Referee Guidelines - Revision history

Matt at 19:54, 12 April 2017

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	Players can only bond to a limited number of items at any given time. 1 Weapon, 1 Armour/Garment, 1 Talisman/Shield and 1 Standard.		Players can only bond to a limited number of items at any given time. 1 Weapon, 1 Armour/Garment, 1 Talisman/Shield and 1 Standard.
	If an item has been bonded to a player, then no other player can gain the benefit of being bonded to it that day. Similarly if a player has used one item, then they cannot gain the benefit of another item in that slot that day.		If an item has been bonded to a player, then no other player can gain the benefit of being bonded to it that day. Similarly if a player has used one item, then they cannot gain the benefit of another item in that slot that day.

	~~==Sentinel Gate==~~
	~~[[The Sentinel Gate\|Sentinel Gate]]~~

	==Glossary==		==Glossary==

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	===Ritual FAQ===		===Ritual FAQ===
	Players must be in the same coven to cast a ritual together, or have an item which permits them to do so without being in the same coven.		Players must be in the same coven to cast a ritual together, or have an item which permits them to do so without being in the same coven.
	Casting a ritual at the Regio ~~always~~ takes ~~5 minutes, regardless of~~ the ~~ritual’s normal casing~~ time.		Casting a ritual at the Regio takes the listed time (2 or 10 mins).
	Most rituals with persistent effects are either Enchantments of Curses. Any given target can only have 1 enchantment on it, and any number of curses. Possible Enchantment targets include Character, Personal Resource, Territory and Empire		Most rituals with persistent effects are either Enchantments of Curses. Any given target can only have 1 enchantment on it, and any number of curses. Possible Enchantment targets include Character, Personal Resource, Territory and Empire
	===Bonding FAQ===		===Bonding FAQ===

Jcrollie at 19:05, 24 April 2015

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	*Avoid monsters charging players that are retreating towards the gate as it is a big choke point, avoid monster loitering at the gate in case there are surviving players trying to make a heroic run for the gate.		*Avoid monsters charging players that are retreating towards the gate as it is a big choke point, avoid monster loitering at the gate in case there are surviving players trying to make a heroic run for the gate.
	*Try to get a ref to the gate when the players retreat as there are often lots of issues to deal with at this point		*Try to get a ref to the gate when the players retreat as there are often lots of issues to deal with at this point
			*The quest doc should state how to deal with players trapped on the wrong side of the gate, in general players can still get back when reasonably late (with magical traumas) but most monsters will not throw them back (unless specifically stated in the plot doc)
	*Make sure some refs stay with players after a combat to get any immediate feedback or deal with issues.		*Make sure some refs stay with players after a combat to get any immediate feedback or deal with issues.

Jcrollie at 19:03, 24 April 2015

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Jcrollie at 18:16, 24 April 2015

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	*Players and crew who monster are people too – try to make their monstering experience enjoyable		*Players and crew who monster are people too – try to make their monstering experience enjoyable
	*Check with Quest Desk in advance to make sure the relevant plot hook has gone out and that players are interested in it.		*Check with Quest Desk in advance to make sure the relevant plot hook has gone out and that players are interested in it.
	*Statting and running the encounter is the refs responsibility, take care to discuss plot changes with either either the plot writer if they are available or Quest desk / Plot support		*Statting and running the encounter is the refs responsibility, take care to discuss plot changes with either either the plot writer if they are available or Quest desk / Plot support. There is a monster manual available for stats, use this but tailor the levels and number of the monsters as you need to balance the quest
			*Generally one ref will be the lead ref and responsible for coordinating all the jobs that need doing for the quest and the running of the quest itself - you are recommended to agree this in you quest team before doing anything else
	*Monster room will help costume and make up your monsters – make sure you keep them in the loop on any changes to the timings, written encounter sheet or what numbers and types of monster you need.		*Monster room will help costume and make up your monsters – make sure you keep them in the loop on any changes to the timings, written encounter sheet or what numbers and types of monster you need.
	*Before statting check player numbers with the Guide (will be detailed on the plot doc, often the Egregore), also keep the Guide informed of any delays so they can manage the players IC		*Before statting check player numbers with the Guide (will be detailed on the plot doc, often the Egregore), also keep the Guide informed of any delays so they can manage the players IC

Jcrollie at 18:12, 24 April 2015

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Jcrollie at 17:46, 24 April 2015

