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01 Jun 2011 00:38 #1 by Caelvan (Caelvan)
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Hey guys. So this is the first time I'm LARPing, June 1 week, and I'm looking forward to it. Just wondering is there any tips you guys can give me. (Both NPCing and Creating a character) I'm thinking about NPCing for this first weekend.

If I really get into it I have a character in the making. As my name says I have an Sylvan elf type character in mind and he's an archer but past that can anyone give me any ideas. I'm kind of new at all of this (Making weapons, Costuming, Writing a Backstory, etc.). Is there anytime during the weekend you guys help noobs?

Any advice you guys can give would be awesome.

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01 Jun 2011 03:27 #2 by rivanyasi (rivanyasi)
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If you're planning on coming to the whole week, why not try finding someone between periods on Friday afternoon? It's technically going to be a hold until lay-on again that evening, so even if people are garbed up, we can talk turkey OOG, and there will likely be a few more people around who can give you advice, too.

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01 Jun 2011 03:45 #3 by Gwynedd (Gwynedd)
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Welcome Conor!!  Npcing is a great way to learn about the game.  In between send outs people talk at logistics.  You can ask questions then.


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01 Jun 2011 08:41 #4 by Bladesworn (Bladesworn)
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Look for the link labelled "New Players". Awesome stuff there.

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01 Jun 2011 15:02 #5 by Caelvan (Caelvan)
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Thanks guys. Any advice on creating a character? Like I said above the race is Sylvan Elves and he's going to be an archer. But past that I could really use some advice.

See you all this weekend!!

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01 Jun 2011 15:22 #6 by Belegchand (mcalo)
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The only advice I think I could give would be to follow your gut and think "what would my character want".  Sometimes, the answer may surprise you (like how I didn't realize my scholar wanted to learn 13 languages in 5 events).  Personally, I'd recommend taking some type of melee weapon for when your either out of ammo or , and a good amount of body because Elves only start with 2.  Personally, I'd probably do Bow (Free with Sylvan), 1HE (3), Ranged Proficiency +1 in Bow (4 from racial), Literacy (1), 2 into Body (+4 BP),  if you are going with the 10 starting build.

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01 Jun 2011 15:30 - 06 Jun 2011 17:50 #7 by Caelvan (Caelvan)
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Thanks for that info. I was actually thinking of doing a one or two dagger(s) on my waist (in case I run out of arrows or need to go close range for an odd reason)  but I wasn't sure what to go with.

Any other advice besides go with your gut? I mean I haven't been there yet to see other stuff IG but I'm trying to get an overall idea on what I want to do and I'm a little lost as to what type of clothing and armor Sylvan Elves wear.

I'm also trying to decide between a hip or back quiver. Back would be easier. However I think it would be harder to pull the boffer arrows out. Where a hip would be easy to draw but hard to move in.

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06 Jun 2011 19:33 - 06 Jun 2011 21:39 #8 by Velius (Velius)
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You did exceptionally well for your first time out. Took you a little bit to come out of your shell but by the end of it you had a good grip on things. It was definitely fun Obi-Wan'ing you around all week. If there's anything else you want to know as far as stuff we talked about, just message me.

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06 Jun 2011 20:40 #9 by rivanyasi (rivanyasi)
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Hey, man, it was awesome hanging out with you for how long we did. I'm looking forward to seeing Caelvan in August, and you as well.

Until next time, make sure you keep them from stealing my hat!

And as far as build advice: If you're a good talker, you can talk your way out of needing the body... but you're always going to need a backup weapon. Why d'you think I've got a brace of daggers before I picked up Florentine?

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And as far as build advice: If you're a good talker, you can talk your way out of needing the body... but you're always going to need a backup weapon. Why d'you think I've got a brace of daggers before I picked up Florentine?


...or you could just be like me and hide under tables XD

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06 Jun 2011 23:09 #11 by rivanyasi (rivanyasi)
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...or you could just be like me and hide under tables XD

Been there, done that.

Ask Tobar what you shouldn't do to people at some point.

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07 Jun 2011 14:04 #12 by Caelvan (Caelvan)
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I might hide under the table.....get my weapons, and stuff I need for aug. and get most of my armor for sep.

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Wewt! Company :D

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