Empire - User contributions [en]

Site crew

2025-07-31T07:14:48Z

Kaberett: /* Security and Marshals */ typo fix

==Overview==
The site crew are responsible for preparing the site before the event and for clearing the site afterwards. This job includes erecting and dropping the scores of tents that are deployed as well as numerous other jobs like collecting benches and rubbish bags. There are also specialized teams for some jobs like electrics, toilets, and set-dressing. We have a good sized team, but the more people we have, the faster the work goes, so if you're interested in getting involved in helping out with the physical side of Empire then we're keen to talk to you!

Most of the site crew wear distinctive red crew caps, so the department is often referred to as the "Redcaps". If you need someone to help you with logistics at an event, you will often be directed to "ask for a redcap" - which means finding a member of crew wearing a red crew cap.

==Why Get Involved?==
Behind every Profound Decisions event is a small army of volunteers who give it their all to prepare the site for the players to trash in their desire to murderise orcs or each other. Without the tents, cool sets, toilets, power cables, bins, benches, tables and yet more tents there would be no game because there would be no game environment . The site crew - otherwise known as the Redcaps - are responsible for all aspects of site set up, maintenance and take down.

Being part of the Redcap Team is extremely good fun and you’ll find a team of volunteers who are skilled, supportive and able to make a lot of fun out of hard work - but it isn’t for everyone. You don’t have to be very strong to be useful, but you do have to have a degree of stamina to keep going, especially when the weather is terrible and the work just keeps on coming. This means emotional, as well as physical stamina. It might sound odd, but morale is important and everyone on the Redcap Team shares the job of being committed and focused.

Before time-in and after time out, being part of the Redcap Team is a full time job. This means arriving on site and ready to work on Thursday morning (or earlier if you can make it) and finishing at whatever time the job gets done on Friday. This might be on or after time in, and might mean you are not able to be in character at the start of the game. Take down begins shortly after timeout and normally continues the following day.

It's hard work but it’s also tremendously rewarding to be part of the team which makes the game site a positive, fun environment - it means so much to the players that attend and it means a lot to the Redcaps too.

==Teams==
There are five very distinct teams that form the site crew. The largest and most prominent is the site set-up and take-down team. This team is perfect for anyone who would like to get involved with crewing an event but doesn't have any experience or special skills. The other teams - set dressing, security, hygiene, and sparkies - are more specialized and better suited to crew who are able to carry out that dedicated role.

===Site set-up and take-down===
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The head of the site set-up and take-down team is Morgan Wilkinson. Morgan is responsible for organizing and deploying everyone in the team before and after each event. Much of the work begins before the event. We have a big list of jobs to do, most of which involve putting up or taking down tents of all sizes, up to the larger marquees.

With all that work it’s really important that we know when you intend to arrive on site – what day and also, if possible what time, so that we can put you in a suitable team with a list of jobs to do.

Training is on the job. Don’t worry, we’re all volunteers and every event poses new challenges and learning experiences for all of us! Your team leader will have a list of jobs and, if you’re new to the Redcaps, they will ensure you are trained up on all the different jobs you’re expected to do.

===Traffic Management===
The traffic management team are responsible for directing players who arrive on site and showing them where to park. The work begins on Thursday morning of each event to get everything prepared to receive the first players at midday. After the event ends, the traffic team are needed to help direct traffic to ensure that everyone can get off safely. The traffic team is run by Wayne Newton.

The gate closes late on Thursday evening and then again on Friday evening '''after time-in'''. Once Wayne closes the gate then the crew are free to play the rest of the event or carry on crewing in other areas of the game. At time out the team then assist in getting players safely off site following our one way system.

Managing the traffic and directing players is a straightforward job, it's easy to learn the procedures and it's a great role for anyone who enjoys talking to people. The job is long hours on your feet before the event starts, but leaves most of the rest of the event free for you to do other things.

===Security and Marshals===
Sandy is the head of our security and marshal team who are responsible for the security of the event during the event and especially at night. You don't need to be on site before Thursday evening or stay late, but you do need to work nights. Sandy organizes the rotas to give everyone the best chance to have a night off during each event where possible.

Live roleplaying events are exceptionally relaxed and friendly environments so we only need a small SIA registered security team. However we supplement security with volunteer marshals who work alongside security and help them keep a watchful eye on the site each night, so no previous experience or qualifications are needed.

===Set Dressing===
The set dressing team is led by Freya Wilson. They are responsible for set-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.

Crew on the team need to have a good eye for dressing a set, but experience is not required, provided you can follow direction. Anyone who has a good imagination or some artistic skills is welcome. You need to be able to get to the site early to get the tents dressed or be able to stay after the event has finished to help put everything away as a minimum, but if everyone is done on time, then you won't be called on during the event.

===Hygiene===
The hygiene team is led by Athena Wride and Tim Knight. This is the least glamorous job on the crew, but also one of the most essential! They are responsible for cleaning the toilets and restocking them with paper every day. Without the team keeping the facilities serviceable, the event would soon grind to a halt.

We use chemical recirculation toilets, which must be cleaned carefully to avoid contamination with the wrong chemicals. You don't need any previous experience in cleaning, but you will need to be able to follow directions. If you are a member of the team, then you don't need to arrive early or stay late, but you will need to be up early each day to join the team as they service each unit.

===Sparkies===
The Sparky team is led Ian Roper. The team run out the cables that provide the power to GOD, monster, caterers, traders and the various game areas. The work is surprisingly physical, drums of electrical cable are heavy and they need to be painstakingly rolled out and rolled back in again for every event.

The team work to a plan laid down by trained electricians, so you don't need to be qualified to help out but you do need to have a good understanding of practical electrics so that you can spot potential issues before any problems develop. Like most other members of the site crew you will need to be able to get to site early to get everything ready and ideally be able to stay after the event has finished to help take everything down but unless you are a senior member of the team then you won't be called on during the event.

==Time-off==
If everything goes well then most of the site crew's responsibilities are discharged by the time the event starts. Only the hygiene team need to do their job during time-in every day and even then only for a few hours each morning. Once the work is complete, members of the site crew can choose to carry on crewing by playing a role in plot or event logistics, or they can stop crewing and join the player base, playing a character for the weekend.

Whatever you choose to do there may be times during the weekend that we need your help to work on site issues. This might just be for a few minutes helping with rubbish runs, repairing a damaged set or restocking a toilet but it may be for longer to help resolve a problem. So if you join the site crew and play then please understand that means you are Redcap first and a player second.
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File:GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png

2025-06-06T13:33:02Z

Kaberett: Kaberett uploaded a new version of File:GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png

== Summary ==
GOD tent layout before time in.

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2025-06-06T13:32:45Z

Kaberett: Kaberett uploaded a new version of File:GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png

== Summary ==
GOD tent layout after time in, during normal service.

Empire rules

2025-06-06T12:36:28Z

Kaberett: ... update rules summary links, hopefully more competently

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==[[Media:Rules_Guide_A5.pdf|Rules Summary]]==
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A short, printable [[Media:Rules_Guide_A5.pdf|rules summary]] of the key points is available. If you have any questions then check the [[General FAQ|FAQ]] first and if that doesn't help then please [[contact Profound Decisions]] and we will answer your questions.
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==[[Playing the game|Playing the Game]]==
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This section tells you how to [[Playing the game|play the game]] - providing the rules and guidelines for creating your character as well as roleplaying the character at an event.
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==[[Combat]]==
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All player-characters are able to fight in Empire if they choose. The [[Combat|combat rules]] explain what to do in skirmishes and battles and how to use your skills.
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==[[Safety_overview|Safety]]==
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[[Safety_overview|Safety]] is important to ensure that events are as safe as possible. Everyone must make sure that they understand these rules even if they do not intend to fight.
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==[[Groups]]==
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Players creating characters together can create a concept for a group to link those characters together. There are special rules some types of groups, called bands in Empire.
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==[[Skills]]==
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A character is defined by the [[skills]] that they possess. You can purchase any skill you want for your character, though some skills must be bought first.
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==[[Magic]]==
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Magicians are able to wield the force of [[magic]], using it to drive enemies away or mend shattered weapons and bones. Read this section if you are interested in playing a magician.
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==[[Resource]]==
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[[Resource|Resources]] provide a character with wealth and precious resources. Every character in Empire may control [[Resource#Campaign Resource|campaign resources]] and a single [[Resource#Personal Resource|personal resource]].
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==[[Potion|Potions]]==
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Herbs can be mixed by characters with the apothecary skill to make [[potion|potions and poisons]]. Potions can be consumed by anyone, providing valuable magical benefits.
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==[[Magical items|Magical Items]]==
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There are scores of different [[magical items]] that exist in Empire. They are created and sold by player-characters and many characters will have access to one or two.
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[[Category:Rules]]

Empire rules

2025-06-06T12:35:37Z

Kaberett: Update rules summary link

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==[[Media:Rules_Guide_A5.pdf|Rules Summary]]==
{{ThreeColIconImage|file=Warbeast.jpg|link=Rules summary 2022.pdf}}
A short, printable [[Media:Rules_Guide_A5|rules summary]] of the key points is available. If you have any questions then check the [[General FAQ|FAQ]] first and if that doesn't help then please [[contact Profound Decisions]] and we will answer your questions.
</span4>

<span4>
==[[Playing the game|Playing the Game]]==
{{ThreeColIconImage|file=Emma+Tom.jpg|link=Playing the game}}
This section tells you how to [[Playing the game|play the game]] - providing the rules and guidelines for creating your character as well as roleplaying the character at an event.
</span4>

<span4>
==[[Combat]]==
{{ThreeColIconImage|file=JotunMarch.jpg|link=Combat}}
All player-characters are able to fight in Empire if they choose. The [[Combat|combat rules]] explain what to do in skirmishes and battles and how to use your skills.
</span4>
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==[[Safety_overview|Safety]]==
{{ThreeColIconImage|file=Orc prisoner.jpg|link=Safety_overview}}
[[Safety_overview|Safety]] is important to ensure that events are as safe as possible. Everyone must make sure that they understand these rules even if they do not intend to fight.
</span4>

<span4>
==[[Groups]]==
{{ThreeColIconImage|file=FreebornFamily.jpg|link=Groups}}
Players creating characters together can create a concept for a group to link those characters together. There are special rules some types of groups, called bands in Empire.
</span4>

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==[[Skills]]==
{{ThreeColIconImage|file=LeagueCrossbowman.jpg|link=Skills}}
A character is defined by the [[skills]] that they possess. You can purchase any skill you want for your character, though some skills must be bought first.
</span4>
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==[[Magic]]==
{{ThreeColIconImage|file=MagicStaff.jpg|link=Magic}}
Magicians are able to wield the force of [[magic]], using it to drive enemies away or mend shattered weapons and bones. Read this section if you are interested in playing a magician.
</span4>

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==[[Resource]]==
{{ThreeColIconImage|file=RingsAndCoins.jpg|link=Resource}}
[[Resource|Resources]] provide a character with wealth and precious resources. Every character in Empire may control [[Resource#Campaign Resource|campaign resources]] and a single [[Resource#Personal Resource|personal resource]].
</span4>

<span4>
==[[Potion|Potions]]==
{{ThreeColIconImage|file=nickpouring.jpg|link=Potion}}
Herbs can be mixed by characters with the apothecary skill to make [[potion|potions and poisons]]. Potions can be consumed by anyone, providing valuable magical benefits.
</span4>
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==[[Magical items|Magical Items]]==
{{ThreeColIconImage|file=DawnFighting2.jpg|link=Magical items}}
There are scores of different [[magical items]] that exist in Empire. They are created and sold by player-characters and many characters will have access to one or two.
</span4>
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[[Category:Rules]]

File:Rules Guide A5.pdf

2025-06-06T12:33:34Z

Kaberett: Kaberett uploaded a new version of File:Rules Guide A5.pdf

== Summary ==
Rules summary for Empire. This version is A5, and reads best as a PDF.

File:Rules Guide A4.pdf

2025-06-06T12:33:12Z

Kaberett: Kaberett uploaded a new version of File:Rules Guide A4.pdf

== Summary ==
Rules summary for Empire. This version is A4, and works best printed out and folded into a booklet.

The League look and feel

2025-04-07T22:06:30Z

Kaberett: /* Less Appropriate */ Pilgrm hat --> Pilgrim hat

==Overview==
<big>'''Lavish, opulent, mercantile, swaggering, flamboyant, ostentatious'''</big>

The League look takes inspiration from European renaissance fashion. Garments and accessories from the Italian Renaissance, the German Renaissance, and early Tudor England can form a solid foundation provided they [[The_League_look_and_feel#Silhouette|achieve the right silhouette]]. The League is a nation of city-states, where citizens love to compete for acclaim, social status and power. League fashions reflect this bustling urban world where ‘everything is on show’ and where citizens aim to experience ‘the best of everything’.

This desire for ostentatious displays of wealth creates one of the most distinctive recurring elements of all League clothing - the practice of [https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/slashing/ slashing]. This involves regular spaced cuts or openings in a garment to allow the fabric underneath to show through. Almost everything in the League can be slashed, even shoes! The garment underneath might be a bright contrasting colour with the outer garment, but a slashed doublet can be worn over a white shirt or blouse just as easily. Several items of clothing worn by League citizens are found elsewhere in the Empire, especially the Marches and Dawn, but in these cases it is often the decorative slashing that creates a uniquely League look and feel.

'''No garments are gendered in Empire'''. League citizens of any gender wear dresses, hose, doublets, skirts and other garments as they please, in any combination they prefer.

==Aspirational==
This is a long and detailed page with a lot of content because we want to be thorough and clear about what the ideal costume for the League looks like. It is important to remember that all costume is [[Costume#Aspirational_Game|aspirational]] in Empire, we don't want anyone to worry that their costume is not perfect. This page is a resource you can use to help you identify what the perfect costume looks like when you are buying or making a new piece of kit for a League character. It is to show you what to aim for as you improve your costume over time.

The brief includes a number of technical terms, for materials and garments. Where possible, we've tried to explain what those terms mean, and link to an external website that provides more information. While some of these terms will be unfamiliar, using the historical terms allows us to be precise, helps you search online for garments of that kind and can be helpful if you go to any costume maker who is familiar with the terms.

==Silhouette==
* '''Achieving the right silhouette is the key to a great League costume'''

The League silhouette is about creating a contrast. An outfit with close fitting hose could be larger on the upper body, with puffy sleeves or a dramatic duelling cape. Dresses with a smaller bodice and a higher waist might have a wide, flowing skirt. Or you can create the contrast with extravagant slashing to show off different layers of fabric and contrasting colours. Below are some illustrated examples by [https://www.facebook.com/p/Lampblack-Art-100092300352138/ Lampblack Art] of archetypal League silhouettes.
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==Sleeves==
Sleeves are one of the most instantly recognisable aspects of League clothing. Sleeves of base layers such as shirts, blouses or chemises are puffed and voluminous, gathered at the cuff rather than open, loose or trailing. The outer sleeves on doublets, dresses and waffenrocks are often decorated with slashing. Sleeves are often detachable and designed to be tied on at the shoulder. There are a number of key styles. Sleeves can be identical, or can be 'mixed and matched' for an asymmetrical look.

'''Segmented Sleeves:''' These feature an outer sleeve tied on at the shoulder that has gaps at the elbow for the shirt or chemise beneath to peek through in ‘puffs’. You can also choose to wear only the upper segments or lower segments.

'''Slashed Sleeves:''' These can have a series of slashes or slits cut into the sleeve in patterns, or one long slit running down it, again to show off the layer underneath. Slashes can be edged in decorative trim and or beading, or other showy embellishments.

'''Paned Sleeves:''' Paned sleeves use strips of fabric to create a slotted look through which either another contrasting fabric or the shirt underneath is visible.

'''Shoulder Rolls:''' When the weather is warm, some Leaguers remove their outer sleeves altogether. Dresses or doublets can have padded rolls on the shoulders, so that even sleeveless, there is still plenty of decoration.

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==Garments==
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'''Shirt, Blouse or Chemise:''' League outfits are designed to be worn over shirts, blouses or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemise chemises]. These base layers can be any colour. They tend to be loose and have baggy sleeves gathered at the wrist or elbow or be puffed down the arm at intervals. They can have lacing at the neck, or a gathered neckline.

The garment may have a higher neckline to keep out the cold, but it is less appropriate to have a pointed collar, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapel lapels] or buttons all the way down in the way a modern formal shirt would. Likewise, it is less appropriate for the sleeves to trail or flare at the wrist in a ‘trumpet’ style, or be straight like the sleeves of a t-shirt or tight to the arm like a fitted shirt. League shirts are not worn with cravats and do not have cascading lace at the throat in a ‘highwayman’ or Regency style.
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'''Doublet, Wams or Bodice:''' A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doublet_(clothing) doublet] is a short upper body garment, usually fastened at the front with lacing or buttons and worn over a shirt or blouse. Most doublets come down to the waist or hips. Some have short skirting or tabs at the bottom.

League wams are a style of doublet that is often lower-necked, and square or v-necked, inspired by the wams worn by landsknechts. They typically close at the side rather than the centre, or have a big detachable panel on the front (called a brustfleck) which often features a pattern of decorative slashing, like this [https://reconstructinghistory.com/products/rh502-landsknecht-wams-und-hosen?srsltid=AfmBOoojwm7IzQcBHcnSK56y6asx6MLl9ggqQkN_hR1VqWEnliErrUfo example here].

A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodice bodice] is a good alternative to a doublet, as most off-the-peg doublets are designed for someone with a flat chest. Avoid stays; anything with thin straps or visible heavy boning is less appropriate. The ideal League bodice covers the back and shoulders and resembles a doublet that laces together at the front. A bodice usually has no sleeves, but a League bodice can have sleeves that tie-on.
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'''Trousers or Hose:''' League trousers, also known as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hose_(clothing) hose], often features slashed decorations, or legs in contrasting colours. They may be baggy or close fitting but are often made in heavier fabrics such as wool or canvas for warmth. You can also use leggings or jodhpurs but if you use modern garments, it is best to cover belt loops and pockets with your upper body layers.

Wider trousers should have gathering at the hems or a wide band at the ankle or lower leg so that the legs form a puffy shape. Close fitting trousers may have a flap at the front which is tied on; this is sometimes lightly padded to form a discreet codpiece. Short hose, which ends above the knee, can be slashed, or have panes of fabric with a contrast fabric puffing out in a style known as ‘pumpkin hose’, owing to their shape.

'''Dress, Skirt or Waffenrock:''' The ideal League dress has a seam at the waistline and a skirt that flares out below. The waistlines can be high with fabric gathered underneath the bust or can sit lower down. A split-front overdress can also be worn over a contrasting skirt. League skirts can be either full length or come to the knee and are often gathered or pleated into the waistband. Dresses can have a decorative front panel, often featuring lacing across the torso, like those featured in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucas_Cranach_the_Elder#Paintings the paintings by Cranach the Elder].

League dresses and skirts are not worn with any hoop or cage shaped structures underneath to give skirts an exaggerated bell or cylinder shape. Hoop skirts, farthingales, bum rolls, bustles, and crinolines should all be avoided.

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The League waffenrock is a full skirted tunic or short dress, often made in two or more brightly contrasting colours based on the waffenrocks worn by landsknechts. The skirt is usually full and falls to around the knee area. They sometimes feature wider, open sleeves without a gathered cuff, usually elbow length, to allow them to be worn over armour or another garment. Be careful if you search for waffenrock online as the word refers to a wide range of garments, including many more modern garments - this is the kind of [https://www.armorarena.com/landsknecht-waffenrock-16-th-century waffenrock] that is right for the League.

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'''Coats or Robes:''' League robes and coats are generally long - either to the ankle or knee. They can be worn open at the front or closed with a belt or other fastenings. They are often trimmed with fur.

League coats do not have lapels, and the fastenings do not extend down the length of the garment like a modern coat. They should fasten with a belt or a few buttons or similar, at the waist or chest. Epaulettes are not appropriate. If they have [[#sleeves|sleeves]], they do not have wide turned-back cuffs like a frock coat.

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'''Capes, Cloaks or Partlets:''' League cloaks are usually decorated with trim, either applique, embroidery or fur. Short capes, that hang to the waist, are particularly popular with bravos. They can be worn over both shoulders, or over just one by tying under the opposite arm.
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A capelet is a small cape, clasping at the neck, which comes down no further than the elbow. Fur, or faux fur, is a common material for capelets, though wool or velvet edged with fur is also seen.

A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partlet partlet] is a small upper body garment designed primarily to be worn over dresses. They come down to the bust and fasten at the front. They are often secured with underarm ties. Partlets are generally made from heavier, warmer, fabrics such as wool, thick brocade, velvet or suede.
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==Accessories==
'''Jewellery:''' Rings are an important part of [[The_League_hearth_magic|League hearth magic]] but ornate jewellery is commonplace across the nation - often with a ‘more is more’ mindset. Several strings of pearls worn together, or chokers worn at the same time as lower-slung necklaces, are a frequent sight. Chains of office are often worn by merchant princes and bishops to signal status and authority. Brooches are worn as often on hats as they are on garments, sometimes to pin up one side of a wide brim.

'''Hats, Headdresses, and Hairnets:''' Wearing something on your head is one of the ''best'' ways to complete a great League costume. A tellerbarett is a flat hat with an enormous plate-like brim that can be festooned with feathers or jewellery and worn at a jaunty angle. A dockenbarett, or landsknecht star-fish hat, has a large brim made from wide folded tabs. Both are popular with bravos and free companies and often feature slashing with contrasting colours. Coifs or headwraps can be worn under either.

Cylindrical taller hats in bright colours, similar to the capitanesca worn by the Italian Renaissance prince Cosimo de Medici in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosimo_de'_Medici#/media/File:Cosimo_di_Medici_(Bronzino).jpg this portrait], suit the League. These tend not to have a wide brim - anything like a top hat is not appropriate. Loose, floppy berets - sometimes referred to as ‘muffin’ hats owing to their shape - are another iconic League hat. These can be very large, and might be pleated into the band. Others might have a short brim, like a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tudor_bonnet Tudor bonnet].

