Hey everyone. I'm Grayson, and I'll be attending the April 22nd event (thanks to Stiers, you rock dude). I just had a few questions to ask.
1. What happens when you die? I read the game guide part on it, but I didn't understand what was being said about the Death Shade.
2. Should I show up dressed, or are there places to change?
3. Are there stores within walking distance of where we are at?
4. Any tips on how to build a decent boffer and where to get materials would be greatly appreciated.
5. Are there showers on the premises? God I hope so.
Thank you guys (and gals), and happy LARPing.
Also, there are plenty of boffer weapons to use if you can't make one before the event.
About death, from what I understand, if you draw a red stone on the chance that you actually did die with out getting resurected or healed by a teammate, you then fight a Death Shade which is five levels higher than you are. You must kill it or you perma die, though others can help you fight it. (Having higher level friends is a good thing XD)
It's always nice when folks step up and answer things for me. Makes my job that much easier. :)
The death system is actually being revamped, most likely before the start of the April event. Instead of pulling from a bag of stones, you'll draw cards from a tarot deck, each of which will determine a different negative outcome from your death. On the bright side, there will no longer be a permanent death card; death shades will still be a part of the game world, but they won't be a built-in part of the death system. On the down side, death will always be bad, even to the point of permanent skill point loss. We'll be providing more details on this in the coming weeks.
As Heather said, there are places to change, shower, and cook, and your best bet is to bring everything you'll need for the weekend. Especially since this will be your first time, you'll want to pay close attention to the Pre-Game Checklist, particularly the part on What to Bring.
As for weapons, I always advise new folks to wait until after their first game to make their own. This will give you a chance to see how they're put together and ask questions from the experts. There are a lot of pitfalls when building weapons, and first-timers are the most likely to have theirs disqualified because of them.
Hey, I'm Glimmer (the faerie). I'll do what I can:
Death- I haven't died. Talk to Thad about this as I am not sure of all the details.
Clothes- We change there. There are huge shower complexes and we all have cabins.
Stores- LOOOOOOONG walk. I'd recommend coming wih what you need. We have a caterer and you can eat 3 meals on Saturday for $20.00. Or you can bring your own food and cook for yourself either way! There are refrigerators and plates and all.
You can build a weapon with a pvc or kitespar base. Foam noodles over it wrapped with duct tape. Talk to Nick or Scott for the rules and basics on how to do so.
There are wonderful showers on the campsite.