Order of Play

Registration

The first place you should go when you arrive on site is registration, which is generally located in the tavern. If it's your first game, you'll need to submit your paperwork and create a character. Note that new players are encouraged to go on OrnLARP.com prior to their first event so they can register, create a character, and download paperwork to fill out before arriving on site. This will greatly expedite registration for everybody.

If this isn't your first game, you'll need to pay your game dues. Please note that administrators, plot members, and full-time monsters play for free because they are working for the game. New players play for free during their first event to encourage more people to give the game a try. Unless you're in one of these groups, you must pay to play. This is to ensure that the game can pay its bills and continue to grow.

Once your paperwork or game dues are in order, you'll be given your character sheet. Please note that all character updates must be completed online between events. You will not be allowed to make changes to your character at check-in. This is to ensure that registration goes quickly so everyone can get in play and have fun sooner.

Following registration, you'll need to get any props you plan to use inspected by a prop marshal. The prop marshal will verify that your boffer weapons, shields, and armor are safe to use and issue the appropriate item tags.

Last but not least, you'll need to see the cabin marshal for your cabin assignment. Larger cabins are usually reserved for members of large player groups, and you will likely be housed together with other players to better fill out available space.

Once you've registered, gotten your props inspected, and received your cabin assignment, you're free to go unpack and get into costume. Even once you're ready to play, though, remember that nobody is officially in play until the conclusion of opening ceremonies. In the meantime, you're free to socialize with your fellow players at the tavern.

Opening Ceremonies

Once everyone has registered, everyone will meet at the tavern for opening ceremonies, where admins, plot members, and marshals will welcome you to the game and make any necessary pre-game announcements. It's important to attend opening ceremonies so that you're aware of any rules updates, game developments, and in-play rumors. At the conclusion of opening ceremonies, the game officially begins and everyone can go in play.

Play On!

The event takes place from the conclusion of opening ceremonies until midday the following Sunday. During that time, you are encouraged to stay in play as much as possible. Plot members will do everything they can to ensure that there's plenty to do, from fighting monsters and going on adventures to roleplaying with interesting characters and playing a part in intriguing story lines. Remember, the more you're in play, the more opportunities you'll have to have fun.

New Player Orientation

If this is your first game, you'll be required to attend new player orientation before going into play. This is a mandatory game rules and safety course where a marshal will teach you everything you need to know to get started. New player orientation is generally followed by a brief adventure where you and other new players find your way into town.

Monster Duty

Monsters exist to provide players with challenging and thrilling encounters. Playing the monsters is a collective responsibility of everyone in the game. As such, with a few exceptions, everyone is required to perform two hours worth of monster duty at some point during the event. During this time, you go into play as a monster designated by the monster marshal at the Dragon's Den.

Playing a monster is fun for a lot of reasons. It allows you to engage in combat without fear of character death. It gives you an opportunity to try out different character options without committing to them. You may even be allowed to play something more powerful than you're used to. And let's face it, terrorizing your fellow players is loads of fun.

If you really enjoy playing a monster, you can perform more than two hours of monster duty in exchange for boon. Additionally, if you can't afford your game dues or want to try out different character options before creating a character, you can play for free by agreeing to perform monster duty for the entire event.

Clean Up

When the game ends on Sunday, there's one last thing to do before you leave the site. All participants are required to help clean up the site once the event is over. At a bare minimum, you must clean up your cabin and the surrounding area. Volunteers are also needed to help clean up the bath houses, the tavern, and any stray packets. Boon is awarded to participants who go above and beyond to help clean up.