Heroic New Player Guide

Welcome to Heroic Nebraska and Central, a chapter based out of Lincoln/Omaha, Nebraska and Lawrence, Kansas as part of a national LARP organization, Heroic Interactive Theatre. If you haven’t had a chance to check out our website and facebook, you can find those links in the “References” section below. Our facebook page is especially great to meet other players and stay up to date and if you have further questions after reading this guide, please post them to the facebook, or contact one of the Heroic staff members. Contact information is available below in “References and Contacts”.

Heroic Interactive Theatre is a Live Action Roleplay (LARP) that has elements of both combat (boffer LARP) and roleplay. We are a touch combat system here in the Midwest and we focus on creating interesting stories, characters and worlds for our players to interact within. Heroic has chapters across the country with players traveling between them to create a strong organizational identity.




How much does it cost to play?
New players who have never played Heroic receive their first event free! Heroic Midwest games also cover your first month membership. All you need to worry about is  food and travel costs. Regular events usually cost roughly $30 in event fees with $10 for tavern. Memberships cost $5 a month or $25 for a year membership and cover you under our insurance. For players tight on cash, there is always the option to work with staff as a Non-Player Character (NPC). NPCs do not have to pay event costs and for every two event days they work they receive one event day free. 


When do games run?
Games are typically weekend events and start Friday Night at 9pm and run through the weekend until Sunday at Noon. A link to the current schedule is below in “References and Contacts”.


Who can play?
Everybody is welcome to play, but we ask that all minors under 18 are accompanied by a responsible adult. 


What rules is Heroic Nebraska using?
We are running H1 (Heroic One) with some games using the optional steampunk add-on. The rules are available on our website at: heroicnebraskachap.wix.com/nechapter#!rules/c161y


What do I expect for a weekend game?
Staff and players will arrive on site around 5-7pm on Friday night. When you arrive, find a staff member to assist you. You will be introduced and given a tour and shown where to put your things/camp for the night. They can help you create a character and get ready for game, including briefing you on the rules and combat training.

A staff member will help you get checked in and get all of the tags for your gear and your character sheet and you’ll be ready to get into game! Once you are in-game, you will remain so unless you have your hand on your head or a white headband on. There will be a variety of actions and activities occurring though out the game weekend, from roleplaying with fellow players in the tavern to going on full-scale adventure modules with a group. If you ever want to do something and don’t know how to go about it, you can ask one of the staff members. (For example, if you have asked around in game about purchasing a new sword and haven’t gotten any leads, you can go to a staff/Plot member and request information or help for that.)

You are free to sleep in game or out of game, but be sure you have your white headband if you’re out of game. Game will continue through the weekend and will end on Sunday. After cleaning up and packing your own gear, everyone will help clean up the campsite. Lunch at a restaurant is usually enjoyed after game on Sunday as well.





What do I bring to game?
· Character sheet – once you get your character sheet created, keep it with you at all times.

· Costume – bring your basic costume that you will need for your character. (If you need help, see the “Basic Costume Guide”) Bring extra clothes to change into and clothes to wear for sleeping in. Bring twice as many pairs of socks you think you’d need.

· Makeup - if you are playing a race that requires makeup, you need to have it (horns, elf ears, face paint…) as well as sponges, brushes, spirit gum, etc. to put it on with. If you do not have the makeup requirement for your race, you will not get the benefits of that race. If you need help with finding or applying makeup, just ask!

· White headband -Just take a scrap piece of white cloth you have at home and cut out a strip to tie around your head. Whenever you go Out-of-Game you'll need to put this on.

· Your weapons- If you are new, you can borrow weapons from NPC camp. This is a lot easier and less stressful for your first events. After your first event, you can see what they are made of, how they are made, and talk to other players and staff members about what you'd like to make. You will need to get your weapons checked by a marshal at check in.

· Packets - If you are playing a character that uses spells or items that require packets, be sure to bring them. Orange – Alchemy, Red – Gernades, Yellow – Arrows, Other Colors – Spells. See this guide on how to easily make packets. See this guide on how to make your own: www.warweb.org/docs/spell%20packet%20construction.pdf

· Props – These items go along with any tags that you have (armor, spellbook and so on) in addition to any items that you use for your character that are not tagged but help you to create your look and roleplay (like a basket full of bread for an Artisan baker character to carry).

· Decorations – Bring fabric and accessories to decorate your cabin, tent or other in-game area to lend atmosphere to the game.

· Bedding – pillows, blankets, sleeping bag, whatever you will need to be comfortable depending on if you are sleeping in a cabin or tent.

· Toiletries- bring whatever personal items that you need including towels, shampoo, soap, washcloth, toothbrush, deodorant, etc.

· Other personal items – including anything that will make your weekend more comfortable like sunscreen, bugspray, any prescription medications that you take.

· Money – out of game money to pay for the event and for tavern if you’re interested in taking part of those services.

· Glow sticks – light spells and alchemical light are represented by glow sticks in game.

· Snacks/Food – if you are not participating in tavern service (if it is available), be sure to bring food and snacks for the weekend. Refrigerator space is not guaranteed, so be sure to bring your own cooler if you need it.

· Water – Bring a water bottle, water backpack or cup so that you can stay hydrated.

· Miscellaneous-

o Rubber bands/string

o Chalk

o Matches and a candle

o Rope

o Scissors

o Extra duct tape

o Safety pins

o Notebook, paper, pens and pencils (for in game or out of game)



References:
Heroic Nebraska Website heroicnebraskachap.wix.com/nechapter
Heroic Midwest Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/256970707728551/
Heroic One Rules: media.wix.com/ugd/a594d7_c66a15937482496d920a28044167d124.pdf

Contacts:
Chapter Director: Sebastian Werner (this account or on Facebook)
New Player Liaison: Levi Gibbons (cork.kinallen@gmail.com or on Facebook)
New Player Liaison/Plot: Matthew Boucher (Gypsyseer86@gmail.com or on Facebook)
Plot: Dale Milliman (DMilliman2@gmail.com or on Facebook)
Plot: Katherine Werner (Account: Katherine or on Facebook)

Introduction and How-To Guides:
How to make a T-Tunic www.amtgard-wl.com/library/howtos/how2tunic.pdf
How to make Wrap Pants www.wikihow.com/Make-Easy-Pants