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If you would love to ref, but can't meet the walking requirement do let us know. We have 1 place available refereeing from the Imperial Regio. | If you would love to ref, but can't meet the walking requirement do let us know. We have 1 place available refereeing from the Imperial Regio. | ||
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==Skirmish Team (10 spaces)== | ==Skirmish Team (10 spaces)== | ||
We need more people to join our [[Plot_crew#Skirmish|skirmish team - The Hundred]] - to bolster our numbers and help in delivering combat encounters during skirmishes and battles. The skirmish team run in two groups to deliver as many combat encounters for players as we can during the event. The more orcs we can muster for skirmishes, the more players can join skirmishes and have fun fighting for the Empire. | We need more people to join our [[Plot_crew#Skirmish|skirmish team - The Hundred]] - to bolster our numbers and help in delivering combat encounters during skirmishes and battles. The skirmish team run in two groups to deliver as many combat encounters for players as we can during the event. The more orcs we can muster for skirmishes, the more players can join skirmishes and have fun fighting for the Empire. | ||
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* '''Work with our battle team, referees and writers to deliver exceptional combat encounters''' | * '''Work with our battle team, referees and writers to deliver exceptional combat encounters''' | ||
* '''Help with set-up and take-down of the plot area if you are on site before or after the event''' | * '''Help with set-up and take-down of the plot area if you are on site before or after the event''' | ||
==Site Crew (8 spaces)== | ==Site Crew (8 spaces)== | ||
We’re looking for more recruits for the Site Crew team, the ones generally referred to as “the Red Caps.” | We’re looking for more recruits for the Site Crew team, the ones generally referred to as “the Red Caps.” | ||
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* '''Take instructions well, but be prepared to take your own initiative from one task to the next''' | * '''Take instructions well, but be prepared to take your own initiative from one task to the next''' | ||
* '''Be willing to learn new skills (or apply existing skills to new ways of working)''' | * '''Be willing to learn new skills (or apply existing skills to new ways of working)''' | ||
==Plot Tent Set-Up (2 spaces)== | ==Plot Tent Set-Up (2 spaces)== | ||
We recruited 2 people into these roles at E1, and they did brilliantly, so we'd like to expand and have two more places available. | We recruited 2 people into these roles at E1, and they did brilliantly, so we'd like to expand and have two more places available. | ||
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Rather than “please apply for these specific places” for this area, we’d just like to hear from people about what interest they have and arrange to chat during events and then see where we go from there in order to make roles that work. | Rather than “please apply for these specific places” for this area, we’d just like to hear from people about what interest they have and arrange to chat during events and then see where we go from there in order to make roles that work. | ||
{{CaptionedImage|file=Monstering.jpg|caption=Join the Hundred and fight the Empire - would you like to know more? |align=right|width=500}} | {{CaptionedImage|file=Monstering.jpg|caption=Join the Hundred and fight the Empire - would you like to know more? |align=right|width=500}} | ||
==Bar Staff (2 spaces)== | ==Bar Staff (2 spaces)== | ||
Bar staff keep The Forge, Profound Decisions Tavern that trades alcohol running during the event under the guidance of team leader Pip Hall. Bar staff combine an out of character and in character role in one. They provide friendly customer service selling alcohol, and making sure The Forge is compliant with UK licencing law, such as checking ID of younger customers, and pouring accurate measures. Alongside this they help support the richness of the world by engaging in conversation about key events since the last Solstice or Equinox, the different characteristics of the nation, and anything that suits their own characterisation. Some Bar staff also take on duties in the "cellar" changing beer barrels etc. | Bar staff keep The Forge, Profound Decisions Tavern that trades alcohol running during the event under the guidance of team leader Pip Hall. Bar staff combine an out of character and in character role in one. They provide friendly customer service selling alcohol, and making sure The Forge is compliant with UK licencing law, such as checking ID of younger customers, and pouring accurate measures. Alongside this they help support the richness of the world by engaging in conversation about key events since the last Solstice or Equinox, the different characteristics of the nation, and anything that suits their own characterisation. Some Bar staff also take on duties in the "cellar" changing beer barrels etc. | ||
Revision as of 12:08, 23 April 2019
Overview
Crewing can be an amazing experience - but it's not for everyone - and in particular we have to make sure we have the right people who can work together and gel as a team. We're always keen to talk to anyone who is interested in crewing so that they can find out if it's something they want to do and we can see if there is a place for them on the team. So if you're interested in one of the roles below, do get in touch with our crew manager Kate Rogers - we'll give you a quick interview and see if we can offer you a place on the team.
