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David.moore: /* Contact Rules */

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Contact Rules

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	All players and staff are asked to get any other person’s consent before touching them. If the other person withholds consent, any in-game “touch” effect, such as a [[Lesser Healing\|healing spell]] or [[Combat#Grappling\|grappling]], can be achieved by hovering one’s hand a few inches over the other subject’s body and declaring your action.		All players and staff are asked to get any other person’s consent before touching them. If the other person withholds consent, any in-game “touch” effect, such as a [[Lesser Healing\|healing spell]] or [[Combat#Grappling\|grappling]], can be achieved by hovering one’s hand a few inches over the other subject’s body and declaring your action.

	In active combat, this may not be possible (especially since some attacks, such as the spell ''[[Wounding]]'', require touch, and the hover-hands rule opens arguments about whether the touch was dodged or not), but in this case touch should be deliberate, light and fleeting, and ideally reserved to arms and shoulders.		In active combat, this may not be possible (especially since some attacks, such as the spell ''[[Wounding]]'', require touch, and the hover-hands rule opens arguments about whether the touch was dodged or not), but in this case touch should be deliberate, light and fleeting, and ideally reserved to arms and shoulders. See [[Combat#Touch Attacks\|''Touch Attacks'']].

	It is understood that in the moment, players and staff may forget to ask consent, but any person felt to be deliberately or persistently ignoring this rule will be subject to sanctions including being banned from the game.		It is understood that in the moment, players and staff may forget to ask consent, but any person felt to be deliberately or persistently ignoring this rule will be subject to sanctions including being banned from the game.

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Game Organisation Desk

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	Players can collect character cards (or create new characters, if they’ve died), go [[Resource Collection\|foraging, gathering or scrounging]], make known potions or crafted items or otherwise engage in game admin at the '''game organisation desk''' (or '''GOD''') which will be marked on the map and signposted onsite.		Players can collect character cards (or create new characters, if they’ve died), go [[Resource Collection\|foraging, gathering or scrounging]], make known potions or crafted items or otherwise engage in game admin at the '''game organisation desk''' (or '''GOD''') which will be marked on the map and signposted onsite.

	This desk is run by the '''~~Game Organisation Desk~~ Team''' with temporary support from other teams, working long days to ensure the smooth running of the game.		This desk is run by the '''GOD Team''' with temporary support from other teams, working long days to ensure the smooth running of the game.

	====Other Teams====		====Other Teams====

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Other Teams

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	A few other smaller teams, or teams-within-teams, that the players are likely to encounter onsite include:		A few other smaller teams, or teams-within-teams, that the players are likely to encounter onsite include:

	:* '''Paramedics:''' There are trained paramedics onsite at all hours during the ~~game~~, based out of a tent or building close to Event HQ. Paramedics can be recognised by their '''green high-visibility jackets'''. They are always present on the field during battles. As with Event Team members, always follow any directions from a paramedic; they are unlikely to give players directions, but if so it will always be in order to get to someone needing help.		:* '''Paramedics:''' There are trained paramedics onsite at all hours during the event, based out of a tent or building close to Event HQ. Paramedics can be recognised by their '''green high-visibility jackets'''. They are always present on the field during battles. As with Event Team members, always follow any directions from a paramedic; they are unlikely to give players directions, but if so it will always be in order to get to someone needing help.
	:* '''SFX Team:''' Some members of the Event Team are trained to safely operate and oversee pyrotechnics and other effects. The SFX Team can be recognised by their '''orange high-visibility vests'''. If an SFX Team member gives you a direction, follow it ''immediately;'' something may be about to explode!		:* '''SFX Team:''' Some members of the Event Team are trained to safely operate and oversee pyrotechnics and other effects. The SFX Team can be recognised by their '''orange high-visibility vests'''. If an SFX Team member gives you a direction, follow it ''immediately;'' something may be about to explode!
	:* '''Media Team:''' Curious Pastimes officially licences a number of photographers and videographers – some of them players, some part-time or full-time staff – to take photographs or film at events. The Media Team can be recognised by their '''blue high-visibility vests'''. Photographers don’t give players directions – they’ll work around you, not the other way around – although it may be polite to give them space to take a particularly cool shot!		:* '''Media Team:''' Curious Pastimes officially licences a number of photographers and videographers – some of them players, some part-time or full-time staff – to take photographs or film at events. The Media Team can be recognised by their '''blue high-visibility vests'''. Photographers don’t give players directions – they’ll work around you, not the other way around – although it may be polite to give them space to take a particularly cool shot!

