Empire LRP: Welcome to Empire

[@HollytheSmall]

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[@BearBear761]

Hi

[@garyira6857]

i realize it's kinda randomly asking but does anybody know a good website to watch new series online ?

[@garyira6857]

@Cruz Otto thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I appreciate it !!

[@cruzotto608]

@Gary Ira Happy to help xD

[@TheNoobchat]

Alas the simplest and most engaging activity (just walk up and start a conversation) can be the hardest

[@Inquisitor023]

Well, this seals it - I'm going to Empire someday, when I build up the reserves and get a bit more confident with my body. My League character will happen, even if I must go alone.

[@HollytheSmall]

Best nation. Good choice.

[@shirestroller]

did you ever go?

[@somethingknight8710]

This is definitely on my bucket list. Unfortunately, the current status of the world and my lack of funds stops me. I look forward to the future though! 😎

[@HollytheSmall]

The boys over at Tabletop Weekly came to Empire! Check out their vlog: THREE MEN GO LARPING - Empire LARP Event 1 with Smith & Trott.

[@SherlockHulmes]

Thanks Holly! Want to link to this video and show a short clip in another video about Empire (Answering questions/tips). Hope that's okay?

[@HollytheSmall]

That sounds absolutely brilliant! Please go right ahead.

[@jackrichards2]

Thankyou Mark and Holly, me and a group of 6 friends are seriously looking into joining.Thankyou for these videos. This is all so Exciting!!

[@Zachman153]

I love this little animation it was so perfect.

[@art0000t]

Well done Holly and gang. One of the best LARP intro video I've ever seen.

[@HollytheSmall]

Thank you ever so much! More is on the way - Including another Empire video (What every Imperial Citizen knows), then after that I shall be creating a series of videos explaining the comprehensive What, When, Where, Why and How of Larp.

[@bleusd]

As someone who is looking to get into this these videos are something im looking forward too! love the video style

[@ytqcz_clipz6038]

@@HollytheSmall when is this vid happenig its been 2 years

[@fabia68295860]

Love this so much! Thank you for all the information!

[@spartandud3]

"All you need is a little self confidence..." Well damn. To be honest. This really is something I would love to do but due to crippling anxiety and lack of funds I wont. Hopefully in the future I will be better and will give this a go.

[@HollytheSmall]

Empire and Larping community in general is super amazing when it comes to looking out and supporting people with anxiety and similar issues. On site there are several safe zones where people can take a moment to come out of character and relax a bit , and online you can become a member of the 'spoonie and disabled empire larpers' Facebook group, where you can vent about your mental state while larping. The community has got your back. There a lot of larpers who deal with psychological conditions so a lot of people know how real the struggle is! All you need is just a LITTLE little self-confidence to help you take the first step.

[@Philtopy]

So ... 6 years have passed ... did you do it yet?

[@Vixielicious]

Excellent. Will be sending this to the small army of newbies I bring to each event :D

[@hammsuke8290]

This was really helpful to someone who plays games such as Dungeons and Dragons and likes the feeling of dressing up as their character.

[@HollytheSmall]

It's the best isn't it? If I run a tabletop game I often use costume bits and props to help play and look the part for the players. Also some of the groups I've been in as a player have had special days where we dress up in our character costumes to wear as we play. No shame here, if it's good for a laugh its good for me!

[@arnoldtabor3767]

looking forward for the next one

[@theseus_lavender]

Tremendously helpful! Also wonderful to circumvent my stumbletongue affliction so that I might share the info with friends! =-]

[@starfighter6987]

“Talk to people.” My Brain: What?! HOW?! WHAT DO YOU MEAN?!?!?!

[@draqok]

Hi, im a larper from israel. i just wanted to say that this video is one of the best explantions of a larp i have ever seen.

[@HollytheSmall]

Gosh mate! That means the world to me, thank you. So cool to hear that there's a Larping scene all the way over in Israel too!

