Sanctioned events - Revision history

Twiggy at 17:13, 27 September 2025

2025-09-27T17:13:29Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:13, 27 September 2025
Line 12:		Line 12:
	Social events are events run by participants which ''don't'' include any plot, but are considered to be part of the Empire campaign run by Profound Decisions. This means that they will have no npcs present - everyone will be playing their Empire character. It also means there will be no threat or peril, beyond that posed by other player-characters.		Social events are events run by participants which ''don't'' include any plot, but are considered to be part of the Empire campaign run by Profound Decisions. This means that they will have no npcs present - everyone will be playing their Empire character. It also means there will be no threat or peril, beyond that posed by other player-characters.

	If you are running a social event then you must use all the normal Empire game rules and our [[conduct]] rules at all times. You should make sure your event is clearly promoted as an Empire ''social'' event, so that everyone knows what to expect. You do not need to contact Profound Decisions to inform us that you are running an Empire social event, but you should still let us know about any character deaths that take place, or any rituals or ceremonies performed. ~~You can find a form for providing~~ post-event feedback [~~[here]~~].		If you are running a social event then you must use all the normal Empire game rules and our [[conduct]] rules at all times. You should make sure your event is clearly promoted as an Empire ''social'' event, so that everyone knows what to expect. You do not need to contact Profound Decisions to inform us that you are running an Empire social event, but you should still let us know about any character deaths that take place, or any rituals or ceremonies performed. If you have any post-event feedback, please send it to [mailto:feedback@profounddecisions.co.uk feedback@profounddecisions.co.uk].

	===Plot Events===		===Plot Events===
Line 26:		Line 26:
	As noted above, event organizers are free to run any event they like using the Empire rules or setting but we choose whether to acknowledge events as part of the canonical Empire campaign we are running. We will not sanction an event that is running plot which is inconsistent with the main campaign, or so wildly at odds in style and approach that it is likely to lead to inconsistencies. We will always have a dialogue with an event organizer over their event plot, and have always found it straightforward to reach agreement when elements need changing, but it is theoretically possible that that wouldn't happen.		As noted above, event organizers are free to run any event they like using the Empire rules or setting but we choose whether to acknowledge events as part of the canonical Empire campaign we are running. We will not sanction an event that is running plot which is inconsistent with the main campaign, or so wildly at odds in style and approach that it is likely to lead to inconsistencies. We will always have a dialogue with an event organizer over their event plot, and have always found it straightforward to reach agreement when elements need changing, but it is theoretically possible that that wouldn't happen.

	If an organizer opted to run an event that included elements that we had refused to sanction, then the entire event would be treated as unsanctioned. As a matter of courtesy we would expect the organizers to make clear that the event is unsanctioned - but we would put out an announcement on social media to ensure everyone was aware. Anyone is free to attend the event and play ~~anyting~~ that is acceptable to the event organizers. Nothing that happens at the event would be considered to be canon for Empire.		If an organizer opted to run an event that included elements that we had refused to sanction, then the entire event would be treated as unsanctioned. As a matter of courtesy we would expect the organizers to make clear that the event is unsanctioned - but we would put out an announcement on social media to ensure everyone was aware. Anyone is free to attend the event and play anything that is acceptable to the event organizers. Nothing that happens at the event would be considered to be canon for Empire.

