Comments | tom_bulmer: "The Winter Lull"

tom_bulmer

"The Winter Lull"

Jul 29, 2009 09:45

When it comes to LARPing in the Northeast, are there still events to go to, like one-days and revels, or does everything just shut down? Obviously there are a couple of very important one-days this particular season, but I'm wondering just how much uber-cold costuming I'll need in general.

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sensicalsmile July 29 2009, 14:36:25 UTC

Nero Boston (Volta), being the brave and wonderful chapter that it is, is running full weekend events this Dec and Feb, and is doing a 1-day in March.

And as you mentioned, there will also be the National 1-days in Nov and Jan, held at one of Volta's sites. ::cheers::

Nero Mass (Ravenholt) also does a 1-day revel in the Jan-Feb timeframe, and Madrigal does a full weekend winter event as well.

So all in all, not too bad. You might want to look into a set of winter larp clothes... at least a heavy cloak.

tom_bulmer July 29 2009, 14:55:01 UTC

I was planning on two outfits for Keielis, but I'd better make it three. What's going to be the big issue is having transform costuming for both cold and warm weather...

And then I need to get stuff together for my Madrigal character >.

sensicalsmile July 29 2009, 15:24:27 UTC

OMG YAY Madrigal! Any thoughts on a character concept yet?

tom_bulmer July 29 2009, 15:31:04 UTC

Oh yeah, I've got the concept down SOLID.

Khanval, Embrech Paladin/Priest of Aradach. I'm not 100% committed to my choice between Light and Shadow, but I figure that can wait. There's a special surprise to him, but it's going to take a lot before I'm comfortable doing it. It'll be a good time, though! :D

I'm open to it changing as I get exposed to more Madrigalness, but I'm pretty comfy with who I've got thought up.

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demonpilot July 30 2009, 02:37:36 UTC

I advise strongly against the majority of NorthEast NERO unless you have a hole burning in your pocket, with the exception of Volta. I've played most of these games for too long, and they have always left wanting over any sort of sample period. I've only been to Volta once since it's "restructuring" and dare say I had a good time, and was even in danger of having a good time at future events. I withhold judgement until it happens though.

tom_bulmer July 30 2009, 05:50:30 UTC

I know there is a lot of NERO up there I won't care for, but there are a few chapters I actually do want to check out. There are also the other larps, too.

silway July 30 2009, 11:43:25 UTC

At this point, "NorthEast NERO" is really three chapters since Hartford has been canceling events. That leaves Volta, Ravenholt, and Avendale. I think Avendale would drive you nuts, Volta you would enjoy, and Ravenholt you would be all right with (though primarily for some of the people).

Silway

tom_bulmer July 30 2009, 12:31:18 UTC

Aw, and I heard good things about Hartford. Why, specifically, might Avendale drive me nuts?