Crew organization
Overview
Welcome to the crew organisation section of the Wiki. Here you will find a list of teams for the Empire game system, listing what each team does, who is in charge and who the main crew in that team are. Don't hesitate to get in touch with a team leader if you are interested in volunteering for the work they do..
Site Crew
The set-up crew help us get the event ready by putting up tents, setting up the electrics, etc. Those who are helping with set-up need to be on site roughly two days before time-in. Those who are helping with take-down need to be on site until roughly one day after time-out. We aim to complete take-down by nightfall the day after the event.
If you are part of the set-up crew then you are encouraged to get involved and take part in crewing the rest of the event, but if you prefer to play then you are welcome to do that instead. Bear in mind though that you might be called on during the event to help with the set-up for the battles and so on.
Site Crew Management
Alison Pennington has overall responsibility for all the teams who are part of the site crew.
Site Set-up Crew
- Team Leader - Tom Butterworth
The site crew, or Red Caps as they are affectionately known, are responsible for overseeing all OOC logistics on site, particularly during set up and take down, as well as site health and safety.
Gate
- Team Leader - Sarah Johnson
Responsible for the administration related to players and crew who arrive without prebooking and pay on the gate.
Security
- Team Leader - Steve Tiernan
The security team are responsible for all aspects of site security and are on duty throughout the night.
Set Dressing
- Team Leaders - Terry Laverty and Lolly Rimmmer
Responsible for the set dressing for the Hall of Worlds and other communal areas like the tavern and the Senate.
Hygiene
- Team Leader - Zoe Houghton
Responsible for keeping the toilets and showers clean during the event.
Sparkies
- Team Leaders - Dave 'Sparky' Wilson and Ara McBay
The electricians are responsible for the on site distribution of electrical power and the off site building of new projects as well as maintenance and periodic inspection.
Whichever team you're working with, it's important that you don't plug anything in without checking with the sparkies first - we have a limited quantity of power available on site, and a major part of what we do is making sure the phases are balanced, and that we can run everything we need to without tripping the breakers.
Event Crew
The event crew help us to run the event, handling the logistics, administration and refereeing of the event.
The event crew departments are: Crew welfare, God, Plot, Civil servants, Refs, Security, Tavern, Weapon check, and Photography.
Head of Game
Responsible for overseeing the game system and administration as a whole
Head of Department
- Matthew Pennington
Games Operation Desk
The Games Operation Desk (GOD) is responsible for overseeing all player related administrative functions. This includes preparation of player packs, and dealing with lost property. They also often act as a point of contact between departments.
Head of Department
- Mark 'Waz' Bretherick
Deputy
- Leanne Hoye
- Charlotte 'Charlie' Bretherick
God Crew
- Erin Knott
- Neal Fowler
- David 'Jack' Horner
- Cicely Zanelli
- Jacqueline Hennessey
- David Miller
- Lesley Sweetman
- Jane Warner
- Jon Merrifield
- Clare Moore
- Beckie Hiorns
- Frankie Buse
- Stephanie Wood
Plot
Responsible for overseeing the story arc of the system and making sure that all the plot reaching the player base is consistent and fits in line with the world background. The plot department is split into a number of teams that have different objectives and goals within the game.
Heads of Department
- Colin Ford - Head of Plot Support
- Andy Rafferty - Head of Campaign
Deputies
- Miriam 'Mim' Nicholas - Make up
Referee's
Responsible for overseeing the application of the system rules to the player base, the safety of large scale battles and skirmishes and overseeing various elements of the downtime system.
Head of Department
- Graeme Jamieson
Deputy
- Nicholas Taylor
Crew Welfare
Responsible for ensuring that all the volunteer staff are well looked after, are provided with crew meal tickets, have a point of contact with whom to discuss any issues.
Head of Department
- Leanne Hoye
Deputy
- Andy Rimmer
Security
Responsible for ensuring the safety of the site, acting as a point of contact in the event of any emergencies, dealing with lost children and acting in a crime prevention role.
Head of Department
- Rick Clarke
Deputy
- Steve Tiernan
Weapon Check
Responsible for overseeing the safety of all weapons and armour used by players and monsters and making sure they meet the relevant criteria for use in the system.
Head of Department
- Paul 'Chalkie' White
Information Technology
Responsible for making sure that all IT used by PD in the field is in good working order.
Head of Department
- Clive Evans
Deputy
- Nicholas Avenell
Tavern
Responsible for overseeing the operation of the IC Tavern on site,
Head of Department
- Andy Rimmer
Trader Liaison
Responsible for acting as a point of contact between all the traders and Profound Decisions.
Head of Department
- Angela 'Angel' Tiernan
First Aid
Responsible for dealing with all first aid incidents on site.
Head of Department
- Richard Lumb