Beaded snoods and hairnets are also worn in the League. These can be as simple as a crochet-style net pinned or held onto the hair. Headdresses that resemble Flemish hoods, German steuchlein and wulsthaube headdresses, or the Italian renaissance balzo headdress, all of which feature a padded roll that sits on or behind the head, are also popular.

The hats above are all iconic for the League, but a simple felt hat with a round crown and a wide brim is acceptable. Such hats are best in a bright colour, and long, plumed feathers and brooches can be used to add flourish.
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==Colours and Materials==
'''Colours:''' Every colour is found in the cosmopolitan League; bright, strong colours, dark, sombre tones and delicate pastels are all common. Two or three contrasting colours are often used to accentuate key features of the League silhouette, for example in slashed decorations on garments. Capes and cloaks may be lined in a contrasting colour, and underskirts worn beneath split-front dresses are often a different colour to the overdress worn on top. You might also choose to wear colours that suggest your character is affiliated with a particular [[#cities|League city]].

'''Materials:''' League garments often use heavier fabrics for outer garments such as doublets, dresses and waffenrocks and lighter materials for the base layers, such as shirts and chemises, that go underneath. You can always use synthetic versions of any of these materials, or mixed fabrics such as wool blends and cotton velvet. Cotton, linen and wool are often blended with polyester, acrylic or viscose, and poly satins and velvets are a good budget alternative that is easily available.

'''Base layer fabrics:''' Cotton, linen and thinner satins are ideal for base layers. They can also be used to provide a pop of contrasting colour, for example as the lining to a cape or as puffs between slashed sleeves.

'''Outer layer fabrics:''' Velvet, wool cloth (rather than garments knitted using wool yarn), and heavier weight satins are ideal for any outer garments in the League.

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'''Patterned fabrics:''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brocade Brocade], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damask damask] and jacquard are all ideal for the League. They are not printed - decoration is woven in as a raised, textured pattern. Flamboyant, busy patterns are common, often using metallic threads so the pattern stands out against the background colour. Popular motifs include curling foliage, stylised flowers, and diamond and lattice patterns. Avoid brocades with obvious East Asian motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, lions and storks as these are ''not appropriate'' for Empire.

'''Hard-wearing fabrics:''' Leather, suede and cotton canvas can all be used for characters who want hard-wearing garments.

'''Fur:''' Full garments made from fur or faux fur are less appropriate, with the exception of [[#capes|capelets]], but fur - real or synthetic - is a good material to trim garments with.

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'''Trim:''' Using embroidered trim, beading, ribbon or upholstery trim (sometimes called 'gimp trim') to edge or decorate a garment is a great idea

==Gallery==
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==Battle==
The ideal League armaments are inspired by the aesthetics of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landsknecht the German Landsknechts], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_mercenaries Swiss Reisläufer], and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condottiero Italian condottieri]. Even in battle, the goal is to be flamboyant. Maille may be hidden under garments such as a waffenrock in order to prioritise looking good. Alternatively, pieces of armour may be decorated with elaborate, ostentatious designs such as stylised, curling foliage like the work of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filippo_Negroli Filippo Negroli] or painted with bold patterns such as harlequin-style diamonds or stripes.

'''Armour:''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambeson Padded jacks], often shaped like a doublet, but thicker, are common in the League. They may be made in the colours of a [[guild]] or [[free company]] or be decorated with a guild badge to show affiliation. A [http://germanrenaissance.net/lederwamsleder-goller-the-leather-vestjerkindoublet-jacket-of-coolness/ ledergollar], a jerkin made from comfortable, flexible leather, can be the basis for light armour, or worn over heavier armour simply for the look.

Plate and chain are also popular, but full coverage is rare, as League soldiers tend to favour mobility and gaps in the armour allow slashed sleeves or hose to spill through. A [https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=60507&viewType=detailView bishop's mantle] - a chain collar that covers the chest and shoulders which can go down to the elbow like a poncho - can be worn with other armour. A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigandine brigandine] - overlapping metal plates covered in fabric such as suede or velvet - is an ideal option for being fashionable and heavily armoured at the same time.

'''Helm:''' Some League citizens wear a brimmed helmet - a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kettle_hat kettle helm], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morion_(helmet) morion], or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgonet burgonet] - while fighting. These are often dressed up with ribbons or plumes of feathers. Late medieval helmet styles like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sallet sallets] are ideal for the League, but it is also possible to conceal a metal skullcap called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secrete_(helmet) a secrete] inside a hat to combine protection with fashion.

'''Shield:''' Many professional free companies prefer to use [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms|pole-arms]] or [[Weapons_%26_armour#Great_weapons|great swords]], rather than employ a [[Weapons_%26_armour#Shields|shield]]. Those who do use a shield often use them to advertise the services of a guild or free company, or to display religious iconography. An impressive shield can be a work of art, either painted, or dressed with an intricate shield cover.

'''Weapons:''' Great weapons, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billhook bills], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zweih%C3%A4nder two-handed swords] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pike_(weapon) pikes] are the tool of choice for free company soldiers. Rapiers, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spada_da_lato side-swords] and other one-handed swords usually have complex hilts to protect the hand, like the distinctive figure-8 guard of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katzbalger katzbalger]. Crossbows have been enthusiastically adopted by free companies, and are always preferable to bows which are ''less appropriate'' in the League.

'''Bravos:''' [[Bravo|Bravos]] and street fighters usually favour a rapier or other light sword and pair it with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parrying_dagger#Main-gauche main gauche], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stiletto stiletto] or buckler for the off-hand. They may wear no armour, or protect only the most vital areas, such as a single shoulder piece to protect the weapon arm. Many wear a duelling cape, even when taking the battlefield.

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==Religion==
The iconic look for a League bishop involves an impressive hat, a stole, and a set of vestments. Together, these three elements help to project power and status. There is no requirement for a League priest to dress like a bishop, but people in the League understand the power of appearance. Those who adopt the garments of [[Dramaturgy#The_Personae|the Bishop]] find it easier to command the respect of others for their calling. Thus any League priest may choose to don any one or more of the following when they feel the need.

'''Hat:''' The ideal hat is tall and imposing. A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitre traditional Christian mitre] is less appropriate; rather than curving to a single point, the ideal League mitre has several peaks to echo a crown, like the wave-shaped mitre shown below. A boxy Capitanesca hat, or something like the [https://zeughaus-armoury.com/en-uk/products/magician-hat-adis-red?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA8Lu9BhA8EiwAag16b9Dgk1QSnqQcEWDMMz37TTTOOhRxx8CfdXq5H5Z3_xWCmBuGqjiERBoC4bsQAvD_BwE magician's hat] sold by Burgschneider is also great. The hat is often made of lavish fabric and may be decorated with gems or tablet embroidery.

'''Stole: ''' A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stole_(vestment) stole] is a long narrow strip of fabric worn around the neck which hangs down the body. League bishops often wear them in a lavish fabric such as jacquard or satin, and they may be richly embroidered with symbols of their church, guild or chosen virtue. The simplest ones have the labyrinth, the universal symbol of [[the Way]] on the ends.

'''Vestments:''' Vestments are fine over-robes a priest can throw over their normal clothing when they need to convey their status, such as when preaching or performing ceremonies. These vestments can be shaped like a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chasuble chasuble] (either in the 'roman' or 'gothic' style), a loose, poncho-like garment featuring opulent trimmings and decorations, or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cope a cope], a heavier outer vestment, open at the front and more like a cloak. Ideally, vestments are decorated with symbols of the virtue the bishop is dedicated to, such as chains for Loyalty. The simplest vestment is a cassock, a full-length, long-sleeved, high-collared gown which usually fastens at the front. Unlike the subdued or plainer cassocks worn by Highborn citizens or Marcher friars, a League cassock is ideally made of richly decorated fabric such as brocade. It is best worn with a tall bishop's hat and stole to convey the wearer's importance.

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==Magic==
League magicians commonly wear the same clothing as other citizens, but dramaturgical magicians often carry the accoutrements of their profession on their person, so as to be ready to perform at a moment’s notice. This could be a mask permanently pushed up on their forehead or tied around their arm, a puppet carried with them wherever they go, or a bag overflowing with dramaturgy props for their troupe. Some magicians choose to have separate outfits for the different dramaturgical personae, and usually will have a mask for each, either individually or as a troupe. The magical tradition of [[dramaturgy]] infuses every part of the League, so even those who have made no formal study of magic may dress as the persona they wish to embody when it will advantage them.

Masks are a crucial part of [[The_League_hearth_magic#Masks|League hearth magic]] and fashionable for everyone. League masks take influence from real world Venetian carnival masks, and typically cover the upper half of the face or all of it. People often match their masks to their outfits, and free companies or gangs of mountebanks often wear matching masks. Masks are made from a variety of materials: papier maché, ceramics, metal, leather or fabric. Plastic and resin are acceptable if painted to look like an appropriate material. Citizens who uses glasses often wear them over a fabric mask and many people use a mask mounted on a stick and held up in front of the face for comfort.

A mask is the iconic piece of mage armour in the League, often paired with pauldrons and vambraces. A magical partlet is also common, providing the same protection that a pectoral would cover. The ideal mage armour is richly embossed with stylised designs. These might be similar to the filigree seen on decorated League plate armour or be images of runes, constellations, or dramaturgical symbols like the cup, mirror or blade, picked out in gemstones or pearls. Metal is often painted a vibrant colour, or dyed if leather, so that mage armour can contrast with or complement the outfit underneath. Like a bravo's armour, League mage armour will often employ a single exaggerated piece where a pair might otherwise be worn, such as one ornate pauldron or vambrace.
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==The Five Cities==
None of the League cities hold a monopoly on warm or heavier fabrics or garments, regardless of their climate. Whilst the southern cities of Tassato and Sarvos may experience warmer, Mediterranean temperatures, there are plenty of cold days there too, and citizens dress accordingly when they come to Anvil. Likewise, during warmer events, characters from Holberg and Temeschwar are just as likely to ditch their wools and furs for thinner, breezier clothing as players from any other city.

Each city does have leanings towards colours or certain accessories, but League citizens are free to adopt elements of any city's fashions if they choose.

'''Apulian:''' Oranges and purples are fashionable in Apulian, as are fabrics with an iridescent sheen. Jewellery is often chunkier and makes heavy use of polished, bright gold. It's popular to wear multiple necklaces or stacks of bracelets going partway up the arm.

'''Holberg:''' Many Holberg citizens prefer luxurious fabrics in an earthier, more sombre colour palette - popular colours include browns, dark greens, olive, wine red, and greys. Leather is more fashionable for garments and armour here than elsewhere in the League, and heavier fabrics and fur trims are prized.

'''Sarvos:''' Sarvos fashions prioritise brighter colours that evoke the city's coastal region. Blues, teal, turquoise, silver and yellows are popular, as are nautical themes such as metal jewellery twisted to look like rope, strings of pearls, and pearl edging on garments. In a nod to the [[Sarvos#Recent_History|city's history]], many citizens incorporate tiny mirrors into the trim of their garments, add pieces of mirror to their masks, or use mirror motifs in their accessories.

'''Tassato:''' Tassatans are known for their extravagance and love of showing off. Bright reds, pinks and gold are more common here, with red and gold a classic Tassatan colour combination. Tassatans are also more likely to choose outfits in vibrant clashing colours, and they enjoy wearing ribbons and bows, both on garment fastenings and in the hair. Ribbons are sometimes added to garments to mark a personal achievement when the wearer has 'won' at something.

'''Temeschwar:''' Temeschwar's fashions favour darker colours, like Holberg but starker. Black is more popular here than elsewhere along with bright reds and greys. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redwork Redwork] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackwork blackwork] embroidery is a popular way to decorate shirts and chemises. Fur is more common in Temeschwar, especially on hats, capes and cloaks, reflecting the city’s [[Temeschwar#Overview|Varushkan history]]. Where other League citizens might add fur trim to a cape, a citizen of Temeschwar might just as readily make the whole cape out of fur.
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==League Orcs==
We recommend gloves rather than painting the hands for League orcs, but you can do either. If that makes it difficult to wear [[The_League_culture_and_customs#Rings|rings]] on your fingers, it is fine to wear them on a ribbon or chain around the neck or hanging off the wrist or belt. You could even pin a ring to your costume to wear as a brooch if you prefer. It is helpful to hide the joins where your orc mask and/or gloves meet your skin. Gaudy chokers or thick necklaces are ideal, but a bright [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/infinity_scarf infinity scarf], worn up or down, is a good alternative.

If you are not comfortable wearing a League [[The_League_hearth_magic#Masks|mask]] over an orc mask, you can use a mask held in front of the face with a stick.

==Outside The Brief==
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===Less Appropriate===
The look and feel of the League is heavily inspired by the historical costumes worn during the European renaissance and the early Tudor period. The brief does ''not'' stick to a tight historical period because we want to ensure there is a good range of costume that people can feel comfortable wearing and still be on brief, but some of the distinctive looks of clothing from later periods is outside the brief and should be avoided where possible. When choosing a bodice or dress, it is helpful to read the guidance on [[Costume#Inappropriate_Costume|corsets]] on the main costume page.
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Leagueish shirts are not worn with cravats and do not have cascading lace at the throat in a ‘highwayman’ or Regency style. They can have a higher neckline to keep out the cold but tend not to have pointed collars, lapels or buttons all the way down in the way a modern formal shirt would. The ideal sleeves are not tight to the arm, and long trailing sleeves that flare to a trumpet or bell shape at the wrist or dagged sleeves are less appropriate in the League, as they are iconic for Dawn.

The 'robin hood' style [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bycocket bycocket], along with long-tailed hats like a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liripipe liripipe] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaperon_(headgear) chaperon], are ideal for [[the Marches]] and [[Dawn]] but less appropriate in the League. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capotain Pilgrim hats] and the kind of tabards worn by Dumas' musketeers are also less appropriate as they are outside the brief for Empire. You can wear a wide-brimmed felt hat provided it has a rounded crown. Anything with a shaped crown is less appropriate - a modern cowboy hat is inappropriate for Empire. It's fine to pin one side of the hat to the crown, but don't pin two or more sides of the hat as this will make it look too much like a tricorn which is inappropriate for Empire.

The ideal League skirts or dresses do not have any artificial support, so a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farthingale farthingale], (often referred to as a bum roll), is less appropriate, as are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bustle bustles], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crinoline crinolines], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoop_skirt hooped skirts]. Ruffs at the neck and wrists are less appropriate for Empire, and the famously large [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruff_(clothing) ruffs] and huge upright collars of the Elizabethan era are inappropriate and should be avoided.

A classic Regency dress is less appropriate in the League. They can be improved by replacing the arms with iconic sleeves that are slashed or puffed and by wearing a shirt or chemise underneath.
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===Inappropriate===
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frock_coat Frock coats], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greatcoat greatcoats], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tailcoat tailcoats] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_(clothing) Spencer jackets] are all from a much later period than the inspiration for the League. They are not appropriate for use in Empire. Likewise, military jackets such as the ones worn by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hussar hussars] with elaborate gold braid or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epaulette epaulettes]. Elaborate powdered wigs like a [https://www.britannica.com/topic/peruke peruke] that were made popular by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_XIII Louis XIII] are not appropriate.

Our look and feel for League priests draws inspiration from the garments worn by Christian clergy, but you should avoid anything with uniquely Christian symbolism. Please ensure your priest costume does not feature Christian or Celtic crosses or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christogram christograms] such as ‘IHS’ or the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chi_Rho Chi Rho]. If you are using any commerically made or second hand vestments, please make sure they don't incorporate any real-world religious iconography. If you are wearing a chasuble in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chasuble#Current_usage 'gothic'] style, which is loose and flowing, you must not wear one with decorative strips on the body of the chasuble that form a Y-shape, which resembles a Christian cross when the arms are held open.

A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codpiece codpiece], a triangular piece of material covering the fly attached to the front of hose, is acceptable, provided it conceals rather than emphasizes the shape. The ideal codpiece is streamlined and discreet, not protruding. Codpieces must not violate our conduct rules on [[Conduct#Sexual_Activity_and_Performances|sexualising the environment]].

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Event crew

2024-11-14T23:24:27Z

Kaberett: /* Crew Welfare */

==Overview==
The event crew handle the event logistics and support functions throughout the event, answering questions and helping players and even other crew get the most from the game. Most of the teams are based out of the GOD tent, which is the hub for all event administration. There are lots of different event crew roles, to cover the wide range of administrative, reffing and support tasks needed to keep the event running smoothly. Whether reffing the game, manning the god or pulling pints for players in the Anvil tavern, the event crew are a vital part of the game.

Being part of the event crew is a full time role during the event for all the teams except weapon-check, but most of the teams are large enough to have organized rotas allowing crew to take some time off to enjoy the event. You don't need to have any experience to join the event crew, just a desire to support and help players enjoy the game to the full.

==Why Get Involved?==
The event crew are the public face of Profound Decisions presenting Empire to everyone who attends our event. The god team organize and prepare everything the players need to play the game, while the refs answer questions and oversee the smooth running of the game. Even the crew working the tavern are representing us while the crew welfare team play the most vital role of all looking after our crew. It's a big responsibility, but as part of the event crew you'll be able to see first hand the appreciation that delivering a great game creates.

Our event crew are not expected to handle complaints, you should immediately pass those to [[Profound Decisions management team]] to deal with. But you will get to solve problems and sort difficulties for players and have the satisfaction of knowing that you helped deliver the game.

Most of the positions on the event crew are highly specialized so you'll need to learn what is involved over time. However there is room for anyone to join the team provided you have some experience of live roleplaying and you'll be working together with a team of crew who can show you the ropes. Most of the roles are not physically demanding though you will be up and active when you're crewing.

You'll be working during the event, but the event crew teams are generally large enough that crew can take some hours off to enjoy each event with friends. Crewing is a lot of fun and you'll get a chance to meet and talk to most of the players.

==Teams==
There are seven event crew teams covering a range of game functions, god, refs, tavern, weapon check, IT, and crew welfare. Most of the teams work independently of each other, although both god and refs work closely together in the GOD tent. Make sure you let us know which team you are interested in being part of if you want to join the event crew.

===God & Gate===
The Games Operation Desk (better known as GOD) provide a customer service desk to players and crew during time in. With close to 2000 players and 300+ crew needing to collect their player packs, before time in, it can get pretty busy! The team handle all the event administration for players, checking bookings, creating character packs for new bookings and being the first point of contact for any player who needs help.

The Gate team is run by Jake Gilbert, they are responsible for welcoming you to the event, taking gate bookings and directing you on to the traffic management team who who will further direct you around site. The gate team have a rota which covers 12:00 on Thursday through to 22:00 on Friday night.

===Refs===
The refs operate a desk in the GOD tent so that any player has a guaranteed point of contact. The desk is usually manned by Emma Woods (Head Ref), Kiwi or Tea Kew. Meanwhile the rest of the team wander the Anvil field looking for players who need help. We operate a wireless network across the site providing our refs with tablets so that they can access and update the game database from anywhere on site. There is always stuff to do, from simple things like helping players use magic items, to reffing plots or players carrying performing surgery, rituals, or even murders!

Reffing Empire is a complex and skilled role and you will need to develop a good understanding of the rules to become a capable ref. However Emma or another senior referee is always on the radio throughout the event to provide constant support and answer any questions, so there is plenty of opportunity to learn on the job. Ultimately what you need to join the team is a careful and considered manner, a little courtesy, and a desire to learn about the game.

===Weapon Check===
We have a large 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 "Firepit" 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. The weapon check points can currently be found near the roadway at the bottom of the Highguard Camp. 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. Several members of the GOD team are also trained weapon checkers but please don't take your weapons here as a matter of course to be checked.

Weapon checkers need to be observant and thorough so that they can identify unsafe weapons, but they also need to be courteous and polite so that they can explain the problems to players when their weapons fail. Some experience of live roleplaying is essential and any experience checking weapons in other systems will help. Each game has its own standards however, and Profound Decisions is no exception, so all new members of the team will be expected to spend some time with Mike or another senior member of the team to ensure that they check to the right standard for Empire.

===IT===
We have a small IT team who set up and maintain our servers and site-wide wireless network each event. Other crew teams are responsible for setting up their own PCs on the network, but the IT team fix any problems that develop.

Clive Evans is the team leader of the IT team. You need to be a competent technician with experience of the appropriate systems to be able to help the IT team with their work.

===Crew Welfare===
We have a small crew welfare hut which is usually positioned near the monster tent and is kept supplied with food, drinks and snacks for the crew. Ensuring the hut is kept clean and well-stocked is one of the responsibilities of the crew welfare team who are based out of here during the event. It is the team's responsibility to look after the welfare of the 350 crew we have at most Empire events, providing help and support for any member of crew who needs it. Any member of crew who has a problem can go to the crew welfare team for help and advice.

Lou Ardent is the team leader of the crew welfare team. You don't need any experience to join the crew welfare team, you just need to enjoy talking to people and helping them sort their problems.

===Tavern===
We are lucky to have a large wooden tavern building for Empire and a team of dedicated crew to run it. Team members take money and serve drinks but all of them are in-character at all times, our tavern is an in-character environment that exists to support roleplaying in the game. We try to make sure we have enough crew so that they can work the bar in shifts allowing them to socialize and enjoy the event at other times. We try to arrange bards and performances as often as possible and encourage all the players to use the tavern for any entertainment or meetings they have planned.

You don't need any experience to join the tavern team, it's an easy role even if you have never roleplayed before. Provided you enjoy working in a busy social environment then you are welcome on the team. Being part of the tavern crew puts you right at the heart of Anvil while the game is happening and gives you a chance to see the event and talk to the characters throughout as each event unfolds. Pip E Hall is the team leader of the tavern team.

==Time-off==
Event crew are generally busy throughout the event, so it is not a role that you can easily combine with playing the game, unless you are part of the weapon-checking team. All crew are able to take a few hours off during the event, so you will have a chance to socialize with friends at the event.