[@GudetamaSit]

Pretty surreal after hearing this to see you over at Rick's channel! I'm hoping after this whole COVID mess to come. It's very reassuring to hear an enthusiastic guiding voice in a (seemingly awesome but) complicated game.

[@HollytheSmall]

A good kind of surreal I hope! So glad you liked the video. The enthusiasm I think comes from a place of empathy, as I know all too well how hard it can for Empire to be your first LARP game. So I wanted to make something I would of liked to of seen when I first started. I hope I see you on the field after COVID finally fecks off.

[@williamdubois4549]

You should do more videos like this! I learned more about what Empire is in this then I did spending days reading the wiki. The wiki is better at telling you what is in Empire than what Empire is.

[@HollytheSmall]

I'd be more than happy to!

[@williamdubois4549]

Yay!

[@trichromatix]

Thank you so much for this. It's a great introduction that I aim to show my partner who is a bit shy about combat LARP. I'm hoping this makes it a little less daunting for her!

[@HollytheSmall]

Such a delight to hear! My hope was to make Empire and larp in general seem less intimidating so I'm so glad you found this useful.

[@scribbleses3632]

Wonderful video! Endearing and informative.

[@zhukel_marimasko]

wow empire sounds really cool

[@izzigascoigne7702]

it really is!

[@crxkillcam5417]

I wish I lived close to where the stuff was happening sounds really fun

[@firtee_adorabold]

Very cool! Empire is on my list of events to travel to someday!

[@aiferapple1246]

Thank you so much for all your help Holly. It's soooo appreciated :)

[@HollytheSmall]

You are more than welcome!

[@talscorner3696]

The animation is adorable

[@t1m3lady]

Awesomeness in one video! Brilliant 😀

[@izabella4242]

Me and my D&D group are planning to come next summer after the finish our exams. At the end of each session we discuss empire and how each others costume creation and weapon/item gathering is going and we're all so hyped. This really helped explain everything more as grasping most of the information off the wiki took a while and this will help me sum it up to some of the busier people in my group so thank you.

[@HollytheSmall]

That's incredibly awesome to hear! (Such Wisdom and Ambition. YOU MAKE THE EMPIRE PROUD.) I'm delighted that this was of use to you and your friends and I hope you all have a splendid time in 2018! What nation are you guys going to play?

[@izabella4242]

Thank you. We've been playing D&D for years so Larp seems amazing. Im surprised it took us this long to see if there was any we could go to. We're going as Wintermark, we each picked top 3 so we could all be in the same group and it was our combined favourite on average. Still stuck on a group name though, we're never very good at that, still haven't named our adventuring party and we're almost about to end this campaign and start a new one... Any suggestions?

[@NewLuigiNegativeZone]

Sounds very compromising. Here's a few questions to ponder that might help you find a name: - Which of the three peoples in Wintermark do your character's originate from? - How was your group/ hall formed in your backstory? - Do you have a favourite animals or mythical beast that's Empire/Wintermark themed? - Are you guys specialising in a particular skill together? - What is your group's primary resource? (As in, did you guys pick the same resource in character creation?) - Does your group run a unique business back home? Are they candle-makers, hunters, rangers, innkeepers etc? Hopefully in answering these questions you will find some inspiration!

[@MoMoOBrien]

What a wonderful video and such an entertaining resources

[@HollytheSmall]

Thank you so much Mo mo! This video is getting on a bit but I'm glad it still holds up! This was the final piece for my Masters in Illustration and Animation, and I cited you as one of my inspirations and sources in my accompanying report. So do forgive me if a scream in joy for a bit

[@JamesMapley]

This is such an incredibly accurate and succinct video! I shall be sharing this with the new members of the Wulfen Reavers before E1. Thank you!

[@NewLuigiNegativeZone]

Thank you, that's wonderful to hear! I hope you enjoy yourselves. Oh hey! I'm running an IC tour of Anvil next season. If you're interested in coming along, look up Empire LRP: The Wanderer's Post on Facebook for updates and information.

[@LisaAnne1998]

Oh man! This sounds amazing!... Now to find the money for travel, the event itself and all the other important parts ;;

[@thebakerofbananabread3237]

That was comprehensive, well drawn, and adorable! Well done!

