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Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

2026-01-15T12:23:51Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

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	==Monstering==		==Monstering==
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]] makes a decision on Friday night over which battles they are going to attempt that weekend and which nations will fight on each. This determines the battle opportunity that is available for your character - and which battle you will be expected to monster. Ideally, we hope that the Imperial generals will try to inform as many people as possible of the decisions that have been made, but if you are unsure then ask your [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and they can let you know if you are fighting or monstering the next day. The intention is for players who are monstering a battle to not go in character before preparing for battle.		The [[Military Council]] makes a decision on Friday night over which battles they are going to attempt that weekend and which nations will fight on each. This determines the battle opportunity that is available for your character - and which battle you will be expected to monster. Ideally, we hope that the Imperial generals will try to inform as many people as possible of the decisions that have been made, but if you are unsure then ask your [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and they can let you know if you are fighting or monstering the next day. The intention is for players who are monstering a battle to not go in character before preparing for battle.

	Preparing for monstering starts at '''09:30''', and we will close Battle Prep at '''10:30'''. The battles all begin at '''11:00'''. Please try and be as prompt as possible.		Preparing for monstering starts at '''09:30''', and we will close Battle Prep at '''10:30'''. The battles all begin at '''11:00'''. Please try and be as prompt as possible.

Hailmur at 04:47, 20 August 2024

2024-08-20T04:47:14Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Empire events feature large battles that take place between the Heroes of the Empire and the barbarians that threaten the borders. These battles see player characters from 4-6 nations facing off against orcs (or other monsters) played by our Skirmish Team and players from the remaining nations. The next day players switch sides, with those who played as their characters monstering and those who monstered playing. If you want to play your character in one of the battles then you '''must''' volunteer to monster the other one - otherwise it's not possible for us to provide a challenging battle. Anyone who wishes to can volunteer to monster a battle.		Empire events feature large battles that take place between the Heroes of the Empire and the barbarians that threaten the borders. These battles see player characters from 4-6 nations facing off against orcs (or other monsters) played by our Skirmish Team and players from the remaining nations. The next day players switch sides, with those who played as their characters monstering and those who monstered playing. If you want to play your character in one of the battles then you '''must''' volunteer to monster the other one - otherwise it's not possible for us to provide a challenging battle. Anyone who wishes to can volunteer to monster a battle.
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	==Monstering==		==Monstering==
	The [[Imperial Military Council]] makes a decision on Friday night over which battles they are going to attempt that weekend and which nations will fight on each. This determines the battle opportunity that is available for your character - and which battle you will be expected to monster. Ideally, we hope that the Imperial generals will try to inform as many people as possible of the decisions that have been made, but if you are unsure then ask your [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and they can let you know if you are fighting or monstering the next day. The intention is for players who are monstering a battle to not go in character before preparing for battle.		The [[Imperial Military Council]] makes a decision on Friday night over which battles they are going to attempt that weekend and which nations will fight on each. This determines the battle opportunity that is available for your character - and which battle you will be expected to monster. Ideally, we hope that the Imperial generals will try to inform as many people as possible of the decisions that have been made, but if you are unsure then ask your [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and they can let you know if you are fighting or monstering the next day. The intention is for players who are monstering a battle to not go in character before preparing for battle.

TomH: /* Volunteering */

2023-09-25T15:53:44Z

Volunteering

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	Empire events feature large battles that take place between the Heroes of the Empire and the barbarians that threaten the borders. These battles see player characters from 4-6 nations facing off against orcs (or other monsters) played by our Skirmish Team and players from the remaining nations. The next day players switch sides, with those who played as their characters monstering and those who monstered playing. If you want to play your character in one of the battles then you '''must''' volunteer to monster the other one - otherwise it's not possible for us to provide a challenging battle. Anyone who wishes to can volunteer to monster a battle.		Empire events feature large battles that take place between the Heroes of the Empire and the barbarians that threaten the borders. These battles see player characters from 4-6 nations facing off against orcs (or other monsters) played by our Skirmish Team and players from the remaining nations. The next day players switch sides, with those who played as their characters monstering and those who monstered playing. If you want to play your character in one of the battles then you '''must''' volunteer to monster the other one - otherwise it's not possible for us to provide a challenging battle. Anyone who wishes to can volunteer to monster a battle.