All our crewing roles are for volunteers - but you won't need a festival ticket, we'll feed you throughout the event, and there is a big crew party on the last day for everyone who is helping take the event down. Ultimately the real benefit of crewing is that you'll be part of an amazing team of people and can take pride in your role in creating the Empire events that players love. You'll be part of the biggest LRP event crew in the country (there are over 300 of us!), working with incredibly talented people, and hopefully have an amazing time.
The crew roles described below are specific areas that we are actively looking to fill at this time, so if they sound interesting then it's definitely worth contacting us to discuss it. If you're interested in helping with something that isn't listed below then it may still be worth getting in touch, but bear in mind that we may already have enough people helping out in that area.
Referees (6 spaces)
Our referees are one of the most visible roles we have, helping players engage with and enjoy the game, throughout time in. They offer friendly advice, carry out functional tasks recording in game actions using our tablets, and step in to ask questions when it seems that someone might not be playing by the rules. These are full-time volunteer roles and whilst you will be able to take breaks when you need them, you will not be able to play a character taking part in the game alongside your role as a ref.
Many of our refs specialise either as a Field Ref - who build up an in depth knowledge of the most commonly cast rituals, or commonly used items, particularly those that interact with plots in order to answer queries quickly and efficiently - or as a Skirmish Ref - who are experts in watching combat and being able to see whether players are abiding by the rules; make judgements about how hard they are hitting; decide whether they are fighting in a safe location, and know to de-escalate conflict between players (rather than characters) if it arises. You may either request to join the team as one or the other type of Ref, or join as non-specialised and try out both. You will be given the opportunity to spend a good deal of your first event shadowing other referees to get used to reffing Profound Decisions style.
How much of the event will you see?
- You will be unlikely to play a character, but may enjoy the event facilities around the responsibilities of your volunteering role
Requirements
- Excellent customer service skills
- Have either a year's experience as an Empire player OR significant experience of reffing other systems and be prepared to learn the core Empire rules thoroughly before your first event
- Take instructions well, but be prepared to take your own initiative from one task to the next
- Be comfortable wearing a radio and earpiece at all times and using a tablet to record entries in a database
- Be comfortable walking long distances over the course of the event to reach the players who need a referee in all different areas of the field
- Be on site on Friday at 4pm until the end of the event at 3pm on Sunday afternoon
If you would love to ref, but can't meet the walking requirement do let us know. We have 1 place available refereeing from the Imperial Regio.
Security (4 spaces)
Live roleplaying events are generally relaxed and friendly environments so we work with a small SIA registered security team. We supplement that team with with volunteer marshals who work alongside security and help them keep a watchful eye on the site each night. We have spaces for both SIA registered security and volunteer marshals at present, in order to cover all our night shifts well and make it possible for each team member to have one night off.
The team covers Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 01:00 to 08.30 in the morning. Depending on your need for sleep, you can get quite a lot of play as a character in the game fitted in around your shifts, though you do need to make sure you save enough energy to do the job well. The team work closely with first aid, and with the conduct team and participant welfare, in order to make sure everyone stays safe whilst enjoying the event. In bad weather conditions they are also responsible for securing tent structures that are at risk, and dealing with other issues as they arrive.
How much of the event will you see?
- Whilst getting enough sleep to cover your shifts is a priority, you may spend time between shifts playing a character and enjoying the event"
Requirements
- Be able to work 1am - 8.30am shifts on security, either 2 (when we have enough cover) or 3 nights per event (Thurs,Fri,Sat)
- Be able to walk around the site as part of that shift
- Be sober for your shift in order to be a fully responsible team member
- Be able to do physical tasks such as assisting carrying a person