[@matth9554]

You are correct - don't call us Mascots in game. We bite :)

[@NewLuigiNegativeZone]

Curse bites

[@leithafae]

Hang on that's the job of the nation psychopaths and Draughir lol

[@dd-lv9ih]

fucking mascot

[@hailey4696]

I now wanna call it a mascot so I can see wat happens. Better work on my shield!

[@valh-f7655]

@@hailey4696 I cannot imagine what would happen if someone told Grandmother Varushka that she is a mascot... I suspect a good cautionary tale would come of it though

[@TheNeonMagpie]

this video should literally be mandatory viewing for new players!

[@andrewhannaford2995]

Thank you so much for this video I have just gone to my first event and this was incredibly helpful!

[@HollytheSmall]

Glad to hear it!

[@Heevan]

Super helpful, tahnk you so much1 I have four new friends joining empire this event and showing them this has helped a lot. :)

[@fakesweden5607]

l'm so happy this is in the UK! That actually gives me a chance of participating at some point in the future, since l'm from denmark xD

[@HollytheSmall]

That's fantastic to hear! We'd be happy to have you! If you do plan to come over, I'd highly recommend introducing yourself to the Facebook community or Forums. Sure many returning players would be happy to show you around and make you feel welcome!

[@jordanferguson9798]

Had my first event in july just gone and wanted to say a huge thank you your video helped me so much and it was a blast singing in the tavern with you on the thursday night :D hope to see you there again come september ^^ from jordan

[@HollytheSmall]

Pleasure to meet you Jordan. Glad your first Empire was a success!

[@theunicornking1150]

This was fantastic! Definitely know which LARP group I'm going to now!

[@NewLuigiNegativeZone]

Oh that's grand!

[@gamer85p]

Long time historical reenactor, and one of my friends has started larp with empire this year, really really tempted to give it a go as I love D&D and RPGs. Just trying new things is always terrifying lol

[@HollytheSmall]

Oh it's definitely terrifying! BUT SO WORTH IT! I hope you're able to come one day, you'll be welcomed with open arms!

[@hlm1141]

This is a really well made little video, Great job :)

[@evilscary]

Great video, brilliant animation and very useful!

[@DragonsAnvil]

This was really useful! Thank you 😊

[@samuraibadger9591]

What a brilliant video! Well done...

[@bradcohen9372]

This video makes me happy everytime I watch it ☺

[@Phoenixrising2055]

Know what LARP lack of?Outlaw.Thief,Bandit,Assassin,Enforcer...Hired some one like that to trouble your enemy in the way is just fantastic.Hired a thief at night to steal your enemy stuff(return at the end of the game) and vanish into thin air,cover with the night as a cloak.Bandits is a group of player whose doesn't belong to any faction than their own and will trouble along the way if you don't give him gold,or steel.Assassin is a pro mercenary which could end you with a blink of an eye but also,vulnerable.Enforcer is class that protect you along the way with "Pay-to-play" for each day he/she with you.And the good thing about this class is that the enforcer can be an escape path for you in an ambush if you leave him with the enemy.

[@GoldHaartGaming]

Amazing video, I am going to the next Empire evernt and this video really helped. Thank you.

[@HollytheSmall]

That's wonderful mate, maybe I'll see you around! Welcome to Empire!

[@yasminload63]

what a nice introduction. I hope one day to be able to go there and participate in Empire. I also hope to one day bring something like Empire to my area in the US (he northwest).

[@hailey4696]

I wish I had Empire in my area too (Canada, Newfoundland)

[@art0000t]

You have something just as good (so i've heard and 'Holly the small' said in another post) it's called 'Bicolline'. The event is a 'LARP event' meets 'ren fair'. Check the youtuber 'Mo Mo O'Brien' video on her visit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGOmpnx7eseKp9U

[@dancingpotplant]

I'm not really connected with the LARP world but this is a really splendid video, really informative and kinda makes me tempted to look into LARPing... again after many many years. Well done 👍😊

[@HollytheSmall]

That means a lot, thank you DPP!