David.moore: /* Time In and Time Out */

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Time In and Time Out

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	Play occurs continuously between the following times at all events, during which all game areas are live (“'''timed in '''”) unless a member of staff specifies otherwise. All participants are expected to remain '''[[#In and Out of Character\|in character]]''' throughout all live areas during time in, although certain areas – around the toilet blocks and the onsite vendors, for instance – tend to be “in character-ish” areas where people generally drop character.		Play occurs continuously between the following times at all events, during which all game areas are live (“'''timed in '''”) unless a member of staff specifies otherwise. All participants are expected to remain '''[[#In and Out of Character\|in character]]''' throughout all live areas during time in, although certain areas – around the toilet blocks and the onsite vendors, for instance – tend to be “in character-ish” areas where people generally drop character.

	Players will be called on to drop out of character at various times, including when preparing to participate in a [[#Monstering\|monster slot]] or to monster a battle. ~~Any~~ ~~player~~ ~~may~~ ~~otherwise~~ ~~drop~~ ~~'''out~~ of ~~character'''~~ at ~~any~~ ~~time~~ to ~~take~~ a ~~break~~, ~~but~~ should, if ~~possible,~~ ~~try~~ ~~and~~ ~~leave~~ ~~the~~ ~~game~~ area or at ~~least~~ ~~withdraw~~ ~~somewhere~~ ~~out~~ of the ~~way~~ of ~~people~~ ~~still~~ ~~playing~~.		Players will be called on to drop out of character at various times, including when preparing to participate in a [[#Monstering\|monster slot]] or to monster a battle. When all or most of a camp are out monstering, the whole camp may be timed out, in which case it should be regarded as an out of character area (and players may not take any in character action in the camp, including [[Theft, Assassination and Interrogation\|theft or assassination]]).

			Any player may otherwise drop '''out of character''' at any time to take a break, but should, if possible, try and leave the game area or at least withdraw somewhere out of the way of people still playing.

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Referees

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	:* '''Faction Team:''' Every [[The Factions\|faction]] has a team of three full-time non-player characters (usually but not always playing the rulers, generals or other leaders of the faction) known as '''faction command''', supported by several '''faction referees''' playing in the faction. As well as leading the factions in character, the Faction Team write plot, manage logistics and set up camp for the faction and support the players out of character. They also (usually) run one or more faction events in the off-season.		:* '''Faction Team:''' Every [[The Factions\|faction]] has a team of three full-time non-player characters (usually but not always playing the rulers, generals or other leaders of the faction) known as '''faction command''', supported by several '''faction referees''' playing in the faction. As well as leading the factions in character, the Faction Team write plot, manage logistics and set up camp for the faction and support the players out of character. They also (usually) run one or more faction events in the off-season.
	:* '''Game Team:''' Many of the game’s plots are written, and most of the non-player characters supplied, by the dedicated Game Team, who also support scouting, manage [[#Monstering\|monster slots]] and run battles and skirmishes.		:* '''Game Team:''' Many of the game’s plots are written, and most of the non-player characters supplied, by the dedicated Game Team, who also support scouting, manage [[#Monstering\|monster slots]], [[Rituals#The Watchers\|watch rituals]] and run battles and skirmishes.
	:* '''Research Referees:''' Players [[Research\|researching]] new potions and crafting designs, new mystical rites and improved martial techniques or other skills do so with the support of full-time '''research referees''', who also run [[Training\|training sessions]] at the [[Other Organisations#The Bastion\|Bastion]].		:* '''Research Referees:''' Players [[Research\|researching]] new potions and crafting designs, new mystical rites and improved martial techniques or other skills do so with the support of full-time '''research referees''', who also run [[Training\|training sessions]] at the [[Other Organisations#The Bastion\|Bastion]].
	:* '''Watchers:''' Rituals are observed in character (and assessed out of character) by a team of non-player characters called [[Rituals#The Watchers\|Watchers]].