{{Crewing Links}}

GOD

2024-11-14T20:21:16Z

Kaberett: /* Info for crew */ bringing up to date

[[Category:Rules]]
All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), the location of which is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event – we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times – we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On...
! GOD is open...
! For...
|-
| Thursday<sup>[[#1|(1)]]</sup>
| 20:00–22:00
| Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| rowspan="2" | Friday
| 13:00–16:00
| Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| 17:00–01:00 Sat
| Normal service
|-
| Saturday
| 09:30–01:00 Sun
| Normal service
|-
| rowspan="3" | Sunday
| 09:30–12:00
| Normal service
|-
| 12:00–15:00
| Normal service, resource hand-in
|-
| 15:00–17:00
| Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}
#{{anchor|1}} <small>We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 20:00. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Accessibility==
* '''You can set up a proxy to come to GOD on your behalf'''
* '''If you want to come to GOD yourself, let us know your access needs and we will try to help'''
Any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! Email [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] with your nominated proxy's details (name and PID), and we'll register that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose then you will be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in.

This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf in character]].

If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know if you would like support with access. Depending on the circumstances, for example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues, provide seating while we're dealing with your queries, or take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves; we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

==GOD services==
===First point of contact===
* '''If you're not sure where to ask a question, GOD is a good place to start'''
* '''In an emergency, find anyone with a radio; GOD or First Aid (opposite GOD) are likely to be able to help'''

If you need anything at an event and you're not sure where to go, GOD is a good place to start. Depending on what the problem is and when you come to us, we might need to get someone from another team to help you or ask you to come back later, but a key role for GOD is knowing what resources might be available and how to access them.

For example:

* If you're confused about some of the game rules, we might be able to talk you through some issues, we might be able to direct you to some of the [[New player schedule|new player meetings]] where there will be lots of other players as well as crew on hand to answer those sorts of questions, or we might be able to get a [[referee]] who can go into more detail.
* If your car has broken down, we'll be able to get in touch with the [[Site crew|site infrastructure team]], who can sort out simple problems like flat batteries themselves (although if you have jump leads, getting another player nearby might be quicker still!), or we can make sure the traffic team are aware so they can direct a breakdown company to where you're parked.
* If you're struggling to have fun, we can radio the [[Participant welfare|participant welfare team]] or your nation's [[egregores]], who will be able to help you find a way to get more involved in the game.

===Character packs===
* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''
Character packs contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent – the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event – they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry – you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason – but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late, and Gate bookings made before you reached the site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the [[#Player Computers|player computers]] in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins – this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make – if you book three events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

===Player Computers===
* '''There are a number of computers for players to use to check the wiki or log into the PD website'''
* '''You can also connect your own devices to the PD_PUBLIC Wi-Fi network'''
* '''The network is not connected to the Internet; only the PD servers are accessible'''
Player computers are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], create [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this Wi-Fi network is connected to the PD servers in the field, but isn't connected to the Internet. That means you won't be able to check Facebook or your email, but you will be able to read this wiki and access your character account. Some phones will detect the lack of internet access and "help" by automatically disconnecting you from the Wi-Fi network so you can use mobile data; you may want to turn off mobile data to stop this happening.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field – you'll need us to do that for you.

===Potions===
* '''To mix [[potion|potions]], go to the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together – e.g. if you want to make seven [[Elixir Vitae]], please have one stack of seven [[Cerulean Mazzarine|cerulean mazzarine]] and another of seven [[True Vervain|true vervain]], rather than seven pairs of one each.

===Money changing===
* '''To change money, head to the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
GOD is usually able to change [[Currency|denominations of coins]] at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 20:00 on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) – and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that will definitely speed things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

===Character admin===
* '''For character admin, join the queries queue for one of our volunteers at a computer'''

Character admin includes:

* Changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* Registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* Setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID – we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

===Referee admin===
* '''For referee admin, join the queries queue for one of our volunteers at a computer'''

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* Record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[Detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* Pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* Add [[iridescent gloaming]] into your account so that you can perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* Your PID
* Anyone else involved (or their proxy) – and their PIDs!
* For anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep
* If you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

For all of these, join the general queries queue.

===PD physreps===
* '''For major PD "gold ribbon" physreps, collect them from the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
* '''If you have one of these physreps you must return it by 15:30 on Sunday'''
* '''If you picked up the physrep from GOD or you have explicitly agreed with PD, you may keep the physrep between events'''
There are some significant, recognisable physreps that PD provide, such as [[Archmage]] regalia. These have [[Stealing#Gold Ribbon Items|gold ribbons]]. If you are someone who should have one of these items, there will be a note in your character pack, and you can collect the item from the potions desk.

If you have one of these items, you must return it to GOD by 15:30 on Sunday so that it can be safely stored between events.

If the item is associated with a title that you hold, you may be able to keep the item between events, for example to go to player events. If you picked up the item yourself from GOD at the start of the event, you have permission to keep hold of the item. If you acquired the item during the event, including if you were elected to the title, you must either return the item or come to GOD to let us know you want to keep hold of it between events.

===Resource hand-in===
* '''If you want to use resources in downtime, you need to hand them in to GOD'''
* '''Don't hand in resources you don't intend to use in downtime'''
* '''Complete a hand-in sheet and deposit your resources at the potions desk on Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00'''
You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many rings there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to – e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD is not a bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes we wind up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever – but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

===Lost property===
====Limited service====
Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* Hand in items you've found
* Let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* Collect items if
*# We have contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# You’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

====Normal service====
After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* Hand in items you've found
* Collect items we've contacted you about
* Ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* Fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen – we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

===="Freecycle"====
We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

====Between events====
If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewellery, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] – just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.



=== Everything else ===
* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting an issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) we'll be able to help from any desk, so just join the shortest queue. If it's urgent, skip the queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk from 17:00 on Friday until 12:00 Sunday.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[#Resources|Resources]]).

==Tent layout==
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Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection, with two queues:

* Most people will need to join the '''main queue'''. Packs are arranged by PID, and you'll be directed to the correct side of the tent by our queue-wrangler.
* The queue for the '''concessions desk''' is at the right-hand side of the main entrance. You should only join this queue if you have bought a ticket at the concession rate ''and have not yet provided evidence that you are entitled to a concession''. If you have e-mailed proof in to PD and had a reply acknowledging this, join the main queue. If you received any other discount (e.g. multi-booking, referring a new player), join the main queue.
* '''Lost property''' is at the back of the tent. At this point we will only have lost property that has been lost at this event, items where we have emailed the owner, or items for people who have a note on their character pack.

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During normal service, we have three main queues. Please check you're in the right queue, and try to keep the queues separate: we don't want to keep you waiting any longer than necessary.

* For the '''potions desk''' go through the main entrance and past the set of tables with computers. The queue for this desk is normally short. This is where you should go to mix potions, change money, and collect packs if you did not manage to do so earlier.
* For the '''queries desk''', you want any desk with a computer. The queue can be relatively long, particularly at busy times (at the start of the event and after battles), but we try to keep it moving quickly. This is where you should go for any character or referee admin, and to collect packs if you need to show evidence for a concession.
* The '''lost property desk''' is set slightly back from the main entrance. The queue can get long, particularly after battles. You '''must''' queue for lost property, even if you can see your item: helping yourself or rummaging causes significant problems with our lost property tracking.

There may also be a queue for '''player computers''', especially after battles.

For '''resource hand-in''' at the end of the event, collect a hand-in slip and bag from the tables by the main exit, then drop your items off at the potions desk.

==Info for crew==
The crew entrance is at the back of the tent, to the right of the main entrance. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD or you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance during our normal opening hours.

If you're picking up a radio from GOD, go to the radio charging station at the back of the tent – there will be signs up with instructions. Only take one battery – if you think you need more than one, please have a chat with us.

If you need us to do something to help keep the event running smoothly, use any entrance and grab someone in blue!

==Resources==
Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.
* Rules summary: [[Media:Rules_Guide_A5.pdf|A5 (for reading online)]] and [[Media:Rules_Guide_A4.pdf|A4 (for printing)]]
* Guide to coin and resin denominations: [[Media:Resource_Guide_A5.pdf|A5 (for reading online)]] and [[Media:Resource_Guide_A4.pdf|A4 (for printing)]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* [[Media:Ritual calculation sheet.pdf|Printable ritual calculation aid]]

If you'd like to know more about what we do on this side of the hedge (or you're a member of GOD crew looking for the cheat sheets), the [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/crew-wiki/GOD_manual GOD manual is available on the crew wiki].

{{Player Rules Links}}

GOD

2024-10-24T17:09:53Z

Kaberett: /* Everything else */

[[Category:Rules]]
All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), the location of which is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event – we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times – we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On...
! GOD is open...
! For...
|-
| Thursday<sup>[[#1|(1)]]</sup>
| 20:00–22:00
| Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| rowspan="2" | Friday
| 13:00–16:00
| Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| 17:00–01:00 Sat
| Normal service
|-
| Saturday
| 09:30–01:00 Sun
| Normal service
|-
| rowspan="3" | Sunday
| 09:30–12:00
| Normal service
|-
| 12:00–15:00
| Normal service, resource hand-in
|-
| 15:00–17:00
| Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}
#{{anchor|1}} <small>We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 20:00. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Accessibility==
* '''You can set up a proxy to come to GOD on your behalf'''
* '''If you want to come to GOD yourself, let us know your access needs and we will try to help'''
Any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! Email [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] with your nominated proxy's details (name and PID), and we'll register that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose then you will be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in.

This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf in character]].

If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know if you would like support with access. Depending on the circumstances, for example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues, provide seating while we're dealing with your queries, or take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves; we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

==GOD services==
===First point of contact===
* '''If you're not sure where to ask a question, GOD is a good place to start'''
* '''In an emergency, find anyone with a radio; GOD or First Aid (opposite GOD) are likely to be able to help'''

If you need anything at an event and you're not sure where to go, GOD is a good place to start. Depending on what the problem is and when you come to us, we might need to get someone from another team to help you or ask you to come back later, but a key role for GOD is knowing what resources might be available and how to access them.

For example:

* If you're confused about some of the game rules, we might be able to talk you through some issues, we might be able to direct you to some of the [[New player schedule|new player meetings]] where there will be lots of other players as well as crew on hand to answer those sorts of questions, or we might be able to get a [[referee]] who can go into more detail.
* If your car has broken down, we'll be able to get in touch with the [[Site crew|site infrastructure team]], who can sort out simple problems like flat batteries themselves (although if you have jump leads, getting another player nearby might be quicker still!), or we can make sure the traffic team are aware so they can direct a breakdown company to where you're parked.
* If you're struggling to have fun, we can radio the [[Participant welfare|participant welfare team]] or your nation's [[egregores]], who will be able to help you find a way to get more involved in the game.

===Character packs===
* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''
Character packs contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent – the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event – they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry – you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason – but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late, and Gate bookings made before you reached the site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the [[#Player Computers|player computers]] in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins – this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make – if you book three events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

===Player Computers===
* '''There are a number of computers for players to use to check the wiki or log into the PD website'''
* '''You can also connect your own devices to the PD_PUBLIC Wi-Fi network'''
* '''The network is not connected to the Internet; only the PD servers are accessible'''
Player computers are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], create [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this Wi-Fi network is connected to the PD servers in the field, but isn't connected to the Internet. That means you won't be able to check Facebook or your email, but you will be able to read this wiki and access your character account. Some phones will detect the lack of internet access and "help" by automatically disconnecting you from the Wi-Fi network so you can use mobile data; you may want to turn off mobile data to stop this happening.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field – you'll need us to do that for you.

===Potions===
* '''To mix [[potion|potions]], go to the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together – e.g. if you want to make seven [[Elixir Vitae]], please have one stack of seven [[Cerulean Mazzarine|cerulean mazzarine]] and another of seven [[True Vervain|true vervain]], rather than seven pairs of one each.

===Money changing===
* '''To change money, head to the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
GOD is usually able to change [[Currency|denominations of coins]] at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 20:00 on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) – and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that will definitely speed things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

===Character admin===
* '''For character admin, join the queries queue for one of our volunteers at a computer'''

Character admin includes:

* Changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* Registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* Setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID – we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

===Referee admin===
* '''For referee admin, join the queries queue for one of our volunteers at a computer'''

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* Record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[Detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* Pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* Add [[iridescent gloaming]] into your account so that you can perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* Your PID
* Anyone else involved (or their proxy) – and their PIDs!
* For anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep
* If you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

For all of these, join the general queries queue.

===PD physreps===
* '''For major PD "gold ribbon" physreps, collect them from the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
* '''If you have one of these physreps you must return it by 15:30 on Sunday'''
* '''If you picked up the physrep from GOD or you have explicitly agreed with PD, you may keep the physrep between events'''
There are some significant, recognisable physreps that PD provide, such as [[Archmage]] regalia. These have [[Stealing#Gold Ribbon Items|gold ribbons]]. If you are someone who should have one of these items, there will be a note in your character pack, and you can collect the item from the potions desk.

If you have one of these items, you must return it to GOD by 15:30 on Sunday so that it can be safely stored between events.

If the item is associated with a title that you hold, you may be able to keep the item between events, for example to go to player events. If you picked up the item yourself from GOD at the start of the event, you have permission to keep hold of the item. If you acquired the item during the event, including if you were elected to the title, you must either return the item or come to GOD to let us know you want to keep hold of it between events.

===Resource hand-in===
* '''If you want to use resources in downtime, you need to hand them in to GOD'''
* '''Don't hand in resources you don't intend to use in downtime'''
* '''Complete a hand-in sheet and deposit your resources at the potions desk on Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00'''
You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many rings there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to – e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD is not a bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes we wind up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever – but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

===Lost property===
====Limited service====
Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* Hand in items you've found
* Let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* Collect items if
*# We have contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# You’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

====Normal service====
After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* Hand in items you've found
* Collect items we've contacted you about
* Ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* Fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen – we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

===="Freecycle"====
We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

====Between events====
If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewellery, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] – just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.



=== Everything else ===
* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting an issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) we'll be able to help from any desk, so just join the shortest queue. If it's urgent, skip the queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk from 17:00 on Friday until 12:00 Sunday.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[#Resources|Resources]]).

==Tent layout==
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Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection, with two queues:

* Most people will need to join the '''main queue'''. Packs are arranged by PID, and you'll be directed to the correct side of the tent by our queue-wrangler.
* The queue for the '''concessions desk''' is at the right-hand side of the main entrance. You should only join this queue if you have bought a ticket at the concession rate ''and have not yet provided evidence that you are entitled to a concession''. If you have e-mailed proof in to PD and had a reply acknowledging this, join the main queue. If you received any other discount (e.g. multi-booking, referring a new player), join the main queue.
* '''Lost property''' is at the back of the tent. At this point we will only have lost property that has been lost at this event, items where we have emailed the owner, or items for people who have a note on their character pack.

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During normal service, we have three main queues. Please check you're in the right queue, and try to keep the queues separate: we don't want to keep you waiting any longer than necessary.

* For the '''potions desk''' go through the main entrance and past the set of tables with computers. The queue for this desk is normally short. This is where you should go to mix potions, change money, and collect packs if you did not manage to do so earlier.
* For the '''queries desk''', you want any desk with a computer. The queue can be relatively long, particularly at busy times (at the start of the event and after battles), but we try to keep it moving quickly. This is where you should go for any character or referee admin, and to collect packs if you need to show evidence for a concession.
* The '''lost property desk''' is set slightly back from the main entrance. The queue can get long, particularly after battles. You '''must''' queue for lost property, even if you can see your item: helping yourself or rummaging causes significant problems with our lost property tracking.

There may also be a queue for '''player computers''', especially after battles.

For '''resource hand-in''' at the end of the event, collect a hand-in slip and bag from the tables by the main exit, then drop your items off at the potions desk.

==Info for crew==
The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD or you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

If you're picking up a radio from GOD, go to the radio charging station at the back of the tent – there will be signs up with instructions. Only take one battery – if you think you need more than one, please have a chat with us.

If you need us to do something to help keep the event running smoothly, use any entrance and grab someone in blue!

==Resources==
Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.
* Rules summary: [[Media:Rules_Guide_A5.pdf|A5 (for reading online)]] and [[Media:Rules_Guide_A4.pdf|A4 (for printing)]]
* Guide to coin and resin denominations: [[Media:Resource_Guide_A5.pdf|A5 (for reading online)]] and [[Media:Resource_Guide_A4.pdf|A4 (for printing)]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* [[Media:Ritual calculation sheet.pdf|Printable ritual calculation aid]]

If you'd like to know more about what we do on this side of the hedge (or you're a member of GOD crew looking for the cheat sheets), the [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/crew-wiki/GOD_manual GOD manual is available on the crew wiki].

{{Player Rules Links}}

GOD

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[[Category:Rules]]
All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), the location of which is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event – we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times – we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On...
! GOD is open...
! For...
|-
| Thursday<sup>[[#1|(1)]]</sup>
| 20:00–22:00
| Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| rowspan="2" | Friday
| 13:00–16:00
| Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| 17:00–01:00 Sat
| Normal service
|-
| Saturday
| 09:30–01:00 Sun
| Normal service
|-
| rowspan="3" | Sunday
| 09:30–12:00
| Normal service
|-
| 12:00–15:00
| Normal service, resource hand-in
|-
| 15:00–17:00
| Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}
#{{anchor|1}} <small>We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 20:00. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Accessibility==
* '''You can set up a proxy to come to GOD on your behalf'''
* '''If you want to come to GOD yourself, let us know your access needs and we will try to help'''
Any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! Email [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] with your nominated proxy's details (name and PID), and we'll register that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose then you will be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in.

This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf in character]].

If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know if you would like support with access. Depending on the circumstances, for example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues, provide seating while we're dealing with your queries, or take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves; we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

==GOD services==
===First point of contact===
* '''If you're not sure where to ask a question, GOD is a good place to start'''
* '''In an emergency, find anyone with a radio; GOD or First Aid (opposite GOD) are likely to be able to help'''

If you need anything at an event and you're not sure where to go, GOD is a good place to start. Depending on what the problem is and when you come to us, we might need to get someone from another team to help you or ask you to come back later, but a key role for GOD is knowing what resources might be available and how to access them.

For example:

* If you're confused about some of the game rules, we might be able to talk you through some issues, we might be able to direct you to some of the [[New player schedule|new player meetings]] where there will be lots of other players as well as crew on hand to answer those sorts of questions, or we might be able to get a [[referee]] who can go into more detail.
* If your car has broken down, we'll be able to get in touch with the [[Site crew|site infrastructure team]], who can sort out simple problems like flat batteries themselves (although if you have jump leads, getting another player nearby might be quicker still!), or we can make sure the traffic team are aware so they can direct a breakdown company to where you're parked.
* If you're struggling to have fun, we can radio the [[Participant welfare|participant welfare team]] or your nation's [[egregores]], who will be able to help you find a way to get more involved in the game.

===Character packs===
* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''
Character packs contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent – the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event – they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry – you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason – but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late, and Gate bookings made before you reached the site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the [[#Player Computers|player computers]] in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins – this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make – if you book three events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

===Player Computers===
* '''There are a number of computers for players to use to check the wiki or log into the PD website'''
* '''You can also connect your own devices to the PD_PUBLIC Wi-Fi network'''
* '''The network is not connected to the Internet; only the PD servers are accessible'''
Player computers are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], create [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this Wi-Fi network is connected to the PD servers in the field, but isn't connected to the Internet. That means you won't be able to check Facebook or your email, but you will be able to read this wiki and access your character account. Some phones will detect the lack of internet access and "help" by automatically disconnecting you from the Wi-Fi network so you can use mobile data; you may want to turn off mobile data to stop this happening.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field – you'll need us to do that for you.

===Potions===
* '''To mix [[potion|potions]], go to the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together – e.g. if you want to make seven [[Elixir Vitae]], please have one stack of seven [[Cerulean Mazzarine|cerulean mazzarine]] and another of seven [[True Vervain|true vervain]], rather than seven pairs of one each.

===Money changing===
* '''To change money, head to the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
GOD is usually able to change [[Currency|denominations of coins]] at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 20:00 on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) – and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that will definitely speed things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

===Character admin===
* '''For character admin, join the queries queue for one of our volunteers at a computer'''

Character admin includes:

* Changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* Registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* Setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID – we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

===Referee admin===
* '''For referee admin, join the queries queue for one of our volunteers at a computer'''

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* Record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[Detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* Pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* Add [[iridescent gloaming]] into your account so that you can perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* Your PID
* Anyone else involved (or their proxy) – and their PIDs!
* For anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep
* If you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

For all of these, join the general queries queue.

===PD physreps===
* '''For major PD "gold ribbon" physreps, collect them from the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
* '''If you have one of these physreps you must return it by 15:30 on Sunday'''
* '''If you picked up the physrep from GOD or you have explicitly agreed with PD, you may keep the physrep between events'''
There are some significant, recognisable physreps that PD provide, such as [[Archmage]] regalia. These have [[Stealing#Gold Ribbon Items|gold ribbons]]. If you are someone who should have one of these items, there will be a note in your character pack, and you can collect the item from the potions desk.

If you have one of these items, you must return it to GOD by 15:30 on Sunday so that it can be safely stored between events.

If the item is associated with a title that you hold, you may be able to keep the item between events, for example to go to player events. If you picked up the item yourself from GOD at the start of the event, you have permission to keep hold of the item. If you acquired the item during the event, including if you were elected to the title, you must either return the item or come to GOD to let us know you want to keep hold of it between events.

===Resource hand-in===
* '''If you want to use resources in downtime, you need to hand them in to GOD'''
* '''Don't hand in resources you don't intend to use in downtime'''
* '''Complete a hand-in sheet and deposit your resources at the potions desk on Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00'''
You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many rings there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to – e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD is not a bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes we wind up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever – but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

===Lost property===
====Limited service====
Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* Hand in items you've found
* Let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* Collect items if
*# We have contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# You’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

====Normal service====
After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* Hand in items you've found
* Collect items we've contacted you about
* Ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* Fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen – we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

===="Freecycle"====
We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

====Between events====
If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewellery, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] – just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.



