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******SPECIAL NOTICE********
I will not be personally attending this practice, on account of an injury I recieved previousely that has me incapacitated as far as larp is concerned, it will be run as normal in my stead by Ean, Nick, Jay, and Miguel.

Directions to our Park:

From North of Elsinore:
--> take I-15 South
--> Exit at Lake Street
--> Make a Right onto Lake Street
--> Follow Lake Street untill you reach McVicker Canyon Parkway
--> Make a Right(you have to)
--> Turn Left at first Inlet into Parking Lot

From South of Elsinore:
--> take I-15 North
--> Exit at Lake Street
--> Make a Left onto Lake Street
--> Follow Lake Street untill you reach McVicker Canyon Parkway
--> Make a Right(you have to)
--> Turn Left at first Inlet into Parking Lot

This Practice is Anticipated to start somewhere between 4 and 5 pm, precisely when enough people arrive to do so. If we are late, we will be there.

also, though our RSVP's unfortunately do not show it, we have been averaging about 10 people for the last month or two.

Practice will consist of the following:

Warm Up:
Elsinore Battle
"Pit"
"gauntlet"
"free-for-All"

Team Battle:
Capture the Flag
Team-vs-Team
Multi-Team

Character Battle:
Team-vs-Team
Multi-Team
Objective

~ 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

Battle for the Ring II

WHEN? Saturday January 9th 2010
WHAT? Moderate/Heavy Combat Foam Fighting aka Belegarth/Dagorhir Themed Battles, Tournaments, Prizes, and Feasts!
COST? FREE and Weapons can be provided
WHERE: Aldrich Park Commencement Lawn, Center of UC Irvine Campus
WHO? You and 100+ Awesome fighters from California and the West

Schedule of Events
• Aldrich Park Commencement Lawn Events Set-up 8:30AM. You may arrive after 8:30AM.
• Company Weapon Check Starts at 9AM (Any weapons will be checked at this time) Official Weapons Check will begin at 10AM (Late-comers will receive prompt service to get them on the field)
• Battles Starting Officially at 11AM
• 12-1PM Unofficial Lunch, Battles and Sparring
• 1PM Deadline to Sign up for Tourneys: Two-Hander, Spear, Archery, Florentine, Sword&Board
• Realm battles, Unit Battles from 1-2PM
• 2-5PM Tournaments and Battles, Request a Battle, New Games
• 5PM Break for Water, Tournaments Awards, Prepare for FINAL BATTLE
• 6PM "Battle for the Ring II" Battle GAME
• 7PM Pick up Field and Proceed to Feast
• 7PM-10PM+ Feast, Awards, Fun, Partying
Important Information Regarding Cost:
All of our events and feasts are FREE. That’s right, free. We know times are tough and we would rather have you come and play then be left out. However, we rely on your donations to let us put on these big events. Tokens to commemorate the event are given to those who make a $5 or equivalent contribution. Items such as armor, belts, bags, and other medieval accessories will be available for purchase. There will be a raffle.
Important Information Regarding Location:
Aldrich Park is located at the center of UC Irvine Campus. Signs will lead you to the field and you will also be able to call “Ana” 515-491-8846 if you get lost. You may pay for parking at the garage by the student center $7/day OR you can park at the shopping center across the street at your own risk. We are trying to get allowances for parking, but can make no promises at this time.
Important Information Regarding Tournaments, and Prizes:
Tournament sign-up begins at 9AM and ends at 1PM. You must be signed up by this time, if you are running late; we can sign you up 515-491-8846. You can be in any number of tourneys. They start at 2PM. Normal fighting will continue during this time. Your match will have a posted time. A large clock will be on the field and you will need to get to your match within that time. Your name will be called. If you are late, you forfeit. Prizes will be awarded for tournaments and for BEST HONOR, which is highly prized in the realm of Andúril.
Important Information Regarding FEAST LOCATION:
Feast will begin after fighting ends around 7PM. Food donations must be edible without refrigeration or be in your cooler. Feast is free. Feast will be in the Doheney Room in the Student Center, signs will guide the way.