	====Game Organisation Desk====		====Game Organisation Desk====

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	:* '''Don’t be spiteful:''' In particular, '''never [[Combat#Execution\|execute]] fallen players unless you’ve been briefed to''' – and you will almost never be briefed to. An intelligent monster may check if a player is feigning death (“possuming”), especially if they’re being obvious about it (healing fallen friends etc.), but after striking them (''carefully'', given they’re on the floor) to mortally wound them, move on.		:* '''Don’t be spiteful:''' In particular, '''never [[Combat#Execution\|execute]] fallen players unless you’ve been briefed to''' – and you will almost never be briefed to. An intelligent monster may check if a player is feigning death (“possuming”), especially if they’re being obvious about it (healing fallen friends etc.), but after striking them (''carefully'', given they’re on the floor) to mortally wound them, move on.
	:* '''Follow the brief:''' The referee taking you out will not only give you your monster’s hits and abilities and brief you on what to do, they will also give you advice on ''how'' to play the monster. They may be disciplined and tactical, or brutish and chaotic; they may use cunning and guile, or be honourable to a fault. They may even be wild beasts, or mindless zombies! Playing an encounter the right way enhances the players’ experience, and may be important to the plot.		:* '''Follow the brief:''' The referee taking you out will not only give you your monster’s hits and abilities and brief you on what to do, they will also give you advice on ''how'' to play the monster. They may be disciplined and tactical, or brutish and chaotic; they may use cunning and guile, or be honourable to a fault. They may even be wild beasts, or mindless zombies! Playing an encounter the right way enhances the players’ experience, and may be important to the plot.

⚫	==Safety==

⚫	Safety is our first concern, in all areas, at all times, and at all levels of the game.

	:* '''Code of Conduct:''' Read Curious Pastimes’ general policy and codes of conducts on the ''[https://www.curiouspastimes.co.uk/website/Policies Policies]'' page of the website. All attending players and staff are deemed to have agreed to abide by these policies.
⚫	:* '''~~Dangerous~~ ~~Play~~:''' Note the list of actions considered [[Combat#Dangerous Play\|dangerous]] by Curious Pastimes, and for which a player may be pulled out of battle and potentially subject to sanctions including being banned from the game.
⚫	:* '''~~Weapons~~ ~~Checking~~:''' Ensure all your weapons are [[LARP Weapons#Weapons Checking\|checked]] before '''time in''' every event and again before every battle or skirmish. If you have a bow or crossbow, ensure you have a current [[LARP Weapons#Bow Safety\|'''bow safety licence''']] and that your weapon is tagged with a current '''bow poundage card'''.

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	All policies are found on the [https://www.curiouspastimes.co.uk/website/Policies ''Policies''] page.		All policies are found on the [https://www.curiouspastimes.co.uk/website/Policies ''Policies''] page.

		⚫	====Safety====

		⚫	Safety is our first concern, in all areas, at all times, and at all levels of the game. Players are asked to follow safe and sensible play, including the following.

			:* '''Follow Directions:''' Follow any instructions from any member of [[#Event Team\|Event Team]] or any [[#Referees\|referee]] promptly and without argument, as they may be reacting to a potential hazard. Queries or challenges can be raised after the immediate situation has passed.
		⚫	:* '''Fight Safely:''' Note the list of actions considered [[Combat#Dangerous Play\|dangerous]] by Curious Pastimes, and for which a player may be pulled out of battle and potentially subject to sanctions including being banned from the game.
		⚫	:* '''Use Safe Weapons:''' Ensure all your weapons are [[LARP Weapons#Weapons Checking\|checked]] before '''time in''' every event and again before every battle or skirmish. If you have a bow or crossbow, ensure you have a current [[LARP Weapons#Bow Safety\|'''bow safety licence''']] and that your weapon is tagged with a current '''bow poundage card'''.

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	It is understood that in the moment, players and staff may forget to ask consent, but any person felt to be deliberately or persistently ignoring this rule will be subject to sanctions including being banned from the game.		It is understood that in the moment, players and staff may forget to ask consent, but any person felt to be deliberately or persistently ignoring this rule will be subject to sanctions including being banned from the game.