=== Everything else ===
* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting an issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) we'll be able to help from any desk, so just join the shortest queue. If it's urgent, skip the queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until 12:00 Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[#Resources|Resources]]).

==Tent layout==
{{stub}}
{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|width=300|align=right}}
Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection, with two queues:

* Most people will need to join the '''main queue'''. Packs are arranged by PID, and you'll be directed to the correct side of the tent by our queue-wrangler.
* The queue for the '''concessions desk''' is at the right-hand side of the main entrance. You should only join this queue if you have bought a ticket at the concession rate ''and have not yet provided evidence that you are entitled to a concession''. If you have e-mailed proof in to PD and had a reply acknowledging this, join the main queue. If you received any other discount (e.g. multi-booking, referring a new player), join the main queue.
* '''Lost property''' is at the back of the tent. At this point we will only have lost property that has been lost at this event, items where we have emailed the owner, or items for people who have a note on their character pack.

<div style="clear:both;"/>
{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|width=300|align=right}}

During normal service, we have three main queues. Please check you're in the right queue, and try to keep the queues separate: we don't want to keep you waiting any longer than necessary.

* For the '''potions desk''' go through the main entrance and past the set of tables with computers. The queue for this desk is normally short. This is where you should go to mix potions, change money, and collect packs if you did not manage to do so earlier.
* For the '''queries desk''', you want any desk with a computer. The queue can be relatively long, particularly at busy times (at the start of the event and after battles), but we try to keep it moving quickly. This is where you should go for any character or referee admin, and to collect packs if you need to show evidence for a concession.
* The '''lost property desk''' is set slightly back from the main entrance. The queue can get long, particularly after battles. You '''must''' queue for lost property, even if you can see your item: helping yourself or rummaging causes significant problems with our lost property tracking.

There may also be a queue for '''player computers''', especially after battles.

For '''resource hand-in''' at the end of the event, collect a hand-in slip and bag from the tables by the main exit, then drop your items off at the potions desk.

==Info for crew==
The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD or you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

If you're picking up a radio from GOD, go to the radio charging station at the back of the tent – there will be signs up with instructions. Only take one battery – if you think you need more than one, please have a chat with us.

If you need us to do something to help keep the event running smoothly, use any entrance and grab someone in blue!

==Resources==
Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.
* Rules summary: [[Media:Rules_Guide_A5.pdf|A5 (for reading online)]] and [[Media:Rules_Guide_A4.pdf|A4 (for printing)]]
* Guide to coin and resin denominations: [[Media:Resource_Guide_A5.pdf|A5 (for reading online)]] and [[Media:Resource_Guide_A4.pdf|A4 (for printing)]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* [[Media:Ritual calculation sheet.pdf|Printable ritual calculation aid]]

If you'd like to know more about what we do on this side of the hedge (or you're a member of GOD crew looking for the cheat sheets), the [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/crew-wiki/GOD_manual GOD manual is available on the crew wiki].

{{Player Rules Links}}

GOD

2024-09-07T15:10:52Z

Kaberett: /* Resources */ ... typo

[[Category:Rules]]
All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), the location of which is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event – we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times – we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On...
! GOD is open...
! For...
|-
| Thursday<sup>[[#1|(1)]]</sup>
| 20:00–22:00
| Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| rowspan="2" | Friday
| 13:00–16:00
| Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| 17:00–01:00 Sat
| Normal service
|-
| Saturday
| 09:30–01:00 Sun
| Normal service
|-
| rowspan="3" | Sunday
| 09:30–12:00
| Normal service
|-
| 12:00–15:00
| Normal service, resource hand-in
|-
| 15:00–17:00
| Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}
#{{anchor|1}} <small>We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 20:00. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Accessibility==
* '''You can set up a proxy to come to GOD on your behalf'''
* '''If you want to come to GOD yourself, let us know your access needs and we will try to help'''
Any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! Email [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] with your nominated proxy's details (name and PID), and we'll register that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose then you will be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in.

This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf in character]].

If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know if you would like support with access. Depending on the circumstances, for example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues, provide seating while we're dealing with your queries, or take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves; we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

==GOD services==
===First point of contact===
* '''If you're not sure where to ask a question, GOD is a good place to start'''
* '''In an emergency, find anyone with a radio; GOD or First Aid (opposite GOD) are likely to be able to help'''

If you need anything at an event and you're not sure where to go, GOD is a good place to start. Depending on what the problem is and when you come to us, we might need to get someone from another team to help you or ask you to come back later, but a key role for GOD is knowing what resources might be available and how to access them.

For example:

* If you're confused about some of the game rules, we might be able to talk you through some issues, we might be able to direct you to some of the [[New player schedule|new player meetings]] where there will be lots of other players as well as crew on hand to answer those sorts of questions, or we might be able to get a [[referee]] who can go into more detail.
* If your car has broken down, we'll be able to get in touch with the [[Site crew|site infrastructure team]], who can sort out simple problems like flat batteries themselves (although if you have jump leads, getting another player nearby might be quicker still!), or we can make sure the traffic team are aware so they can direct a breakdown company to where you're parked.
* If you're struggling to have fun, we can radio the [[Participant welfare|participant welfare team]] or your nation's [[egregores]], who will be able to help you find a way to get more involved in the game.

===Character packs===
* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''
Character packs contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent – the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event – they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry – you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason – but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late, and Gate bookings made before you reached the site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the [[#Player Computers|player computers]] in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins – this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make – if you book three events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

===Player Computers===
* '''There are a number of computers for players to use to check the wiki or log into the PD website'''
* '''You can also connect your own devices to the PD_PUBLIC Wi-Fi network'''
* '''The network is not connected to the Internet; only the PD servers are accessible'''
Player computers are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], create [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this Wi-Fi network is connected to the PD servers in the field, but isn't connected to the Internet. That means you won't be able to check Facebook or your email, but you will be able to read this wiki and access your character account. Some phones will detect the lack of internet access and "help" by automatically disconnecting you from the Wi-Fi network so you can use mobile data; you may want to turn off mobile data to stop this happening.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field – you'll need us to do that for you.

===Potions===
* '''To mix [[potion|potions]], go to the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together – e.g. if you want to make seven [[Elixir Vitae]], please have one stack of seven [[Cerulean Mazzarine|cerulean mazzarine]] and another of seven [[True Vervain|true vervain]], rather than seven pairs of one each.

===Money changing===
* '''To change money, head to the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
GOD is usually able to change [[Currency|denominations of coins]] at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 20:00 on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) – and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that will definitely speed things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

===Character admin===
* '''For character admin, join the queries queue for one of our volunteers at a computer'''

Character admin includes:

* Changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* Registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* Setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID – we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

===Referee admin===
* '''For referee admin, join the queries queue for one of our volunteers at a computer'''

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* Record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[Detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* Pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* Add [[iridescent gloaming]] into your account so that you can perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* Your PID
* Anyone else involved (or their proxy) – and their PIDs!
* For anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep
* If you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

For all of these, join the general queries queue.

===PD physreps===
* '''For major PD "gold ribbon" physreps, collect them from the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
* '''If you have one of these physreps you must return it by 15:30 on Sunday'''
* '''If you picked up the physrep from GOD or you have explicitly agreed with PD, you may keep the physrep between events'''
There are some significant, recognisable physreps that PD provide, such as [[Archmage]] regalia. These have [[Stealing#Gold Ribbon Items|gold ribbons]]. If you are someone who should have one of these items, there will be a note in your character pack, and you can collect the item from the potions desk.

If you have one of these items, you must return it to GOD by 15:30 on Sunday so that it can be safely stored between events.

If the item is associated with a title that you hold, you may be able to keep the item between events, for example to go to player events. If you picked up the item yourself from GOD at the start of the event, you have permission to keep hold of the item. If you acquired the item during the event, including if you were elected to the title, you must either return the item or come to GOD to let us know you want to keep hold of it between events.

===Resource hand-in===
* '''If you want to use resources in downtime, you need to hand them in to GOD'''
* '''Don't hand in resources you don't intend to use in downtime'''
* '''Complete a hand-in sheet and deposit your resources at the potions desk on Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00'''
You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many rings there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to – e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD is not a bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes we wind up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever – but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

===Lost property===
====Limited service====
Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* Hand in items you've found
* Let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* Collect items if
*# We have contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# You’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

====Normal service====
After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* Hand in items you've found
* Collect items we've contacted you about
* Ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* Fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen – we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

===="Freecycle"====
We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

====Between events====
If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewellery, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] – just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.



=== Everything else ===
* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting an issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) we'll be able to help from any desk, so just join the shortest queue. If it's urgent, skip the queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until 12:00 Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[#Resources|Resources]]).

==Tent layout==
{{stub}}
{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|width=300|align=right}}
Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection, with two queues:

* Most people will need to join the '''main queue'''. Packs are arranged by PID, and you'll be directed to the correct side of the tent by our queue-wrangler.
* The queue for the '''concessions desk''' is at the right-hand side of the main entrance. You should only join this queue if you have bought a ticket at the concession rate ''and have not yet provided evidence that you are entitled to a concession''. If you have e-mailed proof in to PD and had a reply acknowledging this, join the main queue. If you received any other discount (e.g. multi-booking, referring a new player), join the main queue.
* '''Lost property''' is at the back of the tent. At this point we will only have lost property that has been lost at this event, items where we have emailed the owner, or items for people who have a note on their character pack.

<div style="clear:both;"/>
{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|width=300|align=right}}

During normal service, we have three main queues. Please check you're in the right queue, and try to keep the queues separate: we don't want to keep you waiting any longer than necessary.

* For the '''potions desk''' go through the main entrance and past the set of tables with computers. The queue for this desk is normally short. This is where you should go to mix potions, change money, and collect packs if you did not manage to do so earlier.
* For the '''queries desk''', you want any desk with a computer. The queue can be relatively long, particularly at busy times (at the start of the event and after battles), but we try to keep it moving quickly. This is where you should go for any character or referee admin, and to collect packs if you need to show evidence for a concession.
* The '''lost property desk''' is set slightly back from the main entrance. The queue can get long, particularly after battles. You '''must''' queue for lost property, even if you can see your item: helping yourself or rummaging causes significant problems with our lost property tracking.

There may also be a queue for '''player computers''', especially after battles.

For '''resource hand-in''' at the end of the event, collect a hand-in slip and bag from the tables by the main exit, then drop your items off at the potions desk.

==Info for crew==
The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD or you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

If you're picking up a radio from GOD, go to the radio charging station at the back of the tent – there will be signs up with instructions. Only take one battery – if you think you need more than one, please have a chat with us.

If you need us to do something to help keep the event running smoothly, use any entrance and grab someone in blue!

==Resources==
Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.
* Rules summary: [[Media:Rules_Guide_A5.pdf|A5 (for reading online)]] and [[Media:Rules_Guide_A4.pdf|A4 (for printing)]]
* Guide to coin and resin denominations: [[Media:Resource_Guide_A5.pdf|A5 (for reading online)]] and [[Media:Resource_Guide_A4.pdf|A4 (for printing)]].
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* [[Media:Ritual calculation sheet.pdf|Printable ritual calculation aid]]

If you'd like to know more about what we do on this side of the hedge (or you're a member of GOD crew looking for the cheat sheets), the [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/crew-wiki/GOD_manual GOD manual is available on the crew wiki].

{{Player Rules Links}}

GOD

2024-09-07T15:10:37Z

Kaberett: /* Resources */ updating handouts to remove Combing the Beach

[[Category:Rules]]
All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), the location of which is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event – we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times – we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On...
! GOD is open...
! For...
|-
| Thursday<sup>[[#1|(1)]]</sup>
| 20:00–22:00
| Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| rowspan="2" | Friday
| 13:00–16:00
| Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| 17:00–01:00 Sat
| Normal service
|-
| Saturday
| 09:30–01:00 Sun
| Normal service
|-
| rowspan="3" | Sunday
| 09:30–12:00
| Normal service
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| 12:00–15:00
| Normal service, resource hand-in
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| 15:00–17:00
| Resource hand-in, lost property
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#{{anchor|1}} <small>We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 20:00. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Accessibility==
* '''You can set up a proxy to come to GOD on your behalf'''
* '''If you want to come to GOD yourself, let us know your access needs and we will try to help'''
Any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! Email [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] with your nominated proxy's details (name and PID), and we'll register that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose then you will be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in.

This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf in character]].

If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know if you would like support with access. Depending on the circumstances, for example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues, provide seating while we're dealing with your queries, or take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves; we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

==GOD services==
===First point of contact===
* '''If you're not sure where to ask a question, GOD is a good place to start'''
* '''In an emergency, find anyone with a radio; GOD or First Aid (opposite GOD) are likely to be able to help'''

If you need anything at an event and you're not sure where to go, GOD is a good place to start. Depending on what the problem is and when you come to us, we might need to get someone from another team to help you or ask you to come back later, but a key role for GOD is knowing what resources might be available and how to access them.

For example:

* If you're confused about some of the game rules, we might be able to talk you through some issues, we might be able to direct you to some of the [[New player schedule|new player meetings]] where there will be lots of other players as well as crew on hand to answer those sorts of questions, or we might be able to get a [[referee]] who can go into more detail.
* If your car has broken down, we'll be able to get in touch with the [[Site crew|site infrastructure team]], who can sort out simple problems like flat batteries themselves (although if you have jump leads, getting another player nearby might be quicker still!), or we can make sure the traffic team are aware so they can direct a breakdown company to where you're parked.
* If you're struggling to have fun, we can radio the [[Participant welfare|participant welfare team]] or your nation's [[egregores]], who will be able to help you find a way to get more involved in the game.

===Character packs===
* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''
Character packs contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent – the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event – they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry – you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason – but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late, and Gate bookings made before you reached the site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the [[#Player Computers|player computers]] in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins – this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make – if you book three events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

===Player Computers===
* '''There are a number of computers for players to use to check the wiki or log into the PD website'''
* '''You can also connect your own devices to the PD_PUBLIC Wi-Fi network'''
* '''The network is not connected to the Internet; only the PD servers are accessible'''
Player computers are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], create [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this Wi-Fi network is connected to the PD servers in the field, but isn't connected to the Internet. That means you won't be able to check Facebook or your email, but you will be able to read this wiki and access your character account. Some phones will detect the lack of internet access and "help" by automatically disconnecting you from the Wi-Fi network so you can use mobile data; you may want to turn off mobile data to stop this happening.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field – you'll need us to do that for you.

===Potions===
* '''To mix [[potion|potions]], go to the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together – e.g. if you want to make seven [[Elixir Vitae]], please have one stack of seven [[Cerulean Mazzarine|cerulean mazzarine]] and another of seven [[True Vervain|true vervain]], rather than seven pairs of one each.

===Money changing===
* '''To change money, head to the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
GOD is usually able to change [[Currency|denominations of coins]] at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 20:00 on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) – and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that will definitely speed things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

===Character admin===
* '''For character admin, join the queries queue for one of our volunteers at a computer'''

Character admin includes:

* Changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* Registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* Setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID – we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

===Referee admin===
* '''For referee admin, join the queries queue for one of our volunteers at a computer'''

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* Record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[Detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* Pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* Add [[iridescent gloaming]] into your account so that you can perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* Your PID
* Anyone else involved (or their proxy) – and their PIDs!
* For anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep
* If you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

For all of these, join the general queries queue.

===PD physreps===
* '''For major PD "gold ribbon" physreps, collect them from the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
* '''If you have one of these physreps you must return it by 15:30 on Sunday'''
* '''If you picked up the physrep from GOD or you have explicitly agreed with PD, you may keep the physrep between events'''
There are some significant, recognisable physreps that PD provide, such as [[Archmage]] regalia. These have [[Stealing#Gold Ribbon Items|gold ribbons]]. If you are someone who should have one of these items, there will be a note in your character pack, and you can collect the item from the potions desk.

If you have one of these items, you must return it to GOD by 15:30 on Sunday so that it can be safely stored between events.

If the item is associated with a title that you hold, you may be able to keep the item between events, for example to go to player events. If you picked up the item yourself from GOD at the start of the event, you have permission to keep hold of the item. If you acquired the item during the event, including if you were elected to the title, you must either return the item or come to GOD to let us know you want to keep hold of it between events.

===Resource hand-in===
* '''If you want to use resources in downtime, you need to hand them in to GOD'''
* '''Don't hand in resources you don't intend to use in downtime'''
* '''Complete a hand-in sheet and deposit your resources at the potions desk on Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00'''
You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many rings there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to – e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD is not a bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes we wind up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever – but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

===Lost property===
====Limited service====
Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* Hand in items you've found
* Let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* Collect items if
*# We have contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# You’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

====Normal service====
After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* Hand in items you've found
* Collect items we've contacted you about
* Ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* Fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen – we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

===="Freecycle"====
We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

====Between events====
If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewellery, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] – just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.



=== Everything else ===
* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting an issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) we'll be able to help from any desk, so just join the shortest queue. If it's urgent, skip the queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until 12:00 Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[#Resources|Resources]]).

==Tent layout==
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Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection, with two queues:

* Most people will need to join the '''main queue'''. Packs are arranged by PID, and you'll be directed to the correct side of the tent by our queue-wrangler.
* The queue for the '''concessions desk''' is at the right-hand side of the main entrance. You should only join this queue if you have bought a ticket at the concession rate ''and have not yet provided evidence that you are entitled to a concession''. If you have e-mailed proof in to PD and had a reply acknowledging this, join the main queue. If you received any other discount (e.g. multi-booking, referring a new player), join the main queue.
* '''Lost property''' is at the back of the tent. At this point we will only have lost property that has been lost at this event, items where we have emailed the owner, or items for people who have a note on their character pack.

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During normal service, we have three main queues. Please check you're in the right queue, and try to keep the queues separate: we don't want to keep you waiting any longer than necessary.

* For the '''potions desk''' go through the main entrance and past the set of tables with computers. The queue for this desk is normally short. This is where you should go to mix potions, change money, and collect packs if you did not manage to do so earlier.
* For the '''queries desk''', you want any desk with a computer. The queue can be relatively long, particularly at busy times (at the start of the event and after battles), but we try to keep it moving quickly. This is where you should go for any character or referee admin, and to collect packs if you need to show evidence for a concession.
* The '''lost property desk''' is set slightly back from the main entrance. The queue can get long, particularly after battles. You '''must''' queue for lost property, even if you can see your item: helping yourself or rummaging causes significant problems with our lost property tracking.

There may also be a queue for '''player computers''', especially after battles.

For '''resource hand-in''' at the end of the event, collect a hand-in slip and bag from the tables by the main exit, then drop your items off at the potions desk.

==Info for crew==
The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD or you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

If you're picking up a radio from GOD, go to the radio charging station at the back of the tent – there will be signs up with instructions. Only take one battery – if you think you need more than one, please have a chat with us.

If you need us to do something to help keep the event running smoothly, use any entrance and grab someone in blue!

==Resources==
Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.
* Rules summary: [[Media:Rules_Guide_A5.pdf|A5 (for reading online)]] and [[Media:Rules_Guide_A4.pdf|A4 (for printing)]]
* Guide to coin and resin denominations: [[Media:Resource_Guide-A5.pdf|A5 (for reading online)]] and [[Media:Resource_Guide_A4.pdf|A4 (for printing)]].
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* [[Media:Ritual calculation sheet.pdf|Printable ritual calculation aid]]

If you'd like to know more about what we do on this side of the hedge (or you're a member of GOD crew looking for the cheat sheets), the [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/crew-wiki/GOD_manual GOD manual is available on the crew wiki].

{{Player Rules Links}}

File:Resource Guide A4.pdf

2024-09-07T15:08:55Z

Kaberett: Guide to resin resources and coin denominations, in greyscale, to print on A4.

== Summary ==
Guide to resin resources and coin denominations, in greyscale, to print on A4.

File:Resource Guide A5.pdf

2024-09-07T15:04:41Z

Kaberett:

Contact Profound Decisions

2024-07-25T23:10:15Z

Kaberett: /* Mobile */ Updated per FB announcement -- on GOD's list to revert post-event.

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==Email==
Email is the best way to contact us. Please pick the single most appropriate contact and send your email '''''to that address only'''''. We try to respond to all emails quickly but please bear in mind that we receive over a hundred emails a day during busy periods.

Before e-mailing, please bear in mind this [[Writing_about_Empire#Contacting_Profound_Decisions|guidance by Matt]] which will ensure your e-mail is processed in the most efficient manner.

===Accessibility===
* [mailto:accessibility@profounddecisions.co.uk accessibility@profounddecisions.co.uk] - To get help or information with any issues relating to [[Accessibility]] at events.

===Feedback===
* [mailto:feedback@profounddecisions.co.uk feedback@profounddecisions.co.uk] - [[Feedback]] is vital in helping us to improve our events, please email the Empire address directly with any feedback you have from an event.

===Online Moderation===
* [mailto:mods@profounddecisions.co.uk mods@profounddecisions.co.uk] - If you have a problem with the online behaviour of another Empire participant then please report that directly to our moderation team.

===Conduct===
* [mailto:conduct@profounddecisions.co.uk conduct@profounddecisions.co.uk] - Any issues to do with the [[conduct]] of other participants are best sent direct to the conduct team for the fastest possible response - but you can contact individual members of the team directly if you prefer.

===Crewing===
* [mailto:crew@profounddecisions.co.uk crew@profounddecisions.co.uk] - Email the crew team if you are interested in helping out with events.

