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Hailmur: /* IC area for young players */

2024-04-15T18:13:00Z

IC area for young players

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	[[Category:Children]]		[[Category:Children]]
			{{Child Links}}

Hailmur at 12:04, 12 February 2024

2024-02-12T12:04:15Z

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	As under 7s have no skills, they may utilise the [[Apprentice Ability]].		As under 7s have no skills, they may utilise the [[Apprentice Ability]].
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	==Non-combatant at all times==		==Non-combatant at all times==
	There are no circumstances under which it is acceptable for an under-7 to be involved in combat. Since a parent or carer must be supervising the child at all times, this means that that individual cannot be involved in combat either. It should not be difficult to avoid combat at Empire, however if combat does occur near you or your child, then you must gather up your child and immediately leave the area by the most effective route. It is exceptionally unlikely that another character would want to attack you while you are doing this, but if that does appear to happen then you must put a hand in the air and follow the rules for being [[Event_safety#Non-contact\|non-contact]].		There are no circumstances under which it is acceptable for an under-7 to be involved in combat. Since a parent or carer must be supervising the child at all times, this means that that individual cannot be involved in combat either. It should not be difficult to avoid combat at Empire, however if combat does occur near you or your child, then you must gather up your child and immediately leave the area by the most effective route. It is exceptionally unlikely that another character would want to attack you while you are doing this, but if that does appear to happen then you must put a hand in the air and follow the rules for being [[Event_safety#Non-contact\|non-contact]].

Emmanovi: sp

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	Because of this, young children are encouraged to create a character on our system, however children cannot have skills or resources until their character passes the [[Test of Citizenship]], There is no lower age limit, although most graduates are around 11 or older. We intend to deliver a game aimed at our young players that is based around their characters and what they want to learn and do and is not contingent on skills or resources.		Because of this, young children are encouraged to create a character on our system, however children cannot have skills or resources until their character passes the [[Test of Citizenship]], There is no lower age limit, although most graduates are around 11 or older. We intend to deliver a game aimed at our young players that is based around their characters and what they want to learn and do and is not contingent on skills or resources.

	As under 7s have no skills, they may ~~utilize~~ the [[Apprentice Ability]].		As under 7s have no skills, they may utilise the [[Apprentice Ability]].
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	==Non-combatant at all times==		==Non-combatant at all times==

Matt: /* IC activities */

2015-03-23T22:39:52Z

IC activities

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	There are no circumstances under which it is acceptable for an under-7 to be involved in combat. Since a parent or carer must be supervising the child at all times, this means that that individual cannot be involved in combat either. It should not be difficult to avoid combat at Empire, however if combat does occur near you or your child, then you must gather up your child and immediately leave the area by the most effective route. It is exceptionally unlikely that another character would want to attack you while you are doing this, but if that does appear to happen then you must put a hand in the air and follow the rules for being [[Event_safety#Non-contact\|non-contact]].		There are no circumstances under which it is acceptable for an under-7 to be involved in combat. Since a parent or carer must be supervising the child at all times, this means that that individual cannot be involved in combat either. It should not be difficult to avoid combat at Empire, however if combat does occur near you or your child, then you must gather up your child and immediately leave the area by the most effective route. It is exceptionally unlikely that another character would want to attack you while you are doing this, but if that does appear to happen then you must put a hand in the air and follow the rules for being [[Event_safety#Non-contact\|non-contact]].

	==IC ~~activities~~==		==IC area for young players==
	Older children in this age group may participate in children's activities organised by PD and other aspects of the game if they are able to roleplay appropriately. They must be accompanied by a parent/carer at all times and should be removed from the area if they cease to roleplay.		The IC site includes a large tent and courtyard area dedicated to IC activities for young players called [[The Academy]]. Older children in this age group may participate in children's activities organised by PD and other aspects of the game if they are able to roleplay appropriately. They must be accompanied by a parent/carer at all times and should be removed from the area if they cease to roleplay.

	[[Category:Children]]		[[Category:Children]]

Matt at 22:38, 23 March 2015

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	The requirement for supervision applies even when your child is asleep. You cannot leave a young child sleeping without their parent or carer present.		The requirement for supervision applies even when your child is asleep. You cannot leave a young child sleeping without their parent or carer present.

