COVID safety - Revision history

Dre at 18:35, 19 July 2024

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	We recommend that you have have the following additional items to ensure that you can fully enjoy Empire this year.		We recommend that you have have the following additional items to ensure that you can fully enjoy Empire this year.

	* '''Face mask''' - face masks may be required for access to some personal tents, you may wish to use a face mask ~~be worn~~ in ~~all~~ key IC and OOC locations like GOD ~~and~~ the Senate, Conclave etc		* '''Face mask''' - face masks may be required for access to some personal tents; you may wish to use a face mask in key IC and OOC locations like GOD, the Senate, Conclave, etc.
	* '''Cold weather layers''' - many tents will be set up with increased ventilation - which means they will be colder than usual - plan accordingly		* '''Cold weather layers''' - many tents will be set up with increased ventilation - which means they will be colder than usual - plan accordingly
	* '''Bottle and mug''' - there will be no water carries on battles and no swigging from bottles from round the camp fire, bring a bottle for water and a mug for sharing drinks responsibly		* '''Bottle and mug''' - there will be no water carries on battles and no swigging from bottles from round the camp fire, bring a bottle for water and a mug for sharing drinks responsibly

Matt at 17:03, 19 July 2024

2024-07-19T17:03:42Z

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	We recommend that you have have the following additional items to ensure that you can fully enjoy Empire this year.		We recommend that you have have the following additional items to ensure that you can fully enjoy Empire this year.

	* '''Face mask''' - face masks may be required for access to some personal tents, ~~we recommend~~ a face mask be worn in all key IC and OOC locations like GOD and the Senate, Conclave etc		* '''Face mask''' - face masks may be required for access to some personal tents, you may wish to use a face mask be worn in all key IC and OOC locations like GOD and the Senate, Conclave etc
	* '''Cold weather layers''' - many tents will be set up with increased ventilation - which means they will be colder than usual - plan accordingly		* '''Cold weather layers''' - many tents will be set up with increased ventilation - which means they will be colder than usual - plan accordingly
	* '''Bottle and mug''' - there will be no water carries on battles and no swigging from bottles from round the camp fire, bring a bottle for water and a mug for sharing drinks responsibly		* '''Bottle and mug''' - there will be no water carries on battles and no swigging from bottles from round the camp fire, bring a bottle for water and a mug for sharing drinks responsibly

			==Shared Drinking==
			* '''Please ensure you bring your own drinking vessel if possible'''
			* '''You must not drink from bottles that are passed around the camp fire for people to share'''
			Sharing drinking vessels is strongly discouraged at the event - please ensure that you have your own drinking vessel if possible. One of the most common ways to spread infection at live roleplaying events has been people drinking from communal bottles that are passed around.

			It is fine for people to pass communal bottles around to pour themselves a drink into their drinking vessel, provided no-one drinks directly from the bottle.

	==Face Masks==		==Face Masks==
	* '''Face masks are optional while outdoors at the event'''
	* '''Face masks are encouraged in Profound Decisions tents and IC buildings when not public speaking or eating or drinking unless exempt'''
	* '''Groups may require people to wear face masks in their tents - you must follow the guidance set by the owners of the tent'''		* '''Groups may require people to wear face masks in their tents - you must follow the guidance set by the owners of the tent'''
	* '''You must make sure you bring your own face mask - masks will not be readily available on site'''		* '''You must make sure you bring your own face mask - masks will not be readily available on site'''

	Wearing a face mask is optional ~~while outdoors at Empire~~, but we will support all players who choose to wear one if they wish to do so. In terms of costume, medical face masks are covered by our rules for [[Costume#Accessibility_Aids\|accessbility aids]]. We will not be providing an in-character explanation for masks, and participants should discreetly ignore this element of the game as far as reasonably possible. Criticism of other participants for wearing face masks is not permitted.		Wearing a face mask is optional, but we will support all players who choose to wear one if they wish to do so. In terms of costume, medical face masks are covered by our rules for [[Costume#Accessibility_Aids\|accessbility aids]]. We will not be providing an in-character explanation for masks, and participants should discreetly ignore this element of the game as far as reasonably possible. Criticism of other participants for wearing face masks is not permitted.

	You are encouraged to wear a face mask when you are in a Profound Decisions communal tent or structure with one or more sides and a roof, unless you are mask-exempt. This includes the GOD tent, the Conclave, the Academy, Senate, Military Council, the Hub, our encounter tents, and when ordering from the bar at Anvil. We will raise some of the tent walls on our tents to increase the ventilation.