	==Information for Players==		==Information for Players==

Hailmur at 15:00, 24 February 2025

2025-02-24T15:00:31Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:00, 24 February 2025
Line 4:		Line 4:
	The Empire rules and setting are licensed [[terms and conditions\|under terms]] that allow anyone to use them freely for any reason and to modify them for their own use. As a result, anyone can choose to run a live roleplaying event and call it an Empire event if they wish. In fact, some elements of the setting were deliberately designed to facilitate this shared approach.		The Empire rules and setting are licensed [[terms and conditions\|under terms]] that allow anyone to use them freely for any reason and to modify them for their own use. As a result, anyone can choose to run a live roleplaying event and call it an Empire event if they wish. In fact, some elements of the setting were deliberately designed to facilitate this shared approach.
	<!--fix-->		<!--fix-->
	Although there are many advantages to this freedom, the drawback is in the consistency of the setting and rules experienced by players. If someone runs an event that includes elements that contradict the material that Profound Decisions have published for Empire then it can negatively affect the campaign continuity or increase confusion about the Empire rules. To try and balance this we have produced a set of guidelines for sanctioned events (also known as "[[Player events]]") - Empire events which are considered by us to be a part of the same campaign that we are running.		Although there are many advantages to this freedom, the drawback is in the consistency of the setting and rules experienced by players. If someone runs an event that includes elements that contradict the material that Profound Decisions have published for Empire then it can negatively affect the campaign continuity or increase confusion about the Empire rules. To try and balance this we have produced a set of guidelines for sanctioned events (also known as "Player events") - Empire events which are considered by us to be a part of the same campaign that we are running.
	==Types of Event==		==Types of Event==
	There are three possible types of Empire event that are not run by Profound Decisions. They are social events, plot events, and unsanctioned events.		There are three possible types of Empire event that are not run by Profound Decisions. They are social events, plot events, and unsanctioned events.

Emmanovi: /* Information for Players */ - updated email, sp

2025-01-15T19:03:15Z

Information for Players: - updated email, sp

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:03, 15 January 2025
Line 37:		Line 37:
	You must follow the conduct rules when attending social or plot event. The event organizers will have indicated if there are any changes to the normal game rules in effect for a sanctioned event, otherwise you must follow all the standard game rules. This means rituals you perform have the normal requirements for mana cards, [[regio]] use, and so on. Likewise [[Religious skills\|ceremonies]] require [[liao]], etc. Any cards for resources that you expend, such as mana or liao must be destroyed as normal when used.		You must follow the conduct rules when attending social or plot event. The event organizers will have indicated if there are any changes to the normal game rules in effect for a sanctioned event, otherwise you must follow all the standard game rules. This means rituals you perform have the normal requirements for mana cards, [[regio]] use, and so on. Likewise [[Religious skills\|ceremonies]] require [[liao]], etc. Any cards for resources that you expend, such as mana or liao must be destroyed as normal when used.

	If you perform an ongoing ritual at a sanctioned event, then please keep any mana crystal cards that are used to one side and [mailto:~~matt~~@profounddecisions.co.uk email us] with a photograph and details of the ritual you performed. Please include details of any other participants, who the ritual was ~~targetted~~ on and any other appropriate details. Once you have sent us all the information we need, then we will process the ritual, so that any ongoing effects are included in any downtime processing. If an event takes place after downtime has been processed, then the rituals will take effect as if they were performed at the next Profound Decisions event. If you perform a ritual that does not have an ongoing effect then you do not have to inform us, but you must still destroy any mana cards used at the time.		If you perform an ongoing ritual at a sanctioned event, then please keep any mana crystal cards that are used to one side and [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk email us] with a photograph and details of the ritual you performed. Please include details of any other participants, who the ritual was targeted on and any other appropriate details. Once you have sent us all the information we need, then we will process the ritual, so that any ongoing effects are included in any downtime processing. If an event takes place after downtime has been processed, then the rituals will take effect as if they were performed at the next Profound Decisions event. If you perform a ritual that does not have an ongoing effect then you do not have to inform us, but you must still destroy any mana cards used at the time.

	If the magical items or bands that your character is bonded to change at an event then you should inform Profound Decisions by email so that we can update your character record. If your character dies at a sanctioned event you should report this by going into the page for your character on the Profound Decisions site and clicking "Report Character Death".		If the magical items or bands that your character is bonded to change at an event then you should inform Profound Decisions by email so that we can update your character record. If your character dies at a sanctioned event you should report this by going into the page for your character on the Profound Decisions site and clicking "Report Character Death".

