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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)''' | ||
==Encounter Tents== | |||
Our encounter tent specialists are technical and design wizards who work magic with sets to help us prepare and run the encounters that take place off Anvil in tents. If you’ve got skills rusting away because you studied theatre design but never worked in it, or you help build am-dram sets, or you love realising or improving other people’s visions this role might be for you. | |||
We're looking for two more people to join our encounter tent team in plot production. Our team are responsible for designing sets and building and running scenes in the encounter tents. They work closely with the plot team and there is a lot of crossover with the other teams in plot production. We need volunteers from an hour before time in on Friday up until an hour after time out on Sunday. | |||
This really is a role for someone who is looking to expand their volunteering in LRP because they love the hobby. You will be able to arrange for a few hours to relax if you want to (or take on a short NPC role or two), but you will be a member of the [[plot crew]] which means you'll be busy working throughout most of the event so you won’t be able to play a political character, and engage with the wider plot of the game. | |||
Being part of the plot production team for the encounter tents means that you'll have a chance to experience a part of LRP design that doesn’t happen in many places - the short immersive experience encounter set up, with props, costume and set dressing to support it. It's challenging work but you'll get to create some amazing experiences for players and see the reactions they create. | |||
===How much of the event will you see?=== | |||
* '''You will be unlikely to play a character other than the occasional NPC, but may enjoy the event facilities around the responsibilities of your volunteering role''' | |||
===Requirements=== | |||
* '''Crew throughout the event rather than playing''' | |||
* '''Cope with some lifting and shifting of objects throughout the weekend''' | |||
* '''Bring enthusiasm and energy to creative encounter tent set design in a fairly high-stress environment''' | |||
* '''Be ready to fit in to an existing team and learn from their experiences''' | |||
* '''Be willing to consider some skype planning calls between events, if you enjoy the experience and become a long term member of the team''' | |||
Crucially, you need to be confident that you will get more fun out of this backstage experience than your roleplaying experience is currently giving you. You will be joining the plot production department as a full-time member of the team so balancing both will '''not''' be possible. | |||
==Hygiene Team== | |||
Even if you've never met one of us, you have certainly benefited from the hard work of the hygiene team, aka the brown caps. | |||
As the game has grown so has the number of toilet facilities provided for the field and so we are looking for a few new people. Despite what you may think, this position does not require a cast-iron stomach and no sense of smell beyond what you'd need to just use the toilets. All that we require are people to work as part of existing teams, to check the toilets around 6 times a day to make sure they are stocked on consumables and the bins are changed, with one clean out each day. | |||
If you are willing to take a plunger in hand to fix a clog that's a bonus, but certainly not required. This is a great role for someone who wants to provide a vital service but does not have the free time for early arrival or physicality required for standard red cap duties. | |||
And don't believe the line, we are anything but "Unsung heroes". | |||
===How much of the event will you see?=== | |||
* '''Although as site crew you are on-call for a lot of the event in case of emergency, you can also play a character and take a full part in the game around your shifts before and after the game''' | |||
===Requirements=== | |||
* '''Working as a team to make sure enough restocking is done.''' | |||
* '''Either an earlier start or a later finish for first and last thing restock''' | |||
* '''Flexibility and being able to work suitable timings with your teammates for the above two points'''. | |||
* '''Good timekeeping, missing a restock can have knock-on effects that cause problems for everyone'' | |||
* '''Diligence, rushed cleaning means more work for other people after the event''' | |||
* '''Being able to walk a long distance with a light load, your assigned block might require some walking to reach.''' | |||
If we get lots of enquiries we will give preference to people who are planning to attend all 3 remaining events this year as that helps us build a solid team. | |||
==Crew Welfare == | |||
The crew welfare team are responsible for making sure the crew are fed and looked after. This includes preparing food; cleaning the crew hut; organising the food and drink in the hut and tent; greeting and taking in the Morrison's order; checking with other departments to see if they need any supplies getting; and leaving the site to restock supplies. They work closely with participant welfare to make sure they have what they need and try to ensure that people remember to eat, hydrate and put on sunscreen. Then at the end of the event they clean everything down and pack it all away ready for the next one. | |||
The teamwork Thursday and Friday to set up the welfare areas so that they just need minor maintenance during the event. While the event is running there is the opportunity to play a character and join in with the game. | |||
Being part of the team means being able to work hard sometimes. There can be a lot of medium to heavy lifting involved (if you can lift a 6 pack of 2-litre bottles you'll be fine). You'll also need endless levels of patience and some common sense as it can sometimes be like being a parent. | |||
===How much of the event will you see?=== | |||
*'''You will be able to play a character and take part in the game around your shifts.''' | |||
===Requirements=== | |||
* '''Enjoy preparing food and working with the other crew you are supporting''' | |||
* '''Take instructions well, but be prepared to take your own initiative from one task to the next''' | |||
* '''Be on-site on Thursday morning and again on Sunday afternoon (or longer if possible)''' | |||
* '''Be comfortable wearing a radio and earpiece when required''' | |||
* '''A standard driving license is desirable but not necessary''' | |||
==Skirmish Team== | |||
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. | |||
The majority of the time we play barbarian orcs from the tribes that surround the Empire, but also crew as human bandits, magical heralds and fearsome monsters. It can be an exhausting experience, but as a team we look after each other and make sure we don’t push ourselves too far. We stop work each evening at 10 pm, then run through the brief for the battle the next day. After this is done there is time to rest and relax with the rest of the team or head in character to enjoy Anvil. | |||
Ideally, we are looking for people who already have experience of playing or crewing LRP, both large fests and smaller events. Experience of Empire LRP is not essential but will help make it easier to understand the encounters you are part of and what we as crew are trying to achieve. Being a competent fighter is useful, as is being able to lead a small unit of fighters, but these are not essential; being able to roleplay is however an essential thing we need! | |||
