On" – 11:30am
***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 September!
then...
Click here to pre-register and sign-up for the September 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 NO tent-camping space available at this event.
- If you need a hotel, call ahead to the Castle Rock Hideaway N6187 County Rd G, Mauston, WI 53948 or the Great Escape Lodge, W4066 Boaters Dream Dr, Mauston, WI 53948
- There is a porta-potty onsite in the parking area for players. If you need a Gas Station, travel 0.5 miles to the Castle Rock Landing Gas & Food. (aka The Landing) at N6243 County Rd G, Mauston, WI 53948
- Campfires are NOT allowed at this event.
- There is NO electricity at the site.
= PROPERTY INFO =
Action Sports Wisconsin
Mauston, WI
- Players are to park in the specified parking area for our event. THE OTHER PARKING AREA IS FOR AIRSOFT/PAINTBALL PLAYERS ONLY!
- YOU *CANNOT* PARK ON THE ROAD, YOU WILL BE TOWED!
- Players are REQUIRED to stay in the designated area for our event; no players are to cross the road and enter the other playing fields under any circumstances. Those fields will have airsoft and paintball players and live-fire of BBs and paintballs!
- The event area is bordered by a field to the south, a power-line trail to the east, the road to the west, and a field to the north.
- Do not cut down any trees without approval.
- Do not use adjacent driveways/neighbor property without explicit permission!
= NIGHT CONDITIONS =
This event will *NOT* take place during night conditions.
= WEATHER CONDITIONS, PARKING, & DRIVEWAY=
- Make sure to plan to bring weather/temperature appropriate base layers.
- September can be hot or cold and we play rain or shine.
*** Base/thermal layers do not need to fit Decorum but outer layers do... please make sure you get your garb checked! PLAN ACCORDINGLY! ***
- There will be specific areas for parking; please make sure you pay attention to where this will be! Staff will also help coordinate parking day-of.
== EVENT STORY & MECHANICS ==
= EVENT STORY =
After the combined efforts of many different researchers, scholars, and adventurers last year at the research luncheon, things look promising for Celestial Arragones and her team. With a focus initially on divination methods that shifted towards deciphering research logs and revealing their mysteries, the focus shifts yet again towards a larger application. The research team worked together with others to try to decide which direction to go in their grand ritual. It was decided that creating and focusing the ritual efforts on corruption magic and its unique properties would be the goal. After a very large and tense ritual, its successful completion allowed the research team to learn even more about corruption.
An opportunity presented to the researchers came from the March of Starkhaven, or more specifically, the Order of Arnath. Within the Church's possession is a small Hellenstone; a precious and rare gem that reacts in unique ways to different types of mana. These fabled items were sought after on Faedrun by Vandregonian and Grand Alliance Generals because of their ability to fight against or cleanse the properties of dark magic powering the undead. Order Scholars have studied the properties of the Hellenstone for quite some time and exhausted some of their abilities. What they have learned, however, is that through unique scrying methods they have determined that there is another Hellenstone on Mardrun. The location they are confident they have divined is in the center of the Dirge Swamp.
Celestial Arragones and her research team have decided to work together with the Order of Arnath and send an expedition into the heart of the Dirge. This expedition has two main goals; find this Hellenstone and recover it and search for clues as to why there is one in the center of the swamp. This could be a unique opportunity to uncover even more mysteries and potentially gain a potent anti-corruption weapon in the future. However, time is of the essence... the longer an expedition stays in the swamp, the greater the chance of discovery by a large mordok group. With luck, the expedition will slip past larger mordok groups or repel smaller roaming mordok that discover them during the journey. Finding this location and conducting research in the limited window of time before needing to return to a safe pathway out of the swamp will be crucial to the success of the expedition.
Last month, a successful food contract between the City-State of Newhope and Clan Goldenfield has prepared the expedition with considerable food supplies which are sure to benefit their chances of success. After a long delay, the research team leaders are finally moving forward with the expedition and begin gathering volunteers for this dangerous mission.
= EVENT SPECIAL MECHANICS =
1) Remote Expedition "Adventure Style" Event
Because this event is meant to be a Dirge Swamp Expedition, players are required to carry all of their items into the event by hand. There is no before-hand setup; players must work together or bring sleds/carts/wagons/extra hands to carry anything into the event. We are trying to replicate an expedition going deep into the swamp with the ever present threat or Mordok nearby; traveling light or having a means to carry your stuff could be critical! There will be an area designated as the forward camp of the expedition but the players will have to travel a short distance with their gear before they reach it.
