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Rituals with unusual handling

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Rituals with unusual handling

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Anvil ref processes

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			==Bonding an item to a band==
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			* Specific magic items bond to bands rather than individuals
			** Gonfalons bond to [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Bands#Banners Banners] and must meet the [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Magic_items#Magic_Standards magical standards] phys-rep requirements
			** Paraphernalia bond to [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Bands#Covens Covens] and should be orbs, books, chalices or similar
			** Reliquaries bond to [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Bands#Sects Sects] and can be any phys-rep of a suitable relic, statue, chalice, tome, or actual reliquary
			* Bonding works the same way as any other magic item but the target character ID should be someone who is currently a member of the Band
			** The item will bond to the Band, not to the individual
			*** There is no requirement that the individual used for the item bonding remains bonded to the band afterwards, the item stays bonded to the band even if that individual does not.
			*** The individual does not need any free "slot" for the bonding to work - these items do not use a Weapon, Armour, or Talisman slot
			*** A Band may only have a single item bonded to them at a time
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			==Detect Conjunction==
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			<label type="important">Important</label> Dates and times given for conjunctions/plot encounters etc use "Game Day" even at/after midnight. e.g. 'Saturday 00:00' or 'Saturday 01:00' is at the end of Saturday night, not the end of Friday.
			* Players may be looking at conjunctions in one of 2 ways, which are processed differently:
			** In Character - using the [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Detect_magic#Discover_Conjunction Discover Conjunction] version of Detect Magic to discover IC information about the conjunction
			** OOC - requesting accessibility information about the conjunction
			* IC version:
			** Character performs a Detect Magic spell on the Sentinel Gate, using the Discover Conjunction variant of the spell
			** Select the "Magic" menu, and "Detect Conjunction" from this menu
			** Ensure the "Event" dropdown at the bottom is set to the correct event, and enter the character's ID in the "Caster" box
			** Get as much location information as you can from the player - ideally Nation, Territory, and Region - and enter this information in the dropdown boxes
			*** Note that it is '''not''' absolutely necessary to complete all the boxes - selecting a Nation will subset the options in the other 2 to only Territories/Regions in that Nation, and similarly selecting a Territory will subset the Region list to only the Regions of the Territory. However, you can just directly select from the longer list(s) in the lower level box(es) without selecting the higher level ones.
			*** The "Count:" text will update to show how many conjunctions are present for the selected nation/territory/region. You can force it to include all conjucntions for an event by setting the Nation dropdown to any nation and then setting it back to the blank value at the top of the list
			*** A count of 0 means no conjunctions are found in the selected nation/territory/region
			*** Assuming that the count is higher than 0, selecting the "Conjunctions" tab to the right will reveal a list of all the conjunctions found in this nation/territory/region, each with a more specific "Location". '''The character should be able to tell you this specific location information''' (or something approximating it) in order to positively identify the conjunction. If they do not have this information then they will generally not be able to identify a conjunction.
			*** If they have identified the location correctly, click the "Select" button to get the info on the conjunction. Note that this action logs on the plot page that the Detect Conjunction has occurred (along with when, which character, and which ref's account processed it). Plot writers use this information to gauge interest in their plot, so it is important to process the IC checks this way - but also not helpful to click through multiple different conjunctions trying to identify a specific one (as this will log a check occurring on each one each time).
			**** If you need to look at different conjuncions to determine which one it is, use the OOC version to do so and then, if an IC check is still being performed, process the IC version on the now correctly identified location.
			*** Give the player the information revealed - the date & time, duration, and size (i.e. number of people who can enter the conjunction through the gate). Check if they also want the OOC information on accessibility, combat likelihood etc., and give that to them as well if they want it.
			* OOC version:
			** Select the "Plot" menu, and click the "Show Conjunction Data" button (this button toggles back and forth between conjunctions and encounters)
			** Use the search boxes to subset the list of conjunctions if necessary
			** Get information from the player(s) to identify the conjuynction they are interested in (date/time, location etc.)
			** Click "Select" for a conjunction to get additional information
			*** Unlike the IC version, this does not log a check as having occurred
			** This will open the plot information on the "Description" tab - generally you will need the information on the "Access" tab, and possibly the "Conjunction" tab.
			*** You can give the players any/all information from the "Access" tab, and/or the date/time, duration, size, combat, and accessibility information from the "Conjunction" tab
			**** The "Conjunction" tab is also where logged checks will appear from using the IC version (this is not information that the players should be given, as it represents IC information that they should not be able to access)
			*** You should generally '''not''' reveal information to players from the other tabs, but it may sometimes be useful to you in identifying/confirming the correct conjunction from info the players give you.
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Anvil ref processes