	==~~Volunteering~~==		==Monstering==
	The [[Imperial Military Council]] makes a decision on Friday night over which battles they are going to attempt that weekend and which nations will fight on each. This determines the battle opportunity that is available for your character - and which battle you will be expected to monster. Ideally, we hope that the Imperial generals will try to inform ~~everyone~~ of the decisions that have been made, but if you are unsure then ask your [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and they can let you know if you are fighting or monstering the next day.		The [[Imperial Military Council]] makes a decision on Friday night over which battles they are going to attempt that weekend and which nations will fight on each. This determines the battle opportunity that is available for your character - and which battle you will be expected to monster. Ideally, we hope that the Imperial generals will try to inform as many people as possible of the decisions that have been made, but if you are unsure then ask your [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and they can let you know if you are fighting or monstering the next day. The intention is for players who are monstering a battle to not go in character before preparing for battle.

	~~Mustering~~ for ~~monsters begins~~ at 09:30, and we will close ~~Monster~~ at 10:30. The ~~battle will start~~ at 11:00~~. The intention is that those people who are monstering the battle will muster up at the monster tent rather than going in-character that morning~~. Please try and be as prompt as possible.		Preparing for monstering starts at '''09:30''', and we will close Battle Prep at '''10:30'''. The battles all begin at '''11:00'''. Please try and be as prompt as possible.

	==Getting More Involved==		==Getting More Involved==

TomH: /* Getting More Involved */

2023-09-25T15:43:36Z

Getting More Involved

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	==Getting More Involved==		==Getting More Involved==
	We strive to make monstering as enjoyable as possible, so much so that some players choose to monster both battles if their character is not a combatant. However live roleplaying is ultimately a hobby where much of the enjoyment flows from the act of participating - the more you put into a game - the more enjoyment you can get out of it. ~~Turn~~ up for a battle is the basic minimum expected of everyone who plays a battle - but Empire has been deliberately designed to allow participants to invest in the experience to make the most of monstering for themselves and the other players.		We strive to make monstering as enjoyable as possible, so much so that some players choose to monster both battles if their character is not a combatant. However live roleplaying is ultimately a hobby where much of the enjoyment flows from the act of participating - the more you put into a game - the more enjoyment you can get out of it. Turning up for a battle is the basic minimum expected of everyone who plays a battle - but Empire has been deliberately designed to allow participants to invest in the experience to make the most of monstering for themselves and the other players.

	[[Playing a barbarian]] lists some of the things that are possible for people who want to get more involved and get the most out of monstering and explains how the game setting is set up to handle this.		[[Playing a barbarian]] lists some of the things that are possible for people who want to get more involved and get the most out of monstering and explains how the game setting is set up to handle this.

Matt: /* Roleplay Warriors, not Murderers */

2022-09-14T14:56:30Z

Roleplay Warriors, not Murderers

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	===Roleplay Warriors, not Murderers===		===Roleplay Warriors, not Murderers===
	Under no account should you use the execute call unless specifically briefed to do so by a ~~referee~~. In general barbarians do not stop to execute fallen opponents while the fight is still ongoing. Forces like the Jotun in particular are noted for their honourable behaviour, allowing their enemies to withdraw if defeated and taking hostages.		Under no account should you use the execute call unless specifically briefed to do so by a member of the battle team. In general barbarians do not stop to execute fallen opponents while the fight is still ongoing. Forces like the Jotun in particular are noted for their honourable behaviour, allowing their enemies to withdraw if defeated and taking hostages.

	If the Imperial forces engage in widespread butchery, murdering barbarians who have fallen, then we will respond accordingly by providing our dedicated NPC crew with instructions to retaliate against the murderers.		If the Imperial forces engage in widespread butchery, murdering barbarians who have fallen, then we will respond accordingly by providing our dedicated NPC crew with instructions to retaliate against the murderers.

Responsible1: /* Play the Ball, not the Man */

2019-06-18T11:03:43Z

Play the Ball, not the Man

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	If you are unsure whether you were affected by a heroic ability or spell, then take the effect. The battle will be cooler for everyone if you react to the actions of the Imperials rather than arguing over whether an arrow hit a steel plate or leather instead.		If you are unsure whether you were affected by a heroic ability or spell, then take the effect. The battle will be cooler for everyone if you react to the actions of the Imperials rather than arguing over whether an arrow hit a steel plate or leather instead.

