Crew organization
Overview
Welcome to the crew organisation section of the Wiki. Here you will find a list of departments for the Empire game system, listing what each department does, who is in charge and who the staff in that department are. Don't hesitate to get in touch with a head of department if you are interested in working in that area.
Site Set-up Crew
The set-up crew help us get the event ready by putting up tents, setting up the electrics, etc. Those who are helping with set-up need to be on site roughly two days before time-in. Those who are helping with take-down need to be on site until roughly one day after time-out. We aim to complete take-down by nightfall the day after the event.
If you are part of the set-up crew then you are encouraged to get involved and take part in crewing the rest of the event, but if you prefer to play then you are welcome to do that instead. Bear in mind though that you might be called on during the event to help with the set-up for the battles and so on.
The set-up crew departments are: Gate, Set dressing, Site set-up, and Electricians.
Site Management
Responsible for overseeing the lay out and management of the site as a whole.
Head of Department
- Alison Pennington
Site Crew
The site crew, or Red Caps as they are affectionately known, are responsible for overseeing all OOC logistics on site, particularly during set up and take down, as well as site health and safety.
Head of Department
- Chris Butcher
Deputy
- Tom Butterworth
Electricians
The electricians are in charge of plugging things into other things, bringing power to all the areas of the field that need it to run the facilities and the game. We supply power to the Tavern and the traders on the IC field, GOD and Plot/Monster for running the game, and the facilities blocks and food vendors on the OC field.
Whichever team you're working with, it's important that you don't plug anything in without checking with the sparkies first - we have a limited quantity of power available on site, and a major part of what we do is making sure the phases are balanced, and that we can run everything we need to without tripping the breakers.
Responsible for the on site distribution of electrical power and the off site building of new projects as well as maintenance and periodic inspection.
Head of Department
- Dave 'Sparky' Wilson
Deputy
- Ara McBay
- Mark 'Waz' Bretherick
Set Dressing
Responsible for making sure that the IC set dressing is in keeping with the game setting and thus providing greater opportunity for player immersion into the campaign.
Head of Department
- Craig McGuire
Deputy
- Andy Rimmer
Gate
Responsible for the administration related to players and crew who arrive without prebooking and pay on the gate.
Head of Department
- Sarah Johnson
Deputy
Event Crew
The event crew help us to run the event, filling a wide variety of roles. Event crew write and run plot, they play NPC roles throughout the weekend and man areas like GOD and the tavern. Event crew are allocated to a single department, based on their primary role at the event, but you can be a member of more than one department and help out in different areas if you want to do so.
Event crew will be busy most of the event, so it is not possible to play the game and be a member of the event crew. Event crew are welcome to take some time off during the event and roleplay and socialize with friends by playing a zero point character. You should avoid playing roles such as spies, assassins and political aides as they’re more fitting for player characters than crew enjoying the game during a break.
The event crew departments are: Crew welfare, God, Plot, Civil servants, Refs, Security, Tavern, Weapon check, and Photography.
Head of Game
Responsible for overseeing the game system and administration as a whole
Head of Department
- Matthew Pennington
Games Operation Desk
The Games Operation Desk (GOD) is responsible for overseeing all player related administrative functions. This includes preparation of player packs, and dealing with lost property. They also often act as a point of contact between departments.
Head of Department
- Leanne Hoye
Deputy
- Mark 'Waz' Bretherick
- Charlotte 'Charlie' Bretherick
God Crew
- Erin Knott
- Neal Fowler
- David 'Jack' Horner
- Cicely Zanelli
- Jacqueline Hennessey
- David Miller
- Lesley Sweetman
- Jane Warner
- Jon Merrifield
- Clare Moore
- Beckie Hiorns
- Frankie Buse
- Stephanie Wood
Plot
Responsible for overseeing the story arc of the system and making sure that all the plot reaching the player base is consistent and fits in line with the world background. The plot department is split into a number of teams that have different objectives and goals within the game.
Heads of Department
- Colin Ford - Head of Plot
- Andy Rafferty - Head of Campaign
Deputies
- Liza Shepherd - Plot Actuation
- Prudence Greenwood - Costume
- Miriam 'Mim' Nicholas - Make up
Referee's
Responsible for overseeing the application of the system rules to the player base, the safety of large scale battles and skirmishes and overseeing various elements of the downtime system.
Head of Department
- Graeme Jamieson
Deputy
- Nicholas Taylor
Crew Welfare
Responsible for ensuring that all the volunteer staff are well looked after, are provided with crew meal tickets, have a point of contact with whom to discuss any issues.
Head of Department
- Leanne Hoye
Deputy
- Andy Rimmer
Security
Responsible for ensuring the safety of the site, acting as a point of contact in the event of any emergencies, dealing with lost children and acting in a crime prevention role.
Head of Department
- Rick Clarke
Deputy
- Steve Tiernan
Weapon Check
Responsible for overseeing the safety of all weapons and armour used by players and monsters and making sure they meet the relevant criteria for use in the system.
Head of Department
- Paul 'Chalkie' White
Information Technology
Responsible for making sure that all IT used by PD in the field is in good working order.
Head of Department
- Clive Evans
Deputy
- David McBride
Tavern
Responsible for overseeing the operation of the IC Tavern on site,
Head of Department
- Andy Rimmer
Trader Liaison
Responsible for acting as a point of contact between all the traders and Profound Decisions.
Head of Department
- Angela 'Angel' Tiernan
First Aid
Responsible for dealing with all first aid incidents on site.
Head of Department
- Richard Lumb