Xavin — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:55 GMT

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This page contains guidance information for a number of processes typically encountered by Anvil refs. It does not cover specific rituals that require unusual handling, as that is a fairly extensive topic by itself, and has a separate page [[Rituals_with_unusual_handling|here]].<br>

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==Generating S&P/Visions Packets==
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* On the database, under the Plot menu, [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire/schedule?4 Schedule sub-menu]:
** Select "Rituals" in Summary (the upper left dropdown box)
** Select ''Sign And Portents'' in Ritual (2nd row of dropdown boxes, 3rd from right)
** Press the "Print Signs" button - this will generate a PDF of the visions in a random order
*** Note that it is helpful for each pack of visions to be in a (different) random order, to make it more likely that each individual vision gets issued at least once
** Send the document to a printer
*** Generally the printer in the Ref Access Tent should be used, but the GOD printers can also be used if needed or more convenient
*** The document is formatted to use A5 pages - if possible, set the page size as A5 and load the printer with A5 paper
** To print additional packs, refresh the page (to reset the random order) and repeat from the ''Press the "Print Signs" button'' step
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==Pop-up Box on Rituals==
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* When you process a ritual there is a green information box that pops up with stuff about roleplaying effects etc. and anything additional you need to do as a ref
* Remember to read this after processing a ritual, even if you have processed it before, This is because:
** Ritual effects change, people forget things, and humans make mistakes. This helps limit the impact of that.
** Rich has the access rights needed to edit ritual information, and usually tries to update these reminders about event-specific effects where relevant (but note that obviously this info appears ''after'' you have processed the ritual)
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==Recording database notes==
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There are 2 types of note you can record, “User” or “Ref”, each with different uses and visibility
* '''User notes are:'''
** '''Visible to anyone with crew database access'''
** '''Typically entered on records for something that exists In Character (e.g. item, ritual, character etc.)'''
** '''Usually used to provide additional information, not otherwise captured in standard database fields'''
* '''Ref notes are:'''
** '''Visible only to those with specific access rights'''
** '''Typically entered on player records'''
** '''Usually used to record referee write-ups of individuals and incidents'''

When you enter a note on the “Notes” tab of any record, there is a dropdown box labelled “Type” – this defaults to “User Note”; if you need it to be recorded as a Ref Note instead then make sure you select this in the dropdown. Some processes (e.g rituals, item bondings, and ceremonies) have a “Notes” field on the processing page - these are stored separately to the “Notes” tab, and do not have a type. For practical purposes they have the same visibility as User Notes.<br>

User Notes are visible to anyone with access to the record that they are on. They are used for providing additional information that may be required, but for which there is no standard database field – e.g. if the performance of a ritual has taken an event-specific plot opportunity; or on a potion record, where the potion says “see ref”, to tell you what to do when the player comes to see you. They are typically made in relation to something (or someone) who exists in game - ribboned items, potions, traumatic wounds, characters etc.<br>