	===Play the Ball, not the ~~Man~~===		===Play the Ball, not the Player===
	As a barbarian your role is to provide an amazing challenge for the players who are playing their character, but it is important to stress that you are there to bring their adversaries to life, not to ''beat the players'' or ''kill characters''. You must roleplay as a barbarian according to your brief and follow the instructions of your leaders and referees. It is up to the Imperial characters to win or lose the battle.		As a barbarian your role is to provide an amazing challenge for the players who are playing their character, but it is important to stress that you are there to bring their adversaries to life, not to ''beat the players'' or ''kill characters''. You must roleplay as a barbarian according to your brief and follow the instructions of your leaders and referees. It is up to the Imperial characters to win or lose the battle.

TomH at 13:12, 2 April 2019

2019-04-02T13:12:02Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	~~Most of our~~ Empire events feature large battles that take place between the ~~elite heroes~~ of the Empire and ~~their barbarian enemies~~. ~~Everyone who attends Empire has~~ the ~~opportunity to play some monster roles if they wish to do so~~, ~~you can volunteer to monster for any of our quests, skirmishes or battles~~. If you want to play your character in one of the battles then you '''must''' volunteer to monster the other one - otherwise it's not possible to ~~give anyone~~ a challenging battle to ~~fight~~.		Empire events feature large battles that take place between the Heroes of the Empire and the barbarians that threaten the borders. These battles see player characters from 4-6 nations facing off against orcs (or other monsters) played by our Skirmish Team and players from the remaining nations. The next day players switch sides, with those who played as their characters monstering and those who monstered playing. If you want to play your character in one of the battles then you '''must''' volunteer to monster the other one - otherwise it's not possible for us to provide a challenging battle. Anyone who wishes to can volunteer to monster a battle.

	==Volunteering==		==Volunteering==
	The [[Imperial Military Council]] makes ~~the~~ decision on Friday night, which battles they are going to attempt that weekend and which nations will fight on each. This determines the battle opportunity that is available for your character - and which battle you will be expected to monster. Ideally, we hope that the Imperial generals will try to inform everyone of the decisions that have been made, but if you are unsure then ask your [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and they can let you know if you are fighting or monstering the next day.		The [[Imperial Military Council]] makes a decision on Friday night over which battles they are going to attempt that weekend and which nations will fight on each. This determines the battle opportunity that is available for your character - and which battle you will be expected to monster. Ideally, we hope that the Imperial generals will try to inform everyone of the decisions that have been made, but if you are unsure then ask your [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and they can let you know if you are fighting or monstering the next day.

	Mustering for monsters begins at 09:30, and we will close Monster at 10:30. The battle will start at 11:00. The intention is that those people who are monstering the battle will muster up at the monster tent rather than going in-character that morning. Please try and be as prompt as possible.		Mustering for monsters begins at 09:30, and we will close Monster at 10:30. The battle will start at 11:00. The intention is that those people who are monstering the battle will muster up at the monster tent rather than going in-character that morning. Please try and be as prompt as possible.
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	[[Playing a barbarian]] lists some of the things that are possible for people who want to get more involved and get the most out of monstering and explains how the game setting is set up to handle this.		[[Playing a barbarian]] lists some of the things that are possible for people who want to get more involved and get the most out of monstering and explains how the game setting is set up to handle this.

			==Other opportunities==
			Some events we might have additional chances to monster alongside our Skirmish Team as they deliver our regular skirmish opportunities. These are often larger than normal in size and will see up to 100 player characters engaging in strategic military engagements. For these we need more monsters than our Skirmish Team can provide and therefore we open it up to the wider player base. Where this is an option it will be advertised as part of the Winds of Fortune minor conjunction list prior to the event.

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TomH at 11:19, 18 July 2017

2017-07-18T11:19:46Z

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	The [[Imperial Military Council]] makes the decision on Friday night, which battles they are going to attempt that weekend and which nations will fight on each. This determines the battle opportunity that is available for your character - and which battle you will be expected to monster. Ideally, we hope that the Imperial generals will try to inform everyone of the decisions that have been made, but if you are unsure then ask your [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and they can let you know if you are fighting or monstering the next day.		The [[Imperial Military Council]] makes the decision on Friday night, which battles they are going to attempt that weekend and which nations will fight on each. This determines the battle opportunity that is available for your character - and which battle you will be expected to monster. Ideally, we hope that the Imperial generals will try to inform everyone of the decisions that have been made, but if you are unsure then ask your [[Egregores\|Egregore]] and they can let you know if you are fighting or monstering the next day.