	Anyone playing merrow or another lineage whose lineage trappings may interfere with wearing a face mask is encouraged to change their phys-rep or go without that part of their phys-rep, [[Lineage_and_species_FAQ#How_can_I_remove_my_lineage.3F\|in line with our regular rules]]. If your character has any additional non-lineage physrepping on the face this may be omitted while employing a mask. If it is a magical mark, such as Freezing Brand of Irremais, it can be moved to the forearm or similar location.		Anyone playing merrow or another lineage whose lineage trappings may interfere with wearing a face mask is encouraged to change their phys-rep or go without that part of their phys-rep, [[Lineage_and_species_FAQ#How_can_I_remove_my_lineage.3F\|in line with our regular rules]]. If your character has any additional non-lineage physrepping on the face this may be omitted while employing a mask. If it is a magical mark, such as Freezing Brand of Irremais, it can be moved to the forearm or similar location.
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	Thanks to Rosemary Warner for this guidance on face masks.		Thanks to Rosemary Warner for this guidance on face masks.

	~~==Shared Drinking==~~
	* '''Please ensure you bring your own drinking vessel if possible'''
	* '''You must not drink from bottles that are passed around the camp fire for people to share'''
	Sharing drinking vessels is strongly discouraged at the event - please ensure that you have your own drinking vessel if possible. One of the most common ways to spread infection at live roleplaying events has been people drinking from communal bottles that are passed around.

	~~It is fine for people to pass communal bottles around to pour themselves a drink into their drinking vessel, provided no-one drinks directly from the bottle.~~

	==Social Distancing==		==Social Distancing==

Spoondog: /* Entry Requirements */

2024-07-01T15:53:21Z

Entry Requirements

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	==Entry Requirements==		==Entry Requirements==
	*'''You can attend events if ~~you~~ you do not have any newly developed symptoms of Covid or you have a negative covid test'''		*'''You can attend events if you do not have any newly developed symptoms of Covid or you have a negative covid test'''
	* '''You must have not newly tested positive for COVID in the last seven days'''		* '''You must have not newly tested positive for COVID in the last seven days'''

Matt at 12:36, 10 April 2024

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	==Entry Requirements==		==Entry Requirements==
	*'''You can attend events if you you do not have any newly developed symptoms of Covid'''		*'''You can attend events if you you do not have any newly developed symptoms of Covid or you have a negative covid test'''
	* '''You must have not newly tested positive for COVID in the last seven days'''		* '''You must have not newly tested positive for COVID in the last seven days'''

	All participants who are attending an event ~~in 2024~~ are encouraged to test for COVID using an LFT before setting off for the event if they have symptoms. This is not mandatory if you have no symptoms, but it is still beneficial to all participants for everyone to take a test even if you are fully vaccinated.		All participants who are attending an event are encouraged to test for COVID using an LFT before setting off for the event if they have any newly developed symptoms. This is not mandatory if you have no symptoms, but it is still beneficial to all participants for everyone to take a test even if you are fully vaccinated.

	If you have any newly developed symptoms then you must have a negative lateral flow test (LFT) taken on the day of travel to enter the event. You cannot take a test at the gate, and you ''must'' make the relevant preparations before you travel. The page on [[entry requirements]] lays out what you need to do in detail.		If you have any newly developed symptoms then you must have a negative lateral flow test (LFT) taken on the day of travel to enter the event. You cannot take a test at the gate, and you ''must'' make the relevant preparations before you travel. The page on [[entry requirements]] lays out what you need to do in detail.
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	==Key Recommendations==		==Key Recommendations==
	* '''To fully take part in Empire ~~in 2023~~ we recommend you bring a face mask, cold weather layers, a bottle and a mug'''		* '''To fully take part in Empire we recommend you bring a face mask, cold weather layers, a bottle and a mug'''

	We recommend that you have have the following additional items to ensure that you can fully enjoy Empire this year.		We recommend that you have have the following additional items to ensure that you can fully enjoy Empire this year.

Spoondog at 12:35, 10 April 2024

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	We are operating a number of safety measures intended to reduce the risk of COVID infection at all events ~~in 2023~~. We are asking our community to support these measures, so that people who need these steps to be safe can still attend and play Empire. If you are lucky enough to be fully vaccinated with no underlying clinical vulnerabilities, please understand that we require everyone to follow these steps so that members of our community who are not as fortunate also feel safe enough to attend and participate in Empire.		We are operating a number of safety measures intended to reduce the risk of COVID infection at all events this year. We are asking our community to support these measures, so that people who need these steps to be safe can still attend and play Empire. If you are lucky enough to be fully vaccinated with no underlying clinical vulnerabilities, please understand that we require everyone to follow these steps so that members of our community who are not as fortunate also feel safe enough to attend and participate in Empire.

