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Hi Garth!

It's definitely acceptable if you arrive then. The only thing you need to keep in mind aside from signing is as normal, is that if you stay and play for 12 hours or fewer, you still need to have a 2-hour NPC shift. Be sure to let the Marshal behind the desk know. They might need to write "See James" on your character card because only certain people besides the Director are allowed to accept payment for admission.

But if you're arriving around that time on Saturday and staying through to the end of the event, you will need a full NPC shift. What I'd recommend in that case is signing up for the 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. shift if possible, to get it out of the way and minimize changing in and out of garb.

If you have any other questions or if I didn't answer that well enough, let me know either way.

-Jeff

Hello Jeff, thank you for the info. I just have a few questions about shifts. What does a 2 hour NPC shift include? Will I still be able to participate in the game? Please advise. Thank you! - Justin

A two-hour NPC shift includes the same as the standard four-hour shift, but it's half the length, so you'll have fewer roles than you otherwise would. You would absolutely still be able to participate in the game and would have the other 10 hours to play your PC. If you decide to stay for more than 12 hours, you would take a full shift.

Understood. One more question I have is if we need to be in attire for Friday check in? Please advise. Thanks!

You don't need to be, but if you want to, you are more than welcome to do so. Check-in usually takes place three to four hours before the game hits. Please make sure your garb is warm enough, both for hanging out while waiting to check in and for the rest of the weekend. It should be chilly. Don't worry so much if you find yourself wearing gloves and a hat or ear muffs--when the weather comes to bite us, we're not so strict on how period appropriate you look.

Sounds good. Finally, is the event overnight? And if so should I bring a tent or are there assigned sleeping quarters?