Hailmur: /* Plot Events */

2024-11-25T12:59:27Z

Plot Events

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:59, 25 November 2024
Line 15:		Line 15:

	===Plot Events===		===Plot Events===
	* '''Any event run by participants that includes plot, ~~npcs~~, items, or additional sources of threat or peril beyond that posed by other player-characters'''		* '''Any event run by participants that includes plot, NPCs, items, or additional sources of threat or peril beyond that posed by other player-characters'''
	Plot events are events run by participants that are set in the Empire campaign run by Profound Decisions, which ''do'' include plot. The plot for the event can include ~~npcs~~, items, and sources of threat or peril beyond that posed by other player-characters.		Plot events are events run by participants that are set in the Empire campaign run by Profound Decisions, which ''do'' include plot. The plot for the event can include NPCs, items, and sources of threat or peril beyond that posed by other player-characters.

	All plot must be submitted to Profound Decisions by email to [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] so that we can check it is consistent with the existing campaign material. You can only run plot that we have approved at your event. If you are running a plot event then you can make changes to the core game rule, but these must be sanctioned alongside any plot elements that you are creating. Your event must follow our [[conduct]] rules at all times.		All plot must be submitted to Profound Decisions by email to [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] so that we can check it is consistent with the existing campaign material. You can only run plot that we have approved at your event. If you are running a plot event then you can make changes to the core game rule, but these must be sanctioned alongside any plot elements that you are creating. Your event must follow our [[conduct]] rules at all times.

	You should make sure your event is clearly promoted as an Empire ''plot'' event, so that everyone knows what to expect. If the event is intended to include high threat or high combat then you must make that clear. You must contact Profound Decisions as early as possible, once you have the outline sketch for the plot you wish to run at your event, so that we can discuss it with you.		You should make sure your event is clearly promoted as an Empire ''plot'' event, so that everyone knows what to expect. If the event is intended to include high threat or high combat then you must make that clear. You must contact Profound Decisions as early as possible once you have the outline sketch for the plot you wish to run at your event, so that we can discuss it with you. When advertising your event you must make clear if it is "''sanction pending''" or "''sanctioned''".

	===Unsanctioned Events===		===Unsanctioned Events===

Hailmur at 04:39, 20 August 2024

2024-08-20T04:39:23Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 04:39, 20 August 2024
Line 3:		Line 3:
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Empire rules and setting are licensed [[terms and conditions\|under terms]] that allow anyone to use them freely for any reason and to modify them for their own use. As a result, anyone can choose to run a live roleplaying event and call it an Empire event if they wish. In fact, some elements of the setting were deliberately designed to facilitate this shared approach.		The Empire rules and setting are licensed [[terms and conditions\|under terms]] that allow anyone to use them freely for any reason and to modify them for their own use. As a result, anyone can choose to run a live roleplaying event and call it an Empire event if they wish. In fact, some elements of the setting were deliberately designed to facilitate this shared approach.
			<!--fix-->
	Although there are many advantages to this freedom, the drawback is in the consistency of the setting and rules experienced by players. If someone runs an event that includes elements that contradict the material that Profound Decisions have published for Empire then it can negatively affect the campaign continuity or increase confusion about the Empire rules. To try and balance this we have produced a set of guidelines for sanctioned events (also known as "[[Player events]]") - Empire events which are considered by us to be a part of the same campaign that we are running.		Although there are many advantages to this freedom, the drawback is in the consistency of the setting and rules experienced by players. If someone runs an event that includes elements that contradict the material that Profound Decisions have published for Empire then it can negatively affect the campaign continuity or increase confusion about the Empire rules. To try and balance this we have produced a set of guidelines for sanctioned events (also known as "[[Player events]]") - Empire events which are considered by us to be a part of the same campaign that we are running.
	==Types of Event==		==Types of Event==

Rafferty: /* Social Events */

2024-02-21T13:15:56Z

Social Events

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:15, 21 February 2024
Line 12:		Line 12:
	Social events are events run by participants which ''don't'' include any plot, but are considered to be part of the Empire campaign run by Profound Decisions. This means that they will have no npcs present - everyone will be playing their Empire character. It also means there will be no threat or peril, beyond that posed by other player-characters.		Social events are events run by participants which ''don't'' include any plot, but are considered to be part of the Empire campaign run by Profound Decisions. This means that they will have no npcs present - everyone will be playing their Empire character. It also means there will be no threat or peril, beyond that posed by other player-characters.