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Matt: /* Running Skirmishes/Quests */

2014-11-13T12:58:14Z

Running Skirmishes/Quests

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	*Players can volunteer to monster and get a ticket for one free drink at the PD bar, unless they are monstering in order to be able to play a battle		*Players can volunteer to monster and get a ticket for one free drink at the PD bar, unless they are monstering in order to be able to play a battle
	*Players and crew who monster are people too – try to make their monstering experience enjoyable		*Players and crew who monster are people too – try to make their monstering experience enjoyable
	*Check with the plot writer or plot ~~actuation~~ in advance to make sure the relevant plot hook has gone out and that players are interested in it.		*Check with the plot writer or plot support in advance to make sure the relevant plot hook has gone out and that players are interested in it.
	*Statting and running the encounter is the refs responsibility, take care to discuss plot changes with the plot writer – recommended they either come on the encounter or are available on a radio		*Statting and running the encounter is the refs responsibility, take care to discuss plot changes with the plot writer – recommended they either come on the encounter or are available on a radio
	*Monster room will costume and make up your monsters – make sure you keep them in the loop on any changes to the timings, written encounter sheet or what numbers and types of monster you need.		*Monster room will costume and make up your monsters – make sure you keep them in the loop on any changes to the timings, written encounter sheet or what numbers and types of monster you need.

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 * If you have any issues while in the field, radio it in.
 * If you are unsure about anything, radio it in.
 ==Running Skirmishes/Quests==

Jcrollie at 18:25, 13 April 2014

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	* We are all here to make sure players and other crew have fun, make sure you have fun also – working too hard and falling over from exhaustion is not big or clever!		* We are all here to make sure players and other crew have fun, make sure you have fun also – working too hard and falling over from exhaustion is not big or clever!
	* Always be polite and professional		* Always be polite and professional
	* If you cannot help a player with their issue use ~~you~~ radio to find who can help them and either give clear directions for the player or go with them, refs are a primary point of contact for players.		* If you cannot help a player with their issue use your radio to find who can help them and either give clear directions for the player or go with them, refs are a primary point of contact for players.
	* Someone breaking the rules may be mistaken, if you think they are deliberately misunderstanding or ignoring the rules take their PID (Or name if PID is unavailable) and refer them to the head of referees – do not directly accuse them of cheating.		* Someone breaking the rules may be mistaken, if you think they are deliberately misunderstanding or ignoring the rules take their PID (Or name if PID is unavailable) and refer them to the head of referees – do not directly accuse them of cheating.
	* If you disagree with another crew member then take the conversation behind the scenes rather than debate in front of players.		* If you disagree with another crew member then take the conversation behind the scenes rather than debate in front of players.

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	===Traumatic wounds===		===Traumatic wounds===
	Sometimes in battle you will receive a Traumatic Wound card from a referee or crew member. You must follow all effects on the card until the Traumatic Wound is removed by someone using the appropriate skill.		Sometimes in battle you will receive a Traumatic Wound card from a referee or crew member. You must follow all effects on the card until the Traumatic Wound is removed by someone using the appropriate skill. Note some Traumatic wounds can only be removed in a field hospital - this will be stated on the card

	===Casting spells===		===Casting spells===
	Regular spell: If you have mana and know a regular spell then you can spend ten seconds casting it. If you or your target makes an attack or is hit while you cast, the mana is spent but the spell fails.		Regular spell: If you have mana and know a regular spell then you can spend ten seconds casting it. If you or your target makes an attack or is hit while you cast, the mana is spent but the spell fails.
	Offensive spell: If you have mana and know an offensive spell then you can ~~spend five seconds casting it~~. You can carry on casting the spell if hit during the casting time so long as you are not dying. Once you have cast the spell then you have ten seconds to strike the target with an implement and make the call granted by the spell. If you fail to make contact in this time, the mana is spent and the spell is wasted. Spell effects will never affect inhumanly large monsters. Some “offensive” spells are beneficial; you may want to make clear in your roleplaying that you’re		Offensive spell: If you have mana and know an offensive spell then you can utter a few words of appropriate roleplaying including spell vocals while you strike or touch your target with a wand, rod or staff. You can carry on casting the spell if hit during the casting time so long as you are not dying. Offensive Spell effects will never affect inhumanly large monsters. Some “offensive” spells are beneficial; you may want to make clear in your roleplaying that you’re
	not striking to cause damage when you use your implement to deliver the spell.		not striking to cause damage when you use your implement to deliver the spell.