	==Young Players==		====Young Players====

	Young players (i.e. those under 16 years of age) are encouraged to participate in as much of the game as they are able to, with some reasonable restrictions and safeguarding requirements. Young players must attend events with a '''responsible adult at Curious Pastimes''' ('''RAACP'''). For more information about how to engage with events as a young player (or as a responsible adult), see the ''[[Young Players at Curious Pastimes]]'' page.		Young players (i.e. those under 16 years of age) are encouraged to participate in as much of the game as they are able to, with some reasonable restrictions and safeguarding requirements. Young players must attend events with a '''responsible adult at Curious Pastimes''' ('''RAACP'''). For more information about how to engage with events as a young player (or as a responsible adult), see the ''[[Young Players at Curious Pastimes]]'' page.

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 :* '''Paramedics:''' There are trained paramedics onsite at all hours during the game, based out of a tent or building close to Event HQ. Paramedics can be recognised by their '''green high-visibility jackets'''. They are always present on the field during battles. As with Event Team members, always follow any directions from a paramedic; they are unlikely to give players directions, but if so it will always be in order to get to someone needing help.
-:* '''SFX Team:''' Some members of the Event Team are trained to safely operate and oversee pyrotechnics and other effects. The SFX Team can be recognised by their '''orange high-visibility vests'''. If an SFX Team member gives you a direction, follow it ''immediately;'' something may be about to explode! See ''[[#Pyrotechnics|Pyrotechnics]]'' below for more details.
+:* '''SFX Team:''' Some members of the Event Team are trained to safely operate and oversee pyrotechnics and other effects. The SFX Team can be recognised by their '''orange high-visibility vests'''. If an SFX Team member gives you a direction, follow it ''immediately;'' something may be about to explode!
-:* '''Media Team:''' Curious Pastimes officially licences a number of photographers and videographers – some of them players, some part-time or full-time staff – to take photographs or film at events. The Media Team can be recognised by their '''blue high-visibility vests'''. Photographers don’t give players directions – they’ll work around you, not the other way around – although it may be polite to give them space to take a particularly cool shot! See [[#Photography|''Photography'']] below for more details.
+:* '''Media Team:''' Curious Pastimes officially licences a number of photographers and videographers – some of them players, some part-time or full-time staff – to take photographs or film at events. The Media Team can be recognised by their '''blue high-visibility vests'''. Photographers don’t give players directions – they’ll work around you, not the other way around – although it may be polite to give them space to take a particularly cool shot!
 :* '''Weapons Checkers:''' Various members of all teams are specially trained as [[LARP Weapons#Weapons Checking|'''weapons checkers''']], and able to check weapons for safety and suitability. Weapons checkers will have a special mark on their staff card.
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 Some participants carry referee cards in spite of being paying players with no routine duties in the game. Known as “independent referees,” these players are always former staff members who have returned to play, but who have agreed to be available for Curious Pastimes to call on to support the game in battles or at other times when needed.
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 :* '''Dangerous Play:''' Note the list of actions considered [[Combat#Dangerous Play|dangerous]] by Curious Pastimes, and for which a player may be pulled out of battle and potentially subject to sanctions including being banned from the game.
 :* '''Weapons Checking:''' Ensure all your weapons are [[LARP Weapons#Weapons Checking|checked]] before '''time in''' every event and again before every battle or skirmish. If you have a bow or crossbow, ensure you have a current [[LARP Weapons#Bow Safety|'''bow safety licence''']] and that your weapon is tagged with a current '''bow poundage card'''.
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 It is understood that in the moment, players and staff may forget to ask consent, but any person felt to be deliberately or persistently ignoring this rule will be subject to sanctions including being banned from the game.
 ==Young Players==

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2025-02-21T11:54:32Z

Monstering as a Young Player

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	[[Young Players at Curious Pastimes\|Young players]] – i.e. those under 16 years of age – may take part in monstering slots until 8pm or nightfall (whichever is sooner). Players at 14 or 15 years of age can participate in camp attacks and other fighting roles, while players at 13 years of age or under can only participate in non-combatant slots (above).		[[Young Players at Curious Pastimes\|Young players]] – i.e. those under 16 years of age – may take part in monstering slots until 8pm or nightfall (whichever is sooner). Players at 14 or 15 years of age can participate in camp attacks and other fighting roles, while players at 13 years of age or under can only participate in non-combatant slots (above).

	Note that young players of ~~any~~ age '''cannot participate in battles or skirmishes''', whether as a player or as a monster.		Note that young players under 16 years of age '''cannot participate in battles or skirmishes''', whether as a player or as a monster.