[@dancingpotplant]

Holly the Small No worries. Sorry 'DPP'?

[@HollytheSmall]

DPP = Dancing Pot Plant!

[@dancingpotplant]

Holly the Small lol of course ☺

[@Valcali2024]

I haven't done L.A.R.P in years my former group disbanded sadly it was called M.F.C.O Medieval Fantasy Combat Organization. The S.,C.A would mock us but soon adored our foam weapons.

[@D3vious113]

Have a like just for presentation effort O_O that was cleaner than any job orientation I've ever taken part in. Well done.

[@HollytheSmall]

Thank you very much! It was my Master's Degree final project. It's amazing how much I got got away with researching Larp for a Illustration and Animation degree.

[@GiorgosKoukoubagia]

This tutorial styled video was great! Every single aspect of it - including the speed! Empire seems like such a great game! BTW You might also consider narrating audio books or videos, nice clear accent and a neutral voice tone with a slight hint of joy and enthusiasm should definitely be in the need!

[@HollytheSmall]

Thank you very much for the compliments! I'm far from a professional but there's nothing like the looming pressure of a Master's deadline to get a performance out of you! I've always fancied voice acting mind you, (I do a bang-up impression of Babs from Chicken Run).

[@averyangrygardengnome]

I wish there was a huge larp group (like Empire) that would establish a larp for every country. This way, it'd be way easier to know everything since you can travel from ex. Germany to Sweden and know everything such as the map, the perks, skills and so on. If everyone has their own larp world and different but unique things, it's fine of course but if we had one huge community, it'd help A LOT! I live in Finland and I wish Empire was held here. I've never been larping properly (only with like.. 2-3 friends when I was younger) but it has been one of the thing's I've been wanting to do the most! I love to talk in different accents, voices (I'm pretty much addicted to dwarfs but sadly, I'm not very short for my character.. ehh, I'll just be a tall dwarf ;)), fantasy, battles, swords, other geeks so why wouldn't I want to! It's brilliant! Oh, and greetings from Finland ;D this video was AMAZING! Subbing :)

[@HollytheSmall]

Walrus that would be amazing. In the mean time you could search online to see if you have any sizeable larps close to you, or see if you can find a smaller local larp you and your buds could go to, local groups could always use extra hands monstering or playing NPCs. Dwarves are awesome, have yet to play one myself though, its on the list. Thank you ever so much for the sub!

[@hikaruxkaoruxlol]

I'm going to my first event this September, and I'm very excited! I'm just a little worried about how to engage with the game :') Fortunately, I'm going with some friends so hopefully they can guide me in :')

[@HollytheSmall]

Wonderful! I sincerely hope you enjoy your first event! I would highly recommend you go onto Facebook and find your nation's page and introduce yourself! Let people know that you're unsure how to enter the game and people would be more than happy to help you.

[@hikaruxkaoruxlol]

@@HollytheSmall Thank you so much! :) I've been on the Brass Coast page since about 2020! Yet to introduce myself though so definitely a good next step, thanks for reminding me to do that haha :')

[@HollytheSmall]

Hope to see you there@@hikaruxkaoruxlol !

[@hikaruxkaoruxlol]

@@HollytheSmall Absolutely!!! Likewise!

[@gabrielegenota1480]

I'd legit watch the crap out of these types of animations.

[@HollytheSmall]

Thank you! There's more slowly on the way (real life obligations permitting) I share updates and behind the scenes stuff in my discord.

[@kpopisthewaypop9992]

I'm a huge fan of the hatfilms guys and when I saw the video on Tabletop, its sounded sooo fun. I'm reallly interested in going to Empire now, as it seems like the coolest event nearest to me. I even convinced a few friends to try it out with me. I really hope I can go to one of these events. Thanks for the info, i've been reading through the wiki, and gosh, there is a loooot of it, but that just means its a detailed game, so i'm working through it :)

[@HollytheSmall]

Take your time mate! The wiki is like an encyclopedia, there for people to dip in and out of to get the info they want - and also to aid in arguments over correct spelling.