===Questions about Empire===
* [mailto:rules@profounddecisions.co.uk rules@profounddecisions.co.uk] - This is the email to use for any queries about the rules for Empire.
* [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] - This is the email to use for any queries about the Empire setting or plot - as well as for information submitted for player events. This is also the email to use for submitting [[Mandate#Alternative Mandates|alternative mandates]].
* [mailto:backgrounds@profounddecisions.co.uk backgrounds@profounddecisions.co.uk] - This is the email for all queries about character and group backgrounds for Empire.
* [mailto:new.player@profounddecisions.co.uk new.player@profounddecisions.co.uk] - This is the email for all queries about how to start and play Empire. Queries about current and future characters are also welcome.
* [mailto:wiki@profounddecisions.co.uk wiki@profounddecisions.co.uk] - This is the email to use to report what you think is a mistake on the wiki.
* [mailto:civil.service@profounddecisions.co.uk civil.service@profounddecisions.co.uk] - This is the email for booking requests for spaces run by the Civil Service.
* [mailto:academy@profounddecisions.co.uk academy@profounddecisions.co.uk] - This is the email for contacting [[the Academy]] staff.

===Questions about your account===
* [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] - for all queries about your account, booking for events, payments and refunds.

===Lost property===
* [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] - for all queries about property lost at PD events.

==Phone==
You are welcome to phone the office on 01772 724152 and we’ll take your call during normal working hours. We’re often working late in the office, so you are welcome to try your luck calling during out of office hours, but we can’t guarantee a response.

==Address==
Please address all correspondence to our PO Box - Profound Decisions, PO Box 666, Preston, PR2 1ZW.

==Mobile==
We usually head for site around four days before each event begins. You can use our mobile number, 07396 727463, if you need to contact us on site for any purpose.

Spring Equinox 2024

2024-06-12T10:12:17Z

Kaberett: /* Traders */ addition requested by trader liaison team

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==Overview==
This page lists all the details that are specific to this event. There is an additional page with [[event information]] which lists arrival and departure times and similar details that are common for all Empire events.

==COVID==
Please read the [[COVID safety]] guidelines carefully to make sure you understand what is required.

==IC News==
See the [[386YE Spring Equinox winds of fortune|winds of fortune]] and the [[386YE Spring Equinox winds of war|winds of war]] for all the latest in-character developments throughout the Empire. An [[Event schedule|event schedule]] that shows the timings of in-character activities common to all Empire events is also available. There is also a [[386YE Spring Equinox Imperial elections|list of upcoming Imperial elections]]

==Battles==
At the event we will be running two large battles, one Saturday morning and one Sunday morning. The large battles will follow the normal rules for [[battles]]; you may only participate in a single battle as your character and you must monster the other battle if you decide to participate in one. The sides for the battles will be chosen by the generals in the [[Muster]] of the [[Imperial Military Council]] on Friday night.

The [[Sentinel Gate]] opens at 11:00 - regardless of whether anyone is ready or not! If you are playing then make sure you arrive in plenty of time before this so your weapons can be checked.

If you are monstering then you need to make your way to the monster area between 09:30 and 10:00 to give us time to get you into costume, made-up and briefed. If you turn up after 10:30 you will be turned away.

==Dusk==
* '''For this event we are defining dusk as beginning at 21:30 and ending at 22:30'''
* '''No bow or crossbow use in Anvil after 21:30 or on quests that start after this time'''
Our [[Bow_safety#Bow_Safety|bow safety rules]] prohibit the use of bows and crossbows after "dusk". At this event we are defining that point as 21:30 each day. This means you cannot use a bow in Anvil after this time, or on a skirmish or quest that starts after this time.

The necromantic ritual [[Whispers through the Black Gate]] can only be performed for one hour around dusk - at this event that means the ritual can be performed at any time between 21:30 and 22:30.
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==Toilets==
Toilet blocks are marked on the map with a T symbol. The main blocks are the ones near Mhorish, near God, and in the OOC player field adjacent to the crew area. All the larger blocks of toilet and hygiene facilities that are located around the site are split into male, female and gender neutral toilets. All our participants are entitled to use the facilities that they feel most comfortable using. You must not challenge other participants when using the facilities.

==Site Map==
The site map is opposite; the [[camp planner]] for each camp will have their own layout for their camp, showing where all the tents they know about are to be pitched. If you are bringing an IC tent, please make sure you contact your camp planner before the event to let them know what you are bringing. If you do not know where you are supposed to be camping, then please speak to the [[camp planner]] on arrival at your nation's camp.

==Accessibility Camps==
The areas marked with a wheelchair are the out-of-character camps that are for use by participants with additional accessibility needs. Please let the crew know if you need to camp or park here. There are five disabled toilet facilities, one near monster, one near the showers, one near the drop-off point on in the in-character area in the toilet blocks opposite Mhorish and one in the accessibility camp near Wintermark.

==Drop Off Point==
No vehicles are allowed on site after 18:00 on Friday as the game has started by this point. We have created a vehicle drop off point near the main entrance to the League and Navarr camp. This is purely for vehicles that are not driving onto the site, but wish to park as close to the entrance as possible so that they can unload from here. You must move your vehicle from the drop off point to the main camping/parking area once you have finished unloading your vehicle.

==Traders==
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Several of our bigger traders have now moved to our new Trade Court, which you can find in the OC area near GOD with most of our caterers and our new traders. The remainder will be sited in the IC area near the bar as usual.

===Trade Court===
* [http://www.chowsemporium.co.uk/ Chows Emporium] Costume, leather gloves, products related to drinking and accessories.
* [http://www.darkbladeuk.co.uk Darkblade] Leather Stuff.
* [http://havingalarp.com/ Having A Larp] Costume, weapons, armour and LARP accessories.
* Irregular Props - Weapons, shields and mage implements designed especially for Empire.
* [http://www.eldritch.com/ Eldritch] Weapons and armour.
* [https://www.facebook.com/Firehoundforge/ Firehound Forge] Traditional blacksmith providing handforged wares, foregework demonstrations, repairs and lessons in blacksmithing.
* [https://www.kriosphotography.com/ Krios Photography] - On-site studio set to capture beautiful portraits, ensuring everyone looks their best!
* [https://www.larpinn.co.uk/ Larp Inn] Heros are made from our wide selection of costume, leather goods, armour and weapons.
* [http://www.lightarmoury.co.uk/ Light Armouries] Supplier of latex weapons and props.

* [https://www.facebook.com/stardustlarpcraft Stardust Larpcraft] Fantasy leatherwork, costume, and accessories with a sparkle.
* Wonderlust Couture - custom made, individual jewellery and costume in various designs.

===IC Field===
* A.J Preece Larp Supplies
* [http://www.battle-ready.com/ Battle Ready] Hand-crafted leather goods.
* [https://www.bespokepewter.com Bespoke Pewter] Empire Specific and general medieval pewter badges and dress accessories.'
* [http://history-explorer.co.uk/ Coelred Monger] Suppliers of replica costume and artefacts.
* [https://www.facebook.com/Craeftigan1 Craeftigan] Beautiful weapons and costume that are perfect for Empire.
* [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057123293760 Das Shoppe] New and second hand costume, leatherwork, weapons, props and furniture. Trade ins welcome.
* [https://www.larpgems.com Gem’s Trading Co] - Costumes and leatherwork. Fine quality tailored garments and LRP props. Also a wide range of hand made leather items and missile weapons supplied by Arrow Kaster available to order.
* [https://gnosisstudios.net/ Gnosis]
* [https://www.larpinn.co.uk/ Having A Larp] Costume, weapons, armour and LARP accessories.
* Honest Jim's Wandering Shop
* In Your Dreams FX - Weapons, armour, masks and arrows
* [http://www.lamialeather.co.uk Lamia Leather] specialise in making leather Armour, jackets, and accessories for LARP.
* [http://www.lyonleathers.co.uk/ Lyon Leathers] sell leather hides, animal furs, buckles and fittings and also a small selection of belts and other leather goods.
* [https://www.facebook.com/share/6RgY3tsXxZgxfN3y/ McSkelly Leathers] A fine range of high quality custom made leather goods.
* [https://millstreamforge.co.uk Millstream Forge]

* [https://www.instagram.com/queen_in_chain Queen of Chains]
* [https://www.facebook.com/SkianMhor Skian Mhor] Latex Weapons and props. Costume, armour, leatherwork, chainmail, tents and all types of LRP supplies and essentials.
* [https://www.twistedgoblinarmouries.co.uk Twisted Goblin Armouries] Crafty creations, funky finds, innovative LARP props, armour & costume, bespoke Twisted Goblin Kidz range
* [https://www.facebook.com/UmbraArmoury/ Umbra Armouries] Custom leather goods.
* [http://www.velvet-glove.co.uk/ Velvet Glove Costumes] Costumes, make-up, prosthetics, jewellery with more to come!

* Mhorish Good Food
* Smokey Hole
* PD Tavern (The Forge)

===Caterers===

A full list of caterers is available from the [[Event information#Food and Drink|Food and Drink]] section of the [[Event information|General Details]] page.

[[Category:Events]]

GOD

2024-06-10T17:23:00Z

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[[Category:Rules]]
All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), the location of which is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event – we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times – we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On...
! GOD is open...
! For...
|-
| Thursday<sup>[[#1|(1)]]</sup>
| 20:00–22:00
| Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| rowspan="2" | Friday
| 13:00–16:00
| Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| 17:00–01:00 Sat
| Normal service
|-
| Saturday
| 09:30–01:00 Sun
| Normal service
|-
| rowspan="3" | Sunday
| 09:30–12:00
| Normal service
|-
| 12:00–15:00
| Normal service, resource hand-in
|-
| 15:00–17:00
| Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}
#{{anchor|1}} <small>We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 20:00. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Accessibility==
* '''You can set up a proxy to come to GOD on your behalf'''
* '''If you want to come to GOD yourself, let us know your access needs and we will try to help'''
Any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! Email [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] with your nominated proxy's details (name and PID), and we'll register that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose then you will be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in.

This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf in character]].

If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know if you would like support with access. Depending on the circumstances, for example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues, provide seating while we're dealing with your queries, or take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves; we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

==GOD services==
===Character packs===
* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''
Character packs contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent – the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event – they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry – you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason – but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late, and Gate bookings made before you reached the site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the [[#Player Computers|player computers]] in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins – this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make – if you book three events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

===Player Computers===
* '''There are a number of computers for players to use to check the wiki or log into the PD website'''
* '''You can also connect your own devices to the PD_PUBLIC Wi-Fi network'''
* '''The network is not connected to the Internet; only the PD servers are accessible'''
Player computers are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], create [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this Wi-Fi network is connected to the PD servers in the field, but isn't connected to the Internet. That means you won't be able to check Facebook or your email, but you will be able to read this wiki and access your character account. Some phones will detect the lack of internet access and "help" by automatically disconnecting you from the Wi-Fi network so you can use mobile data; you may want to turn off mobile data to stop this happening.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field – you'll need us to do that for you.

===Potions===
* '''To mix [[potion|potions]], go to the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together – e.g. if you want to make seven [[Elixir Vitae]], please have one stack of seven [[Cerulean Mazzarine|cerulean mazzarine]] and another of seven [[True Vervain|true vervain]], rather than seven pairs of one each.

===Money changing===
* '''To change money, head to the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
GOD is usually able to change [[Currency|denominations of coins]] at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 20:00 on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) – and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that will definitely speed things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

===Character admin===
* '''For character admin, join the queries queue for one of our volunteers at a computer'''

Character admin includes:

* Changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* Registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* Setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID – we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

===Referee admin===
* '''For referee admin, join the queries queue for one of our volunteers at a computer'''

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* Record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[Detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* Pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* Add [[iridescent gloaming]] into your account so that you can perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* Your PID
* Anyone else involved (or their proxy) – and their PIDs!
* For anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep
* If you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

For all of these, join the general queries queue.

===PD physreps===
* '''For major PD "gold ribbon" physreps, collect them from the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
* '''If you have one of these physreps you must return it by 15:30 on Sunday'''
* '''If you picked up the physrep from GOD or you have explicitly agreed with PD, you may keep the physrep between events'''
There are some significant, recognisable physreps that PD provide, such as [[Archmage]] regalia. These have [[Stealing#Gold Ribbon Items|gold ribbons]]. If you are someone who should have one of these items, there will be a note in your character pack, and you can collect the item from the potions desk.

If you have one of these items, you must return it to GOD by 15:30 on Sunday so that it can be safely stored between events.

If the item is associated with a title that you hold, you may be able to keep the item between events, for example to go to player events. If you picked up the item yourself from GOD at the start of the event, you have permission to keep hold of the item. If you acquired the item during the event, including if you were elected to the title, you must either return the item or come to GOD to let us know you want to keep hold of it between events.

===Resource hand-in===
* '''If you want to use resources in downtime, you need to hand them in to GOD'''
* '''Don't hand in resources you don't intend to use in downtime'''
* '''Complete a hand-in sheet and deposit your resources at the potions desk on Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00'''
You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many rings there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to – e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD is not a bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes we wind up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever – but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

===Lost property===
====Limited service====
Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* Hand in items you've found
* Let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* Collect items if
*# We have contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# You’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

====Normal service====
After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* Hand in items you've found
* Collect items we've contacted you about
* Ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* Fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen – we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

===="Freecycle"====
We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

====Between events====
If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewellery, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] – just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.



=== Everything else ===
* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting an issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) we'll be able to help from any desk, so just join the shortest queue. If it's urgent, skip the queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until 12:00 Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[#Resources|Resources]]).

==Tent layout==
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Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection, with two queues:

* Most people will need to join the '''main queue'''. Packs are arranged by PID, and you'll be directed to the correct side of the tent by our queue-wrangler.
* The queue for the '''concessions desk''' is at the right-hand side of the main entrance. You should only join this queue if you have bought a ticket at the concession rate ''and have not yet provided evidence that you are entitled to a concession''. If you have e-mailed proof in to PD and had a reply acknowledging this, join the main queue. If you received any other discount (e.g. multi-booking, referring a new player), join the main queue.
* '''Lost property''' is at the back of the tent. At this point we will only have lost property that has been lost at this event, items where we have emailed the owner, or items for people who have a note on their character pack.

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During normal service, we have three main queues. Please check you're in the right queue, and try to keep the queues separate: we don't want to keep you waiting any longer than necessary.

* For the '''potions desk''' go through the main entrance and past the set of tables with computers. The queue for this desk is normally short. This is where you should go to mix potions, change money, and collect packs if you did not manage to do so earlier.
* For the '''queries desk''', you want any desk with a computer. The queue can be relatively long, particularly at busy times (at the start of the event and after battles), but we try to keep it moving quickly. This is where you should go for any character or referee admin, and to collect packs if you need to show evidence for a concession.
* The '''lost property desk''' is set slightly back from the main entrance. The queue can get long, particularly after battles. You '''must''' queue for lost property, even if you can see your item: helping yourself or rummaging causes significant problems with our lost property tracking.

There may also be a queue for '''player computers''', especially after battles.

For '''resource hand-in''' at the end of the event, collect a hand-in slip and bag from the tables by the main exit, then drop your items off at the potions desk.

==Info for crew==
The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD or you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

If you're picking up a radio from GOD, go to the radio charging station at the back of the tent – there will be signs up with instructions. Only take one battery – if you think you need more than one, please have a chat with us.

If you need us to do something to help keep the event running smoothly, use any entrance and grab someone in blue!

==Resources==
Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.
* Rules summary: [[Media:Rules_Guide_A5.pdf|A5 (for reading online)]] and [[Media:Rules_Guide_A4.pdf|A4 (for printing)]].
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* [[Media:Ritual calculation sheet.pdf|Printable ritual calculation aid]]

If you'd like to know more about what we do on this side of the hedge (or you're a member of GOD crew looking for the cheat sheets), the [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/crew-wiki/GOD_manual GOD manual is available on the crew wiki].

{{Player Rules Links}}

GOD

2024-06-10T17:22:41Z

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[[Category:Rules]]
All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), the location of which is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event – we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times – we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On...
! GOD is open...
! For...
|-
| Thursday<sup>[[#1|(1)]]</sup>
| 20:00–22:00
| Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| rowspan="2" | Friday
| 13:00–16:00
| Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| 17:00–01:00 Sat
| Normal service
|-
| Saturday
| 09:30–01:00 Sun
| Normal service
|-
| rowspan="3" | Sunday
| 09:30–12:00
| Normal service
|-
| 12:00–15:00
| Normal service, resource hand-in
|-
| 15:00–17:00
| Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}
#{{anchor|1}} <small>We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 20:00. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Accessibility==
* '''You can set up a proxy to come to GOD on your behalf'''
* '''If you want to come to GOD yourself, let us know your access needs and we will try to help'''
Any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! Email [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] with your nominated proxy's details (name and PID), and we'll register that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose then you will be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in.

This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf in character]].

If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know if you would like support with access. Depending on the circumstances, for example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues, provide seating while we're dealing with your queries, or take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves; we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

==GOD services==
===Character packs===
* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''
Character packs contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent – the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event – they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry – you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason – but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late, and Gate bookings made before you reached the site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the [[#Player Computers|player computers]] in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins – this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make – if you book three events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

===Player Computers===
* '''There are a number of computers for players to use to check the wiki or log into the PD website'''
* '''You can also connect your own devices to the PD_PUBLIC Wi-Fi network'''
* '''The network is not connected to the Internet; only the PD servers are accessible'''
Player computers are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], create [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this Wi-Fi network is connected to the PD servers in the field, but isn't connected to the Internet. That means you won't be able to check Facebook or your email, but you will be able to read this wiki and access your character account. Some phones will detect the lack of internet access and "help" by automatically disconnecting you from the Wi-Fi network so you can use mobile data; you may want to turn off mobile data to stop this happening.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field – you'll need us to do that for you.

===Potions===
* '''To mix [[potion|potions]], go to the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together – e.g. if you want to make seven [[Elixir Vitae]], please have one stack of seven [[Cerulean Mazzarine|cerulean mazzarine]] and another of seven [[True Vervain|true vervain]], rather than seven pairs of one each.

===Money changing===
* '''To change money, head to the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
GOD is usually able to change [[Currency|denominations of coins]] at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 20:00 on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) – and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that will definitely speed things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

===Character admin===
* '''For character admin, join the queries queue for one of our volunteers at a computer'''

Character admin includes:

* Changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* Registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* Setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID – we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

===Referee admin===
* '''For referee admin, join the queries queue for one of our volunteers at a computer'''

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* Record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[Detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* Pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* Add [[iridescent gloaming]] into your account so that you can perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* Your PID
* Anyone else involved (or their proxy) – and their PIDs!
* For anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep
* If you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

For all of these, join the general queries queue.

===PD physreps===
* '''For major PD "gold ribbon" physreps, collect them from the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
* '''If you have one of these physreps you must return it by 15:30 on Sunday'''
* '''If you picked up the physrep from GOD or you have explicitly agreed with PD, you may keep the physrep between events'''
There are some significant, recognisable physreps that PD provide, such as [[Archmage]] regalia. These have [[Stealing#Gold Ribbon Items|gold ribbons]]. If you are someone who should have one of these items, there will be a note in your character pack, and you can collect the item from the potions desk.

If you have one of these items, you must return it to GOD by 15:30 on Sunday so that it can be safely stored between events.

If the item is associated with a title that you hold, you may be able to keep the item between events, for example to go to player events. If you picked up the item yourself from GOD at the start of the event, you have permission to keep hold of the item. If you acquired the item during the event, including if you were elected to the title, you must either return the item or come to GOD to let us know you want to keep hold of it between events.

===Resource hand-in===
* '''If you want to use resources in downtime, you need to hand them in to GOD'''
* '''Don't hand in resources you don't intend to use in downtime'''
* '''Complete a hand-in sheet and deposit your resources at the potions desk on Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00'''
You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many rings there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to – e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD is not a bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes we wind up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever – but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

===Lost property===
====Limited service====
Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* Hand in items you've found
* Let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* Collect items if
*# We have contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# You’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

====Normal service====
After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* Hand in items you've found
* Collect items we've contacted you about
* Ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* Fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen – we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

===="Freecycle"====
We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

====Between events====
If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewellery, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] – just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.



=== Everything else ===
* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting an issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) we'll be able to help from any desk, so just join the shortest queue. If it's urgent, skip the queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until 12:00 Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[#Resources|Resources]]).

==Tent layout==
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Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection, with two queues:

* Most people will need to join the '''main queue'''. Packs are arranged by PID, and you'll be directed to the correct side of the tent by our queue-wrangler.
* The queue for the '''concessions desk''' is at the right-hand side of the main entrance. You should only join this queue if you have bought a ticket at the concession rate ''and have not yet provided evidence that you are entitled to a concession''. If you have e-mailed proof in to PD and had a reply acknowledging this, join the main queue. If you received any other discount (e.g. multi-booking, referring a new player), join the main queue.
* '''Lost property''' is at the back of the tent. At this point we will only have lost property that has been lost at this event, items where we have emailed the owner, or items for people who have a note on their character pack.

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During normal service, we have three main queues. Please check you're in the right queue, and try to keep the queues separate: we don't want to keep you waiting any longer than necessary.

* For the '''potions desk''' go through the main entrance and past the set of tables with computers. The queue for this desk is normally short. This is where you should go to mix potions, change money, and collect packs if you did not manage to do so earlier.
* For the '''queries desk''', you want any desk with a computer. The queue can be relatively long, particularly at busy times (at the start of the event and after battles), but we try to keep it moving quickly. This is where you should go for any character or referee admin, and to collect packs if you need to show evidence for a concession.
* The '''lost property desk''' is set slightly back from the main entrance. The queue can get long, particularly after battles. You '''must''' queue for lost property, even if you can see your item: helping yourself or rummaging causes significant problems with our lost property tracking.

There may also be a queue for '''player computers''', especially after battles.

For '''resource hand-in''' at the end of the event, collect a hand-in slip and bag from the tables by the main exit, then drop your items off at the potions desk.

==Info for crew==
The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD or you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

If you're picking up a radio from GOD, go to the radio charging station at the back of the tent – there will be signs up with instructions. Only take one battery – if you think you need more than one, please have a chat with us.

If you need us to do something to help keep the event running smoothly, use any entrance and grab someone in blue!

