June 2010 Highlights

I’m completely new to the larping idea but had a lot of fun. As for being in the woods for the first time I found it to be a rather interesting experience, never thought it could turn that dark. Yep, I’m a city girl.

Thank you to everyone that helped me during the early Saturday morning I didn’t even notice I screamed when falling down the path. I was so out of focus after that I don’t even know who picked me up since there were so many of you So Thank You to all you guys.

I npc’d all weekend but would like to apologize for my lack of swordsmanship, swinging my sword wildly was the best I could do. Sorry If I hit you in the wrong places. Next time it should be better.

Missed Market Faire, and was late for feast but would love to thank Raff, Mike, Jarrod, Samantha and the Kitchen Staff, loved that Sheppard’s Pie and the corn dogs.

Everyone was helpful and friendly a really good bunch thank you to everyone for a peaceful and yet adventurous weekend.

A special thank you goes to Cameron for making me smile after that fall. Also a special thank you to the Kalidonians and my cabin mates for welcoming me to your town.

Best of wishes to all the new friends I have made, I enjoyed all the conversations we had. Will see you in future events.

future character ~Olivia Sau-Mai
OOG: Maria T. Perez

Highlights:
-Almost as soon as I arrive, people begin asking "Are you related to Steve Oros?"  Me: "No."  Them: "Are you lying?"
-Being told repeatedly throughout the weekend that I am the lovechild of Magnus and Aleister.
-Many thanks to my cabinmates for giving me a place to sleep, even if it's on the floor.  Certainly beats the car.
-Hanging out in Kaledonia with the Celts, Gypsies, and everyone else who stopped by.
-Beer bread, nomnomnom...
-Hookah.  Paetros, you are a wonderful man, and that was an excellent blend for the hookah.  It was honestly better than the blends I've had at the hookah lounge near my home.
-Actually being able to stay in character almost the whole weekend.  For my first event, I feel its an accomplishment.
-Shield wall with Ninjin and co.
-Having people tell me I should pick up the Berserker class after pre-feast mod.
-Interacting with everyone.  It was great fun, and everyone was in character.  Kudos to all.
-The look on Magnus' face when I handed him the boffer weapon I was using for him to try out.
-Going for a very peaceful and quiet walkabout Saturday morning, and finding treasure while doing so.  Score!

Lowlights:
-Next time I will bring delicious nommage to share.  I've been told I will be lynched if I don't bring cheesecake.
-Getting dehydrated and sick 4/5 of the way through main mod and having to bow out.  Thanks again to my cabinmates for their caring and concern for my well-being.
-"Two damage!"  "No effect."  ".....Shite."

Given that the beds and floor are wood, it matters little upon which one sleeps. 

The Celt mod was a cool piece of world building and was damn fun to boot.  I want to thank those who ran it and participated in it.  Favorite part:  Meeting the High Queen of the Seelie and giving up my staff to her to save Colin from giving up his dead father's armor.    

Any and all happenings with the Yhatzis.  From the generous to the serious to the hilarious, that group is a pleasure to be with both in and out of character.  

Springing off of that, staying in Caledonia.  Everyone knowing everyone and hanging out made sure there was no slow parts of the weekend.

The rest of the McKraegors working to make me feel welcome after so many months of absence.  Also, working to make me feel effective in combat (armor, buffs, trinkets, sparring)

The fight against the Glomites on Friday night and the pre fight wings with the Baron.

The Saturday morning encounter with the black ooze.  Steve looked so dejected the whole time.  Hard to take seriously, but fun to watch.

FOOD!  From Caladonian potluck to feast to Saturday night leftovers, everything was great.

Sneaking around and hiding a fugitive slave that turned out to be Ethan Archangel, who I'm told is a pretty big deal  (forgive my ignorance on this)

NPCing at main mod.  The combat felt like a real pitched battle.

Small RP moments all over the weekend that helped me develop my character and become involved more with the game (Druid's Grove meeting, Learning the Fauna Domain from Diane, meeting new people, attempting to assert control in Clan McKraegor, discussing Druid lore and Khitanese history on Sunday, too many others to list)

Lowlights

Night combat is always dodgy for me.  Had a couple of bad hits (I apologize to those involved)  Took a shot to the face and almost lost my glasses (thanks to everyone who helped me find them).

Being too exhausted to walk back to my cabin and change clothes after main mod.  

The heat, I am definitely a winter man.

Realizing I won't be able to come back for a couple more months.  
 

Awesome event overall, but as always there's a lot that jumps out.

-Awesome RP with Iz'tel. Goblin flirting is indeed silly and awesome.

-The great food at Drega'brunch, and the look on Steve's face as he had to play the ooze that attacked us.

-Getting lots of new weapons and supplies for combat.

-Great RP with Erim at the end of the Tomb mod.

-The portal mod just before the 6PM changeover. There was so much going on and so many people were involved that it almost felt like another Main Mod. And Bran your enthusiasm was incredibly infectious.

-Wonderfully delicious feast. The shephard's pie was delightful, and I never would have been  able to tell there was no meat in it.

-Main Mod craziness. Team Flanker was awesome, and got all of us a lot of compliments. Thanks guys, it means a lot.

-After the first tactical withdrawal to the previous clearing, while we're gathering the wounded, the flankers and a few others are watching the treeline for any threats. One of the big NPCs suddenly appears and calls "Holy Word: Pulverize!" He goes around asking for defenses, of which no one has any. He gets to me and, after sheepishly looking apologetic to everyone else, I say "Obscurement?"...At least 3 people stare at me and go "Where the **** did you get an Obscurement?!"

-Late night meat mod, and the success of my goblin burgers...which led to a few people confessing their undying love for me just for bringing them...

-Sunday NPC shift was great, from the Malycite chaos warriors ("If we can't sleep in, no one can!"), to the ogres who just wanted something to eat, to the great lizardkin mod at the end. Lots of fun.

-I actually slept really well this event. Here's hoping to keep up the trend.

I only have one real lowlight: Somehow, someway, I managed to miss every single instance of hookah the entire weekend. I'll have to make up for that at the next event.

- Dancing in the rain.  Noticing a palatable feeling of 'belonging' with other dirty and wet common folk. 

Yes, I agree. 

Kenny was there! We had a waterfight.

Jeff is gross sometimes.

Tori's secret cupcakes.

Getting back to andorra stuff.

Not exactly talking about important stuff with people, but getting looks of concern--exactly what I was going for. Way to be vague, me.

Talking with Judge's hobgoblin guy was neat. Always a roleplaying challenge, it's very hard for me to pick good words good.

Chatting it up in the walk-in, haha. You know who you are. Sorry kitchen people! 

Bob always has good music playing on his mods.

The feast was yummy- the Yhatzi guys were so nice for helping out. When I walked into the kitchen looking hungry and lost I got five-star treatment. Thanks guys! Thanks Kelly!

Getting my shield repaired like five billion times.

See y'all at the festival!