[@kpopisthewaypop9992]

Thanks for replying, i think i've read through what i need to on the wiki to start out. I'm on the forum and a couple of fb pages for it. I saw the photographs from the Spring event, the photographers are amazing btw. Everyone seems so welcoming and friendly, at least OOC :). I am looking forward to when I can go. Thanks for the video as well, it helped me understand the basics.

[@HollytheSmall]

Out-of-character DEFINITELY! In character, eeeeehhhh... no guarantees there. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@noahrosz3902]

The passing dog walker is so true to then people hitting eachother with fome weapons in the battle it's so hectic you need to save the empire fight to the last haha

[@cannedsnow4511]

this was fantastic well done

[@joehealy1477]

Me and my mate lawrence are really looking forward to going to this, it looks completely mental to me whos never done larp before. Only problem is, dadford campsite or wherever it is this year is all the way down the m20 and i dont have a driving licesne yet :(

[@HollytheSmall]

One way around that is that you can ask to carpool on the 'empire lrp: travel arrangements' facebook group, a lot of people agree to take a taxi together and split the cost.

[@Enriiiiiii]

Holly, bless you for this. All my friends will now find there way into the irredeemable pit of dorkness that is larp just like me! MUAHAHAH

[@HollytheSmall]

Nerd on my friend.

[@jordanferguson9798]

The Yogscast guys and yourself (Epicly cute) Have inspired me to go to empire most likely in september but i plan on going to the Thursday via train will the coach/bus be available then or would i have to find another way of getting there (i'm weird so i could walk it :D ))

[@HollytheSmall]

Aaw, glad to hear it. I sincerely hope you have a splendid time! What nation are you thinking of playing? I'm not sure about Thursday mini buses. I know they definitely run on Fridays. You could check the Empire Travel Facebook to see if anyone else is taking the train and carpool from the station? Carrying all your larpkit sounds mad!

[@ProfoundDecisionsLRP]

The minibus is available on Thursday and Friday. www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Dadford_Road_Campsite#Minibus_from_Banbury

[@screaminberries9046]

Please make some larp story times are something. I’d watch every second

[@HollytheSmall]

I'll definitely consider it! I have a lot of stories to tell from my years of playing.

[@screaminberries9046]

Holly the Small Hell yeah!! :) I wanna LARP but im still waiting til I graduate hs. I don’t wanna spend too much on one but I kinda have to since it’s usually the fighting ones that are cheaper

[@HollytheSmall]

@@screaminberries9046 Take your time! it's not going anywhere any time soon.

[@Plus4Charisma]

What a cute video. Love the animations!

[@HollytheSmall]

Thanks dude!

[@painite9972]

i would love to be a part of that! only thing that stops me are some of the rules and limitations. i love strategy, so it not for me since i love being a part of a big, well orignized plan. Larp is just you do you, with other people. anyways, sounds very cool

[@HollytheSmall]

I think I see what you mean, but could you possibly expand on which rules you're referring to? Otherwise I totally understand if you prefer a system that plops you directly into the command seat, rather than being one part of a massive whole. That's what makes tabletop and local systems so great.

[@dreconit6156]

Holly: I feel like he means he'd rather be a gear in the machine rather than be in an undisciplined peasant mob loosely following orders. Either that or he would really prefer to just be a commander.

[@hunterfindon1018]

Unfortunately, I live in America. It's torturous to have the ability to only watch these amazing LARPs.

[@HollytheSmall]

Maybe you could go to Bicolline in Montreal with Voyage North?

[@hunterfindon1018]

I'll check it out. Thank you for letting me know about this.

[@damightystevo]

Don't do it dude, it's a humongous rip off going with TVN. Source - Attended Bico in 2016 with TVN, they charge 3x the cost of what it would be to go without them.