			==Must have suitable costume==
			A baby should be swaddled or dressed in blankets or costume which are appropriate to the setting. Young children should have suitable costume. Footwear is always difficult in LRP, particularly for children who are still growing quickly, so neutral coloured footwear (plain shoes, trainers or wellies) is acceptable.

			==Must have suitable toys==
			A young child will want to play with toys. The perfect toys are ones that are passable in the setting, such as wooden farm animals. You must not bring bright coloured obviously plastic toys or any toys that are battery operated into the IC area.

	==A character but no skills==		==A character but no skills==
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	As under 7s have no skills, they may utilize the [[Apprentice Ability]].		As under 7s have no skills, they may utilize the [[Apprentice Ability]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=CM-140526-7698.jpg\|align=left\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=CM-140526-7698.jpg\|align=left\|width=300}}

	~~==Must have suitable costume==~~
	A baby should be swaddled or dressed in blankets or costume which are appropriate to the setting. Young children should have suitable costume. Footwear is always difficult in LRP, particularly for children who are still growing quickly, so neutral coloured footwear (plain shoes, trainers or wellies) is acceptable.

	~~==Must have suitable toys==~~
	A young child will want to play with toys. The perfect toys are ones that are passable in the setting, such as wooden farm animals. You must not bring bright coloured obviously plastic toys or any toys that are battery operated into the IC area.

	==Non-combatant at all times==		==Non-combatant at all times==
	There are no circumstances under which it is acceptable for an under-7 to be involved in combat. Since a parent or carer must be supervising the child at all times, this means that that individual cannot be involved in combat either. It should not be difficult to avoid combat at Empire, however if combat does occur near you or your child, then you must gather up your child and immediately leave the area by the most effective route. It is exceptionally unlikely that another character would want to attack you while you are doing this, but if that does appear to happen then you must put a hand in the air and follow the rules for being [[Event_safety#Non-contact\|non-contact]].		There are no circumstances under which it is acceptable for an under-7 to be involved in combat. Since a parent or carer must be supervising the child at all times, this means that that individual cannot be involved in combat either. It should not be difficult to avoid combat at Empire, however if combat does occur near you or your child, then you must gather up your child and immediately leave the area by the most effective route. It is exceptionally unlikely that another character would want to attack you while you are doing this, but if that does appear to happen then you must put a hand in the air and follow the rules for being [[Event_safety#Non-contact\|non-contact]].

Matt: /* A character but no skills */

2015-03-23T22:36:16Z

A character but no skills

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	The intention for Empire is to create a world in which children play children as realistically and credibly as possible. We intend to try to make the experience of being a child in the world of Empire as epic as possible, but children are not great heroes risking their lives to save the Empire, they ''merely'' have the chance to become one as they grow up in the game.		The intention for Empire is to create a world in which children play children as realistically and credibly as possible. We intend to try to make the experience of being a child in the world of Empire as epic as possible, but children are not great heroes risking their lives to save the Empire, they ''merely'' have the chance to become one as they grow up in the game.

	Because of this, young children are encouraged to create a character on our system ~~once the character generation system is released~~, however children cannot have skills or resources until their character passes the [[~~test~~ of ~~citizenship~~]], ~~somewhere between the ages of~~ 11 ~~and 16~~. We intend to deliver a game aimed at our young players that is based around their characters and what they want to learn and do and is not contingent on skills or resources.		Because of this, young children are encouraged to create a character on our system, however children cannot have skills or resources until their character passes the [[Test of Citizenship]], There is no lower age limit, although most graduates are around 11 or older. We intend to deliver a game aimed at our young players that is based around their characters and what they want to learn and do and is not contingent on skills or resources.