	Mustering for monsters begins at ~~time-in~~ at ~~10am~~. The intention is that those people who are monstering the battle will muster up at the monster tent rather than going in-character that morning. Please try and be as prompt as possible.		Mustering for monsters begins at 09:30, and we will close Monster at 10:30. The battle will start at 11:00. The intention is that those people who are monstering the battle will muster up at the monster tent rather than going in-character that morning. Please try and be as prompt as possible.

	==Getting More Involved==		==Getting More Involved==
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	[[Playing a barbarian]] lists some of the things that are possible for people who want to get more involved and get the most out of monstering and explains how the game setting is set up to handle this.		[[Playing a barbarian]] lists some of the things that are possible for people who want to get more involved and get the most out of monstering and explains how the game setting is set up to handle this.

	==What to Bring==		<!--==What to Bring==
	===Costume===		===Costume===
	We can provide top layers of costume themed to the battle but please bring a base layer of generic IC kit, such as a long sleeved shirt and IC trousers.		We can provide top layers of costume themed to the battle but please bring a base layer of generic IC kit, such as a long sleeved shirt and IC trousers.
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	===Drinks===		===Drinks===
	We have crew assigned to carry water for monsters during the large battles, but it is a really useful to bring your own water skin if you have one.		We have crew assigned to carry water for monsters during the large battles, but it is a really useful to bring your own water skin if you have one.
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	==Essential Monstering Rules==		==Essential Monstering Rules==
	===Roleplay, Roleplay, Roleplay===		===Roleplay, Roleplay, Roleplay===

Matt: /* Getting More Involved */

2016-03-01T10:55:07Z

Getting More Involved

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	==Getting More Involved==		==Getting More Involved==
	We strive to make monstering as enjoyable as possible, so much so that some players choose to monster both battles if their character is not a combatant. However live roleplaying is ultimately a hobby where much of the enjoyment flows from the act of participating - the more you put into a game - the more enjoyment you can get out of it. Turn up for a battle is the basic minimum expected of everyone - but Empire has been deliberately designed to allow participants to invest in the experience to make the most of monstering for themselves and the other players.		We strive to make monstering as enjoyable as possible, so much so that some players choose to monster both battles if their character is not a combatant. However live roleplaying is ultimately a hobby where much of the enjoyment flows from the act of participating - the more you put into a game - the more enjoyment you can get out of it. Turn up for a battle is the basic minimum expected of everyone who plays a battle - but Empire has been deliberately designed to allow participants to invest in the experience to make the most of monstering for themselves and the other players.

	[[Playing a barbarian]] lists some of the things that are possible for people who want to get more involved and get the most out of monstering and explains how the game setting is set up to handle this.		[[Playing a barbarian]] lists some of the things that are possible for people who want to get more involved and get the most out of monstering and explains how the game setting is set up to handle this.

Matt at 10:42, 1 March 2016

2016-03-01T10:42:12Z

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	We strive to make monstering as enjoyable as possible, so much so that some players choose to monster both battles if their character is not a combatant. However live roleplaying is ultimately a hobby where much of the enjoyment flows from the act of participating - the more you put into a game - the more enjoyment you can get out of it. Turn up for a battle is the basic minimum expected of everyone - but Empire has been deliberately designed to allow participants to invest in the experience to make the most of monstering for themselves and the other players.		We strive to make monstering as enjoyable as possible, so much so that some players choose to monster both battles if their character is not a combatant. However live roleplaying is ultimately a hobby where much of the enjoyment flows from the act of participating - the more you put into a game - the more enjoyment you can get out of it. Turn up for a battle is the basic minimum expected of everyone - but Empire has been deliberately designed to allow participants to invest in the experience to make the most of monstering for themselves and the other players.

	Playing a [[barbarian]] lists some of the things that are possible for people who want to get more involved and get the most out of monstering and explains how the game setting is set up to handle this.		[[Playing a barbarian]] lists some of the things that are possible for people who want to get more involved and get the most out of monstering and explains how the game setting is set up to handle this.

	==What to Bring==		==What to Bring==