Ref Notes are only visible to those with specific access rights – this includes anyone with a crew ref role, plus certain other individuals or departments with a need to know (e.g. the Game Team). They are used for information that only those people/departments need to see – typically for [[Write-ups|referee writeups]] on player records.
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==Retraining skills==
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Characters have a single "retraining" slot after each event they attend, allowing them to drop a single skill '''or''' a single artisan item they know how to make '''or''' up to 2 rituals that they have mastered - to free up XP or make the slot(s) available for something else. In general, participants should be encouraged to do this via their own accounts – our ability to do it is primarily in order to avoid having multi-player ritual processing held up while 1 or 2 people go to GOD to update their characters.<br>
If you are unsure whether you should perform this process for a participant then check with your Shift Lead.
* [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Downtime#Retraining Rules on the wiki]
* Go to the Character, on the Skills tab page
* '''Check if they've dropped a skill/ritual/item since the last event''' (See the RefInfo page for the current event for the correct date). All dropped skills/rituals/items are time stamped at the bottom
** They have one retrain slot per season, which can be used for a skill '''or''' ritual mastery '''or''' an item recipe (not separate retrain slots for each)
* '''If they have dropped a skill/ritual/item since the last event, then they cannot drop another''', the answer is no.
* Assuming that they've not dropped a skill, hit the "Drop Skill", "Drop Ritual" or "Drop Item" button as appropriate, hit "Retrain" for the appropriate skill/ritual/item, and then hit save.
** Note that if they are using the retrain slot for ritual mastery then they can drop '''two''' rituals if they want, but both have to be done at the same time (i.e. hit "Retrain" for both at this step, before hitting "Save"). They cannot drop one now and come back to drop another later on (until the slot "refreshes" after the event). They can use the slot to drop only one if they want.
** If they drop a skill which means they have to empty any other slots then the system will enforce that at this point and ask for selections (e.g. if they drop a level of realm lore, reducing the number of ritual mastery slots they have, they will have to pick which rituals to drop if they don't have enough free slots remaining)
* Then hit "Edit Skill", "Edit Rituals" or "Edit Items" as appropriate, and add the appropriate skill/ritual/item
The main thing to note here is that the system will let you do this even if they've already used their retrain slot this season.
Note: The "Skills Dropped" list correctly includes ritual masteries and artisan items - and any one of those things being listed counts as the retrain slot being used. (i.e. that's good and all working as intended)
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==Targeting via general of Citadel Guard==
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* '''This effect applies at all events until further notice. Location and character affected will be detailed on the RefInfo page for each event'''
* One of the Imperial armies, the [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Citadel_Guard Citadel Guard], has the [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Highest_discipline Highest Discipline] quality, which includes the [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Army_qualities#Magic Magic] quality
* The army (via their General as a ritual focus) can be used to meet targeting requirements for the territory they are currently in
** This counts as meeting a requirement for a ritual which targets a territory/region/fortification to be performed in a regio within the territory it targets
** All other requirements for such a ritual still need to be met
*** e.g. if the ritual requires a region with a specific keyword then this effect does not bypass that requirement
** The General must be present throughout the ritual
*** If the General is not at the event then an Urizen egregore may stand in for them
** If the army is in a region normally targetable from the Imperial regio then there is generally little to no benefit in this effect, and the Imperial regio will typically be used instead
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Combat Props and Structures Safety Guidelines

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	* '''All Static or Moveable Props and structures intended to be used in combat must be inspected by the referee team before		* '''All Static or Moveable Props and structures intended to be used in combat must be inspected by the referee team before
	use each event'''		use each event'''
	* '''All Carried Props must confirm to weapons check [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Weapon_checking#Props guidelines]''		* '''All Carried Props must confirm to weapons check [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Weapon_checking#Props guidelines]'''
			The below guidelines are used when assessing the safety of Props and apply to all Props intended to be placed in areas intended for combat (including PD built props).
			<br>Props that are assessed as being unsafe may require changes to be made to remove the safety issues. If changes cannot be made then the Prop cannot be used and must either be removed or marked as unusable by the referee team e.g. by use of Hazard tape & OC signage.

	==Static Props and Structures==		==Static Props and Structures==
	~~Any~~ prop or structure that is fixed in place or too heavy to be moved		Static Props covers any prop or structure that is fixed in place or too heavy to be moved e.g. fencing against hedges, forts and walls, alters, shrines etc.
			*'''It must be free of sharp protrusions that could come into contact with combatants e.g. screws, bolts, nails or splintered edges'''
			*'''It must be able to take the weight of several people falling against it without significant movement, collapse or breaking into pieces that may cause injury, or have a suitably safe failure mode in this scenario'''
			*'''It must not create trip hazards'''
			*'''Larger structures must not create choke points'''
			*'''Any raised platforms must have suitable railings to prevent falls and must be built to carry the weight of people in armour standing closely packed together'''