==Resources==
Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.
* Rules summary: [[Media:Rules_Guide_A5|A5 (for reading online)]] and [[Media:Rules_Guide_A4.pdf|A4 (for printing)]].
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* [[Media:Ritual calculation sheet.pdf|Printable ritual calculation aid]]

If you'd like to know more about what we do on this side of the hedge (or you're a member of GOD crew looking for the cheat sheets), the [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/crew-wiki/GOD_manual GOD manual is available on the crew wiki].

{{Player Rules Links}}

File:Rules Guide A4.pdf

2024-06-10T17:21:41Z

Kaberett: Rules summary for Empire. This version is A4, and works best printed out and folded into a booklet.

== Summary ==
Rules summary for Empire. This version is A4, and works best printed out and folded into a booklet.

File:Rules Guide A5.pdf

2024-06-10T17:21:04Z

Kaberett: Rules summary for Empire. This version is A5, and reads best as a PDF.

== Summary ==
Rules summary for Empire. This version is A5, and reads best as a PDF.

Spring Equinox 2024

2024-05-25T18:07:20Z

Kaberett: /* Traders */ GOD has moved!

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==Overview==
This page lists all the details that are specific to this event. There is an additional page with [[event information]] which lists arrival and departure times and similar details that are common for all Empire events.

==COVID==
Please read the [[COVID safety]] guidelines carefully to make sure you understand what is required.

==IC News==
See the [[386YE Spring Equinox winds of fortune|winds of fortune]] and the [[386YE Spring Equinox winds of war|winds of war]] for all the latest in-character developments throughout the Empire. An [[Event schedule|event schedule]] that shows the timings of in-character activities common to all Empire events is also available. There is also a [[386YE Spring Equinox Imperial elections|list of upcoming Imperial elections]]

==Battles==
At the event we will be running two large battles, one Saturday morning and one Sunday morning. The large battles will follow the normal rules for [[battles]]; you may only participate in a single battle as your character and you must monster the other battle if you decide to participate in one. The sides for the battles will be chosen by the generals in the [[Muster]] of the [[Imperial Military Council]] on Friday night.

The [[Sentinel Gate]] opens at 11:00 - regardless of whether anyone is ready or not! If you are playing then make sure you arrive in plenty of time before this so your weapons can be checked.

If you are monstering then you need to make your way to the monster area between 09:30 and 10:00 to give us time to get you into costume, made-up and briefed. If you turn up after 10:30 you will be turned away.

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==Toilets==
Toilet blocks are marked on the map with a T symbol. The main blocks are the ones near Mhorish, near God, and in the OOC player field adjacent to the crew area. All the larger blocks of toilet and hygiene facilities that are located around the site are split into male, female and gender neutral toilets. All our participants are entitled to use the facilities that they feel most comfortable using. You must not challenge other participants when using the facilities.

==Site Map==
The site map is opposite; the [[camp planner]] for each camp will have their own layout for their camp, showing where all the tents they know about are to be pitched. If you are bringing an IC tent, please make sure you contact your camp planner before the event to let them know what you are bringing. If you do not know where you are supposed to be camping, then please speak to the [[camp planner]] on arrival at your nation's camp.

==Accessibility Camps==
The areas marked with a wheelchair are the out-of-character camps that are for use by participants with additional accessibility needs. Please let the crew know if you need to camp or park here. There are five disabled toilet facilities, one near monster, one near the showers, one near the drop-off point on in the in-character area in the toilet blocks opposite Mhorish and one in the accessibility camp near Wintermark.

==Drop Off Point==
No vehicles are allowed on site after 18:00 on Friday as the game has started by this point. We have created a vehicle drop off point near the main entrance to the League and Navarr camp. This is purely for vehicles that are not driving onto the site, but wish to park as close to the entrance as possible so that they can unload from here. You must move your vehicle from the drop off point to the main camping/parking area once you have finished unloading your vehicle.

==Traders==
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Several of our bigger traders have now moved to our new Trade Court, which you can find in the OC area near GOD with our caterers and our new traders. The remainder will be sited in the IC area near the bar as usual.

===Trade Court===
* [http://www.chowsemporium.co.uk/ Chows Emporium] Costume, leather gloves, products related to drinking and accessories.
* [http://www.darkbladeuk.co.uk Darkblade] Leather Stuff.
* [http://havingalarp.com/ Having A Larp] Costume, weapons, armour and LARP accessories.
* Irregular Props - Weapons, shields and mage implements designed especially for Empire.
* [http://www.eldritch.com/ Eldritch] Weapons and armour.
* [https://www.facebook.com/Firehoundforge/ Firehound Forge] Traditional blacksmith providing handforged wares, foregework demonstrations, repairs and lessons in blacksmithing.
* [https://www.kriosphotography.com/ Krios Photography] - On-site studio set to capture beautiful portraits, ensuring everyone looks their best!
* [https://www.larpinn.co.uk/ Larp Inn] Heros are made from our wide selection of costume, leather goods, armour and weapons.
* [http://www.lightarmoury.co.uk/ Light Armouries] Supplier of latex weapons and props.
* [https://www.mandalastudios.co.uk/ Mandala Studios] High quality latex prosthetics and masks tailor made for the Empire campaign.
* [https://www.facebook.com/stardustlarpcraft Stardust Larpcraft] Fantasy leatherwork, costume, and accessories with a sparkle.
* Wonderlust Couture - custom made, individual jewellery and costume in various designs.

===IC Field===
* [http://www.battle-ready.com/ Battle Ready] Hand crafted leather goods.
* [https://www.bespokepewter.com Bespoke Pewter] Empire Specific and general medieval pewter badges and dress accessories.'
* [http://history-explorer.co.uk/ Coelred Monger] Suppliers of replica costume and artefacts.
* [https://www.facebook.com/Craeftigan1/?pnref=lhc Craeftigan] Beautiful weapons and costume that are perfect for Empire.
* [https://www.facebook.com/Das-Shoppe-649766365145562/ Das Shoppe] New and second hand costume, leatherwork, weapons, props and furniture. Trade ins welcome.
* [https://www.larpgems.com Gem’s Trading Co] - Costumes and leatherwork. Fine quality tailored garments and LRP props. Also a wide range of hand made leather items and missile weapons supplied by Arrow Kaster available to order.
* [https://www.pinterest.co.uk/gnosisstudios/ Gnosis]
* [http://havingalarp.com/ Having A Larp] Costume, weapons, armour and LARP accessories.
* [https://www.wanderin-shop.com/ Honest Jim's Wandering Shop]
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/In-your-dreams-fx/192314837505703?fref=ts In Your Dreams FX] Weapons, armour, masks and arrows
* [http://www.lamialeather.co.uk Lamia Leather] specialise in making leather Armour, jackets, and accessories for LARP.
* [http://www.lyonleathers.co.uk/ Lyon Leathers] sell leather hides, animal furs, buckles and fittings and also a small selection of belts and other leather goods.
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/144021344780 McSkelly Leathers] A fine range of high quality custom made leather goods.

* [http://www.skianmhor.co.uk Skian Mhor] Latex Weapons and props. Costume, armour, leatherwork, chainmail, tents and all types of LRP supplies and essentials.
* [https://www.twistedgoblinarmouries.co.uk Twisted Goblin Armouries] Crafty creations, funky finds, innovative LARP props, armour & costume, bespoke Twisted Goblin Kidz range
* [https://www.facebook.com/UmbraArmoury/ Umbra Armouries] Custom leather goods.
* [http://www.velvet-glove.co.uk/ Velvet Glove Costumes] Costumes, make-up, prosthetics, jewellery with more to come!


[[Category:Events]]

Fire performance

2024-05-25T17:48:58Z

Kaberett: /* Basic Considerations */ GOD crew can also contact fire marshals -- this doesn't have to go via the ref desk

==Overview==
Profound Decisions get regular requests from players and crew to allow various forms of fire based performance to take place at their events. Wherever it is possible to safely do so, we are happy to comply - the rules below outline the basic framework that covers all players attempting this.

==Basic Considerations==
* '''A designated member of PD crew must be present'''
* '''You must be completely sober'''
* '''All performers must be dressed appropriately'''
Because of the nature of the live-roleplay environment, any fire performance is effectively a public performance, and as such we run to tighter safety standards than might be appropriate for a private gathering.

A designated member of PD crew ''must'' be present throughout your performance, to provide oversight, and to ensure that a radio is available if anything were to go wrong. A small number of PD crew are experienced at putting on such performances themselves, and they will try to make themselves available when this is compatible with their other roles and duties. We advise you to [mailto:fire@profounddecisions.co.uk email us at fire@profounddecisions.co.uk] in advance of the event, since that makes it more likely that we will be able to schedule cover, but we will do our best to satisfy requests made at the event itself. At the event, your best bet is to go to GOD, who will take your details or put you in contact.

Performers must not be intoxicated in any manner. We often get questions about this one, but there is no scope for flexibility.
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Performers must be dressed appropriately. As a guideline, tight-fitting natural fibres are good, and anything loose, diaphanous or synthetic is bad. Synthetic fabrics can catch fire more easily - and often lead to worse burns if they do ignite. The perils of loose, floaty costume elements are obvious. It is advisable to wear appropriate foot gear in which you are happy to stamp out small fires - and to keep any latex-coated weapons away from the performance (this last primarily because liquid paraffin, and fire, are both bad for such props). You may also wish to cover hair, depending on the props you are using. A simple cotton bandana works well.

Performers should be familiar and competent with the props they are using - unless they are actively being taught, in which case we would expect someone experienced to be providing them one-to-one tuition and supervision.

==Materials==
* '''You must contact us before the event if you are using unusual props or fuel'''
* '''You should supply your own safety equipment'''
* '''You must ensure that any fuel is stored appropriately'''

If you are using unusual props or fuel, it is essential that you email us before the event, in order to give us time to do the background research required to properly evaluate the safety precautions you have taken. You can assume we are familiar with liquid paraffin as a fuel; and poi, staves, clubs, knives, fans, swords and palms - with a conventional kevlar wick construction; plus fire-breathing.

We prefer you to supply your own safety equipment, at a minimum a fire blanket, and optionally also a bucket of water, a wet towel, and/or a fire extinguisher suitable for using on tents. PD may be able to supply these, but you should always email before the event if you require this. As far as first-aid cover goes, the event first-aid team
will be alerted that the performance is occurring, and may make preparations, or be in attendance, at their discretion - so that is not something you need to supply.

You must store fuel safely and sensibly when it is not in use; we are always willing to have the sparky team store it in the fenced off generator area, if you have any concerns about your own ability to store it safely.

==Performance==
* '''You should supply a safety spotter'''
* '''You must agree the location of your performance with us'''
* '''Anyone holding a lit prop is automatically noncombatant'''
We will ask that you supply a spotter - someone whose primary role will be to maintain an awareness of the performance area, and intervene if they see potential hazards (e.g. bystanders coming too close to performers, a performer igniting their hair without noticing, etc). They will also be responsible for keeping track of safety equipment. They should remain sober, but need not have any experience.

We will discuss suitable locations with you - but in general, think in terms of the access road, and the clearings in the middle of the various national camps, as far away from tentage and trees as it is possible to get within the confines of Anvil.

While it's inevitable that some fuel will splash onto the ground, we do ask that you use suitable containers for dipping, and minimise this.

Anyone holding a lit prop is noncombatant. If attacked, they should focus first on taking whatever steps are necessary to ensure the safety of everyone involved, and then follow as best they can the procedures outlined in the [[Event_safety#Non-contact|Non-Contact section on the Event Safety page]] (hand in the air, go to zero hits and start dying).

If you are interested in performing, but have no specific event or occasion in mind, consider asking if there are any informal fire gatherings you could join. For example, there has often been an "open invite" session after dark on Saturday, in Navarr. This will make the logistics easier for PD, making it more likely that we are able to support your request.
{{Safety Links}}

Characters

2024-05-25T17:27:12Z

Kaberett: /* Advancement */ updated explanation of when and how it is possible to spend skill points at an event

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==Character Creation==
*'''You must choose one of the nine Imperial nations or the Imperial Orcs'''
*'''Human characters may choose one of the six known lineages'''
*'''You have 8 points to spend on skills for your character'''
*'''You must choose one personal resource for your character'''
*'''You should submit a background for your character'''
*'''You may choose an archetype for your character'''
*'''You may join a band (banner, coven, or sect) if you have agreed with the players in the band beforehand'''

The character you create for Empire must be an Imperial citizen. This means you must choose one of the [[Nation overview|nine Imperial nations]] that your character is from or else play an [[Imperial Orcs|Imperial Orc]]. Your choice represents the nation that your character is formally identified by the civil service as being part of. Your character may have travelled across the Empire and it is even possible to have been a foreigner who has taken citizenship in the Empire, but whatever your [[background]] you must begin play as an Imperial citizen who is a member of one of the nine nations or is an Imperial Orc.

If you are playing a human character then you may choose to possess one of the [[Lineage|six lineages]]. Imperial Orcs do not possess lineage so you cannot choose a lineage if you are playing an orc.

You have eight character points to spend on [[Skills|skills]] for your character. Your choice of nation and lineage does not affect the cost or availability of the skills. If you are playing an Imperial Orc, then the skill costs are unchanged, but you cannot purchase religious skills for your character. Your skills represent your character's unique heroic abilities, the things that separate them from the common people of the Empire.

In addition to your skills, you pick one personal [[resource]]. Your resource will provide your character with wealth or influence at every event you attend.

It is a good idea to create a [[background]] for your character so that you have an idea of who your character is and what they want to do in the game. If you submit the background when you make the character on the system then our plot team will be able to check the details to ensure they fit with the setting.

The character generation asks if you want to choose one of the [[Archetype|Archetypes]] for your Nation. You do not have to do this - they are not an exclusive list of all the possible characters in a Nation. Sometimes our plot team will write plot opportunities directed at a specific archetype.

The character generation asks if you want to join a [[Bands|Band]] from your Nation, and gives a drop-down list. You do not have to do this. All the bands listed are player-created, and you should ensure that you have the permission of the players who are part of a band before joining when creating a new character.
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==Advancement==
* '''Players gain one experience point if they attend one or two events in a year'''
* '''Players gain two experience points if they attend three or four events in a year'''
* '''Unspent points may be spent on a new character'''
* '''Once points are spent on a character you cannot get them back'''
* '''Points may be spent at an event'''
Players that attend one or two events in a year gain a single point to spend on new skills for their character after their first event. Players who attend three or more events in a year get a second point to spend on new skills after their third event.

Players can save experience points accumulated to buy expensive skills. If a character dies, then the player keeps any unspent points that were gained in play and may spend them on their new character.

Players can spend points on their character on the run up to an event using the website. Players can also spend points by training with another character at an event. The character should find a suitable mentor and then roleplay accordingly. After completing the roleplaying, the player can register the points spent on their character’s new skills. In most cases this can be done using player PCs, or personal devices connected to the PD_PUBLIC wifi network. It is necessary to speak to GOD if e.g. learning a ritual that is not part of Imperial lore.

Once points are spent on a character they are locked to that character, they are ''spent'' and you cannot get them back. Even if you later drop a skill through [[Downtime#Retraining|retraining]], the returned points are still locked to that character. Any points spent on a character are gone and cannot be used again for a different character.

The exception to learning a new skill is that sometimes a skill is not general knowledge. The most common reason for this is that a [[rituals|ritual]] has been formulated, but not made part of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List|Imperial lore]]. In this case, the only way to learn that ritual is to study the appropriate [[Formulaic_ritual#Ritual_Texts|ritual text]] - a special item that contains the details of how the ritual is performed.

==One Character at a Time==
*'''Each player is allowed to play one character'''
*'''You must retire your current character if you wish to play a new character'''
*'''You may not play a new character with the same name as a previous character you have played'''
Players are only allowed to play a single character at any one time during the campaign. If you wish to begin playing a new character, then you must retire your current character. If your character held an [[Imperial title]], they are assumed to have resigned from the position when they retire.

Once you retire a character, then it is not possible to play the character again at a Profound Decisions event. The only exception that we will consider is on compassionate grounds in exceptional circumstances that are approved by the game team (email [mailto:matt@profounddecisions.co.uk matt@profounddecisions.co.uk]).

You may not create a new character with the same name as an old character - if a character is dead or retired then you must create a new character. If you wish to change your skills or other details of the character then you should use the standard options or [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk email us] with any non-standard request.

==Character Death==
*'''Go to GOD to register your character's death'''
*'''Hand in any game items that were on your character's body at the moment you stopped phys-repping the body'''
*'''If your character dies outside of a main Profound Decisions event then you must register the death online'''
*'''In-character possessions can optionally be bequeathed through in-character wills'''
If your character has died then you must go to GOD to register your character death. Any materials, coins or similar [[game items]] that were still on your character's person at the point where you stopped phys-repping the body must be taken with you and handed in.

If your character has died at a [[Sanctioned events|sanctioned event]] then you must log into your character profile and select "Report Character Death".

There is no automatic line of inheritance in the Empire world; characters may choose to leave a [[will]] detailing their wishes for their personal resource and possessions, otherwise these are traditionally distributed by the character's friends and family.

==Creating Characters at Events==
*'''Please ask if you want help with ideas or costume for your new character'''
If you need to create a new character at an event then you can do so at any time by going to GOD. It can be difficult to source costume and create a concept at an event so if you would like any help with rules, ideas, costume, or make-up then please ask. Members of crew are available to help you create an interesting character that you can play straight away.

{{Player Rules Links}}

Downtime

2024-05-25T17:17:56Z

Kaberett: /* Hand-in Baggies */ hand-in slips have not been added to character packs for years

==Hand-in Baggies==
*'''Put anything that you wish to use in downtime in your baggy at the end of the event'''
*'''Make sure you complete a hand-in slip listing the materials'''
If you want to make use of any money, materials or items during downtime then you must hand them in to GOD at the end of the event. Plastic bags are available in GOD for everyone handing in resources. Hand-in slips are also available from GOD. You should list everything that you are handing in on the slip and put it in the bag together with any items you are handing in.

Any money or resources handed in will be available for use automatically for standard downtime actions such as crafting magical items or upgrading a resource. If your character needs to take an unusual action - such as using a dose of [[Liao#True_Liao|true liao]] then you need to email [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk Profound Decisions] to make sure that we are aware that you wish to pay for this. We will remove the money or resources from your inventory as soon as we are aware that you wish to make a payment. If anything is removed from your inventory by us that you did not wish to use in this way then please let us know as quickly as possible.

==Income==
*'''Every character receives 18 rings at the start of every event they attend'''
Characters attending an event automatically receive eighteen rings. This represents the wealth the character has accumulated in the months leading up to the event. It is up to the player to interpret how they have earned this money in a way that is appropriate to the setting and their character.

Character with personal or campaign resources that produce money, receive this in addition to their 18 rings.
<div style="width: 250px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">
<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightGreen;">'''Personal Resource'''</tr>
<tr><td>[[Business]]</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Congregation]]</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Farm]]</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Fleet]]</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Forest]]</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Herb garden]]</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Mana site]]</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Military unit]]</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Mine]]</td></tr>
</table></div>

==Operating a Resource==
*'''Every character can operate a single personal resource after each event they attend'''
You should choose a personal [[resource]] for your character when you create them. Your resource will automatically produce money or materials for your character to use at each event they attend.

Some personal resources, such as a [[fleet]] or a [[military unit]] always provide you with some very simple options that you can choose from each downtime. To access these options you should log on to [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/characters the Profound Decisions website] and choose your current character from the list of characters shown. If you attended the last event, then your character screen will display a "submit downtime" button that allows you to choose one or more options for your resource.

All resources can be improved, if you [[#Hand-in Baggies|hand in the right materials]], white granite, weirwood, or mithril. You can also hand in money to pay to make a resource such as a [[herb garden]], [[mine]] or [[forest]] provide even more materials than usual. These options are all accessed by pressing the "submit downtime" button on your character details screen.

==Making Items==
*'''Artisans can make up to three magic items after each event they attend'''
A character who has purchased the [[Crafting skills#Artisan|artisan skill]] has three months each downtime to make items. There is no monetary cost to make items, but the character must have the rare [[materials]] needed to make the item. Most enchantments take a month to complete but some weak enchantments require two months to make rather than using any materials. A character can continue to operate their [[Resource#personal resource|personal resource]] while crafting items.

Enchanted items last for a single year from the day of creation. This means that they can be used at the following four events before the magic is lost. If an artisan has access to enough [[ilium]] then they can use it to [[Ilium#Creating_Artefacts|make a permanent magic item]].

==Retraining==
* '''Every character can retrain a single skill, crafting option or two rituals at any time after each event they attend'''
* '''New players can retrain any skills after their first Empire event'''
After each event you attend you have the option to retrain a single skill that your character knows. You can choose one skill your character knows to drop. You can only retrain a skill if it's not a prerequisite for another skill you know. For example if you have the [[Heroic_skills#Hero|hero skill]] and the [[Heroic_skills#Mortal_Blow|mortal blow]] skill - then you won't be able to drop hero because it is a prerequiste for mortal blow. If you want to retrain hero then you will need to drop mortal blow first; you will then be able to retrain hero after the next event you attend.

If you retrain a skill, then you will be refunded whatever the skill cost to buy. The refunded experience points are locked to that character, so they can only be used to buy new skills for that character. If you retrain an [[Surgical_skills#Extra_Recipe|extra recipe skill]] or [[Magical_skills#Extra_Spell|extra spell]] then the appropriate recipe or spell will be dropped at the same time. If you retrain a [[Magical_skills#Realm_Lore|realm lore skill]] or a [[Crafting_skills|crafting skill]] then you may have to drop one or more rituals or crafting options as appropriate. The website will inform you which options are being dropped or ask you to pick which options to drop as appropriate.

As an alternative, if you are an artisan, you can retrain a single crafting option after each event instead of any other retraining. If you are a ritualist then you can retrain two rituals after each event instead of any other retraining.

There is a special option for brand new players - if you are checking your character after the very first Empire event that you have attended then you may retrain any or all of your skills and options. This benefit is only available after the first event you attend - it is not available after subsequent events even if you take a new character.