	==Entry Requirements==		==Entry Requirements==
	*'''You can attend events ~~in 2023~~ if you ~~have taken a negative LFT test on the day of travel or~~ you do not have any newly developed symptoms of ~~COVID~~'''		*'''You can attend events if you you do not have any newly developed symptoms of Covid'''
	* '''You must have not newly tested positive for COVID in the last seven days'''		* '''You must have not newly tested positive for COVID in the last seven days'''

	All participants who are attending an event in ~~2023~~ are encouraged to test for COVID using an LFT before setting off for the event. This is not mandatory if you have no symptoms, but it is still beneficial to all participants for everyone to take a test even if you are fully vaccinated.		All participants who are attending an event in 2024 are encouraged to test for COVID using an LFT before setting off for the event if they have symptoms. This is not mandatory if you have no symptoms, but it is still beneficial to all participants for everyone to take a test even if you are fully vaccinated.

	If you have any newly developed symptoms then you must have a negative lateral flow test (LFT) taken on the day of travel to enter the event. You cannot take a test at the gate, and you ''must'' make the relevant preparations before you travel. The page on [[entry requirements]] lays out what you need to do in detail.		If you have any newly developed symptoms then you must have a negative lateral flow test (LFT) taken on the day of travel to enter the event. You cannot take a test at the gate, and you ''must'' make the relevant preparations before you travel. The page on [[entry requirements]] lays out what you need to do in detail.

Hailmur: /* Personal Orc Masks */

2023-03-15T10:57:18Z

Personal Orc Masks

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	We will purchase additional orc masks as finances allow, so that we can return to regular battles as quickly as possible, but this will take time. The biggest single thing that you can do to help us is to purchase your own orc mask to use when monstering. This would be a huge boost to our Battle Team and Profound Decisions in general in this difficult time, but it would also allows you to have a mask you can personalise and ensure fits you as well as possible. As an added bonus, you'll be helping to support LRP traders recover from two years of lost sales. We appreciate that not everyone will have the funds available to buy their own mask, but we want to encourage those who can to help out.		We will purchase additional orc masks as finances allow, so that we can return to regular battles as quickly as possible, but this will take time. The biggest single thing that you can do to help us is to purchase your own orc mask to use when monstering. This would be a huge boost to our Battle Team and Profound Decisions in general in this difficult time, but it would also allows you to have a mask you can personalise and ensure fits you as well as possible. As an added bonus, you'll be helping to support LRP traders recover from two years of lost sales. We appreciate that not everyone will have the funds available to buy their own mask, but we want to encourage those who can to help out.

	A list of suppliers and orc masks that we think are suitable is presented below. If you have any queries about these orc masks, want advice, or want to share other alternatives then please contact our [[mailto:battles@profounddecisions.co.uk\| Battle Team]].		A list of suppliers and orc masks that we think are suitable is presented below. If you have any queries about these orc masks, want advice, or want to share other alternatives then please contact our [mailto:battles@profounddecisions.co.uk\| Battle Team].

	* [https://www.mandalastudios.co.uk/ Mandala Studios] - Mandala supply the PD monster masks		* [https://www.mandalastudios.co.uk/ Mandala Studios] - Mandala supply the PD monster masks
	* [https://www.facebook.com/dogbanesfxlarp Dogsbane SFX]		* [https://www.facebook.com/dogbanesfxlarp Dogsbane SFX]
	* [https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/~~1171786457~~/orc-mask-~~smallmedium-latex~~-~~larp~~?click_key=~~6b37c7c0a3158e674a061539859a3cec3853ea9c~~%~~3A1171786457~~&click_sum=~~c2046f87&ga_search_query=orc%2Bmask~~&ref=~~shop_items_search_1~~&~~frs~~=1 Monsterminx]		* [https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1413778814/custom-orc-general-mask-fits-largeextra?click_key=4dd62193e373eb644562a7292770cb7c02b60616%3A1413778814&click_sum=e54ed01c&ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1 Monsterminx]
	* Epic Masks from [https://epicarmoury.com/ Epic Armoury] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges		* Epic Masks from [https://epicarmoury.com/ Epic Armoury] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges
	** Bestial, Carnal and Feral. sculpts sold in Dark Green, Blue, White, and Ochre are appropriate		** Bestial, Carnal and Feral. sculpts sold in Dark Green, Blue, White, and Ochre are appropriate
	** Available from [https://www.larpinn.co.uk/masks-c-83.html?id_category=83&n=60 Larp Inn] and [https://www.larpwarriors.co.uk/larp-accessories/masks.html Larp Warriors] in the UK		** Available from [https://www.larpinn.co.uk/masks-c-83.html?id_category=83&n=60 Larp Inn] and [https://www.larpwarriors.co.uk/larp-accessories/masks.html Larp Warriors] in the UK
	* [https://www.ungebilde.de/ Ungebil.de] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges		* [https://www.ungebilde.de/ Ungebil.de] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges

RichardRaynor: /* Personal Orc Masks */ Link updates

2023-03-15T00:21:07Z

Personal Orc Masks: Link updates

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	** Bestial, Carnal and Feral. sculpts sold in Dark Green, Blue, White, and Ochre are appropriate		** Bestial, Carnal and Feral. sculpts sold in Dark Green, Blue, White, and Ochre are appropriate
	** Available from [https://www.larpinn.co.uk/masks-c-83.html?id_category=83&n=60 Larp Inn] and [https://www.larpwarriors.co.uk/larp-accessories/masks.html Larp Warriors] in the UK		** Available from [https://www.larpinn.co.uk/masks-c-83.html?id_category=83&n=60 Larp Inn] and [https://www.larpwarriors.co.uk/larp-accessories/masks.html Larp Warriors] in the UK
	* [https://www.ungebilde.de/ ~~Ungebilde~~.de] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges		* [https://www.ungebilde.de/ Ungebil.de] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges

RichardRaynor: /* Personal Orc Masks */ Link updates

2023-03-15T00:14:41Z

Personal Orc Masks: Link updates

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	A list of suppliers and orc masks that we think are suitable is presented below. If you have any queries about these orc masks, want advice, or want to share other alternatives then please contact our [[mailto:battles@profounddecisions.co.uk\| Battle Team]].		A list of suppliers and orc masks that we think are suitable is presented below. If you have any queries about these orc masks, want advice, or want to share other alternatives then please contact our [[mailto:battles@profounddecisions.co.uk\| Battle Team]].

	* [https://www.mandalastudios.co.uk/\| Mandala Studios] - Mandala supply the PD monster masks		* [https://www.mandalastudios.co.uk/ Mandala Studios] - Mandala supply the PD monster masks
	* [https://www.facebook.com/dogbanesfxlarp Dogsbane SFX]		* [https://www.facebook.com/dogbanesfxlarp Dogsbane SFX]
	* [https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1171786457/orc-mask-smallmedium-latex-larp?click_key=6b37c7c0a3158e674a061539859a3cec3853ea9c%3A1171786457&click_sum=c2046f87&ga_search_query=orc%2Bmask&ref=shop_items_search_1&frs=1 Monsterminx]		* [https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1171786457/orc-mask-smallmedium-latex-larp?click_key=6b37c7c0a3158e674a061539859a3cec3853ea9c%3A1171786457&click_sum=c2046f87&ga_search_query=orc%2Bmask&ref=shop_items_search_1&frs=1 Monsterminx]
	* Epic Masks from [https://epicarmoury.com/\| Epic Armoury] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges		* Epic Masks from [https://epicarmoury.com/ Epic Armoury] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges
	** Bestial, Carnal and Feral. sculpts sold in Dark Green, Blue, White, and Ochre are appropriate		** Bestial, Carnal and Feral. sculpts sold in Dark Green, Blue, White, and Ochre are appropriate
	** Available from [https://www.larpinn.co.uk/masks-c-83.html?id_category=83&n=60 Larp Inn] and [https://www.larpwarriors.co.uk/larp-accessories/masks.html Larp Warriors] in the UK		** Available from [https://www.larpinn.co.uk/masks-c-83.html?id_category=83&n=60 Larp Inn] and [https://www.larpwarriors.co.uk/larp-accessories/masks.html Larp Warriors] in the UK
	* [https://www.ungebilde.de/\| Ungebilde.de] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges		* [https://www.ungebilde.de/ Ungebilde.de] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges

RichardRaynor: /* Personal Orc Masks */ Link updates

2023-03-15T00:09:38Z

Personal Orc Masks: Link updates

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	A list of suppliers and orc masks that we think are suitable is presented below. If you have any queries about these orc masks, want advice, or want to share other alternatives then please contact our [[mailto:battles@profounddecisions.co.uk\| Battle Team]].		A list of suppliers and orc masks that we think are suitable is presented below. If you have any queries about these orc masks, want advice, or want to share other alternatives then please contact our [[mailto:battles@profounddecisions.co.uk\| Battle Team]].

