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Matt: /* Who does it? */

2025-01-07T16:28:59Z

Who does it?

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	Live roleplaying appeals to all kinds of people and everyone is welcome at Empire. We welcome participants of every gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and background. We've explicitly designed the Empire setting to try to provide equal roleplaying opportunities for everyone regardless of identity and we have strict [[conduct]] rules to try to ensure that all participants are treated with respect and dignity.		Live roleplaying appeals to all kinds of people and everyone is welcome at Empire. We welcome participants of every gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and background. We've explicitly designed the Empire setting to try to provide equal roleplaying opportunities for everyone regardless of identity and we have strict [[conduct]] rules to try to ensure that all participants are treated with respect and dignity.

	Players of all ages ~~attend~~ Empire and many families attend and enjoy Empire together. [[The Academy]] is specifically designed to provide roleplaying opportunities for younger players as they train to become the heroes of tomorrow. There are additional guidelines for [[children]] and their families participating at events.		Players of all ages take part in Empire and many families attend and enjoy Empire together. [[The Academy]] is specifically designed to provide roleplaying opportunities for younger players as they train to become the heroes of tomorrow. There are additional guidelines for [[children]] and their families participating at events.
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	Live roleplaying can be challenging for participants with disabilities. We strive to make Empire as accessible as we can, and provide [[accessibility\|advice and information]] to help you assess the event. If you have specific accessibility needs, then we encourage you to [[Contact_Profound_Decisions\|email us]] so that we can identify what additional assistance we can provide.		Live roleplaying can be challenging for participants with disabilities. We strive to make Empire as accessible as we can, and provide [[accessibility\|advice and information]] to help you assess the event. If you have specific accessibility needs, then we encourage you to [[Contact_Profound_Decisions\|email us]] so that we can identify what additional assistance we can provide.

Matt: /* Who does it? */

2025-01-04T17:10:30Z

Who does it?

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	===Who does it?===		===Who does it?===
	Live roleplaying appeals to all kinds of people and everyone is welcome at Empire.		Live roleplaying appeals to all kinds of people and everyone is welcome at Empire. We welcome participants of every gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and background. We've explicitly designed the Empire setting to try to provide equal roleplaying opportunities for everyone regardless of identity and we have strict [[conduct]] rules to try to ensure that all participants are treated with respect and dignity.

	We welcome participants of every gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and background. We've explicitly designed the Empire setting to try to provide equal roleplaying opportunities for everyone regardless of identity and we have strict [[conduct]] rules to try to ensure that all participants are treated with respect and dignity.

	Players of all ages attend Empire and many families attend and enjoy Empire together. [[The Academy]] is specifically designed to provide roleplaying opportunities for younger players as they train to become the heroes of tomorrow. There are additional guidelines for [[children]] and their families participating at events.		Players of all ages attend Empire and many families attend and enjoy Empire together. [[The Academy]] is specifically designed to provide roleplaying opportunities for younger players as they train to become the heroes of tomorrow. There are additional guidelines for [[children]] and their families participating at events.

Matt: /* Who does it? */

2025-01-04T16:28:49Z

Who does it?

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	Live roleplaying appeals to all kinds of people and everyone is welcome at Empire.		Live roleplaying appeals to all kinds of people and everyone is welcome at Empire.

	~~Age is no bar to getting involved in Empire. Many families attend and enjoy Empire together~~, and [[the ~~Academy]] is specifically designed~~ to provide roleplaying opportunities for ~~younger players as they train to become the heroes~~ of ~~tomorrow. But it's not just young people who play live roleplaying games; you'll see participants from every generation at the events. There are additional guidelines for~~ [[~~children~~]] and ~~their families participating at events~~.		We welcome participants of every gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and background. We've explicitly designed the Empire setting to try to provide equal roleplaying opportunities for everyone regardless of identity and we have strict [[conduct]] rules to try to ensure that all participants are treated with respect and dignity.

	~~We welcome participants~~ of ~~every gender, sexuality, ethnicity,~~ and ~~background~~. ~~We've explicitly~~ designed ~~the Empire setting to try~~ to provide ~~equal~~ roleplaying opportunities for ~~everyone regardless~~ of ~~identity and we have strict~~ [[~~conduct~~]] ~~rules to try to ensure that all participants are treated with respect~~ and ~~dignity~~.		Players of all ages attend Empire and many families attend and enjoy Empire together. [[The Academy]] is specifically designed to provide roleplaying opportunities for younger players as they train to become the heroes of tomorrow. There are additional guidelines for [[children]] and their families participating at events.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=SharonConreen.jpg\|align=right\|width=500}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=SharonConreen.jpg\|align=right\|width=500}}
	Live roleplaying can be challenging for participants with disabilities. We strive to make Empire as accessible as we can, and provide [[accessibility\|advice and information]] to help you assess the event. If you have specific accessibility needs, then we encourage you to [[Contact_Profound_Decisions\|email us]] so that we can identify what additional assistance we can provide.		Live roleplaying can be challenging for participants with disabilities. We strive to make Empire as accessible as we can, and provide [[accessibility\|advice and information]] to help you assess the event. If you have specific accessibility needs, then we encourage you to [[Contact_Profound_Decisions\|email us]] so that we can identify what additional assistance we can provide.