	==Moveable Props==		==Moveable Props==
			Moveable props are too large to be easily worn or carried by one person but can be carried by more than one person e.g. moveable walls and palisades, heavy chests on sleds, long flag poles etc. Note the carrying restrictions refer to OC portability as some props may have IC movement restrictions e.g. wall on battles cannot be moved IC.
			*'''Props heaving enough to cause injury if dropped must be designed to minimise this risk e.g. designed to be dragged, are suitably padded or have suitable supports to prevent them falling over
			*'''It must be free of sharp protrusions that could come into contact with combatants e.g. screws, bolts, nails or splintered edges'''
			*'''The prop must be able to resist breakage if dropped or fallen on, or be designed to fail in a safe way e.g. a large water balloon'''
			*'''It must not create unnecessary trip hazards but this may be relaxed on a situational basis if the referee team feel they can reduce this risk through close OC supervision'''

	==Carried Props==		==Carried Props==
			Carried props are described in the Weapons Check pages [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Weapon_checking#Props guidelines]

Combat Props and Structures Safety Guidelines

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* '''All Static or Moveable Props and structures intended to be used in combat must be inspected by the referee team before
use each event'''
* '''All Carried Props must confirm to weapons check [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Weapon_checking#Props guidelines]''

==Static Props and Structures==
Any prop or structure that is fixed in place or too heavy to be moved
==Moveable Props==
==Carried Props==

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Anvil ref guidelines

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	Words weigh a lot - you need special magic to carry words - because they're heavy. Usually the magic limits how many words can be sent. You can't just pop the heavy words in with all those light resources, for the same reason that you can't put 4,000 Kg of uranium in your car. Sure... it'll fit just fine in the boot, but you ain't going anywhere...</quote>		Words weigh a lot - you need special magic to carry words - because they're heavy. Usually the magic limits how many words can be sent. You can't just pop the heavy words in with all those light resources, for the same reason that you can't put 4,000 Kg of uranium in your car. Sure... it'll fit just fine in the boot, but you ain't going anywhere...</quote>

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	** [[Intervention\|How and When to Intervene]]		** [[Intervention\|How and When to Intervene]]
	** [[Write-ups]]		** [[Write-ups]]

Anvil ref guidelines

Xavin — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:23:09 GMT

Created page with "This page contains general guidance for Anvil reffing (as opposed to Skirmish reffing). It applies equally whether your are wandering or in a fixed location.<br> These are not detailed "how to" instructions for these tasks - but rather principles, and the general approach that you should have in mind while performing them. ==Processing rituals – requirements== * '''The rules as written say that players should get a ref "if possible" before performing a ritual, in orde..."

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This page contains general guidance for Anvil reffing (as opposed to Skirmish reffing). It applies equally whether your are wandering or in a fixed location.<br>
These are not detailed "how to" instructions for these tasks - but rather principles, and the general approach that you should have in mind while performing them.

==Processing rituals – requirements==
* '''The rules as written say that players should get a ref "if possible" before performing a ritual, in order to allow it to be logged'''
* '''The player-to-ref ratio is far too high for this to be viable as a general approach. It is fine for most rituals to be reported after the fact'''
* '''It is NOT required for all casters and targets to be present when the ritual is logged – a list of participants is fine'''
It is common for rituals (and other processes) to be reported after the fact – with few exceptions, this is entirely acceptable. Exceptions – cases where it is critical that a ref knows in advance, and possibly needs to observe the ritual – are uncommon, and are usually obvious, typically involving PVP (e.g. ritual curses involving a Pronouncement of Doom).<br>

There is no requirement for caster(s) and target(s) to all be present at the point that the ritual is logged - it can be useful for this to be the case (in order to help ensure that correct details are logged), but it is not required. If a caster turns up with a list of targets, or targets turn up with details of the caster(s), then this is still fine to log.<br>
It is preferable if players who do this include both PID and character name (or other identifying information) on their lists, so that transcription/handwriting/etc. errors can be detected and resolved; however, if all they have is PIDs then that’s still acceptable, and we do our best with the available information. Only if you reasonably have significant concern that the target is not being correctly identified should you decline to process it without satisfactory confirmation or clarification.<br>
In principle, it is possible for players doing this to be knowingly reporting false information (e.g. they have the ID of a caster, but did not actually get that person to cast the ritual on them; or they are reporting a target upon whom they did not actually roleplay the casting). However, so long as they are still spending the relevant resources, the combined risk and impact of this is vanishingly small: they would just be cheating themselves out of roleplay.