	* [https://www.mandalastudios.co.uk/] - Mandala supply the PD monster masks		* [https://www.mandalastudios.co.uk/\| Mandala Studios] - Mandala supply the PD monster masks
	* [https://www.facebook.com/dogbanesfxlarp Dogsbane SFX]		* [https://www.facebook.com/dogbanesfxlarp Dogsbane SFX]
	* [https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1171786457/orc-mask-smallmedium-latex-larp?click_key=6b37c7c0a3158e674a061539859a3cec3853ea9c%3A1171786457&click_sum=c2046f87&ga_search_query=orc%2Bmask&ref=shop_items_search_1&frs=1 Monsterminx]		* [https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1171786457/orc-mask-smallmedium-latex-larp?click_key=6b37c7c0a3158e674a061539859a3cec3853ea9c%3A1171786457&click_sum=c2046f87&ga_search_query=orc%2Bmask&ref=shop_items_search_1&frs=1 Monsterminx]
	* Epic Masks from [https://epicarmoury.com/] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges		* Epic Masks from [https://epicarmoury.com/\| Epic Armoury] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges
	** Bestial, Carnal and Feral. sculpts sold in Dark Green, Blue, White, and Ochre are appropriate		** Bestial, Carnal and Feral. sculpts sold in Dark Green, Blue, White, and Ochre are appropriate
	** Available from [https://www.larpinn.co.uk/masks-c-83.html?id_category=83&n=60 Larp Inn] and [https://www.larpwarriors.co.uk/larp-accessories/masks.html Larp Warriors] in the UK		** Available from [https://www.larpinn.co.uk/masks-c-83.html?id_category=83&n=60 Larp Inn] and [https://www.larpwarriors.co.uk/larp-accessories/masks.html Larp Warriors] in the UK
	* [https://www.ungebilde.de/] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges		* [https://www.ungebilde.de/\| Ungebilde.de] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges

RichardRaynor: /* Personal Orc Masks */ Link updates

2023-03-15T00:05:57Z

Personal Orc Masks: Link updates

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	A list of suppliers and orc masks that we think are suitable is presented below. If you have any queries about these orc masks, want advice, or want to share other alternatives then please contact our [[mailto:battles@profounddecisions.co.uk\| Battle Team]].		A list of suppliers and orc masks that we think are suitable is presented below. If you have any queries about these orc masks, want advice, or want to share other alternatives then please contact our [[mailto:battles@profounddecisions.co.uk\| Battle Team]].

	* [https://mandalastudios.co.uk/~~shop_allproducts.php?parentID=5&catID=330 Mandala Studios~~] - Mandala supply the PD monster masks		* [https://www.mandalastudios.co.uk/] - Mandala supply the PD monster masks
	* [https://www.facebook.com/dogbanesfxlarp Dogsbane SFX]		* [https://www.facebook.com/dogbanesfxlarp Dogsbane SFX]
	* [https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1171786457/orc-mask-smallmedium-latex-larp?click_key=6b37c7c0a3158e674a061539859a3cec3853ea9c%3A1171786457&click_sum=c2046f87&ga_search_query=orc%2Bmask&ref=shop_items_search_1&frs=1 Monsterminx]		* [https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1171786457/orc-mask-smallmedium-latex-larp?click_key=6b37c7c0a3158e674a061539859a3cec3853ea9c%3A1171786457&click_sum=c2046f87&ga_search_query=orc%2Bmask&ref=shop_items_search_1&frs=1 Monsterminx]
	* Epic Masks from [https://~~www.epicarmouryunlimited~~.com/~~collections/larp-masks Epic Armouries~~] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges		* Epic Masks from [https://epicarmoury.com/] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges
	** Bestial, Carnal and Feral. sculpts sold in Dark Green, Blue, White, and Ochre are appropriate		** Bestial, Carnal and Feral. sculpts sold in Dark Green, Blue, White, and Ochre are appropriate
	** Available from [https://www.larpinn.co.uk/masks-c-83.html?id_category=83&n=60 Larp Inn] and [https://www.larpwarriors.co.uk/larp-accessories/masks.html Larp Warriors] in the UK		** Available from [https://www.larpinn.co.uk/masks-c-83.html?id_category=83&n=60 Larp Inn] and [https://www.larpwarriors.co.uk/larp-accessories/masks.html Larp Warriors] in the UK
	* [https://ungebilde.de/~~shop/index.php?cPath=8 Ungebil.de~~] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges		* [https://www.ungebilde.de/] - these are European-based and might be subject to additional import charges