You can retrain a skill at any point between events - you don't have to wait for downtime to open. Once you select the skill you want to drop, it will be permanently removed from your character as you soon as you click save.

==Roleplaying Between Events==
===Keeping the game live===
*'''We want the important IC discussions and decisions to happen live at the events'''
Profound Decisions are very keen for the key IC activity of the Empire world to take place at events. We believe your game will be busier and better if everything that can happen in the field, does happen in the field. Trade negotiations, religious debates, military planning, magical discourse and political discussions and appointments are all examples of activities that should happen at events.

While it would be logical to expect some decisions and interactions to take place between Imperial summits, Empire is a live-roleplaying game not a real-time simulation. Every IC communication you have between events is one you cannot have face to face.

===Social Media and IC roleplaying===
* '''No in-character social media spaces for nations or Imperial political bodies'''
* '''Social media spaces for groups, in-character advertisments and in-character emails to individuals are fine'''
Our core goal is to ensure that important game decisions are taken at events, rather than between events. For this reason we prohibit social media spaces that are intended for roleplaying between members of one of the [[Nation overview|ten nations]] or for any of the core Imperial political bodies - the [[Imperial Senate|Senate]], [[Imperial Synod|Synod]], [[Imperial Bourse|Bourse]], [[Imperial Military Council|Military Council]] and the [[Imperial Conclave|Conclave]] are not allowed. Please do not use social media spaces like Facebook, Discord, or similar to roleplay online with members of your nation or a political body of the Empire.

It is permissible to use social media spaces to roleplay with the friends you come to the event with. It's also fine to advertise in-character services on the Empire Facebook group and elsewhere, provided you don't then get drawn into in-character negotiations with other players for those services. You can send in-character communications by email, provided they represent a letter or the equivalent that you are sending to an individual - but don't mass-send a communication to an email list if it is promoting an in-character agenda or pushing a controversial point of view. Please keep this for when everyone is in-character at the event.

===Communication with NPCs===
*'''You cannot send winged messengers between events'''
*'''We ask our NPCs not to send IC communications between events'''
You are welcome to send IC communications to egregores and Anvil civil servants between events but all our staff have been asked '''not''' to respond until the next event. They may ''choose'' to bring such IC communications with them to the next event and act on them there.

Rituals cannot be performed in downtime so you cannot perform [[Call Winged Messenger]] unless you are at an event.

Please also appreciate that our crew are all volunteers. While they may choose to respond to questions, Profound Decisions do not expect crew to handle any OOC communications between events. If you need a response, please email Profound Decisions instead.

===OOC Design===
At its heart Empire is a game of politics that is quite deliberately [[The_game#Character_Driven|player versus player]] (PvP). Each event we create new winds of fortune as part of our goal to stir the political pot and keep the game intriguing, but the primary protagonists who might oppose your in-character agendas will be other players.

In a game like Empire, it is possible to use the ubiquitous nature of the internet to push your character's agendas between events. We know from bitter experience with previous games we've run that if we allow that, then the game degenerates in two ways. The first is that a lot of roleplaying and interaction that could have taken place at the event occurs between it. That means the events themselves become less active, less busy, and ultimately less enjoyable.

The second issue is equity of access. We've been very clear with Empire that there are four events a year run by Profound Decisions. That's a deliberate choice on our part so that people know how much of a time commitment Empire might represent. Some of our players have near-limitless enthusiasm for Empire – and want to devote more time than that. For that reason we encourage and support players to create their own sanctioned events set in the Empire world. But lots of players simply do not have the time or the inclination to devote so many hours to Empire – especially not to online forums and communications.

The more we allow the game to be played online between events, the more that players with limited time are cut-out of Empire. They come to events hoping to engage in the politics that the game was built for, only to find that the major issues have already been agreed upon by participants communicating between events. That is a very serious concern for us – and is the reason we've always asked players not to push IC agendas on mass-participants forums between events.

We've tried to strike a balance with these rules. We let participants advertise their IC wares online, but we ask everyone to then pursue any negotiation at the events. That compromise makes it easier for players to be aware of characters and organisations they can seek out at an event which hopefully creates more opportunities for roleplay when everyone is in costume. We also allow letters between individual participants for similar reasons. And we're fine with groups creating forums for their group – since we want people to get together and froth about the game and their plans with their close friends and allies.

But what we don't want is people campaigning for titles online – or pushing for political outcomes through posts on facebook, discord or other social media spaces. That violates the letter of our rules that say not to use those kind of public access internet forums to push IC agendas – and it's very much against the spirit of the rules – that sort of campaigning should be done IC at events.

We don't want to make hard and fast rules that involve checking everything that happens online – that way lies madness. What we tried to create is simple guidelines so that people can easily understand the rules. More importantly, we want folks to appreciate why the rules exist and what they are trying to achieve and to respect them accordingly. If that happens then we don't have to get involved in ruling on IC conversations happening online – but the events can remain exciting to play and accessible to as many players as possible who wouldn't otherwise have the time to get involved.

{{Player Rules Links}}
* [[Rules FAQ#Downtime|FAQ]]

Fire safety

2024-05-25T15:58:36Z

Kaberett: /* Carbon Monoxide */ typos

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==Overview==
This page relates to the safe handling of campfires, candles and other sources of fire at Profound Decision events. There is a separate page covering safety around [[fire performance]].

Our primary defence against uncontrolled fire, and against injuries caused by fire, is common sense. A LARP event can be one with a lot of canvas, and a lot of open flames, but by following some simple precautions, we can keep ourselves and each other safe, and enjoy the light and warmth they bring to an event.

These rules are not exhaustive - but serve to establish a baseline for what responsible behaviour looks like.

==Safe Area==
* '''All campfires must be raised off the ground and in a suitable container'''
* '''You must make sure it is well away from flammable objects and has plenty of clear space around it free of trip hazards'''
All campfires at PD events must be raised off the ground, in a suitable container - the container should be positioned away from flammable objects, trip hazards, and so that any thoroughfare is possible without getting unduly close to it. Remember that wheelchair users and event attendees with large costumes might require more space than you to move past an area.

Similarly, candles and lanterns should be held in suitable fixtures or containers, and placed so they neither risk being knocked onto something flammable, nor brushed into by accident. LED lights are always an acceptable alternative, and [[Technology#Lightstones|need not look like flame]].

If the fire is to be in or around your tent, consider having the canvas treated with fire retardant (you can apply it yourself with paintbrushes or a cheap garden sprayer), and keeping fire fighting equipment nearby. At the very least, a good pair of boots can let you stamp out sparks before they spread.

Tents should be far enough apart from each other that flames cannot easily spread from one to the next. The [[camp planner]]s are members of PD crew, who will be able to advise you when pitching your tent(s) to support this.

==Supervision==
* '''If you light a fire, it is your responsibility to ensure it is supervised and not left unattended'''
* '''Any fire with a visible flame, or which is producing sparks or has unignited fuel on it must be extinguished before you leave it unattended'''

A fire with visible flame, one which is producing sparks, or one which has a hot bed of coals and unignited fuel on it, is a fire which presents an increased risk of igniting things around it. Such a fire should be supervised - that means having someone mature and sober enough to recognise danger and raise the alarm, that they should be within clear site of the fire near-constantly, and that they should be aware they have responsibility for it.

By igniting a fire, you are committing to the idea that someone will be available to supervise it until it is extinguished or dampened. It is always acceptable to declare yourself [[Event_safety#Non-contact|Non-Contact]] if combat or the threat thereof, would otherwise oblige you to leave a fire unattended.

If you would like to render a fire safe to be left alone, this can generally be accomplished by removing as much unignited fuel from it as possible, and then spreading the burning material as widely as possible within the container it has been laid in. This will leave a bed of very hot ashes, but you will generally find it quickly stops having any visible flame, or emitting any sparks, which vastly reduces the risk of it spreading outside its container. You could then choose to douse the ashes with water, or put a suitable airtight lid on the container, to extinguish the fire further, but we do not require this.

Similarly, candles and lanterns should not be left alone when lit.

==Disposal Of Ashes==
* '''Hot ash disposal points are provided at multiple points around the site'''
* '''Do not put hot ashes in the normal waste disposal under any circumstances'''

Ashes remain hot far longer than you might expect. It is common for Saturday night's ashes to still be hot enough to melt straight through bin bags after time-out on Sunday.

It is not acceptable to put hot ashes in the normal waste disposal, nor to dump ash on the ground anywhere at PD events.

Instead, hot ash disposal points are provided for your use at multiple points on the site - before lighting a fire, know how you are going to get the ash to one of them. Ask at GOD if you are unable to locate an ash disposal point.

==Carbon Monoxide==
* '''Do not sleep in a tent with the remains of any sort of fire - this is a serious health hazard'''
Carbon monoxide kills, and one source for it is fires and barbecues that appear extinguished. Indeed, there have been tragic cases of campers who brought a "used" disposable barbecue into their tent overnight, and perished.

The risk is lower in the sort of tent we tend to see in the IC area at PD events (since they are larger, and much better ventilated, than modern tents), but the risk is still present. As such, we strongly advise you against sleeping in a tent with the remains of any sort of fire.

The only exception to this would be a properly installed, enclosed, stove - with a flue that vents outside the tent, and even then there is no reason not to bring and use a battery-operated carbon monoxide alarm.

==If You See A Problem==
* '''Please report any problem to the first member of crew with a radio that you can find'''
* '''Do not tackle a fire unless you have suitable equipment available and it is clearly safe to do so'''
Profound Decisions will never introduce any plot or encounter involving a fire spreading in Anvil, as such, treat reports of fire spreading as OC information, and react accordingly.

If you see a fire spreading outside of its intended container, immediately take action to move yourself and anyone near it out of immediate danger, and then alert someone with a radio. The site crew will have access to firefighting equipment, and the local fire service will be alerted if the situation is severe enough. The event first aid team has specialist burns training and equipment available. If there is suitable equipment available and you are certain it is safe to do so, consider tackling the fire yourself, but err on the side of caution. Tents can be replaced; people cannot.

If you see a fire in a state that you believe presents an immediate danger to people or property, or that you think will develop into one, calmly and politely alert the person supervising the fire to that situation. If you cannot identify that person, or you do not believe their response has mitigated the danger, then do not take any further action yourself, or engage in protracted discussion - but instead, alert PD crew (by way of anyone with a radio), and let them handle the situation.
{{Safety Links}}

GOD

2024-05-25T15:48:52Z

Kaberett:

[[Category:Rules]]
All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), the location of which is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event – we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times – we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On...
! GOD is open...
! For...
|-
| Thursday<sup>[[#1|(1)]]</sup>
| 20:00–22:00
| Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| rowspan="2" | Friday
| 13:00–16:00
| Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| 17:00–01:00 Sat
| Normal service
|-
| Saturday
| 09:30–01:00 Sun
| Normal service
|-
| rowspan="3" | Sunday
| 09:30–12:00
| Normal service
|-
| 12:00–15:00
| Normal service, resource hand-in
|-
| 15:00–17:00
| Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}
#{{anchor|1}} <small>We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 20:00. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Accessibility==
* '''You can set up a proxy to come to GOD on your behalf'''
* '''If you want to come to GOD yourself, let us know your access needs and we will try to help'''
Any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! Email [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] with your nominated proxy's details (name and PID), and we'll register that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose then you will be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in.

This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf in character]].

If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know if you would like support with access. Depending on the circumstances, for example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues, provide seating while we're dealing with your queries, or take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves; we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

==GOD services==
===Character packs===
* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''
Character packs contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent – the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event – they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry – you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason – but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late, and Gate bookings made before you reached the site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the [[#Player Computers|player computers]] in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins – this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make – if you book three events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

===Player Computers===
* '''There are a number of computers for players to use to check the wiki or log into the PD website'''
* '''You can also connect your own devices to the PD_PUBLIC Wi-Fi network'''
* '''The network is not connected to the Internet; only the PD servers are accessible'''
Player computers are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], create [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this Wi-Fi network is connected to the PD servers in the field, but isn't connected to the Internet. That means you won't be able to check Facebook or your email, but you will be able to read this wiki and access your character account. Some phones will detect the lack of internet access and "help" by automatically disconnecting you from the Wi-Fi network so you can use mobile data; you may want to turn off mobile data to stop this happening.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field – you'll need us to do that for you.

===Potions===
* '''To mix [[potion|potions]], go to the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together – e.g. if you want to make seven [[Elixir Vitae]], please have one stack of seven [[Cerulean Mazzarine|cerulean mazzarine]] and another of seven [[True Vervain|true vervain]], rather than seven pairs of one each.

===Money changing===
* '''To change money, head to the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
GOD is usually able to change [[Currency|denominations of coins]] at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 20:00 on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) – and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that will definitely speed things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

===Character admin===
* '''For character admin, join the queries queue for one of our volunteers at a computer'''

Character admin includes:

* Changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* Registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* Setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID – we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

===Referee admin===
* '''For referee admin, join the queries queue for one of our volunteers at a computer'''

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* Record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[Detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* Pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* Add [[iridescent gloaming]] into your account so that you can perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* Your PID
* Anyone else involved (or their proxy) – and their PIDs!
* For anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep
* If you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

For all of these, join the general queries queue.

===PD physreps===
* '''For major PD "gold ribbon" physreps, collect them from the potions desk past the desks with computers'''
* '''If you have one of these physreps you must return it by 15:30 on Sunday'''
* '''If you picked up the physrep from GOD or you have explicitly agreed with PD, you may keep the physrep between events'''
There are some significant, recognisable physreps that PD provide, such as [[Archmage]] regalia. These have [[Stealing#Gold Ribbon Items|gold ribbons]]. If you are someone who should have one of these items, there will be a note in your character pack, and you can collect the item from the potions desk.

If you have one of these items, you must return it to GOD by 15:30 on Sunday so that it can be safely stored between events.

If the item is associated with a title that you hold, you may be able to keep the item between events, for example to go to player events. If you picked up the item yourself from GOD at the start of the event, you have permission to keep hold of the item. If you acquired the item during the event, including if you were elected to the title, you must either return the item or come to GOD to let us know you want to keep hold of it between events.

===Resource hand-in===
* '''If you want to use resources in downtime, you need to hand them in to GOD'''
* '''Don't hand in resources you don't intend to use in downtime'''
* '''Complete a hand-in sheet and deposit your resources at the potions desk on Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00'''
You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many rings there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to – e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD is not a bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes we wind up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever – but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

===Lost property===
====Limited service====
Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* Hand in items you've found
* Let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* Collect items if
*# We have contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# You’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

====Normal service====
After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* Hand in items you've found
* Collect items we've contacted you about
* Ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* Fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen – we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

===="Freecycle"====
We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

====Between events====
If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewellery, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] – just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.



=== Everything else ===
* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting an issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) we'll be able to help from any desk, so just join the shortest queue. If it's urgent, skip the queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until 12:00 Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[#Resources|Resources]]).

==Tent layout==
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Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection, with two queues:

* Most people will need to join the '''main queue'''. Packs are arranged by PID, and you'll be directed to the correct side of the tent by our queue-wrangler.
* The queue for the '''concessions desk''' is at the right-hand side of the main entrance. You should only join this queue if you have bought a ticket at the concession rate ''and have not yet provided evidence that you are entitled to a concession''. If you have e-mailed proof in to PD and had a reply acknowledging this, join the main queue. If you received any other discount (e.g. multi-booking, referring a new player), join the main queue.
* '''Lost property''' is at the back of the tent. At this point we will only have lost property that has been lost at this event, items where we have emailed the owner, or items for people who have a note on their character pack.

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During normal service, we have three main queues. Please check you're in the right queue, and try to keep the queues separate: we don't want to keep you waiting any longer than necessary.

* For the '''potions desk''' go through the main entrance and past the set of tables with computers. The queue for this desk is normally short. This is where you should go to mix potions, change money, and collect packs if you did not manage to do so earlier.
* For the '''queries desk''', you want any desk with a computer. The queue can be relatively long, particularly at busy times (at the start of the event and after battles), but we try to keep it moving quickly. This is where you should go for any character or referee admin, and to collect packs if you need to show evidence for a concession.
* The '''lost property desk''' is set slightly back from the main entrance. The queue can get long, particularly after battles. You '''must''' queue for lost property, even if you can see your item: helping yourself or rummaging causes significant problems with our lost property tracking.

There may also be a queue for '''player computers''', especially after battles.

For '''resource hand-in''' at the end of the event, collect a hand-in slip and bag from the tables by the main exit, then drop your items off at the potions desk.

==Info for crew==
The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD or you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

If you're picking up a radio from GOD, go to the radio charging station at the back of the tent – there will be signs up with instructions. Only take one battery – if you think you need more than one, please have a chat with us.

If you need us to do something to help keep the event running smoothly, use any entrance and grab someone in blue!

==Resources==
Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.
* Rules summary
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* [[Media:Ritual calculation sheet.pdf|Printable ritual calculation aid]]

If you'd like to know more about what we do on this side of the hedge (or you're a member of GOD crew looking for the cheat sheets), the [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/crew-wiki/GOD_manual GOD manual is available on the crew wiki].

{{Player Rules Links}}

Ephisis' Scale

2024-05-09T14:23:42Z

Kaberett: /* Assurance */ typo

==Rules==
{{Season|Autumn|4}}
===Performing the Ritual===
{{Casting time|2}} It targets an opaque container no more than 8" in any dimension. The ritual can only be performed on a Friday or Saturday during an Empire event.

===Effects===
This ritual can only be cast on Friday and Saturday during an event. When the ritual is performed, the ritualists put any amount of unliving material inside an opaque container up to 8" by 8" by 8" maximum volume. After casting the container disappears, leaving the ritualists with a unique token in its place that represents ownership of the box and its contents.

On Sunday afternoon, beginning at 1 pm, representatives of the [[Ephisis|City of Gold and Lead]] will come to the Hall of Worlds and meet with the [[coven|covens]] who have submitted boxes via the ritual. They will have used the peculiar temporal mechanics of the Autumn realm to seek offers for the contents of each box, and will present them to the magician who presents the appropriate token. There will often be some leeway for negotiation depending on the nature of the offer, and it is entirely possible that not everything in the box will be considered for trade, or an agreement reached for only part of the contents.

If an agreement can be reached, the heralds will return the box and the agreed on price for its contents. If an agreement cannot be reached, the box will be returned along with whatever the magicians had put in it. Obviously, the magicians will need to bring the token that marks them as the owner of the box. If they do not, the heralds will not deal with them.

In the event a box is not claimed for whatever reason (the token has been lost, or nobody arrives to bargain with the heralds), the heralds will claim the items sent and arrange for payment to be sent to the caster of the ritual later. ('''OOC Note:''' In this case, an appropriate payment will be added to the one of the caster's inventories and the box and any props will be put in lost property.)

The best things to trade using this ritual are [[game items]] such as [[Game_items#Materials|materials]] or [[Game_items#Coins|coins]], ribboned items such as [[Game_items#Magical_Items|magic items]] (provided the physrep will fit in the box of course - it is impractical to fit a one-handed weapon or a suit of armour in an 8" square container), lammied items such as [[Game_items#Potions|potions]] or other consumables, or items with [[Game_items#Cards|cards]] such as [[Game_items#Herbs|herbs]] or [[Game_items#Artisan.27s_Oil|artisan's oil]]. Examples of things that are usually ignored by the City of Gold and Lead are unribboned and unlammied food and drink, ribbons that have expired or that expire at the end of the current event, ribbons without appropriate phys-reps attached, unribboned props, and written items such as scrolls or notes that do not have a ribbon ID on them.

This ritual is sometimes used to arrange unique trades with the City of Gold and Lead, other Autumn eternals, or mortal magicians who have negotiated a deal with Ephisis or her heralds. In this case, there will usually be a token that can be placed in the box to indicate that the contents are part of a specific deal. For example, in the past there have been cases where including specific items and something marked with the Lann rune results in a pre-arranged exchange. These are invariably related to [[opportunities]].
===Assurance===
This ritual draws directly on the eternal [[Ephisis]] for its power. As with [[Ritual theory#Rituals_that_deal_with_Eternals|most such rituals]], there is an [[Ritual theory#Agreement|agreement]] that certain behaviour will cause it to become nonfunctional. Following the Winter Solstice 385YE this ''assurance'' was confirmed to be that the Empire must continue to [[Public auction|publicly]] [[Auction of the Seats|auction]] as Imperial positions at least one [[mithril]], one [[weirwood]], one [[white granite]], and one [[ilium]] [[Imperial Bourse|Bourse]] seat each year. Should as calendar year pass (Spring through Winter) in which no seats of a certain material are auctioned publicly to any Imperial citizen, the ritual would either lose its power or the denizens of the City of Gold and Lead would be freed from their agreement to offer equitable trades. While it is certainly possible for the empower the ritual again should the assurance be broken, there is no guarantee that it would work the same way it did previously.

==Description==
This ritual allows magicians to engage in measured trade with the Realm of Autumn, specifically with the [[eternal]] [[Ephisis]] and the denizens of the City of Gold and Lead. These denizens often act as brokers, finding potential buyers from their City, the other cities of their realm, or even mortals who use similar rituals to trade with them. They are known to be scrupulous in their commitment to fair trades - wherever possible, the goods offered are considered to have at least equal value to the goods that have been offered. Sometimes this assessment is unbalanced, most often because of complex economic factors of supply and demand. Some ritualists attempt to influence the counter-offers by including a scroll or letter with the submitted goods, but there is no guarantee that such documents will have any impact.

Common goods offered for past trades using this ritual have included examples of all the [[Materials|special materials]] known on the Mortal realm, as well as [[Game items#Herbs|herbs]], [[Potion|potions]] and other preparations (even [[liao]] on a few occasions), coins both [[Currency#Imperial_Coins|Imperial]] and (occasionally) otherwise, [[magic items]] (especially [[Magic_items#Talismans|talismans]]), and [[vis]] (most often [[vis#Warm Ashes|warm ashes]] but occasionally other kinds as well).