==Updating character records==
* '''Things you can update on a character record as a ref:'''
** '''Ritual Mastery and/or Artisan Items – if they have a suitable free slot'''
** '''Adding new skills – if they have sufficient unspent XP'''
** '''Retraining – if you are aware of the [[Anvil_ref_processes#Retraining_skills|process]] and comfortable with following it'''
** '''Leaving a banner/sect/coven – if they are not immediately joining a new one'''
** '''Breaking item bonds – where it is more convenient than via the ribbon record'''
** '''Removing active effects on the “Magic” tab when they have been fixed IC'''
* '''Do not change character records for anything else without Shift Lead/Head Referee permission – in most such cases you will refer the participant to GOD'''
* '''Avoid updating character records without the player or their registered proxy being present'''

Updates to character records are generally things that participants should edit themselves through their own accounts, GOD functions, or things that they need to email in about; however, there are a number of exceptions where (mostly for reasons of convenience) it is acceptable normal practice for refs to make updates during events. It is always fine to (at the participant’s request) fill available ritual mastery or artisan item slots, or to spend available XP gaining new skills.<br>
If a participant wants to use their Retraining slot, in order to free up ritual mastery/artisan item slots or XP, then you should only do this if you are comfortable with the process detailed [[Anvil_ref_processes#Retraining_skills|here]], paying close attention to the cutoff date. In general, participants should be encouraged to do this via their own accounts – our ability to do it is primarily in order to avoid having multi-player ritual processing held up while 1 or 2 people go to GOD to update their characters.<br>
If a character is leaving a banner/coven/sect without joining another one then this is processed by editing their character to set the relevant field to blank. If they are joining another one then this should be processed as Create Bond on the Magic menu as normal (administratively the new band will simply overwrite the old one on their record – in character they still needed the Create Bond spell casting twice, once to remove them from the old band and again to bond them to the new one)<br>
Occasionally it is more convenient to break existing item bonds via the “Bonds” tab of the character record (rather than via the Ribbon record as normal), and this is also fine.<br>
Sometimes an ongoing effect listed on the “Magic” tab of the character record is ended early (typically when a Curse effect is removed) – this is performed using the “Break Enchantment” button next to the relevant effect on that tab.<br>

Other than the cases described above, you should not amend character records without the explicit permission of your Shift Lead or Head Ref, and (if possible) refer the participant to the correct route for their request.<br>

As a general principle, you should avoid updating anyone’s character record without them being present, or having some kind of confirmation that they are OK with it. If the person asking you to do it is a registered proxy for the player of the character being updated then this is OK, and the responsibility of the proxy; proxy details appear on [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/admin/player?25 player] records, “Details” tab, and they indicate “Proxy for:” (i.e. this person can may proxy decisions on behalf of the person(s) listed) and/or “Proxy by” (i.e. this person may have decisions made on their behalf by the person(s) listed).<br>
The most common situation you are likely to encounter such requests is in a coven ritual casting, where one or more of the casters does not have the ritual mastery that the player reporting it expects; is OK to exercise your judgement in these cases – for example, if one or more casters without mastery of the ritual being reported have free slots (that could be used for it), but are not present to check with, then it is acceptable to process the casting (recalculating magnitude achieved and mana required) as if they did have the mastery, with a request that they get their character record updated at their earliest convenience. If you have concerns that any participant is abusing levels of trust placed in them, in such situations, then you can put a note on the character and/or player record as appropriate (remember that Ref Notes are only visible to a more restricted audience than User Notes.)

==Messaging Eternals==
Text originally written for E2 2026 RefInfo page, but added here as generally applicable
* Players can only send a message to an eternal if they are using a ritual/ribbon/etc. that '''explicitly''' says that they can
* Note that, just because ritual/ribbon/etc. allows something to be sent through (e.g. specific items, resources, etc.), it still does not allow a written message to be included unless it explicitly says so (the magical channel/portal/etc only accepts the stuff actually specified)
** Ruling confirmed on Crew Discord ref-text channel by Graeme ([https://discord.com/channels/539902929411506186/946724000489431050/1510020884323106816 link]) and Matt ([https://discord.com/channels/539902929411506186/946724000489431050/1510339828418347058 link])
** General explanation of why this is restricted can be found in the "OOC Note about Communication" box [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Eternals_and_rituals#Plenipotentiary here]
*** In summary:
**** Part of the game is about who gets to negotiate with an eternal - the more communication routes allowed, the more that part of the game is undermined
**** Every message from a player to an NPC is extra work for plot - limiting to expected communications ensures that sufficient resources are available to respond, and prevents player disappointment and frustration from failed attempts to initiate communication with eternals (who may not currently even be active in plot)
** Additional explanation from Matt:
<quote>Think of a ritual as a thing that can carry things.<br>

