Preparing for your First Game
Find and send us your proof of COVID vaccination. You can also bring it to game if you’d like. Any of the following is sufficient:
A photo of your card
Digital pharmacy or state vaccination record
A medical records app such as MyChart
Send in a New Character Form - https://www.dystopiarisingohio.com/new-character-form
You can also send in a backstory, but that’s not entirely necessary - https://www.dystopiarisingohio.com/backstory-submissiom
Purchase your New Player ticket - https://www.dystopiarisingohio.com/tickets
Paying in person is also fine if online payment isn’t possible.
Check into the event in the database - https://db.larp.network/dystopia-rising/events
This may have to happen later pending your player profile being created in the database. Checking in at the door is also fine.
Join the community online. Introduce yourself, ask questions, get crafting help, whatever gets you more comfortable with hanging out with us for a weekend.
Discord - https://discord.gg/GJC33XsmC2
Your First Game
Make your way to site
Check in with staff and make sure you’re all set for game (paid, checked in, paperwork, etc)
Unload your stuff on and around an available bunk
Get your combat gear checked for safety
Get to know the other players whenever comfortable
Get into kit and listen to opening announcements when it’s time.
Enjoy your weekend
And now other things that don’t fit on a numbered list. There is a lot of information. You will be confused. Everyone is confused. Confusion is not a bad thing and people will happily walk through things with you. We would rather stop and explain everything if you’re comfortable rather than have the confusion get brushed off. Safety and fun are our priorities and widespread understanding of the rules is crucial to that. A personal note, experienced players get confused too. No rules system is perfect and the closer you look, the more head scratching interactions you’ll find, trust me. We are in this together.