AGENDA

we don't really have one, but if we did this is what it would look like:

6:30-7 pm: Arrival, basically just hang out untill everyone, or most everyone shows up.

7-8: Warm up, probably play a game of "Elsinore battle".

8-whenever: play a few different games, hang out, and fight.

Games:

Elsinore Battle.

-> each person starts with a basic shorter weapon, and extra weapons are scattered on the field, when you die you respawn at your spawn point, on a 3 count. you can pick up any weapon on the field, but when you die, you may only take 1 with you to respawn.

Gladiatus.

-> short gladiator weapons only, fight to the death.

Other.

->whatever the else we come up with.

Time: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am

Repeats: This event repeats every other week.

Location: Outdoor amphitheater, Pitzer College, Claremont, CA

Street: Outdoor amphitheater, Pitzer College

City State Zip: Claremont, California

From the 10 Freeway head to Indian Hill Blvd. and exit north, Drive until you come to Foothill Blvd. Turn right. Drive until you come to Claremont Blvd. and turn right. Turn into your first right, and then you will see parking immediately on your right.,Park there. You'll want to walk to the left side of the building to the north. Stay on the right side of this service road until you see the green bike program shop. You'll want to make a right after this shop and go up the stairs and take your first left. you will see on the right a dirt road. Walk down that road for about 275 feet and you will see the amphitheater.

Map of campus: Game is held at 23, parking is at 15

http://www.pitzer.edu/about/maps/map_quickreference.html#

Notes: The Coming Renaissance is a bi-weekly old World of Darkness Live Action Role Playing game set in a German town named Durlach in 1716. In our setting, Durlach is a dark town ruled over by an ancient vampire. In the surrounding Black Forest lie mysteries that not even the denizens of the woods fully understand. The Coming Renaissance is a multi-genre LARP using Mind's Eye Theater old World of Darkness rules. If you are new to the group and have not yet created a character please feel free to show up an hour early so the staff can assist you with the character creation process.

What to bring: Please bring a something to write with. You may also wish to bring a snack either for yourself or to share with folks as it is a 6 hour game ( usually there is a contingent of folks who heads to IHOP after each game to recap the excitement of the evening). Also please bring a warm jacket just in case.

Everyone is encouraged to wear a costume but it is not required.

Please feel free to invite anyone else you feel might be interested.

For current rules, questions, and to contact the Storyteller, please visit our website at:

http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheComingRenaissance/

Hope to see you all there!

NOTE!!! - We are back to Thursdays for the rest of the year.

~ Wear your LARP Alliance Tshirts if ya got em! Get one if ya don't! :D ~ We also like to see costumes whenever you feel the desire to wear yours to practice. Once a month we all dress up to the hilt and snazz-out the practice field too! ~
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This is a beginner to intermediate level fighter practice. The term fighter practice was coined decades ago by one of the first LARPs, the IFGS. A class-based system, their "fighter" class inspired the term (combat practice is a more generalized term that is being used more nowadays).

At this practice, we teach the basics; how to use boffer, latex, or hybrid LARP weapons in combat and how combats play out in a Live Combat LARP. The safe and consistent use of these weapons is of primary importance to the practice. Additionally, skill levels begin to improve almost immediately when practices are attended on a regular basis.

Terminology that is used in games, from oog (out of game) calls to actual in-game mechanic calls are covered; we try to use different systems calls in a manner that is not confusing to the newcomer
We run many different form of combat games to help simulate situations. We give advice to to help improve game play on all levels - from how to survive from a player's perspective to being an effective opponent.

Some basics information regarding playing out roles in games are addressed; my perspective is that it comes naturally to most. In the near future, we will be compiling a composite system from the systems being used in the area; and create mini-characters to use in small story arcs and encounters. These can be used in the various combat games we run at this practice, and more heavily used in the more advanced practice we plan on running in the near future.

All are welcome, and as many questions that you can think of. We do have a short supply of weapons to loan out (we run weapon-building days to help everyone build their own basic sword), and have Iron Liege gear on hand to gawk at. :)

Rick McCoy
LARP Alliance

To learn the basics on foam weapon constuction for the LARP hobby. Our weapons are designed for lightest touch, moderate to heavy combat (not full contact). The class will last roughly two hours. $15 for materials if you want to keep the weapon you make.

We will also be doing field repairs on numerous weapons for our roadtrip to RoC. I'd like to get a few more shields built as well. If anyone is willing to donate to the cause, we need more camp-pad foam( Walmart or Big Five), simple paint brushes, razor blades (they sell them in 100 packs at Home Depot), dap contact cement (red can not the green), and women's hose (99 cent store - grey).

Typically we run til late, as everyone needs supervision and it all turns into a nice social get-together too.

Potluck on food, but we can cook up some hot dogs and such.

IF we have a new student, try not to hog my attention - I will try and focus on you and that's going to slow everything down! ACK!!!!

Don't forget, we accept donations! Help keep this going!

Rick McCoy
LARP Alliance, Inc.

Thanks Frank for reminding me....

AGENDA

we don't really have one, but if we did this is what it would look like:

6:30-7 pm: Arrival, basically just hang out untill everyone, or most everyone shows up.

7-8: Warm up, probably play a game of "Elsinore battle".

8-whenever: play a few different games, hang out, and fight.

Games:

Elsinore Battle.

-> each person starts with a basic shorter weapon, and extra weapons are scattered on the field, when you die you respawn at your spawn point, on a 3 count. you can pick up any weapon on the field, but when you die, you may only take 1 with you to respawn.

Gladiatus.

-> short gladiator weapons only, fight to the death.

Other.

->whatever the hell else we come up with.