Think of stuff as being light, so it's easy to carry with a ritual. You can put resources in a box and send them - easy.<br>

Think of words as being heavy - in magical terms they weigh a lot. Think about how long it takes you to type up the message afterwards to see why words are "heavy" in Empire. That's why pleni is word count limited...<br>

Words weigh a lot - you need special magic to carry words - because they're heavy. Usually the magic limits how many words can be sent. You can't just pop the heavy words in with all those light resources, for the same reason that you can't put 4,000 Kg of uranium in your car. Sure... it'll fit just fine in the boot, but you ain't going anywhere...</quote>

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General-network

Clive — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:50:34 GMT

Specific ranges

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	* 10.2.0.0/24 - this is allocated to the switches		* 10.2.0.0/24 - this is allocated to the switches
	* 10.2.1.0/24 - this is allocated to the access points. PDAP-1 is on 10.2.1.1, PDAP-20 on 10.2.1.20, etc.		* 10.2.1.0/24 - this is allocated to the access points. PDAP-1 is on 10.2.1.1, PDAP-20 on 10.2.1.20, etc.
			* 10.2.2.0/24 - this is allocated to the outdoor Ruckus access points. PDRO-1 is on 10.2.2.1, PDRO-08 on 10.2.2.8, etc.
			* 10.2.3.0/24 - this is allocated to the indoor Ruckus access points. PDRI-1 is on 10.2.3.1, PDRI-08 on 10.2.3.8, etc.
	* 10.3.1.0/24 - this is allocated to the wireless backbone infrastructure. PDBR-1 is on 10.3.1.1, etc.		* 10.3.1.0/24 - this is allocated to the wireless backbone infrastructure. PDBR-1 is on 10.3.1.1, etc.

Plot organization

Spoondog — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:19:27 GMT

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	===SFX===		===SFX===
	* '''Team Leader - ~~Phil D'Souza~~'''		* '''Team Leader - Jess Simpson'''

	===Encounter tents===		===Encounter tents===
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	* '''Civil Service Team Leader - Jonathan Kidger'''		* '''Civil Service Team Leader - Jonathan Kidger'''
	* '''Egregores and Bards Team Leader - Clare Evans'''		* '''Egregores and Bards Team Leader - Clare Evans'''
	* '''Magistrates Team Leader - Jon Creek'''		* '''Magistrates Team Leader - Jon Creek and Nat Saunders'''
	We have a number of NPCs who play a single recurring role based in Anvil throughout the weekend. These roles are highly specialized with a clear focus on providing support and assistance to the game and the players. The civil service support the main political structures of the Empire, providing logistical support to the players to run the Empire. The [[magistrates]] operate the Empire's legal system directing the player militia as they follow up crimes that have taken place. Our [[egregores]] are based in the nations themselves with a remit to support the feel of the nation and encourage the roleplaying in the camp. The bards of the Three Refrains are based from a tent in the centre of Anvil with a remit to visit the nations as they need. Each group of NPCs has their own team leader.		We have a number of NPCs who play a single recurring role based in Anvil throughout the weekend. These roles are highly specialized with a clear focus on providing support and assistance to the game and the players. The civil service support the main political structures of the Empire, providing logistical support to the players to run the Empire. The [[magistrates]] operate the Empire's legal system directing the player militia as they follow up crimes that have taken place. Our [[egregores]] are based in the nations themselves with a remit to support the feel of the nation and encourage the roleplaying in the camp. The bards of the Three Refrains are based from a tent in the centre of Anvil with a remit to visit the nations as they need. Each group of NPCs has their own team leader.