[@hunterfindon1018]

Oh man. Right, so my understanding of the Voyage North is that it is just the program that sends a bus to your area to pick you up right? If that is the case, I'll just drive. Thanks, mate. As someone who went there, do you know that admission price? I can't find a hard number anywhere. It's strange considering how big a LARP it is and that any other LARP's price is shown right off the bat.

[@damightystevo]

Not quite, TVN gets you your Bico ticket, food for the week, shared tent sleeping for the week, membership into a guild, and a community (an extremely toxic one albeit) to interact with before the event. It doesnt send a bus to your area at all, theres just a shuttle to and from Montreal airport. It costs $1500 for TVN, but for everything that TVN provides you could get independently for about $600. However, Bicolline isnt really a LARP tbh. Its mostly a renaissance fair crossed with a music festival unless you join the geopolitical game, which is nigh impossible without a large guild. All in all, Bicolline just isnt worth it. I'd recommend waiting until November/March and buying a ticket to Collage of Wizardry or something. Now THATS an amazing LARP experience.

[@ProxyMatron]

Hey Holly, I've got an idea for a character. The character is a blind mage who wears a price of fabric over their eyes, do you know any good materials that one can use but still see through?

[@theprongs4175]

Its sounds soo fun 😊

[@EhlistarsWrath]

Confused dog walker: *LIGHTNING BOLT* Casual passerbyer: *lotr*

[@AB-bg7os]

Where can i join one of these this sounds awsome

[@HollytheSmall]

How it works is that all the players meet at the official events currently run in Silverstone four times a year. However there are also plenty of mini Player/Sanctioned events going on all over the UK as well. Check out the websites for all the deets!

[@AB-bg7os]

Thank you! Great vid btw

[@kuwi8679]

Android Boy yo wassup Conner

[@000Dragon50000]

Do you know of any similarly styled LARP things in Queensland, Australia? (Near Redcliffe/Rothwell, if possible?)

[@HollytheSmall]

I'm afraid I don't! If you DO find anything however on your quest, I'd love to know.

[@abigailcollins8443]

Warsong runs in Brisbane, but if you want large LARP you're probably gonna have to do Swordcraft Quest in Victoria (swordcraft.com.au/) though less RP focused as this is (growing out of a battlegame).

[@leofinighan2648]

Hi Holly! Really excited for my first event this July :) Is this video up to date? The new player meeting at 4pm on the Friday in particular :D

[@HollytheSmall]

Hi there Leo! I hope to see you on the field and I hope you have a wonderful time this E3! New Player meetings are now at 2PM and 5PM on the Friday. Good thing you asked! Sadly annotations are no longer a thing so I haven't been able to update the information.

[@graysondagent7721]

I am actually going to a larp summer camp and I'm doing research. And this is going to be quite helpful. But I also noticed on the channel that u only have one vid. Maybe do one more for fequently asked questions?

[@HollytheSmall]

Hi Grace. I'm currently working on the next video - it's a biggun so it's just going to take a while. However I have planned to make a podcast series to go inbetween uploads. I have a possible co-host lined up and I've got the very talented Nelward to make me a theme tune. Check out his stuff!

[@griffinhehmeyer4570]

I'm a Roleplayer who really wants to get into larping. This whole empire idea seems especially cool to me. How do I sign up?

[@HollytheSmall]

Start on the wiki, look at the main plot on the plot summary page. Then look at the nations. See which one you think will enjoy the most, get to know the existing players on the forums and Facebook groups and/or see if you can drag some friends in. Finally, register on the main website and start plotting a character!

[@KetaceanKyle]

It sucks that I can't go to Empire. If I ever got the chance to go I'd take it in a heartbeat.

[@HollytheSmall]

Sad to hear that. If it's a matter of distance I'm sure there's another system not TOO far away from you. Take it from Mo Mo O'Brien and have a search online.

[@KetaceanKyle]

Holly the Small it also a matter of money as well as location and transportation. But I'll definitely try find something.

