New Player from NYC

Hello everyone!

I'm Hannah Elise, currently residing in NYC, and am really interested in joining in on a game this summer! I've only done non-combat LARPing before, so I am really excited and a little terrified to try boffer battles. I'm trying to get a small group of friends to come with me, but may end up going stag my first weekend.

However, I have no idea how to easily and/or cheaply get from NYC to the campsite. I saw some players in the Carpool forum are from NYC; any tips on getting a ride from either the city or the nearest train station?

I'm interested in playing a ranger of some currently-undecided race, but alas, I don't own a bow. Is there a marshall or helpful player who might point me in the direction of borrowing some weapons for my first time? Don't want to buy a whole archery kit only to find out that I cannot shoot boffer arrows to save my life :blink:

So excited to meet everyone at my first game! And if anyone's looking for a gung-ho little ranger apprentice in-game, I'd love to follow someone around a bit.

- Hannah

Hi Hannah! I'm Christine, a New Player Marshal. It's great to hear that you want to try out our game!
I live on Long Island and I've come out from the city a few times to get to game. One option is to take the New Jersey Transit out of Penn Station to Dover; it's about a twenty minute/half hour ride from the station, I think. Whichever you decide to do (come out from the city or ride out to Dover,) your best bet is to just post in the carpool forums-there are a lot of people that show up early on Friday that might be able to pick you up, and there are a few of us that come out from the city that might be able to take you.
As far as boffer archery goes, there's another New Player Marshal named Sean who would know more than me. I'll point him to this thread, or you can PM him (his username is Moulson13). Combat isn't really that bad-all the weapons are designed not to hurt and have to be approved for use before they get taken in game. Our whole system is designed around hits that are hard enough to feel, but light enough not to hurt.
I can't wait to see you in game! If you have any other questions, feel free to PM me and I'll be glad to help!

As for learning Ranger, there are a number of players who have that profession and depending on the mindset you want ot have with the PC, each of them will either be able to help you or send you to someone who operates their ranger in that fashion. (Myself, I'm more the old school tracker/utility type who fights when he has to)

More to being a ranger than using a bow, trust me. Archery is nice but sometimes situation dictates its a bad idea. That being said, I'm running a borrowed kit this event so I can shoot things for a change. As mentioned and you state, give it a try once in game.... and if nothing else, do not take bow as a starting skill for your character. You can ALWAYs learn it in game at some point... there are enough teachers (me included)

Wow, thanks for the quick replies guys!

Thanks for the ride info Christine, when I figure out which event I can make next I will definitely post in the carpool forums.

John, thanks for the ranger info, I still have no idea what role I'd like to fill yet, it all sounds fun! In the rulebook it says that you can switch up any part of your build you don't like between your first and second games, so I was thinking of trying a few different starting skills and seeing what I liked best. Any suggestions of ones not to miss?

Hey! I live in Staten island! I can't offer a ride this time, but welcome to the game from the outer boroughs!

Mention in the character forum that you're looking to borrow stuff, and in the ride forum for a lift,. people might not see here.

Also, the camp gets SUPER MUDDY, so invest in good boots and bring more socks than you will ever need.

HAVE FUN

Hannah,
I'm Sean the New Player Marshal Christine mentioned. I live in Queens and either take the train out or negotiate a ride with other players.
I also shoot archery in the game I have spare arrows and I think I might be able to find an extra bow (let me ask some people) Also if you'd like send me a PM and we can speak about getting you out to game.
First your fist game we do a new player intro section so that you can meet other new players as well as some other people. Also finding people to help train you is not going to be an issue.
Most importantly have fun at your first game there is no worries once you get there .
Message me and we will find a way to get you there.