Crew organization

Spoondog — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:18:26 GMT

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	===Site Crew Management===		===Site Crew Management===
	* '''Team leader: Alison Pennington'''		* '''Team leader: Alison Pennington'''
	* '''Deputy: 'Sparky' Dave Wilson'''

	Alison Pennington has overall responsibility for all the teams who are part of the site crew. If a member of the site crew has a serious problem, then they should escalate it immediately to Alison.		Alison Pennington has overall responsibility for all the teams who are part of the site crew. If a member of the site crew has a serious problem, then they should escalate it immediately to Alison.
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	===Set Dressing===		===Set Dressing===
	* '''Team Leader - ~~Freya Wilson~~'''		* '''Team Leader - Joseph Dods'''
	The set dressing team are responsible for dressing the main game areas, the tavern and the senate building as well as the Hall of Worlds. Some of the set-dressing is the same each time, and the dressings need to be carefully packed away at the end of each event, but there are usually new projects to work on each time as the team strives to improve the look of one or more game areas.		The set dressing team are responsible for dressing the main game areas, the tavern and the senate building as well as the Hall of Worlds. Some of the set-dressing is the same each time, and the dressings need to be carefully packed away at the end of each event, but there are usually new projects to work on each time as the team strives to improve the look of one or more game areas.

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	===Vehicle Management===		===Vehicle Management===
	* '''Team Leader - Wayne Newton'''		* '''Team Leader - Wayne Newton and Em Bairstow'''
	The vehicle management team are responsible for controlling the flow of traffic around the site before and after the event. They oversee parking and show players where they can camp.		The vehicle management team are responsible for controlling the flow of traffic around the site before and after the event. They oversee parking and show players where they can camp.

	===Weapon Check===		===Weapon Check===
	* '''Team Leader - ~~Mike Hilton~~'''		* '''Team Leader - Dave Henderson'''
	We have a team of approved weapon checkers who are needed to check the weapons and equipment that players and traders bring to every event as well as the weapons in PD's own armoury. Mike Hilton is the head of the team, and the final authority for any weapon. Weapon checking is available throughout the event but most of the work happens before the event starts and before the big battles each day. This means that event crew on this team are able to play the game with only minor disruption if they want to do that when they are not weapon checking rather than help out in other areas.		We have a team of approved weapon checkers who are needed to check the weapons and equipment that players and traders bring to every event as well as the weapons in PD's own armoury. Mike Hilton is the head of the team, and the final authority for any weapon. Weapon checking is available throughout the event but most of the work happens before the event starts and before the big battles each day. This means that event crew on this team are able to play the game with only minor disruption if they want to do that when they are not weapon checking rather than help out in other areas.

User:Xavin

Matt — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:21:19 GMT

User account Xavin was created by Matt

Ref Roles & Training

Jcrollie — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:41:33 GMT

Shift Leader

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	* Time commitment (a shift is ~5 hours) - timings can be flexible as agreed with ~~lead refs~~ but reffing a battle in your monstering slot does not count towards the number of shifts you have reffed as this is covered by play one / monster one requirement. Being coached / trained does not detract from shift time as assumed to be on the job training		* Time commitment (a shift is ~5 hours) - timings can be flexible as agreed with Head Refs or Shift Leads but reffing a battle in your monstering slot does not count towards the number of shifts you have reffed as this is covered by play one / monster one requirement. Being coached / trained does not detract from shift time as assumed to be on the job training
	* Backstage access - Access to the Crew Welfare Space (only when on shift for shift refs) Crew Party & Crew T-shirts for full and part time only		* Backstage access - Access to the Crew Welfare Space (only when on shift for shift refs) Crew Party & Crew T-shirts for full and part time only
	* Database access - When required database access will be granted at the start of shift and removed at end of shift so no pressure to perform ref duties on an off shift		* Database access - When required database access will be granted at the start of shift and removed at end of shift so no pressure to perform ref duties on an off shift
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	If you collect your equipment during the event i.e. once time in has been called/after 6pm on Friday, you will need to liaise with the Shift Leader/Co-Head Ref or Ref Coach, if you are being trained, who can help you to obtain the equipment needed.		If you collect your equipment during the event i.e. once time in has been called/after 6pm on Friday, you will need to liaise with the Shift Leader/Co-Head Ref or Ref Coach, if you are being trained, who can help you to obtain the equipment needed.