	As under 7s have no skills, they may utilize the [[Apprentice Ability]].		As under 7s have no skills, they may utilize the [[Apprentice Ability]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=CM-140526-7698.jpg\|align=left\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=CM-140526-7698.jpg\|align=left\|width=300}}

	==Must have suitable costume==		==Must have suitable costume==
	A baby should be swaddled or dressed in blankets or costume which are appropriate to the setting. Young children should have suitable costume. Footwear is always difficult in LRP, particularly for children who are still growing quickly, so neutral coloured footwear (plain shoes, trainers or wellies) is acceptable.		A baby should be swaddled or dressed in blankets or costume which are appropriate to the setting. Young children should have suitable costume. Footwear is always difficult in LRP, particularly for children who are still growing quickly, so neutral coloured footwear (plain shoes, trainers or wellies) is acceptable.

Matt at 22:35, 23 March 2015

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 We do not expect a young child to play a significant role in the game, so there is no charge for them to attend. However they must be booked in advance of the game, in the company of a booked adult who is their parent or carer. This is to ensure that we have an accurate list of young children attending the event.
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 ==A character but no skills==
 The intention for Empire is to create a world in which children play children as realistically and credibly as possible. We intend to try to make the experience of being a child in the world of Empire as epic as possible, but children are not great heroes risking their lives to save the Empire, they ''merely'' have the chance to become one as they grow up in the game.
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 As under 7s have no skills, they may utilize the [[Apprentice Ability]].
+{{CaptionedImage|file=CM-140526-7698.jpg|align=left|width=300}}
 ==Must have suitable costume==
 A baby should be swaddled or dressed in blankets or costume which are appropriate to the setting. Young children should have suitable costume. Footwear is always difficult in LRP, particularly for children who are still growing quickly, so neutral coloured footwear (plain shoes, trainers or wellies) is acceptable.
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 ==Must have suitable toys==
 A young child will want to play with toys. The perfect toys are ones that are passable in the setting, such as wooden farm animals. You must not bring bright coloured obviously plastic toys or any toys that are battery operated into the IC area.
 ==Non-combatant at all times==

Rosemary: /* 24/7 supervision required */

2015-01-20T14:34:26Z

24/7 supervision required

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	==24/7 supervision required==		==24/7 supervision required==
	Any under-7 must be supervised at all times by a parent or nominated carer. This can be onerous, parents should consider whether it is worth attending an event with an under-7 if they do not have two or more adults to share the responsibility. Parents of young children must be aware that they can easily disrupt the game for other players. You must remove your child from an area where other players are roleplaying if they become disruptive. Young children are prone to wandering off, so parents must take care to ensure that they remain close at all times.		Any under-7 must be supervised at all times by a parent or nominated carer. This can be onerous; parents should consider whether it is worth attending an event with an under-7 if they do not have two or more adults to share the responsibility. Parents of young children must be aware that they can easily disrupt the game for other players. You must remove your child from an area where other players are roleplaying if they become disruptive. Young children are prone to wandering off, so parents must take care to ensure that they remain close at all times.

	The requirement for supervision applies even when your child is asleep. You cannot leave a young child sleeping without their parent or carer present.		The requirement for supervision applies even when your child is asleep. You cannot leave a young child sleeping without their parent or carer present.
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	The entire event field is a dangerous area for young children due to high traffic volumes - and the proximity of people and cars. To reduce risks to an acceptable level, we have created demarcated zones which are roped off to prevent any traffic entering them. The main camping zone will be labelled on the OOC map before each event, the other zone will be the area around the Academy.		The entire event field is a dangerous area for young children due to high traffic volumes - and the proximity of people and cars. To reduce risks to an acceptable level, we have created demarcated zones which are roped off to prevent any traffic entering them. The main camping zone will be labelled on the OOC map before each event, the other zone will be the area around the Academy.

	Parents must keep under 7s in one of the demarcated areas before 17:00 on Friday. The entire IC area is off limits to traffic ~~one~~ the event begins, so children are free to go anywhere in the IC area after 17:00 on Friday.		Parents must keep under 7s in one of the demarcated areas before 17:00 on Friday. The entire IC area is off limits to traffic once the event begins, so children are free to go anywhere in the IC area after 17:00 on Friday.

