[Gaming & LARP] The Newcomers

[baronessv]

Something I'm thinking about this morning, because I don't wanna do homework, is how to introduce a LARP character into a new game. I've only had to live through this once, at Shadows of Amun, but it was pretty awkward. I feel like there should be something more than just "Your character shows up. Go

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[spiralngphoenix]

At Endgame, we had the "Temple" trait, which could be used for healing, etc., which was used as an IG way to introduce people. Preacher (Quick) or later one or two others, would be located, introductions and welcoming speech would be had, "Imbue to Temple" would be administered, and then the poor soul would be released into the wilds of Dave's Tavern. It worked reasonably well to signal to people that a.) this person was a new PC and b.) we should go say "hi" and introduce ourselves, in addition to making sure they got Valuable In-Game Traits. It also took a lot of the pressure of the new person coming in to have to figure out how to go up and introduce themselves to complete strangers, which, as someone with social anxiety issues was a HUGE relief.

I've been trying to figure out a way to have Na'imah start to function as a sort of IG welcoming committee, because I want her to be more social, but I haven't figured it out just yet. It doesn't really help that I can't figure out who's a new PC and who isn't just yet. ;)

[baronessv]

Regarding Welcome Committees, I'm thinking it might be useful to let Staff know that you'd like to be able to do this. Even if it was as simple as being the person who comes up to new PCs and says "You look exhausted! Can I get you some water, or something stronger?" and then introduces them to whoever is tending bar, or Jaelle, or something.

And I wish there were something equivalent to the Temple trait. I think there's a Grant skill I can take which would be kind of a neat way to welcome someone, but it might take a while before my new PC is willing to do that for just anyone.

[spiralngphoenix]

I hadn't thought of poking Staff about it. Once we start getting an established player base it'll be easier to identify the new folks, but right now it's just kind of a chaotic. Excellent idea. Glad you brought up the topic. (At least you and one other new PC I'll be able to identify as new folks, but that's because I know the players, which is kind of cheating.)

I mean, technically, I *do* have a trait of sorts to give new folks, already, too...

[baronessv]

DEFINITELY poke Staff, esp. w/the next game coming up so soon. Let them know you want to be able to "be there" for the new PCs (of which we have so many!) and ask what you can do to help integrate them.

[reversepolarity]

Next event, let's just convince someone to Invent the Exemplar header.

And then I will be too woojy to take it. Some things never change.