	If you are battle reffing then the timeline of when and how to get your equipment can be found here [[Battle Ref Guidelines]]		If you are battle reffing then the timeline of when and how to get your equipment can be found here [[Battle ref guidelines\|Battle Ref Guidelines]]

	==Signing In & Out for your shift==		==Signing In & Out for your shift==

	You will be asked to sign in and collect your equipment so you can start your shift at the agreed time. You can do this by liaising with the Shift Leader/Co-Head Ref~~/Ref Coach~~.		You will be asked to sign in and collect your equipment so you can start your shift at the agreed time. You can do this by liaising with the Shift Leader/Co-Head Ref.

	'''Combat reffing''' – you will be allocated a Skirmish team who have a fixed timetable and the team should be near the monster room, if not you ~~cal~~ always go to the Regio and ask another ref to radio and co-ordinate meeting up.		'''Combat reffing''' – you will be allocated a Skirmish team who have a fixed timetable and the team should be near the monster room, if not you can always go to the Regio and ask another ref to radio and co-ordinate meeting up.

	'''Tablet reffing''' - you can meet at one of the fixed locations i.e. Regio or RAT. There will be a sign in sheet to confirm you have collected your equipment and database access has been granted to you.		'''Tablet reffing''' - you can meet at one of the fixed locations i.e. Regio or RAT. There will be a sign in sheet to confirm you have collected your equipment and database access has been granted to you.
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	==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.

			==Shift Leader==
			A Shift Leader will manage one area during the shift e.g. Skirmish or Anvil, and is the first point for escalation for any issues. They will deal with minor issues and escalate more serious issues to one of the Head Refs. This is a facilitation role and while they are expected to be experienced refs they are not expected to be experts in all areas of reffing and will often defer technical decisions to experts in that area.
			<br><br>What a shift ref '''is''' expected to deal with:
			*Checking the team have the right numbers, referring to the [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empireplotwiki/Ref_Rota Ref Rota] and noting Skirmish Shift Lead will also need to balance Plot and War teams
			*Ensuring the team have the opportunity to have breaks throughout the shift and are not getting too tired or overwhelmed
			*Assigning buddies to newer team members or refs asking for training
			*Coordinating ref numbers with other Shift Leads or teams e.g. team members having to drop out, unexpected combat in Anvil, reallocating after Skirmishes stop for the evening or if one area is unexpectedly shorthanded
			*Ensuring the team have all the resources needed to do their job e.g. database access, tablets, radios, encounter timetables, lights for night fights etc
			*Liaising with other depts on normal cross departmental issues
			*Acting as a tie break in judgement calls between other refs
			*Providing meal tickets to Shift Refs
			<br>What the Shift Leader '''is not''' expected to deal with:
			*Answering complex questions or judgement calls- these should either handled by experts in the team or escalated to Head Refs or other Depts as required [[Organisation, Roles & Responsibilities]]
			*Dealing with serious disputes within the team or with other Depts - these should be escalated to Head Refs

	{{RefLinks}}		{{RefLinks}}

The Hundred

Faithlilley — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:03:22 GMT

made personal resources clearer

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	We do not schedule encounters after 22:00 at night, but we do run a compulsory team battle brief at this point. There are often some volunteer encounters you can sign up for after 22:30.		We do not schedule encounters after 22:00 at night, but we do run a compulsory team battle brief at this point. There are often some volunteer encounters you can sign up for after 22:30.

	After 22:30 you are free to take [[Time off]] to rest, sleep, chat or play an “R&R” character on the IC field in Anvil. We ask that the team follow crew rules and not take a Congregation personal resource. Due to your involvement in delivering the fight resource, we also request you do not take a Fleet or Military Unit resource. Most members of the team take a business or farm for the IC money, and spend it in the evening when in Anvil.		After 22:30 you are free to take [[Time off]] to rest, sleep, chat or play an “R&R” character on the IC field in Anvil.

			====Character Personal Resources====

			We ask that the team follow crew rules and not take a Congregation personal resource. Due to your involvement in delivering the fight resource, we also request you do not take a Fleet or Military Unit resource. Most members of the team take a business or farm for the IC money, and spend it in the evening when in Anvil.

			🚫 Congregation<br>
			🚫 Military Unit<br>
			🚫 Fleet

	===Equality, Diversity and Inclusion===		===Equality, Diversity and Inclusion===