2) Field Research & Unique Magic
The main goal of this event will be to take some of the unique methods of ritualistic magic and divination and use them in the field. The more methods attempted and the outcomes recorded could drastically help uncover unique lore based on this area of the Dirge Swamp. There will also be unique magical effects that players may be subjected to which will be detailed on cards or explained in game based on player interactions.
3) Exit Point & Survival Rolls
Due to the nature of the location of this Expedition, should the collective group be forced to retreat from the area early (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.
Players must be at a specific "Exit Point" at the end of the day/event to safely be on their way out of the Dirge Swamp; this will change based on whether the players are choosing to leave early or if they are waiting to try to leave with the expedition and more information will be provided at the event.
4) Carried over Effort
Players who submitted Resources in March 2020 and Organizations that sent units/committed actions in March 2020 will have those efforts carried over and factored into the event. This could theoretically allow "doubled efforts" if players/orgs decide to do it again and that is ok for this event.
== 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, September 8th.
- 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.
- Players that want to be added to the "Faster Check-in" line must be signed up by this date.
= FASTER CHECK-IN LINE & 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. This allows you to stand in the "Faster Check-In" line at an event, allowing you to quickly move through Check-In and get back to event prep.
- If you signed up early for a detailed NPC role, this also qualifies you for the Faster Check-In.
- We may form 2 lines at Check-In; one for Faster Check-In and one for Day-Of Check-In; we always pull people from the Faster Check-In first and then begin pulling people from the Day-Of Check-In next.
- 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!
- 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 players.
- 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.
= 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 be submitted by the Monthly Event Cut-Off date.
- 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
- This month, the deadline is Wednesday, September 8th.
- 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.
== 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/
Action Sports Wisconsin in Mauston, WI
N6090 County Road G
Mauston, Wisconsin 53948
www.facebook.com/ActionSportsWisconsin/
*** The entrance to the LARP part of the property will be marked with GOLD LARP signs/banners
== DATE & TIME ==
Important Dates:
Wednesday, Septmber 8th
- Monthly Event Prep Cut-Off (Expanded NPC roles, Guaranteed PC spot, Faster PC Check-In, Resource Usage, Organization Actions, & Addition to Prize giveaway)
Monday, September 13th
- PC Skill change/update via email deadline and still be in the "Faster Check-In" line
Saturday, September 18th (EVENT)
- Early Arrival Time - 8:30am
- Registration opens – 9:00am
- Registration closes – 10:30am
- Staff-Only Briefing - 10:35am
- All Player Event Briefing – 11:00am
- Scenario Begins / "Game On" – 11:30am
- Scenario Ends / "Game Over" – 5:00pm
- Check-Out, Clean Up, Go Home
- Check-Out, Clean Up, Go Home
***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 September!
then...
Click here to pre-register and sign-up for the September 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 NO tent-camping space available at this event.
- If you need a hotel, call ahead to the Castle Rock Hideaway N6187 County Rd G, Mauston, WI 53948 or the Great Escape Lodge, W4066 Boaters Dream Dr, Mauston, WI 53948
- There is a porta-potty onsite in the parking area for players. If you need a Gas Station, travel 0.5 miles to the Castle Rock Landing Gas & Food. (aka The Landing) at N6243 County Rd G, Mauston, WI 53948
- Campfires are NOT allowed at this event.
- There is NO electricity at the site.
= PROPERTY INFO =
Action Sports Wisconsin
Mauston, WI
- Players are to park in the specified parking area for our event. THE OTHER PARKING AREA IS FOR AIRSOFT/PAINTBALL PLAYERS ONLY!
- YOU *CANNOT* PARK ON THE ROAD, YOU WILL BE TOWED!
- Players are REQUIRED to stay in the designated area for our event; no players are to cross the road and enter the other playing fields under any circumstances. Those fields will have airsoft and paintball players and live-fire of BBs and paintballs!
- The event area is bordered by a field to the south, a power-line trail to the east, the road to the west, and a field to the north.
- Do not cut down any trees without approval.
- Do not use adjacent driveways/neighbor property without explicit permission!
- 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.
- 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.
- SPECIAL: Because of Action Sports hosting airsoft and paintball, no players are to cross the road to the other part of the property!
COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS & PRECAUTIONS
- All players must be either fully Covid-19 Vaccinated, be medically exempt (pre-approval needed and this includes children under the age of 12), 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. 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
- 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.
- SPECIAL: Because of Action Sports hosting airsoft and paintball, no players are to cross the road to the other part of the property!
COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS & PRECAUTIONS
- All players must be either fully Covid-19 Vaccinated, be medically exempt (pre-approval needed and this includes children under the age of 12), 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. 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 *NOT* take place during night conditions.
= WEATHER CONDITIONS, PARKING, & DRIVEWAY=
- Make sure to plan to bring weather/temperature appropriate base layers.