	If you are running a social event then you must use all the normal Empire game rules and our [[conduct]] rules at all times. You should make sure your event is clearly promoted as an Empire ''social'' event, so that everyone knows what to expect. You do not need to contact Profound Decisions to inform us that you are running an Empire social event, but you should still let us know about any character deaths that take place, or any rituals or ceremonies performed. You can find a form for providing post-event feedback [[here]]..		If you are running a social event then you must use all the normal Empire game rules and our [[conduct]] rules at all times. You should make sure your event is clearly promoted as an Empire ''social'' event, so that everyone knows what to expect. You do not need to contact Profound Decisions to inform us that you are running an Empire social event, but you should still let us know about any character deaths that take place, or any rituals or ceremonies performed. You can find a form for providing post-event feedback [[here]].

	===Plot Events===		===Plot Events===

Rafferty: /* Social Events */

2024-02-21T11:57:07Z

Social Events

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:57, 21 February 2024
Line 12:		Line 12:
	Social events are events run by participants which ''don't'' include any plot, but are considered to be part of the Empire campaign run by Profound Decisions. This means that they will have no npcs present - everyone will be playing their Empire character. It also means there will be no threat or peril, beyond that posed by other player-characters.		Social events are events run by participants which ''don't'' include any plot, but are considered to be part of the Empire campaign run by Profound Decisions. This means that they will have no npcs present - everyone will be playing their Empire character. It also means there will be no threat or peril, beyond that posed by other player-characters.

	If you are running a social event then you must use all the normal Empire game rules and our [[conduct]] rules at all times. You should make sure your event is clearly promoted as an Empire ''social'' event, so that everyone knows what to expect. You do not need to contact Profound Decisions to inform us that you are running an Empire social event.		If you are running a social event then you must use all the normal Empire game rules and our [[conduct]] rules at all times. You should make sure your event is clearly promoted as an Empire ''social'' event, so that everyone knows what to expect. You do not need to contact Profound Decisions to inform us that you are running an Empire social event, but you should still let us know about any character deaths that take place, or any rituals or ceremonies performed. You can find a form for providing post-event feedback [[here]]..

	===Plot Events===		===Plot Events===

Rafferty at 11:37, 21 February 2024

2024-02-21T11:37:29Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:37, 21 February 2024
Line 1:		Line 1:
			[[Category:Events]] [[Category:Rules]]
			{{Stub}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Empire rules and setting are licensed [[terms and conditions\|under terms]] that allow anyone to use them freely for any reason and to modify them for their own use. As a result, anyone can choose to run a live roleplaying event and call it an Empire event if they wish. In fact, some elements of the setting were deliberately designed to facilitate this shared approach.		The Empire rules and setting are licensed [[terms and conditions\|under terms]] that allow anyone to use them freely for any reason and to modify them for their own use. As a result, anyone can choose to run a live roleplaying event and call it an Empire event if they wish. In fact, some elements of the setting were deliberately designed to facilitate this shared approach.
Line 45:		Line 47:

	{{Sanctioned Event Further Reading}}		{{Sanctioned Event Further Reading}}

	~~[[Category:Events]]~~
	~~[[Category:Rules]]~~

Rafferty at 11:30, 21 February 2024

2024-02-21T11:30:59Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:30, 21 February 2024
Line 2:		Line 2:
	The Empire rules and setting are licensed [[terms and conditions\|under terms]] that allow anyone to use them freely for any reason and to modify them for their own use. As a result, anyone can choose to run a live roleplaying event and call it an Empire event if they wish. In fact, some elements of the setting were deliberately designed to facilitate this shared approach.		The Empire rules and setting are licensed [[terms and conditions\|under terms]] that allow anyone to use them freely for any reason and to modify them for their own use. As a result, anyone can choose to run a live roleplaying event and call it an Empire event if they wish. In fact, some elements of the setting were deliberately designed to facilitate this shared approach.