Hailmur at 04:39, 20 August 2024

2024-08-20T04:39:25Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	This page is designed to help explain what live roleplaying is for people who are new to the hobby. We've tried to give you a sense of what live roleplaying is by answering some of the most common questions about it.		This page is designed to help explain what live roleplaying is for people who are new to the hobby. We've tried to give you a sense of what live roleplaying is by answering some of the most common questions about it.
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	This section of the wiki is designed to provide an introduction to live roleplaying and to Empire for new players. This wiki is vast and we don't recommend anyone attempts to read it all, especially not new players. But if you read this page and the pages linked at the bottom then you should have all the basic information that you need to start playing Empire.		This section of the wiki is designed to provide an introduction to live roleplaying and to Empire for new players. This wiki is vast and we don't recommend anyone attempts to read it all, especially not new players. But if you read this page and the pages linked at the bottom then you should have all the basic information that you need to start playing Empire.

Hailmur: /* Is it difficult? */ fixed redlink to correct rules summary

2023-06-24T23:00:45Z

Is it difficult?: fixed redlink to correct rules summary

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	Live roleplaying has rules just like any game, but we've designed the rules of Empire to be as straightforward and simple to learn as possible. Our [[referee\|referees]] are always happy to answer rules queries on the field and established players are always understanding with new players who are still learning the rules and the setting so don’t be put off if you can’t remember all the details.		Live roleplaying has rules just like any game, but we've designed the rules of Empire to be as straightforward and simple to learn as possible. Our [[referee\|referees]] are always happy to answer rules queries on the field and established players are always understanding with new players who are still learning the rules and the setting so don’t be put off if you can’t remember all the details.

	There is a short, printable [[:File:~~RulesOverview-A4booklet-v1.0~~.pdf\|summary]] of the key rules points available.		There is a short, printable [[:File:Rules_summary_2022.pdf\|summary]] of the key rules points available.

	===Will I enjoy it?===		===Will I enjoy it?===

Rafferty at 15:37, 16 March 2023

2023-03-16T15:37:09Z

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Empire E42019-2925.jpg\|width=100%\|caption=Live roleplaying is a game with rules but no winners or losers, a performance with actors but no audience or script.}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Empire E42019-2925.jpg\|width=100%\|caption=Live roleplaying is a game with rules but no winners or losers, a performance with actors but no audience or script.}}
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Gamma3000: /* Food and camping */ sp

2022-10-11T19:55:16Z

Food and camping: sp

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	For a weekend live roleplaying event, everyone needs somewhere to sleep, as well as food and drink. While it's possible to book into a nearby hotel, most players bring a tent with them and camp. At Empire there is a large area set-aside for camping that is adjacent to the main arena where the game actually happens. If you have a [[Costume#Tents\|period tent]] that is suitable for the setting then you can pitch that in the main arena and use it in-character, but that's not something we recommend new players worry about for their first event.		For a weekend live roleplaying event, everyone needs somewhere to sleep, as well as food and drink. While it's possible to book into a nearby hotel, most players bring a tent with them and camp. At Empire there is a large area set-aside for camping that is adjacent to the main arena where the game actually happens. If you have a [[Costume#Tents\|period tent]] that is suitable for the setting then you can pitch that in the main arena and use it in-character, but that's not something we recommend new players worry about for their first event.

	You will need to think about food and drink for any live roleplaying event that lasts longer than a few hours. You can bring your own,but there are a number of professional caterers at every Empire event who sell a wide range of options.		You will need to think about food and drink for any live roleplaying event that lasts longer than a few hours. You can bring your own, but there are a number of professional caterers at every Empire event who sell a wide range of options.