The extra cool bits: 'You get to play the varied threats faced by the players!; Access to the Empire arsenal of weapons and armour for monstering with; Support from the rest of the team on creating cool orc tribe costumes and kit | |||
===How much of the event will you see?=== | |||
* '''You will be skirmishing during most of your event, but you may occasionally play a character as well as using event facilities between skirmishes | |||
===Requirements=== | |||
* '''This role involves considerable physical exertion, LRP combat and frequent running''' | |||
* '''This role includes frequent changes of kit, armour and makeup''' | |||
* '''Able to wear a latex orc mask for extended periods''' | |||
* '''Can understand and follow the Empire LRP rules, especially those relating to combat''' | |||
* '''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''' | |||
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==GOD Team== | ==GOD Team== | ||
The Games Operation Desk (GOD) operates as the main contact point for players and crew throughout the event. We’re responsible for handling a wide variety of game administration, from handing out packs and recording rituals to recording lost property and helping new players create their first characters. | The Games Operation Desk (GOD) operates as the main contact point for players and crew throughout the event. We’re responsible for handling a wide variety of game administration, from handing out packs and recording rituals to recording lost property and helping new players create their first characters. | ||
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It's not a difficult job, and it's not unpleasant for the most part, though it's not a job for the extremely squeamish as there is the odd piece of litter that is unsavoury in nature. There are litter pickers and gloves available for every member of the team. You do need to be able to walk long distances since you need to walk back and forth across the fields repeatedly. | It's not a difficult job, and it's not unpleasant for the most part, though it's not a job for the extremely squeamish as there is the odd piece of litter that is unsavoury in nature. There are litter pickers and gloves available for every member of the team. You do need to be able to walk long distances since you need to walk back and forth across the fields repeatedly. | ||
You don't have to be on site early unless you want to be, but you will need to stay an entire extra day after the event finishes. We can only litter pick the site properly once everyone has left, so we need the team to start Sunday evening but work through most of Monday to get the job done quickly and efficiently. | You don't have to be on-site early unless you want to be, but you will need to stay an entire extra day after the event finishes. We can only litter pick the site properly once everyone has left, so we need the team to start Sunday evening but work through most of Monday to get the job done quickly and efficiently. | ||
During the event you're free to play a character and join in with the game as any other player would. | During the event, you're free to play a character and join in with the game as any other player would. | ||
===How much of the event will you see?=== | ===How much of the event will you see?=== | ||
* '''As one of the litter pickers you will be working after the game on Sunday and then Monday through to the afternoon. This will leave the weekend free to play a character.''' | * '''As one of the litter pickers, you will be working after the game on Sunday and then Monday through to the afternoon. This will leave the weekend free to play a character.''' | ||
===Requirements=== | ===Requirements=== | ||
Revision as of 11:17, 29 May 2022
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.
GOD Team
The Games Operation Desk (GOD) operates as the main contact point for players and crew throughout the event. We’re responsible for handling a wide variety of game administration, from handing out packs and recording rituals to recording lost property and helping new players create their first characters.
There are a variety of roles within the GOD team depending on your skills and interests. Some will be largely computer-based (our “front desk” crew), but not all. GOD crew handle large amounts of in-character resources and sometimes out-of-character cash, so it’s important that we’re known and seen to be trustworthy. Ideally, GOD crew will be around from Thursday to help with setting up GOD and handing out packs, but the key work is from Friday lunchtime to a few hours after time-out on Sunday.
How much of the event will you see?
- GOD operates throughout the event, although we have a rota to ensure everyone gets breaks and the chance for those who want to take some R&R
Requirements
- Good customer service skills
- Take instructions well, but be prepared to take your own initiative from one task to the next
- If you have an R&R character, being confident you can keep the information you learn in GOD separate from your character’s knowledge
While it’s not necessary for all our GOD crew, being comfortable using a radio and a computer are significant bonuses.
Litter Picking
We're looking for a few more recruits to join the site crew team to do the litter-picking of the site after the event. The huge majority of our players are really good at cleaning up after themselves - but we still need to sweep the site to try and pick up the missed tent pegs and the bits of rubbish that have been missed or blown. There is always some rubbish that has blown into the farm ditches, and they need to be picked clean.
It's not a difficult job, and it's not unpleasant for the most part, though it's not a job for the extremely squeamish as there is the odd piece of litter that is unsavoury in nature. There are litter pickers and gloves available for every member of the team. You do need to be able to walk long distances since you need to walk back and forth across the fields repeatedly.
You don't have to be on-site early unless you want to be, but you will need to stay an entire extra day after the event finishes. We can only litter pick the site properly once everyone has left, so we need the team to start Sunday evening but work through most of Monday to get the job done quickly and efficiently.
During the event, you're free to play a character and join in with the game as any other player would.
How much of the event will you see?
- As one of the litter pickers, you will be working after the game on Sunday and then Monday through to the afternoon. This will leave the weekend free to play a character.
Requirements
- Remain on site until Monday afternoon
- Be prepared to work in all weathers
- Be happy to walk long distances.
Referees
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 4 pm until the end of the event at 3 pm on Sunday afternoon
If you would love to ref, but can't meet the walking requirement do let us know. We may be able to find a place for you to referee from a static spot like the Imperial Regio.
Security
Live roleplaying events are generally relaxed and friendly environments so we work with a small SIA registered security team. We supplement that team 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 1 am - 8.30 am 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