New Player Joining In July

Ok, I'll make sure I note that when I arrive and have at least one phone number for a Safety Marshal. It has been my experience (I've been LARPing for almost two years) that I can handle any medical needs of mine (pain relief, needing a break and sitting down, needing assistance moving, etc.) in character. There has only been one instance where I've needed to break character to ask for help in the entire two years, but knowing that there will be someone on site I can call if absolutely necessary is a relief.

Ok, so I have most of my gear (or it's being shipped in the mail), including lots of socks. Nice thick socks that will prevent blisters. I also have a tent and a cot, so I will not need to take up a sleeping space in one of the cabins or the barn. I have plans for bringing my own food (with the exception of Saturday's feast), and I have a bear proof way to store it. Is there anything else I absolutely need?

Also, I'm really excited for this weekend! I looked at the prologue and got filled in on the basics of what's going on. With what Reyna can know in game, I know she's both nervous and looking forward to a good fight! And I'm just looking forward to the weekend as a whole!

Reyna Berk wrote: Ok, so I have most of my gear (or it's being shipped in the mail), including lots of socks. Nice thick socks that will prevent blisters. I also have a tent and a cot, so I will not need to take up a sleeping space in one of the cabins or the barn. I have plans for bringing my own food (with the exception of Saturday's feast), and I have a bear proof way to store it. Is there anything else I absolutely need?

1. I'm glad you asked.

2. What I find helps me, is doing a head-to-toe check that I usually do right before I head out the door. For me, it's making sure that I have all of my character's garb and accessories, usually starting at my feet.

3. A way to tell the time, whether it's an old-fashioned timepiece with or without a chain or an old flip phone with insane amounts of battery life that you'll totally check discretely for atmosphere sake.

4. It'll be the middle of summer and that means bugs and the sun will be jockeying for the top spot of who's the bigger pest. Sunscreen and/or bug spray if you think you'll need them.

Also, I'm really excited for this weekend! I looked at the prologue and got filled in on the basics of what's going on. With what Reyna can know in game, I know she's both nervous and looking forward to a good fight! And I'm just looking forward to the weekend as a whole!

Yay! I'm looking forward to it too!

Seconding Jeff, always double check that you have the garb's "feet," as it is the easiest thing to leave home without.

Andrew G. and I BOTH did this at Week in the Life. I was stuck with my street-feet, rather than my usual boots.

Reyna Berk wrote: I will most like being something to swim in then.

Also, I don't know who to mention this to, but I have Ehlers-danlos Syndrome, which is a connective tissue disorder that comes with chronic joint pain and some limited mobility (how much depends on the day and my personal pain levels, there are days where I can run and jump around and others where I can't get out of bed). After discussing things with my doctor, we have determined that I can safely take a combat role and physically fight with other PCs or NPCs (I don't need a green headband) provided I pace myself, but there may be instances where I need to take a short break from moving or sit down for a few minutes between NPC characters. Would that be acceptable, especially where NPCing is concerned? (It's my understanding that you go back to logicistics between NPC character deaths, is that correct?)

Hi there Hannah!

I'm John, one of the safety marshals here at Knight Realms.

I want to thank you for mentioning your medical issue- it has given me some homework to do prior to game. If possible, please find me when you get in on Friday- I will be usually found somewhere between Logistics, the Inn and the Blood Spirit Encampment out in the woods... I would like to speak with you on this and make sure I got it straight on what you can and cannot do.

My number is listed on the wipeboard in Logistics so if you cannot find me, they or you can call me.

Again, as others have said, welcome to the Game and hope you have some serious fun!!

I will definitely be in touch with you, John. I can garuntee you will find a lot about EDS online that doesn't apply to me. There are three types, and I have a mild form of the most mild type, which is joint hyper-mobility. Simply put, my body doesn't hold itself together well and hurts all the time no matter what I'm doing. I will explain it a bit better there, but that's the general gist.

Thanks so much for the warm welcome! I know I will have an amazing time, and I already know that I will be back as often as I can!