	Although there are many advantages to this freedom, the drawback is in the consistency of the setting and rules experienced by players. If someone runs an event that includes elements that contradict the material that Profound Decisions have published for Empire then it can negatively affect the campaign continuity or increase confusion about the Empire rules. To try and balance this we have produced a set of guidelines for sanctioned events - Empire events which are considered by us to be a part of the same campaign that we are running.		Although there are many advantages to this freedom, the drawback is in the consistency of the setting and rules experienced by players. If someone runs an event that includes elements that contradict the material that Profound Decisions have published for Empire then it can negatively affect the campaign continuity or increase confusion about the Empire rules. To try and balance this we have produced a set of guidelines for sanctioned events (also known as "[[Player events]]") - Empire events which are considered by us to be a part of the same campaign that we are running.
	==Types of Event==		==Types of Event==
	There are three possible types of Empire event that are not run by Profound Decisions. They are social events, plot events, and unsanctioned events.		There are three possible types of Empire event that are not run by Profound Decisions. They are social events, plot events, and unsanctioned events.

Rafferty at 11:28, 21 February 2024

2024-02-21T11:28:19Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:28, 21 February 2024
Line 1:		Line 1:
	~~{{stub}}~~
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Empire rules and setting are licensed [[terms and conditions\|under terms]] that allow anyone to use them freely for any reason and to modify them for their own use. As a result, anyone can choose to run a live roleplaying event and call it an Empire event if they wish. In fact, some elements of the setting were deliberately designed to facilitate this shared approach.		The Empire rules and setting are licensed [[terms and conditions\|under terms]] that allow anyone to use them freely for any reason and to modify them for their own use. As a result, anyone can choose to run a live roleplaying event and call it an Empire event if they wish. In fact, some elements of the setting were deliberately designed to facilitate this shared approach.
Line 5:		Line 4:
	Although there are many advantages to this freedom, the drawback is in the consistency of the setting and rules experienced by players. If someone runs an event that includes elements that contradict the material that Profound Decisions have published for Empire then it can negatively affect the campaign continuity or increase confusion about the Empire rules. To try and balance this we have produced a set of guidelines for sanctioned events - Empire events which are considered by us to be a part of the same campaign that we are running.		Although there are many advantages to this freedom, the drawback is in the consistency of the setting and rules experienced by players. If someone runs an event that includes elements that contradict the material that Profound Decisions have published for Empire then it can negatively affect the campaign continuity or increase confusion about the Empire rules. To try and balance this we have produced a set of guidelines for sanctioned events - Empire events which are considered by us to be a part of the same campaign that we are running.
	==Types of Event==		==Types of Event==
	There are three possible types of Empire event that are not run by Profound Decisions. They are ~~sanctioned~~ events, ~~social~~ events, and unsanctioned events.		There are three possible types of Empire event that are not run by Profound Decisions. They are social events, plot events, and unsanctioned events.

	===Social Events===		===Social Events===
Line 13:		Line 12:
	If you are running a social event then you must use all the normal Empire game rules and our [[conduct]] rules at all times. You should make sure your event is clearly promoted as an Empire ''social'' event, so that everyone knows what to expect. You do not need to contact Profound Decisions to inform us that you are running an Empire social event.		If you are running a social event then you must use all the normal Empire game rules and our [[conduct]] rules at all times. You should make sure your event is clearly promoted as an Empire ''social'' event, so that everyone knows what to expect. You do not need to contact Profound Decisions to inform us that you are running an Empire social event.

	===~~Sanctioned~~ Events===		===Plot Events===
	* '''Any event run by participants that includes plot, npcs, items, or additional sources of threat or peril beyond that posed by other player-characters'''		* '''Any event run by participants that includes plot, npcs, items, or additional sources of threat or peril beyond that posed by other player-characters'''
	~~Sanctioned~~ events are events run by participants that are set in the Empire campaign run by Profound Decisions, which ''do'' include plot. The plot for the event can include npcs, items, and sources of threat or peril beyond that posed by other player-characters.		Plot events are events run by participants that are set in the Empire campaign run by Profound Decisions, which ''do'' include plot. The plot for the event can include npcs, items, and sources of threat or peril beyond that posed by other player-characters.