	Obviously parents will need to take their children to the toilets or similar. These rules are intended to keep young children away from moving vehicles as much as is reasonably possible. Other locations that are sufficiently safe to be suitable for young children are in the woods in the Navarr camp, inside a large IC tent or in a car - however in both cases you will need to be certain that your child cannot wander off.		Obviously parents will need to take their children to the toilets or similar. These rules are intended to keep young children away from moving vehicles as much as is reasonably possible. Other locations that are sufficiently safe to be suitable for young children are in the woods in the Navarr camp, inside a large IC tent or in a car - however in both cases you will need to be certain that your child cannot wander off.
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	==Non-combatant at all times==		==Non-combatant at all times==
	There are no circumstances under which it is acceptable for an under-7 to be involved in combat. Since a parent or carer must be supervising the child at all times, this means that that individual cannot be involved in combat either. It should not be difficult to avoid combat at Empire, however if combat does occur near you or your child, then you must gather up your child and immediately leave the area by the most effective route. It is exceptionally unlikely that another character would want to attack you while you are doing this, but if that does appear to happen then you must put a hand in the air and follow the rules for being [[Event_safety#Non-contact\|non-contact]].		There are no circumstances under which it is acceptable for an under-7 to be involved in combat. Since a parent or carer must be supervising the child at all times, this means that that individual cannot be involved in combat either. It should not be difficult to avoid combat at Empire, however if combat does occur near you or your child, then you must gather up your child and immediately leave the area by the most effective route. It is exceptionally unlikely that another character would want to attack you while you are doing this, but if that does appear to happen then you must put a hand in the air and follow the rules for being [[Event_safety#Non-contact\|non-contact]].

Rosemary: /* A character but no skills */

2015-01-20T14:33:41Z

A character but no skills

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	The intention for Empire is to create a world in which children play children as realistically and credibly as possible. We intend to try to make the experience of being a child in the world of Empire as epic as possible, but children are not great heroes risking their lives to save the Empire, they ''merely'' have the chance to become one as they grow up in the game.		The intention for Empire is to create a world in which children play children as realistically and credibly as possible. We intend to try to make the experience of being a child in the world of Empire as epic as possible, but children are not great heroes risking their lives to save the Empire, they ''merely'' have the chance to become one as they grow up in the game.

	Because of this, young children are encouraged to create a character on our system once the character generation system is released, however children cannot have skills or resources until their character passes [[test of citizenship]], somewhere between the ages of 11 and 16. We intend to deliver a game aimed at our young players that is based around their characters and what they want to learn and do and is not contingent on skills or resources.		Because of this, young children are encouraged to create a character on our system once the character generation system is released, however children cannot have skills or resources until their character passes the [[test of citizenship]], somewhere between the ages of 11 and 16. We intend to deliver a game aimed at our young players that is based around their characters and what they want to learn and do and is not contingent on skills or resources.

	As under 7s have no skills, they may utilize the [[Apprentice Ability]].		As under 7s have no skills, they may utilize the [[Apprentice Ability]].

Matt: /* Non-combatant at all times */

2014-09-02T17:07:23Z

Non-combatant at all times

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	==Non-combatant at all times==		==Non-combatant at all times==
	There are no circumstances under which it is acceptable for an under-7 to be involved in combat. Since a parent or carer must be supervising the child at all times, this means that that individual cannot be involved in combat either. It should not be difficult to avoid combat at Empire, however if combat does occur near you or your child, then you must gather up your child and immediately leave the area by the most effective route. It is exceptionally unlikely that another character would want to attack you while you are doing this, but if that does appear to happen then you must put a hand in the air and follow the rules for being [[~~Safety~~#Non-contact\|non-contact]].		There are no circumstances under which it is acceptable for an under-7 to be involved in combat. Since a parent or carer must be supervising the child at all times, this means that that individual cannot be involved in combat either. It should not be difficult to avoid combat at Empire, however if combat does occur near you or your child, then you must gather up your child and immediately leave the area by the most effective route. It is exceptionally unlikely that another character would want to attack you while you are doing this, but if that does appear to happen then you must put a hand in the air and follow the rules for being [[Event_safety#Non-contact\|non-contact]].

	==IC activities==		==IC activities==