	====Monstering Guidelines====		====Monstering Guidelines====

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Other Teams

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	:* '''SFX Team:''' Some members of the Event Team are trained to safely operate and oversee pyrotechnics and other effects. The SFX Team can be recognised by their '''orange high-visibility vests'''. If an SFX Team member gives you a direction, follow it ''immediately;'' something may be about to explode! See ''[[#Pyrotechnics\|Pyrotechnics]]'' below for more details.		:* '''SFX Team:''' Some members of the Event Team are trained to safely operate and oversee pyrotechnics and other effects. The SFX Team can be recognised by their '''orange high-visibility vests'''. If an SFX Team member gives you a direction, follow it ''immediately;'' something may be about to explode! See ''[[#Pyrotechnics\|Pyrotechnics]]'' below for more details.
	:* '''Media Team:''' Curious Pastimes officially licences a number of photographers and videographers – some of them players, some part-time or full-time staff – to take photographs or film at events. The Media Team can be recognised by their '''blue high-visibility vests'''. Photographers don’t give players directions – they’ll work around you, not the other way around – although it may be polite to give them space to take a particularly cool shot! See [[#Photography\|''Photography'']] below for more details.		:* '''Media Team:''' Curious Pastimes officially licences a number of photographers and videographers – some of them players, some part-time or full-time staff – to take photographs or film at events. The Media Team can be recognised by their '''blue high-visibility vests'''. Photographers don’t give players directions – they’ll work around you, not the other way around – although it may be polite to give them space to take a particularly cool shot! See [[#Photography\|''Photography'']] below for more details.
	:* '''Weapons Checkers:''' Various members of all teams are specially trained as [[LARP Weapons#Weapons Checking\|'''weapons checkers''']], and able to check weapons for safety and suitability ~~for use~~. Weapons checkers will have a special mark on their staff card.		:* '''Weapons Checkers:''' Various members of all teams are specially trained as [[LARP Weapons#Weapons Checking\|'''weapons checkers''']], and able to check weapons for safety and suitability. Weapons checkers will have a special mark on their staff card.

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Other Teams

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	:* '''Paramedics:''' There are trained paramedics onsite at all hours during the game, based out of a tent or building close to Event HQ. Paramedics can be recognised by their '''green high-visibility jackets'''. They are always present on the field during battles. As with Event Team members, always follow any directions from a paramedic; they are unlikely to give players directions, but if so it will always be in order to get to someone needing help.		:* '''Paramedics:''' There are trained paramedics onsite at all hours during the game, based out of a tent or building close to Event HQ. Paramedics can be recognised by their '''green high-visibility jackets'''. They are always present on the field during battles. As with Event Team members, always follow any directions from a paramedic; they are unlikely to give players directions, but if so it will always be in order to get to someone needing help.
	:* '''SFX Team:''' Some members of the Event Team are trained to safely operate and oversee pyrotechnics and other effects. The SFX Team can be recognised by their '''orange high-visibility vests'''. If an SFX Team member gives you a direction, follow it ''immediately;'' something may be about to explode! See ''[[Pyrotechnics]]'' below for more details.		:* '''SFX Team:''' Some members of the Event Team are trained to safely operate and oversee pyrotechnics and other effects. The SFX Team can be recognised by their '''orange high-visibility vests'''. If an SFX Team member gives you a direction, follow it ''immediately;'' something may be about to explode! See ''[[#Pyrotechnics\|Pyrotechnics]]'' below for more details.
	:* '''Media Team:''' Curious Pastimes officially licences a number of photographers and videographers – some of them players, some part-time or full-time staff – to take photographs or film at events. The Media Team can be recognised by their '''blue high-visibility vests'''. Photographers don’t give players directions – they’ll work around you, not the other way around – although it may be polite to give them space to take a particularly cool shot! See [[#Photography\|''Photography'']] below for more details.		:* '''Media Team:''' Curious Pastimes officially licences a number of photographers and videographers – some of them players, some part-time or full-time staff – to take photographs or film at events. The Media Team can be recognised by their '''blue high-visibility vests'''. Photographers don’t give players directions – they’ll work around you, not the other way around – although it may be polite to give them space to take a particularly cool shot! See [[#Photography\|''Photography'']] below for more details.
	:* '''Weapons Checkers:''' Various members of all teams are specially trained as [[LARP Weapons#Weapons Checking\|'''weapons checkers''']], and able to check weapons for safety and suitability for use. Weapons checkers will have a special mark on their staff card.		:* '''Weapons Checkers:''' Various members of all teams are specially trained as [[LARP Weapons#Weapons Checking\|'''weapons checkers''']], and able to check weapons for safety and suitability for use. Weapons checkers will have a special mark on their staff card.