	All plot must be submitted to Profound Decisions by email to [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] so that we can check it is consistent with the existing campaign material. You can only run plot that we have approved at your event. If you are running a ~~sanctioned~~ event then you can make changes to the core game rule, but these must be sanctioned alongside any plot elements that you are creating. Your event must follow our [[conduct]] rules at all times.		All plot must be submitted to Profound Decisions by email to [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] so that we can check it is consistent with the existing campaign material. You can only run plot that we have approved at your event. If you are running a plot event then you can make changes to the core game rule, but these must be sanctioned alongside any plot elements that you are creating. Your event must follow our [[conduct]] rules at all times.

	You should make sure your event is clearly promoted as an Empire ''~~sanctioned~~'' event, so that everyone knows what to expect. If the event is intended to include high threat or high combat then you must make that clear. You must contact Profound Decisions as early as possible, once you have the outline sketch for the plot you wish to run at your event, so that we can discuss it with you.		You should make sure your event is clearly promoted as an Empire ''plot'' event, so that everyone knows what to expect. If the event is intended to include high threat or high combat then you must make that clear. You must contact Profound Decisions as early as possible, once you have the outline sketch for the plot you wish to run at your event, so that we can discuss it with you.

	===Unsanctioned Events===		===Unsanctioned Events===
Line 28:		Line 27:

	==Information for Players==		==Information for Players==
	* '''You must follow all the standard game rules and conduct rules at social events and ~~sanctioned~~ events'''		* '''You must follow all the standard game rules and conduct rules at social events and plot events'''
	* '''You must destroy any carded items used as normal'''		* '''You must destroy any carded items used as normal'''
	* '''Please [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk email us] with any changes that happen at the event'''		* '''Please [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk email us] with any changes that happen at the event'''
Line 34:		Line 33:
	* '''Events must take place in chronological order over downtime, and event organisers are discouraged from defining a specific date'''		* '''Events must take place in chronological order over downtime, and event organisers are discouraged from defining a specific date'''

	You must follow the conduct rules when attending social or ~~sanctioned~~ event. The event organizers will have indicated if there are any changes to the normal game rules in effect for a sanctioned event, otherwise you must follow all the standard game rules. This means rituals you perform have the normal requirements for mana cards, [[regio]] use, and so on. Likewise [[Religious skills\|ceremonies]] require [[liao]], etc. Any cards for resources that you expend, such as mana or liao must be destroyed as normal when used.		You must follow the conduct rules when attending social or plot event. The event organizers will have indicated if there are any changes to the normal game rules in effect for a sanctioned event, otherwise you must follow all the standard game rules. This means rituals you perform have the normal requirements for mana cards, [[regio]] use, and so on. Likewise [[Religious skills\|ceremonies]] require [[liao]], etc. Any cards for resources that you expend, such as mana or liao must be destroyed as normal when used.

	If you perform an ongoing ritual at a sanctioned event, then please keep any mana crystal cards that are used to one side and [mailto:matt@profounddecisions.co.uk email us] with a photograph and details of the ritual you performed. Please include details of any other participants, who the ritual was targetted on and any other appropriate details. Once you have sent us all the information we need, then we will process the ritual, so that any ongoing effects are included in any downtime processing. If an event takes place after downtime has been processed, then the rituals will take effect as if they were performed at the next Profound Decisions event. If you perform a ritual that does not have an ongoing effect then you do not have to inform us, but you must still destroy any mana cards used at the time.		If you perform an ongoing ritual at a sanctioned event, then please keep any mana crystal cards that are used to one side and [mailto:matt@profounddecisions.co.uk email us] with a photograph and details of the ritual you performed. Please include details of any other participants, who the ritual was targetted on and any other appropriate details. Once you have sent us all the information we need, then we will process the ritual, so that any ongoing effects are included in any downtime processing. If an event takes place after downtime has been processed, then the rituals will take effect as if they were performed at the next Profound Decisions event. If you perform a ritual that does not have an ongoing effect then you do not have to inform us, but you must still destroy any mana cards used at the time.