	==How does fighting work?==		==How does fighting work?==

Rafferty: /* Costume */

2022-01-29T14:40:16Z

Costume

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	As with any hobby, you will need some equipment to enjoy live roleplaying. For Empire, the bare minimum you'll need is some appropriate costume, somewhere to sleep, and an appropriate weapon if you plan to do any fighting.		As with any hobby, you will need some equipment to enjoy live roleplaying. For Empire, the bare minimum you'll need is some appropriate costume, somewhere to sleep, and an appropriate weapon if you plan to do any fighting.
	===Costume===		===Costume===
	Costume is very important in live roleplaying because you need to dress as your character would. A costume should be appropriate to your character and the setting, so you can't wear modern clothing such as trainers, jeans, or printed t-shirts when you're roleplaying. Our wiki has a look and feel guide for each nation that provides advice on costume that is suitable for a character from that nation. If you follow the advice then you can be confident that your costume will look good and be suitable for the game. If you have any questions about the suitability of a piece of costume then it is best to [mailto:empire@profounddecisions.co.uk email us] and we can give you specific advice.		[[Costume]] is very important in live roleplaying because you need to dress as your character would. A costume should be appropriate to your character and the setting, so you can't wear modern clothing such as trainers, jeans, or printed t-shirts when you're roleplaying. Our wiki has a look and feel guide for each nation that provides advice on costume that is suitable for a character from that nation. If you follow the advice then you can be confident that your costume will look good and be suitable for the game. If you have any questions about the suitability of a piece of costume then it is best to [mailto:empire@profounddecisions.co.uk email us] and we can give you specific advice.

	You can purchase costumes, weapons, and armour from one of the many traders who support the hobby. We have traders at all our events and they sell everything you need for your character. Details and links for [[traders]] are also available on our wiki. If you have the time and the enthusiasm to make your own costume then there is a wealth of advice and guidance available online to help you create something amazing.		You can purchase costumes, weapons, and armour from one of the many traders who support the hobby. We have traders at all our events and they sell everything you need for your character. Details and links for [[traders]] are also available on our wiki. If you have the time and the enthusiasm to make your own costume then there is a wealth of advice and guidance available online to help you create something amazing.

Matt: /* Costume */

2022-01-29T14:39:55Z

Costume

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	As with any hobby, you will need some equipment to enjoy live roleplaying. For Empire, the bare minimum you'll need is some appropriate costume, somewhere to sleep, and an appropriate weapon if you plan to do any fighting.		As with any hobby, you will need some equipment to enjoy live roleplaying. For Empire, the bare minimum you'll need is some appropriate costume, somewhere to sleep, and an appropriate weapon if you plan to do any fighting.
	===Costume===		===Costume===
	Costume is very important in live roleplaying because you need to dress as your character would. A costume should be appropriate to your character and the setting, so you can't wear modern clothing such as trainers, jeans, or printed t-shirts when you're roleplaying. Our wiki has ~~plenty of [[Costume advice\|~~advice on costume]] that is suitable for ~~your~~ character ~~in Empire~~. If you follow ~~[[Costume advice\|~~the advice]] then you can be confident that your costume will look good and be suitable for the game. If you have any questions about the suitability of a piece of costume then it is best to [mailto:empire@profounddecisions.co.uk email us] and we can give you specific advice.		Costume is very important in live roleplaying because you need to dress as your character would. A costume should be appropriate to your character and the setting, so you can't wear modern clothing such as trainers, jeans, or printed t-shirts when you're roleplaying. Our wiki has a look and feel guide for each nation that provides advice on costume that is suitable for a character from that nation. If you follow the advice then you can be confident that your costume will look good and be suitable for the game. If you have any questions about the suitability of a piece of costume then it is best to [mailto:empire@profounddecisions.co.uk email us] and we can give you specific advice.

	~~Some live roleplayers enjoy making their own costume and you can [[Costume advice#How_Tos\|find advice on how to do that]] on our wiki. If you don’t feel confident using a needle and thread then you~~ can purchase costumes, weapons, and armour from one of the many traders who support the hobby. We have traders at all our events and they sell everything you need for your character. Details and links for [[traders]] are also available on our wiki.		You can purchase costumes, weapons, and armour from one of the many traders who support the hobby. We have traders at all our events and they sell everything you need for your character. Details and links for [[traders]] are also available on our wiki. If you have the time and the enthusiasm to make your own costume then there is a wealth of advice and guidance available online to help you create something amazing.

	===Weapons===		===Weapons===

Rafferty: /* Overview */

2022-01-29T14:19:37Z

Overview

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	This section of the wiki is designed to provide an introduction to live roleplaying and to Empire for new players. This wiki is vast and we don't recommend anyone attempts to read it all, especially not new players. But if you read this page and the pages linked at the bottom then you should have all the basic information that you need to start playing Empire.		This section of the wiki is designed to provide an introduction to live roleplaying and to Empire for new players. This wiki is vast and we don't recommend anyone attempts to read it all, especially not new players. But if you read this page and the pages linked at the bottom then you should have all the basic information that you need to start playing Empire.

	If you are new to live roleplaying and interested in attending Empire then don't hesitate to [[contact Profound Decisions\|contact us]] after you have read this introduction and we can answer any questions that you have. We also have a small set of [[~~FAQfrequently~~ asked questions]] (FAQs) for Empire, which already contains answers to some common queries.		If you are new to live roleplaying and interested in attending Empire then don't hesitate to [[contact Profound Decisions\|contact us]] after you have read this introduction and we can answer any questions that you have. We also have a small set of [[General FAQ\|frequently asked questions]] (FAQs) for Empire, which already contains answers to some common queries.

	==What is live roleplaying?==		==What is live roleplaying?==