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	*Curse: Find and ref as soon as you can		*Curse: Find and ref as soon as you can
	*Entangle: Do not move you feet for 10 seconds.		*Entangle: Do not move you feet for 10 seconds.
	*Paralyse: Do not move for 10 seconds. You can still talk/shout normally		*Paralyse: Do not move for 10 seconds. You can still talk/shout normally. Effect neutralised if it strikes heavy armour
	*Repel: Move away from the caster as fast as is safe. Ends when you get 20’ away, or after 10 seconds.		*Repel: Move away from the caster as fast as is safe. Ends when you get 20’ away, or after 10 seconds.
	*Venom: Your bleed time is ~~zero~~ until cured.		*Venom: Your bleed time is 30 seconds (plus 10 seconds per rank of Fortitude) until cured.
	*Weakness: You cannot use hero skills, cast spells, use your enchantments, or activate magic items until cured.		*Weakness: You cannot use hero skills, cast spells, use your enchantments, or activate magic items until cured.

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	*Players can volunteer to monster and get a ticket for one free drink at the PD bar, unless they are monstering in order to be able to play a battle or on a Nation monstering slot		*Players can volunteer to monster and get a ticket for one free drink at the PD bar, unless they are monstering in order to be able to play a battle or on a Nation monstering slot
	*Players and crew who monster are people too – try to make their monstering experience enjoyable		*Players and crew who monster are people too – try to make their monstering experience enjoyable
	*Check with ~~the plot writer or plot support~~ in advance to make sure the relevant plot hook has gone out and that players are interested in it.		*Check with Quest Desk in advance to make sure the relevant plot hook has gone out and that players are interested in it.
	*Statting and running the encounter is the refs responsibility, take care to discuss plot changes with the plot writer ~~– recommended~~ they ~~either come on the encounter or~~ are available ~~during the briefing~~		*Statting and running the encounter is the refs responsibility, take care to discuss plot changes with either either the plot writer if they are available or Quest desk / Plot support
	*Monster room will costume and make up your monsters – make sure you keep them in the loop on any changes to the timings, written encounter sheet or what numbers and types of monster you need.		*Monster room will help costume and make up your monsters – make sure you keep them in the loop on any changes to the timings, written encounter sheet or what numbers and types of monster you need.
	*Before statting check player numbers with the Guide (~~usually~~ the Egregore), also keep the Guide informed of any delays so they can manage the players IC		*Before statting check player numbers with the Guide (will be detailed on the plot doc, often the Egregore), also keep the Guide informed of any delays so they can manage the players IC
	*Nominate unit leaders and use these to relay your orders once they are IC		*Nominate unit leaders and use these to relay your orders once they are IC
	*Most encounters will need one or more respawn refs, respawns should always be out of sight of players. Respawn points should have water		*Most encounters will need one or more respawn refs, respawns should always be out of sight of players. Respawn points should have water
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	*Healer station- A pile of wounded characters that can cause a trip danger (a type of debris)		*Healer station- A pile of wounded characters that can cause a trip danger (a type of debris)
	*Lead Ref – the referee in charge of a given combat		*Lead Ref – the referee in charge of a given combat
			*Plot Support - the team in monster room that help coordinate and run plot in general
	*Quest – a small mission through the sentinel gate, usually open to any player up to a stated cap, small quests normally 10-30, large normally 40+		*Quest – a small mission through the sentinel gate, usually open to any player up to a stated cap, small quests normally 10-30, large normally 40+
			*Quest Desk - the team in monster room that specialise in helping run Quests (who also work closely with plot support)
	*Sentinel Gate – A large portal that allows players to transport to and from the quest / skirmish / battle location		*Sentinel Gate – A large portal that allows players to transport to and from the quest / skirmish / battle location
	*Skirmish – a combat or small battle where all members of a nation (or occasionally two) can travel through the sentinel gate, sometimes skirmishes will use monster crew and sometime they may use player monsters		*Skirmish – a combat or small battle where all members of a nation (or occasionally two) can travel through the sentinel gate, sometimes skirmishes will use monster crew and sometime they may use player monsters
	*The 100 – the dedicated monster crew for quests, skirmishes and battles		*The 100 – the dedicated monster crew for quests, skirmishes and battles
	[[Category:Reffing]]		[[Category:Reffing]]