...Our con - may never be the same again
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...Our con - may never be the same again
Game Background Overview:
A mysterious group of the unknown has come together to see if there is still
good in the world and with that they decided to try a game ( or an experiment in
social behavior if you will..) in their game it is based on a movie that they
all love called: "Battle Royale" (a cult movie they all loved). Thing
is, they didn't want to blow anyone up, nor did they want to announce their
plans. So it came down to a simple decision; find a large group of people,
gathered in a central location, and see what happens 'when good people' are
placed in odd situations
So with that, The con was picked, and the plans are now set in motion.
Infiltrating the ranks of con-goers was easy enough, and to place those lovely
tags on people was even easier. No one thought to ask why they were being given
the tag, except that they were promised that it would add to the excitement of
their weekend at the convention
But, as the sun started to decent on that fateful Friday, a little voice could
be heard coming from those innocent (and ugly) looking tags:
WARNING: Battle Royal will now begin. Players, good luck, and may you survive
the weekend! Oh, the excitement indeed.....
GAME RULES:
1. Convention Rules Apply! This means those rules about horseplay and
weapons apply to the game. Read those Convention Rules folks, because we will be
enforcing them!
2. No Contact! You -will not- hit the other person, or touch them in any
way during battles. We want this to be fun, not a trip to the hospital.
3. Battle Royal Tags! You -must- wear the tag so that it is visible. but
due to costume restrictions or personal preference, it can be worn anywhere, as
long as it can be seen. No partial hiding it now folks!
4. Honour System! Because this is a free-form type game, and no real
referres watching you, we are leaving it in your hands to be truthful and fair.
If you lose, lose with dignity and give up your tag with good nature. If you
win, don't be a fathead gloater, and congratulate the other person for the
battle. No one likes to have stuff rubbed in their faces, from either side. The
game is to be fun folks, and trust building is good!
5. Roads! There is absolutely no game play on or near roads. This is a
safety measure. Don't be stupid folks.
6. Stalking = Bad! If you spot a Battle Royal player crossing the street,
don't go pelting after them. Or follow them around until you enter a playing
zone. Just let it go, and find them later. The game is about fun, and there is
no fun to be had if you are laying in wait for someone, or right up behind them
waiting to get to the other side of the street onto grass to attack.
7. Have Fun
GAME BOUNDARIES:
1.- The Convention Centre
itself is fair game, but not the sidewalk, front drop off zone, or the parking
lot.
2. - The Convention Centrezone, out side in the back grassy areas, and
inside are all fair game. DO NOT PLAY IN THE DEALERS ROOM OR ARTIST ALLEY.
3. - All roads are off limits, and people cannot be attacked in those
areas.
4 - Zones will change threw out the game, this will be talked about
at the information workshop before the game starts.
Other out of game BOUNDARIES
for the Otakuthon convention edition
:
5- The LARP is to take place within official Otakuthon convention areas, mainly the 5th and 7th floors of the Palais des congrès. Areas outside the convention area are to be considered out of bounds.
6- No playing in the following rooms:
- Main Events (517a)
- Exhibition Hall (517bcd)
- Special Events 1 (516c)
- Special Events 2 (520abde)
- Volunteer Operations (521ab)
- Masquerade Green Room (516de)
- In rooms where there are Guest Events currently taking place (the convention schedule will indicate when and where guest events are taking place). For the other rooms (e.g. video rooms), our rules for general behavior will apply.
7- . No playing in any of the designated line-up areas (i.e. areas that have chains or rope designating a line-up area)
To view the rules for the Otakuthon convention please click here: http://www.otakuthon.com/2009/rules/convention_rules/
GAME BATTLES:
Battles are based on the classic Rock-Paper-Sissors system ( the best out of
three throws) . When a person encounters another Battle Royal player, they begin
the game. Players are encouraged to act out the battle afterwards (mindful of
their surroundings), and get pictures too if they can (or anyone around them).
When all is said and done, the defeated hands over their tag to the winner, and
all continue on their way.
NOTE: If other Battle Royal players spot a battle, don't rush in to take on
the winner right away. Give them a good minute space time to collect themselves
and such (or deal with pictures and what not).
OTHER GAMING NOTES...
Registration for this game is done online, and at Friday
at the convention. the Tags can be picked up on the sameday. When you are
defeated in the game, either wait til Sunday to drop off your tags (if you have
collected any) or drop them off at the ITA information booth with a ITA gaming
staff member. Your name and tag number (personal and collection) will be
recorded.
Game starters at opening on Friday.
Game ends at 12pm Sunday.
Some the rules seem a bit odd (Such as the no-rush one for battles) but we are
testing this game out this year, and wish to see it go well. Some rules will be
altered afterwards, some added, some even removed completely. Also, it doesn't
make it too much fun if people can just battle one after another without a
break, and cause people to get frustrated and upset. This is all about fun, not
trying to be the ultimate Battle Royal winner (well, there is that too, but
might as well have fun at it).
Pre-Game Registration:
To play we are asking for 50 players enlist a head of time please full out the
on line form at : http://www.formspring.com/forms/?269135-yIum2Ci30O