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Battle Ref Guidelines

Emmanovi — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:34:55 GMT

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	* When the combat area is clear, check both sides are ready and restart the combat		* When the combat area is clear, check both sides are ready and restart the combat
	** take care to ensure those involved are not unduly prejudiced by the incident e.g. ensure they have not been cut off by changes in the battle flow.		** take care to ensure those involved are not unduly prejudiced by the incident e.g. ensure they have not been cut off by changes in the battle flow.
	** it may be necessary to allow the casualty to re enter play at a different point or directly back to Anvil if the battle has ended		** it may be necessary to allow the casualty to re-enter play at a different point or directly back to Anvil if the battle has ended
	== Radio Guidelines ==		== Radio Guidelines ==
	* When transmitting		* When transmitting
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	* Avoid swearing on the radio and do not make personal comments, radio is not the place to have 'sensitive' discussions.		* Avoid swearing on the radio and do not make personal comments, radio is not the place to have 'sensitive' discussions.
	* If you expect a long conversation invite the other person to switch to one of the conversation channels		* If you expect a long conversation invite the other person to switch to one of the conversation channels
	* Take care you do not accidentally lean on the transmit button or allow the headset lead to work loose - this can tie up the channel. If this occurs the person transmitting cannot hear any radio calls so check ~~neighboring~~ refs rather than try to use the radio to find them.		* Take care you do not accidentally lean on the transmit button or allow the headset lead to work loose - this can tie up the channel. If this occurs the person transmitting cannot hear any radio calls so check neighbouring refs rather than try to use the radio to find them.
	== Glossary ==		== Glossary ==
	* Choke point - a feature that funnels participants into a smaller area e.g. a gate in the fence, a bridge over a ditch or the Sentinel gate		* Choke point - a feature that funnels participants into a smaller area e.g. a gate in the fence, a bridge over a ditch or the Sentinel gate

Time off

Steve — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:45:54 GMT

Additional Restrictions for Game Crew

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	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=DeadEgregore.jpg\|align=right\|width=300px}}~~		<table style="width:450px; float: left; margin-right:10px;"><tr><th>Event Crew</th><th>Game Crew</th></tr>
	~~==Overview==~~
	All crew will receive some time-off during the event to allow them to relax and take a break. You are welcome to use use this time to play a character, but we ask all crew who are playing the game to follow the simple guidelines laid out below. These principles are designed to ensure that you can roleplay without worrying that anything you are doing might undermine the event for other participants. If you think anything you are doing is likely to be a concern, then check the issue with Matt Pennington for further guidance.

	We really want all our crew to enjoy the event . Crewing is hard work - and precisely because of that fact - you have more right to enjoy the event than any player. But that enjoyment comes from the satisfaction of delivering a really great event for our players. We can't enjoy the event in the same way that players do - doing that risks us getting into situations where we're taking something away from a game which is all about player choice and player agency. So there are limits on what you can do when you're roleplaying at Empire during your time-off.

	<table style="width:450px; float: ~~right~~; margin-~~left~~:10px;"><tr><th>Event Crew</th><th>Game Crew</th></tr>
	<tr><td>Camp Planner</td><td>Academy</td></tr>		<tr><td>Camp Planner</td><td>Academy</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Crew Welfare</td><td>Bard</td></tr>		<tr><td>Crew Welfare</td><td>Bard</td></tr>
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	<tr><td>Weapons Check</td><td>Workshop</td></tr>		<tr><td>Weapons Check</td><td>Workshop</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=DeadEgregore.jpg\|align=right\|width=300px}}
			==Overview==
			All crew will receive some time-off during the event to allow them to relax and take a break. You are welcome to use this time to play a character, but we ask all crew who are playing the game to follow the simple guidelines laid out below. These principles are designed to ensure that you can roleplay without worrying that anything you are doing might undermine the event for other participants. If you think anything you are doing is likely to be a concern, then check the issue with Matt Pennington for further guidance.

			We really want all our crew to enjoy the event. Crewing is hard work - and precisely because of that fact - you have more right to enjoy the event than any player. But that enjoyment comes from the satisfaction of delivering a really great event for our players. We can't enjoy the event in the same way that players do - doing that risks us getting into situations where we're taking something away from a game which is all about player choice and player agency. So there are limits on what you can do when you're roleplaying at Empire during your time-off.

	==Hours==		==Hours==
	The amount of time-off that crew get is primarily determined by the area they are working in. Each member of crew is assigned to a team, as laid out in the [[crew organization]] - your team leader will be able to let you know what hours they will need you and what time-off you can expect.		The amount of time-off that crew get is primarily determined by the area they are working in. Each member of crew is assigned to a team, as laid out in the [[crew organization]] - your team leader will be able to let you know what hours they will need you and what time-off you can expect.
			__TOC__
	In general, if you're carrying out your crew responsibilities during the event, such as a member of the NPC team or the GOD team then there will be only limited opportunities for you to take time-off while the game is running. Where possible we employ a planned rota of shifts for people who are working logistical jobs during the event - like the refs and the god team - so that you can have a break every day and potentially enjoy a little of the event. There is less time-off for those who are working in the plot department - but most crew can take an evening off to see friends.		In general, if you're carrying out your crew responsibilities during the event, such as a member of the NPC team or the GOD team then there will be only limited opportunities for you to take time-off while the game is running. Where possible we employ a planned rota of shifts for people who are working logistical jobs during the event - like the refs and the god team - so that you can have a break every day and potentially enjoy a little of the event. There is less time-off for those who are working in the plot department - but most crew can take an evening off to see friends.