[@baz1840]

Amazing video

[@stormknightx]

Nice work! :)

[@aidanriddle6768]

This seems so much fun but I would honestly lobe to be a king who has dragons and can ride and house and knows how to use a bow and sword

[@zorgfleeter]

do people make their own armor, or do they buy it. and if people make it what materials do they use? ive seen videos of people making stunning armor out of foam but is that larp or? sorry ive only just heard of this and im trying to figure out what goes what doesnt go kinda thing

[@FuzzyTrekkie]

Is Empire available in America? I know that there isn't any in my town of Memphis Tennessee (only Amtgard and SCA here), but maybe there are groups in the surrounding areas?

[@HollytheSmall]

Hi Marshal, sorry say that Empire a fest larp that is only in the UK. I love your uploads by the way, it's nice to see what larping is like over the pond!

[@addtexthere7823]

I was wondering I bought a larp musket from larp box. I have used it in a few larps but was wondering if they are allowed in empire for I have not seen any rules about musketry in the empire rules

[@rubentill8185]

No, muskets are not allowed.

[@HollytheSmall]

Yeah sorry mate, muskets are not featured in this particular setting.

[@abigailcollins8443]

Between this and Bicolline I know what i need to save up to go overseas for.

[@thelittledragon7998]

THE HARLEY QUINNS TAB IS OPEN (larp reference only ppl who were there will understand)

[@andyrosales479]

Bro,I really want to join one of these larp battles I have seen videos and it makes me want to join.

[@HollytheSmall]

Well there's plenty of battles, skirmishes and tournaments to stick your teeth into - and more!

[@andyrosales479]

Cool,one day I'm going to join

[@cattjohnson1114]

Would you turn up in costume or is there a changing area? Are there coven things for people interested in magic? How do you become art of them if there are? sorry for all the questions but this seems awesome and i super want to try it

[@HollytheSmall]

Hi Catt. Typically changing depends on where you're staying, if you're in a hotel, you change there, if you're camping you change in your tent. You could change in the showers if you wanted too. When it's time-in people try to be in costume in the in-character area by then, but if it's time out or you're in a out-of-character area it's totally fine to be out of costume. There are A TON of people interested in magic. Lots of covens dotted about all over the nations, the best way to get involved I'd say is either investigate in character around Anvil or at the Conclave, or you can ask on the forums and Nation Facebook pages before-hand to see if a coven is looking for a new member (or are willing to let you be an apprentice if you just want to try out being a ritualist without spending the XP) Darling you can ask as many questions as you like! You can ask me, or the rest of the community on FB or the PD Forum.

[@cattjohnson1114]

Thank you!! Really helpful :)

[@teobenjamin2615]

just a quick question, anvil is the IC camping area correct?

[@HollytheSmall]

That's right! There's lore explaining Anvil's existence too.

[@TheNoobchat]

Great vid!

[@sweepup3120]

I have never actually LARP'd myself, but have been gathering bits of gear to do it here and there for years. Its my dream to go to an empire event some day... But i am so shy I am terrified of going on my own, and I dont know a single person who would come, because everyone i've told about larp thinks its really weird. *sigh* Maybe some day. :)

[@HollytheSmall]

Lets hope you do! I don't blame you for worrying about going solo, I'd recommend saying hi to your chosen nation online. I'm sure someone would be more than happy to take you under their wing!

[@drugmaster_telros7770]

I know this is like 6 months old but as much as I don't blame you for being scared to travel solo... Brave it go and Suprise yourself for what you can do :) I know I probably won't find any friends outside larp to begin with if I go ( IM in damn Australia) so if I do and can (cost wise) go then I have to try to ​seek for people already playing. Like Holly said :) There has to be someone in nations looking for people to take under there wing.

[@nopespyder7717]

Please make more animated introduction videos!

[@HollytheSmall]

TRUST ME! I want to. But I've been very busy! I'm a full time freelancer now working for people like Flashgitz.

[@si1entdave]

Holly, Have you sent this to Matt Pennington? It's excellent, and he might well be interested in sharing it in the next mailshot.