- September can be hot or cold and we play rain or shine.
*** Base/thermal layers do not need to fit Decorum but outer layers do... please make sure you get your garb checked! PLAN ACCORDINGLY! ***
- There will be specific areas for parking; please make sure you pay attention to where this will be! Staff will also help coordinate parking day-of.
== EVENT STORY & MECHANICS ==
= EVENT STORY =
After the combined efforts of many different researchers, scholars, and adventurers last year at the research luncheon, things look promising for Celestial Arragones and her team. With a focus initially on divination methods that shifted towards deciphering research logs and revealing their mysteries, the focus shifts yet again towards a larger application. The research team worked together with others to try to decide which direction to go in their grand ritual. It was decided that creating and focusing the ritual efforts on corruption magic and its unique properties would be the goal. After a very large and tense ritual, its successful completion allowed the research team to learn even more about corruption.
An opportunity presented to the researchers came from the March of Starkhaven, or more specifically, the Order of Arnath. Within the Church's possession is a small Hellenstone; a precious and rare gem that reacts in unique ways to different types of mana. These fabled items were sought after on Faedrun by Vandregonian and Grand Alliance Generals because of their ability to fight against or cleanse the properties of dark magic powering the undead. Order Scholars have studied the properties of the Hellenstone for quite some time and exhausted some of their abilities. What they have learned, however, is that through unique scrying methods they have determined that there is another Hellenstone on Mardrun. The location they are confident they have divined is in the center of the Dirge Swamp.
Celestial Arragones and her research team have decided to work together with the Order of Arnath and send an expedition into the heart of the Dirge. This expedition has two main goals; find this Hellenstone and recover it and search for clues as to why there is one in the center of the swamp. This could be a unique opportunity to uncover even more mysteries and potentially gain a potent anti-corruption weapon in the future. However, time is of the essence... the longer an expedition stays in the swamp, the greater the chance of discovery by a large mordok group. With luck, the expedition will slip past larger mordok groups or repel smaller roaming mordok that discover them during the journey. Finding this location and conducting research in the limited window of time before needing to return to a safe pathway out of the swamp will be crucial to the success of the expedition.
Last month, a successful food contract between the City-State of Newhope and Clan Goldenfield has prepared the expedition with considerable food supplies which are sure to benefit their chances of success. After a long delay, the research team leaders are finally moving forward with the expedition and begin gathering volunteers for this dangerous mission.
= EVENT SPECIAL MECHANICS =
1) Remote Expedition "Adventure Style" Event
Because this event is meant to be a Dirge Swamp Expedition, players are required to carry all of their items into the event by hand. There is no before-hand setup; players must work together or bring sleds/carts/wagons/extra hands to carry anything into the event. We are trying to replicate an expedition going deep into the swamp with the ever present threat or Mordok nearby; traveling light or having a means to carry your stuff could be critical! There will be an area designated as the forward camp of the expedition but the players will have to travel a short distance with their gear before they reach it.
2) Field Research & Unique Magic
The main goal of this event will be to take some of the unique methods of ritualistic magic and divination and use them in the field. The more methods attempted and the outcomes recorded could drastically help uncover unique lore based on this area of the Dirge Swamp. There will also be unique magical effects that players may be subjected to which will be detailed on cards or explained in game based on player interactions.
3) Exit Point & Survival Rolls
Due to the nature of the location of this Expedition, should the collective group be forced to retreat from the area early (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.
Players must be at a specific "Exit Point" at the end of the day/event to safely be on their way out of the Dirge Swamp; this will change based on whether the players are choosing to leave early or if they are waiting to try to leave with the expedition and more information will be provided at the event.
4) Carried over Effort
Players who submitted Resources in March 2020 and Organizations that sent units/committed actions in March 2020 will have those efforts carried over and factored into the event. This could theoretically allow "doubled efforts" if players/orgs decide to do it again and that is ok for this event.
== 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, September 8th.
- 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.
- Players that want to be added to the "Faster Check-in" line must be signed up by this date.
= FASTER CHECK-IN LINE & 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. This allows you to stand in the "Faster Check-In" line at an event, allowing you to quickly move through Check-In and get back to event prep.
- If you signed up early for a detailed NPC role, this also qualifies you for the Faster Check-In.
- We may form 2 lines at Check-In; one for Faster Check-In and one for Day-Of Check-In; we always pull people from the Faster Check-In first and then begin pulling people from the Day-Of Check-In next.
- 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!
- 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 players.
- 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.
= 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 be submitted by the Monthly Event Cut-Off date.
- 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
- This month, the deadline is Wednesday, September 8th.
- 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.
== 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/