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	<ic>It's a player-led game</ic>		<ic>It's a player-led game</ic>
	==Additional Restrictions for Game Crew==		==Additional Restrictions for Game Crew==
	<box>We've laid ~~our five~~ specific restrictions for game crew, but it's important to appreciate that the general principle here is that you are free to play Empire provided that you take a minor role in the game and don't become an active player in the politics or the economics of the game. You can take ritual magic and support your group doing rituals - but don't be the go-to character for people looking to parley the ritual ability for influence. You can vote for a senator - but don't stand for the position yourself. You can buy crafting resources to make items for your character or your group - but don't buy and sell bourse resources for profit - all of these things are activities that push your character into the foreground of the story - they're things for the players to do.</box>		<box>We've laid out six specific restrictions for game crew, but it's important to appreciate that the general principle here is that you are free to play Empire provided that you take a minor role in the game and don't become an active player in the politics or the economics of the game. You can take ritual magic and support your group doing rituals - but don't be the go-to character for people looking to parley the ritual ability for influence. You can vote for a senator - but don't stand for the position yourself. You can buy crafting resources to make items for your character or your group - but don't buy and sell bourse resources for profit - all of these things are activities that push your character into the foreground of the story - they're things for the players to do.</box>
	* '''Don’t accept an Imperial title'''		* '''Don’t accept an Imperial title'''
	* '''Don't get rich'''		* '''Don't get rich'''

Ref Roles & Training

Jcrollie — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:46:22 GMT

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	We want crewing to be as enjoyable as possible – our current referee team work the whole event, but our goal is to recruit enough new refs that everyone could take some time off if they need too. If you’ve ever thought about trying out reffing, but still want a chance to roleplay with your friends during the event, then this could be the perfect time to try that.		We want crewing to be as enjoyable as possible – our current referee team work the whole event, but our goal is to recruit enough new refs that everyone could take some time off if they need too. If you’ve ever thought about trying out reffing, but still want a chance to roleplay with your friends during the event, then this could be the perfect time to try that.

	If you’re interested at all, please email crew@profounddecisions.co.uk and let us know what you’d be interested in doing.		If you’re interested at all, please email [mailto:crew@profounddecisions.co.uk crew@profounddecisions.co.uk] and let us know what you’d be interested in doing.

	There are several ways to help out refereeing in Empire plus there are options for training and coaching that you can request		There are several ways to help out refereeing in Empire plus there are options for training and coaching that you can request
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	We are developing ways to offer training and coaching for referees of all types. This can be combined with any of the roles above although options for coaching during battles is limited currently.		We are developing ways to offer training and coaching for referees of all types. This can be combined with any of the roles above although options for coaching during battles is limited currently.

	Each event there will be slots for 1:1 coaching and training with one of our more experienced crew refs. To book a slot contact ~~<create forwarding mail address e~~.g. ~~referees~~@> and let us know your preferred slots, noting there will be a limited number of slots in each shift		Each event there will be slots for 1:1 coaching and training with one of our more experienced crew refs. To book a slot contact [mailto:crew@profounddecisions.co.uk crew@profounddecisions.co.uk] and let us know your preferred slots, noting there will be a limited number of slots in each shift

	'''Combat reffing''' - primarily focussed on skills needed to ref skirmishes and battles but can also apply to combat in Anvil e.g. duels		'''Combat reffing''' - primarily focussed on skills needed to ref skirmishes and battles but can also apply to combat in Anvil e.g. duels
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	'''Tablet reffing''' - you can return the equipment to one of the fixed locations i.e. Regio or RAT. You will be able to use the same sign in sheet to confirm you have returned your equipment and database access has been revoked at the end of your shift.		'''Tablet reffing''' - you can return the equipment to one of the fixed locations i.e. Regio or RAT. You will be able to use the same sign in sheet to confirm you have returned your equipment and database access has been revoked at the end of your shift.

	Please note - you MUST make sure all of the equipment is returned to the ~~refree~~ team, because the same equipment is used for Battle Refs.		Please note - you MUST make sure all of the equipment is returned to the referee team, because the same equipment is used for Battle Refs.

	==Disclaimer==		==Disclaimer==
	The reduced hours ref and shift ref are new roles and therefore, the details above are subject to change or amendment following them being used in practice.		The reduced hours ref and shift ref are new roles and therefore, the details above are subject to change or amendment following them being used in practice.