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	Play occurs continuously between the following times at all events, during which all game areas are live (“'''timed in '''”) unless a member of staff specifies otherwise. All participants are expected to remain '''[[#In and Out of Character\|in character]]''' throughout all live areas during time in, although certain areas – around the toilet blocks and the onsite vendors, for instance – tend to be “in character-ish” areas where people generally drop character.		Play occurs continuously between the following times at all events, during which all game areas are live (“'''timed in '''”) unless a member of staff specifies otherwise. All participants are expected to remain '''[[#In and Out of Character\|in character]]''' throughout all live areas during time in, although certain areas – around the toilet blocks and the onsite vendors, for instance – tend to be “in character-ish” areas where people generally drop character.

	Players will be called on to drop out of character at various times, including when preparing to participate in a [[#Monstering\|monster slot]] or to monster a battle. ~~Any~~ ~~player~~ ~~may~~ ~~otherwise~~ ~~drop~~ ~~'''out~~ of ~~character'''~~ at ~~any~~ ~~time~~ to ~~take~~ a ~~break~~, ~~but~~ should, if ~~possible,~~ ~~try~~ ~~and~~ ~~leave~~ ~~the~~ ~~game~~ area or at ~~least~~ ~~withdraw~~ ~~somewhere~~ ~~out~~ of the ~~way~~ of ~~people~~ ~~still~~ ~~playing~~.		Players will be called on to drop out of character at various times, including when preparing to participate in a [[#Monstering\|monster slot]] or to monster a battle. When all or most of a camp are out monstering, the whole camp may be timed out, in which case it should be regarded as an out of character area (and players may not take any in character action in the camp, including [[Theft, Assassination and Interrogation\|theft or assassination]]).

			Any player may otherwise drop '''out of character''' at any time to take a break, but should, if possible, try and leave the game area or at least withdraw somewhere out of the way of people still playing.

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	:* '''Faction Team:''' Every [[The Factions\|faction]] has a team of three full-time non-player characters (usually but not always playing the rulers, generals or other leaders of the faction) known as '''faction command''', supported by several '''faction referees''' playing in the faction. As well as leading the factions in character, the Faction Team write plot, manage logistics and set up camp for the faction and support the players out of character. They also (usually) run one or more faction events in the off-season.		:* '''Faction Team:''' Every [[The Factions\|faction]] has a team of three full-time non-player characters (usually but not always playing the rulers, generals or other leaders of the faction) known as '''faction command''', supported by several '''faction referees''' playing in the faction. As well as leading the factions in character, the Faction Team write plot, manage logistics and set up camp for the faction and support the players out of character. They also (usually) run one or more faction events in the off-season.
	:* '''Game Team:''' Many of the game’s plots are written, and most of the non-player characters supplied, by the dedicated Game Team, who also support scouting, manage [[#Monstering\|monster slots]] and run battles and skirmishes.		:* '''Game Team:''' Many of the game’s plots are written, and most of the non-player characters supplied, by the dedicated Game Team, who also support scouting, manage [[#Monstering\|monster slots]], [[Rituals#The Watchers\|watch rituals]] and run battles and skirmishes.
	:* '''Research Referees:''' Players [[Research\|researching]] new potions and crafting designs, new mystical rites and improved martial techniques or other skills do so with the support of full-time '''research referees''', who also run [[Training\|training sessions]] at the [[Other Organisations#The Bastion\|Bastion]].		:* '''Research Referees:''' Players [[Research\|researching]] new potions and crafting designs, new mystical rites and improved martial techniques or other skills do so with the support of full-time '''research referees''', who also run [[Training\|training sessions]] at the [[Other Organisations#The Bastion\|Bastion]].
	:* '''Watchers:''' Rituals are observed in character (and assessed out of character) by a team of non-player characters called [[Rituals#The Watchers\|Watchers]].

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