[@NewLuigiNegativeZone]

Thank you! Trust me though, I think Matt is very aware of this by now XD

[@josephrippingale6121]

me and two of my friends where planning on going but we dont get the banner system.

[@HollytheSmall]

I'm a non-combatant player so I don't know much about banners myself. However if you join the Profound Decisions Forum or ask on the Empire Facebook groups I'm sure someone would be more than happy to answer your questions.

[@dreamerstudios5936]

How can I find my nations mascot(can't remember the word)??

[@joshuadunne5644]

hi i would love to know if there is any larp areas in Ireland and is your character creations is limit

[@HollytheSmall]

Hi Josh, there's only one event and it's currently hosted in Silverstone, England four times a year. Also, could you rephrase the second question?

[@thealiencommunicator]

question, are there quests?

[@davidwright6591]

I think so

[@HollytheSmall]

Oh absolutely! But they're just not presented in a traditional way. It's very open world where you find quest like scenarios, OR you make your own trouble-- I mean fun. If you like combat there's the main battles and the skirmishes. Otherwise there are NPC's walking around the camp you can chat to and potentially source some game from!

[@HollytheSmall]

Or you can make your own objectives. That's largely what I do.

[@hailey4696]

U should really do some more vids!!!

[@HollytheSmall]

Don't worry I'm working on something! :D

[@franciscollas3445]

:V anyone from Empire also been to Curious Pastimes? I've attended CP but wonder how they differ. Some of my buds want to head to Empire but the others to CP we cant decide!

[@OfficialMorda]

Would you be able to suggest anywhere to find groups to join for the event? None of the people I know are interested in roleplay, really, and the ones that are are far too far out to fly over for 3 days. Either that, or: how is the experience coming alone?

[@HollytheSmall]

I would highly recommend going onto the forums/ the nation Facebook groups and introducing yourself as a new player. There you can get in touch with established players I'm sure someone would be more than happy to invite you into a group OR at the very minimum offer to show you around. I started the game solo and I don't recommend it personally if you've never larped before. I had a great time exploring and shopping with the in character money but I eventually got pretty lost without any direction. I only really got into the roleplay when a group of folks offered to let me tag along on their adventures. It was then things got really interesting and fun.

[@OfficialMorda]

Thank you! I'll head on to the forums and see what I can find!

[@HollytheSmall]

Marvellous! Be sure to put your post in the new player category!

[@nightowlkid]

Any good site I can check out to see if I can find a local group or a meetup like this?

[@HollytheSmall]

There are lots of Facebook groups that are related to Empire larp. The main events ran by PD themselves take place in one location (Silverstone currently), but the smaller events that are put on by fans or the game take place all over the UK.

[@harveysmith3107]

Holly could you please do a video on trading and how to start

[@HollytheSmall]

Oh wow Harvey 8O That IS good idea for a video! I think I will sometime down the line!

[@oakley5488]

Yes.

[@Pegasus-ro9us]

jeez this is good!!

[@HollytheSmall]

Hey congratulations! You're the 200th comment! XP

[@Pegasus-ro9us]

Holly the Small thanks

[@captaingeneral2275]

just read on the website that plate armour gives me 6 additional hitpoints, chainmail gives 4 and padded\gamberson gives 2, I have all three so if I wear them all I get 12 additional hp, that would mean I start with 15 hp! I also read that you can increase hp with experience points and potions, I could potentially end up with 20 hp from what I've seen. I would be invincible!(chuckles ominously) I win

[@HollytheSmall]

I'm sadly a non-com so I couldn't confirm whether that's possible or not. If it is though. DAMN!

[@captaingeneral2275]

I see... well it matters not! as a warrior of the sun, it is my duty to assist any who require it with jolly cooperation, if I'm unable to gain 12hp of the bat, then so be it! I'll just use plate and have 9 hp to start Just thought of something amazing: monty python's black knight, it may be the best thing I've ever thought to cosplay just thought of something even more amazing: working with the writers to be an ingame boss, I'm on a role with these ideas

[@zombievillager1260]

I need your help what are the rules for 12-13 year olds can they participate in main