More exotic items reported over the years have included unique substances; unfamiliar potions and narcotics; unique gemstones unknown in the mortal Realm; scrolls of unknown ritual magic; deeds of ownership, sometimes Imperial sometimes otherwise; a miraculous mechanical golden bird that whispered prophecies to its owner for seven years before slowly winding down; a copper-and-agate beetle with the ability to diagnose and treat illnesses; and a pair of rings that allowed instantaneous communication with no apparent limitation of distance.

One element that troubles some Imperial citizens is that the City of Gold and Lead seems unbothered by questions of legality. They are equally happy to deal in illegal goods, both accepting them via this ritual and potentially offering them in exchange. This is not a result of ignorance; indeed a herald might cheerfully point out that an item offered in trade is illegal or take steps to ensure that the trade does not attract undue attention. Questions of local legality simply do not seem to concern them in any way.

Some ritualists have bargained with Ephisis for larger containers in which to place goods. For example, the [[The Marches|Marcher]] mage-smith Alan of Cotter's Barn was known to possess a weirwood case 6' long and 2' wide and deep with which he traded the fruits of his crafting with Ephisis. It is also possible to arrange special agreements with Ephisis or her factotums. The [[The League|League]] [[Surgical skills#Apothecary|apothecary]] Helena Jung von Holberg apparently possessed an oak-and-brass potion case, for example, that ensured that trades offered for potions would always involve herbs or other potions.

As with [[Missive for Sadogua]] and similar eternal-themed rituals, 'Ephisis' Scale' uses a small amount of mana to open a conduit to the eternal in question, allowing a small amount of material to be transferred. The additional magnitudes reinforce or recognise the nature of an agreed pact - in this case that Ephisis or her factotums will consider an object or objects offered in trade and offer something of equal value in return. The [[The Brass Coast|Freeborn]] scholar Serval i Riqueza of the [[Unfettered Mind]], who made a study of several of these rituals, posited that the additional magnitude served as a 'handling fee' for Ephisis, to ensure that the eternal always made a slight profit even when the suggested trade was not accepted.

Almost every [[Foreign_nations|other nation]], foreign and barbarian alike, has access to some variation of this ritual; the City of Gold and Lead is very keen to facilitate trade with mortals. The [[#Assurance|nature of the agreement]] that maintains access to the ritual, and some of the details about how it is performed may vary (sometimes even between different factions within a nation), but the essential ritual seems to be common throughout the known world.

Prior to Summer 385YE, the ritual worked somewhat differently. Trades were arranged in an hour, but there was no capacity for negotiation; the contents of the box were merely "swapped" for other valuables and the ritualists had the choice to accept the offer in its totality or reject it. It is unlikely to be coincidence that the [[Inkpot gods#LINK|reassessment of the ritual]] took place as Imperial magicians performed a potent Autumn enchantment that [[:Category:Imperial Enchantment|covered the entire Empire]]. There was some discussion that the heralds of the City of Gold and Lead wanted to explore different ways to trade with Imperial citizens - and after what was presumably a successful experiment, permanently changed the way the ritual worked starting with the Winter Solstice. Indications from foreign nations such as [[Principalities of Jarm|Jarm]], [[Faraden]], and the [[Commonwealth]] suggest that their versions of this ritual have been altered in a similar fashion.

==Common Elements==
A box or sack, often of rare woods. fine silk or velvet, is the obvious focus used with this ritual, A [[Groups#Coven|coven]] or ritualist often has a specific container that they favour for use with this ritual, of the standard dimensions. The container is often inscribed with the rune [[Lann]], or sometimes with the rune [[Queros]] when used to offer items that are either of dubious legality in the Empire - or even flat out illegal. Sigils representing [[Prosperity]] (apples and sheaves of wheat are common, piles of money are often considered a little gauche) or the tools and transportation methods of merchants - weights and scales, ships, wagons, and market stalls. Ink and parchment may be used to write down the exact contents of the box; it is common to draw attention to any special provenance or properties of the offered goods that might otherwise be overlooked.

A [[Dramaturgy|dramaturgical]] ritual commonly takes the form of a scene set in [[the Counting House]], in which a [[The Cup|Cup]], [[The Coin|Coin]], or [[The Ring|Ring]] is placed in a container and then becomes the focus of an intrigue, trade, or misunderstanding. [[The_Marches_magical_traditions#Mummers|Mummers]] and [[Dawn_magical_traditions#Guisers|guisers]] both are known to favour a broad face full of mistaken identity and confusion where the container ends up in the wrong hands, or is mixed up with other containers; [[the League|League]] magicians tend to favour more serious, intrigue-laden plots in which the container gains value due to the lengths rivals are prepared to go to to claim it.

A [[blood magic|blood mage]] is likely to anoint the container with blood donated by a [[cambion]] or a respected merchant, with the [[Blood_magic#The_Cut|cut]] often made at the thumb, the side of the eye, or very rarely the tongue itself. Winding patterns representing the idea of the container passing from hand to hand until it finds someone prepared to offer a fair trade resonate well with the ritual.

It used to be common practice for ritualists who mastered this ritual, and planned to engage in it often, to place a gong, bell or chime next to or on top of the container in which their trade goods were offered. The magic of the ritual caused the gong, bell or chime to ring when the transaction progressed to the next stage. Even with the changes to the way the ritual works, and the trade is made, some ritualists still incorporate such devices into their performance, sounding their gong (or what have you) to indicate the ritual is complete and the spirits of the City of Gold and Lead may lay claim to the enchanted box.

[[Category:Autumn Ritual]]
[[Category:Rituals]]

Ephisis' Scale

2024-05-09T14:23:08Z

Kaberett: /* Common Elements */ typos

==Rules==
{{Season|Autumn|4}}
===Performing the Ritual===
{{Casting time|2}} It targets an opaque container no more than 8" in any dimension. The ritual can only be performed on a Friday or Saturday during an Empire event.

===Effects===
This ritual can only be cast on Friday and Saturday during an event. When the ritual is performed, the ritualists put any amount of unliving material inside an opaque container up to 8" by 8" by 8" maximum volume. After casting the container disappears, leaving the ritualists with a unique token in its place that represents ownership of the box and its contents.

On Sunday afternoon, beginning at 1 pm, representatives of the [[Ephisis|City of Gold and Lead]] will come to the Hall of Worlds and meet with the [[coven|covens]] who have submitted boxes via the ritual. They will have used the peculiar temporal mechanics of the Autumn realm to seek offers for the contents of each box, and will present them to the magician who presents the appropriate token. There will often be some leeway for negotiation depending on the nature of the offer, and it is entirely possible that not everything in the box will be considered for trade, or an agreement reached for only part of the contents.

If an agreement can be reached, the heralds will return the box and the agreed on price for its contents. If an agreement cannot be reached, the box will be returned along with whatever the magicians had put in it. Obviously, the magicians will need to bring the token that marks them as the owner of the box. If they do not, the heralds will not deal with them.

In the event a box is not claimed for whatever reason (the token has been lost, or nobody arrives to bargain with the heralds), the heralds will claim the items sent and arrange for payment to be sent to the caster of the ritual later. ('''OOC Note:''' In this case, an appropriate payment will be added to the one of the caster's inventories and the box and any props will be put in lost property.)

The best things to trade using this ritual are [[game items]] such as [[Game_items#Materials|materials]] or [[Game_items#Coins|coins]], ribboned items such as [[Game_items#Magical_Items|magic items]] (provided the physrep will fit in the box of course - it is impractical to fit a one-handed weapon or a suit of armour in an 8" square container), lammied items such as [[Game_items#Potions|potions]] or other consumables, or items with [[Game_items#Cards|cards]] such as [[Game_items#Herbs|herbs]] or [[Game_items#Artisan.27s_Oil|artisan's oil]]. Examples of things that are usually ignored by the City of Gold and Lead are unribboned and unlammied food and drink, ribbons that have expired or that expire at the end of the current event, ribbons without appropriate phys-reps attached, unribboned props, and written items such as scrolls or notes that do not have a ribbon ID on them.

This ritual is sometimes used to arrange unique trades with the City of Gold and Lead, other Autumn eternals, or mortal magicians who have negotiated a deal with Ephisis or her heralds. In this case, there will usually be a token that can be placed in the box to indicate that the contents are part of a specific deal. For example, in the past there have been cases where including specific items and something marked with the Lann rune results in a pre-arranged exchange. These are invariably related to [[opportunities]].
===Assurance===
This ritual draws directly on the eternal [[Ephisis]] for its power. As with [[Ritual theory#Rituals_that_deal_with_Eternals|most such rituals]], there is an [[Ritual theory#Agreement|agreement]] that certain behaviour will cause it to become nonfunctional. Following the Winter Solstice 385YE this ''assurrance'' was confirmed to be that the Empire must continue to [[Public auction|publicly]] [[Auction of the Seats|auction]] as Imperial positions at least one [[mithril]], one [[weirwood]], one [[white granite]], and one [[ilium]] [[Imperial Bourse|Bourse]] seat each year. Should as calendar year pass (Spring through Winter) in which no seats of a certain material are auctioned publicly to any Imperial citizen, the ritual would either lose its power or the denizens of the City of Gold and Lead would be freed from their agreement to offer equitable trades. While it is certainly possible for the empower the ritual again should the assurance be broken, there is no guarantee that it would work the same way it did previously.

==Description==
This ritual allows magicians to engage in measured trade with the Realm of Autumn, specifically with the [[eternal]] [[Ephisis]] and the denizens of the City of Gold and Lead. These denizens often act as brokers, finding potential buyers from their City, the other cities of their realm, or even mortals who use similar rituals to trade with them. They are known to be scrupulous in their commitment to fair trades - wherever possible, the goods offered are considered to have at least equal value to the goods that have been offered. Sometimes this assessment is unbalanced, most often because of complex economic factors of supply and demand. Some ritualists attempt to influence the counter-offers by including a scroll or letter with the submitted goods, but there is no guarantee that such documents will have any impact.

Common goods offered for past trades using this ritual have included examples of all the [[Materials|special materials]] known on the Mortal realm, as well as [[Game items#Herbs|herbs]], [[Potion|potions]] and other preparations (even [[liao]] on a few occasions), coins both [[Currency#Imperial_Coins|Imperial]] and (occasionally) otherwise, [[magic items]] (especially [[Magic_items#Talismans|talismans]]), and [[vis]] (most often [[vis#Warm Ashes|warm ashes]] but occasionally other kinds as well).

More exotic items reported over the years have included unique substances; unfamiliar potions and narcotics; unique gemstones unknown in the mortal Realm; scrolls of unknown ritual magic; deeds of ownership, sometimes Imperial sometimes otherwise; a miraculous mechanical golden bird that whispered prophecies to its owner for seven years before slowly winding down; a copper-and-agate beetle with the ability to diagnose and treat illnesses; and a pair of rings that allowed instantaneous communication with no apparent limitation of distance.

One element that troubles some Imperial citizens is that the City of Gold and Lead seems unbothered by questions of legality. They are equally happy to deal in illegal goods, both accepting them via this ritual and potentially offering them in exchange. This is not a result of ignorance; indeed a herald might cheerfully point out that an item offered in trade is illegal or take steps to ensure that the trade does not attract undue attention. Questions of local legality simply do not seem to concern them in any way.

Some ritualists have bargained with Ephisis for larger containers in which to place goods. For example, the [[The Marches|Marcher]] mage-smith Alan of Cotter's Barn was known to possess a weirwood case 6' long and 2' wide and deep with which he traded the fruits of his crafting with Ephisis. It is also possible to arrange special agreements with Ephisis or her factotums. The [[The League|League]] [[Surgical skills#Apothecary|apothecary]] Helena Jung von Holberg apparently possessed an oak-and-brass potion case, for example, that ensured that trades offered for potions would always involve herbs or other potions.

As with [[Missive for Sadogua]] and similar eternal-themed rituals, 'Ephisis' Scale' uses a small amount of mana to open a conduit to the eternal in question, allowing a small amount of material to be transferred. The additional magnitudes reinforce or recognise the nature of an agreed pact - in this case that Ephisis or her factotums will consider an object or objects offered in trade and offer something of equal value in return. The [[The Brass Coast|Freeborn]] scholar Serval i Riqueza of the [[Unfettered Mind]], who made a study of several of these rituals, posited that the additional magnitude served as a 'handling fee' for Ephisis, to ensure that the eternal always made a slight profit even when the suggested trade was not accepted.

Almost every [[Foreign_nations|other nation]], foreign and barbarian alike, has access to some variation of this ritual; the City of Gold and Lead is very keen to facilitate trade with mortals. The [[#Assurance|nature of the agreement]] that maintains access to the ritual, and some of the details about how it is performed may vary (sometimes even between different factions within a nation), but the essential ritual seems to be common throughout the known world.

Prior to Summer 385YE, the ritual worked somewhat differently. Trades were arranged in an hour, but there was no capacity for negotiation; the contents of the box were merely "swapped" for other valuables and the ritualists had the choice to accept the offer in its totality or reject it. It is unlikely to be coincidence that the [[Inkpot gods#LINK|reassessment of the ritual]] took place as Imperial magicians performed a potent Autumn enchantment that [[:Category:Imperial Enchantment|covered the entire Empire]]. There was some discussion that the heralds of the City of Gold and Lead wanted to explore different ways to trade with Imperial citizens - and after what was presumably a successful experiment, permanently changed the way the ritual worked starting with the Winter Solstice. Indications from foreign nations such as [[Principalities of Jarm|Jarm]], [[Faraden]], and the [[Commonwealth]] suggest that their versions of this ritual have been altered in a similar fashion.

==Common Elements==
A box or sack, often of rare woods. fine silk or velvet, is the obvious focus used with this ritual, A [[Groups#Coven|coven]] or ritualist often has a specific container that they favour for use with this ritual, of the standard dimensions. The container is often inscribed with the rune [[Lann]], or sometimes with the rune [[Queros]] when used to offer items that are either of dubious legality in the Empire - or even flat out illegal. Sigils representing [[Prosperity]] (apples and sheaves of wheat are common, piles of money are often considered a little gauche) or the tools and transportation methods of merchants - weights and scales, ships, wagons, and market stalls. Ink and parchment may be used to write down the exact contents of the box; it is common to draw attention to any special provenance or properties of the offered goods that might otherwise be overlooked.

A [[Dramaturgy|dramaturgical]] ritual commonly takes the form of a scene set in [[the Counting House]], in which a [[The Cup|Cup]], [[The Coin|Coin]], or [[The Ring|Ring]] is placed in a container and then becomes the focus of an intrigue, trade, or misunderstanding. [[The_Marches_magical_traditions#Mummers|Mummers]] and [[Dawn_magical_traditions#Guisers|guisers]] both are known to favour a broad face full of mistaken identity and confusion where the container ends up in the wrong hands, or is mixed up with other containers; [[the League|League]] magicians tend to favour more serious, intrigue-laden plots in which the container gains value due to the lengths rivals are prepared to go to to claim it.

A [[blood magic|blood mage]] is likely to anoint the container with blood donated by a [[cambion]] or a respected merchant, with the [[Blood_magic#The_Cut|cut]] often made at the thumb, the side of the eye, or very rarely the tongue itself. Winding patterns representing the idea of the container passing from hand to hand until it finds someone prepared to offer a fair trade resonate well with the ritual.

It used to be common practice for ritualists who mastered this ritual, and planned to engage in it often, to place a gong, bell or chime next to or on top of the container in which their trade goods were offered. The magic of the ritual caused the gong, bell or chime to ring when the transaction progressed to the next stage. Even with the changes to the way the ritual works, and the trade is made, some ritualists still incorporate such devices into their performance, sounding their gong (or what have you) to indicate the ritual is complete and the spirits of the City of Gold and Lead may lay claim to the enchanted box.

[[Category:Autumn Ritual]]
[[Category:Rituals]]

Stealing

2024-05-03T14:05:07Z

Kaberett: /* Lost Property */ clarification re finding items IC vs OC, discussed with Graeme by e-mail pre-E1

[[Category:Rules]]
==Overview==
The overwhelming majority of game items in Empire cannot be taken without the owner's knowledge. You can trick or threaten another character into giving you an item, or you can loot them if they are unresisting, but you can't take items without the other participant being aware of it. The only exception to this rule is for unique game items that have a gold ribbon attached.

==Gold Ribbon Items==
* '''Game items that have a gold ribbon attached are the ''only'' items that can be taken without the owner's knowledge'''
* '''Gold ribbon items must be handed into GOD by 3.30 p.m. on Sunday'''
* '''The ribbon must remain attached to the phys-rep at all times'''

Unique items in Empire, such as the Imperial Crown, are indicated with a gold ribbon. These are the only items that you are allowed to take without the other particpant's knowledge. You can only take such an item from an in-character area during time-in, and provided you don't enter someone's tent without their invitation to take them.

The vast majority of these have a phys-rep which is provided by Profound Decisions. The item will have a special gold ribbon (instead of a regular white item ribbon). The ribbon must remain attached to the item at all times. You must hand the item into GOD before 3:30pm on Sunday at each Profound Decisions event; it can be collected at the start of the next event by you or someone you nominate.

==All Other Items==
* '''Do not take any other items without the owner's knowledge'''
You are not permitted to take any other item in Empire without the owner's knowledge.

You ''are'' allowed to threaten or trick a character out of their valuables, so you can take items if they are given to you by the particiant, even if you have intimidated or tricked the character. Provided you are roleplaying and interacting with a character over the exchange of items, then that is acceptable to take any items the person gives you. Interaction includes searching an [[Combat#Dying|unresisting character]] - if you [[Combat#Searching_a_character|search a target]], then you can take any items you find or can point to. What you cannot do is take regular items without their OOC knowledge.

==Searching a Character==
*'''You must not touch another participant while searching'''
*'''You must use appropriate roleplaying searching for at least 30 seconds'''
*'''You can always take any in-character item that you can point to from an unresisting character'''
You can always take any in-character item that you can point to from an unresisting character. You can search an unresisting character to attempt to find any valuable items that they are carrying on their person that are not visible. You can only do this if you have both hands free. To search a character you must use appropriate roleplaying for at least thirty seconds. You can mime patting a person down, while keeping your hands well away so you don't come close to touching them. If you complete the count without interruption then the target must give you every IC item that they are carrying.

==Looting Items==
* '''You can loot items from a fallen character'''
* '''If you are looting a magic item, only take the ribbon unless the victim explicitly asks you to take the phys-rep'''
* '''Any phys-reps looted from a battlefield must be returned to GOD before you resume playing your character in Anvil'''
* '''You can replace a shattered weapon or shield if you can loot an equivalent item on the battlefield'''
You can loot items from another character but you must check with the person whose character you are looting. If you are stealing a ribboned item they you should take only the ribbon unless the owner asks you to take the phys-rep and keep it with the ribbon. If you take a ribbon you should put the ribbon on a suitable phys-rep of your own as soon as possible after the battle is over.

If you loot a phys-rep from a battlefield, either an item or banner or equivalent, then you must return it to GOD before you resume playing your character in Anvil. All phys-reps, including barbarian banners, must be returned in this way.

If your character is looting a weapon or shield from the battlefield so that you can replace a shattered item then you must loot an item that is equivalent to the phys-rep you are going to use. If your character has a large round shield - you must loot another large shield (not a buckler). If your character has a spear - you could replace a shattered spear by looting a similar size polearm - not a sword or axe. You must check with the character you are looting the item from; you cannot loot a shattered item or an item that has already been looted by another character. In any case, you must not take phys-reps from our volunteer monsters, you must have your own phys-rep ready to use.

==IC Tents==
* '''Do not enter people's in-character tents unless you have been invited to do so by the owner'''
Many people sleep in their in-character tents at Empire and may need to store important OOC belongings in their tents. You must treat other people's spaces with respect - this means you must not enter an in-character tent unless you have their invitation to do so.

==Lost Property==
* '''Lost property should be brought to GOD'''
* '''You will be allowed to keep any IC valuables you find and bring to GOD'''

If you find any lost property at the event that includes IC valuables then you should bring them straight to GOD. Our GOD team will go through any pouch or purse to identify the owner if possible and separate any IC and OOC valuables. The GOD team will take your CID and then you will be allowed to keep any IC valuables if you found them in an IC area of the field outside a tent, if your character wishes to do so.

Contact Profound Decisions

2024-04-14T13:51:09Z

Kaberett: /* Email */ +lost property

<div style="float:left; width: 450px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage|file=Archivist1.jpg|caption=Email is the best way to contact us, and sending your email to the right address is the best way to do that|width=450|align=lef}}</div>
==Email==
Email is the best way to contact us. Please pick the single most appropriate contact and send your email '''''to that address only'''''. We try to respond to all emails quickly but please bear in mind that we receive over a hundred emails a day during busy periods.

Before e-mailing, please bear in mind this [[Writing_about_Empire#Contacting_Profound_Decisions|guidance by Matt]] which will ensure your e-mail is processed in the most efficient manner.

===Accessibility===
* [mailto:accessibility@profounddecisions.co.uk accessibility@profounddecisions.co.uk] - To get help or information with any issues relating to [[Accessibility]] at events.

===Feedback===
* [mailto:feedback@profounddecisions.co.uk feedback@profounddecisions.co.uk] - [[Feedback]] is vital in helping us to improve our events, please email the Empire address directly with any feedback you have from an event.

===Online Moderation===
* [mailto:mods@profounddecisions.co.uk mods@profounddecisions.co.uk] - If you have a problem with the online behaviour of another Empire participant then please report that directly to our moderation team.

===Conduct===
* [mailto:conduct@profounddecisions.co.uk conduct@profounddecisions.co.uk] - Any issues to do with the [[conduct]] of other participants are best sent direct to the conduct team for the fastest possible response - but you can contact individual members of the team directly if you prefer.

===Crewing===
* [mailto:crew@profounddecisions.co.uk crew@profounddecisions.co.uk] - Email the crew team if you are interested in helping out with events.

===Questions about Empire===
* [mailto:rules@profounddecisions.co.uk rules@profounddecisions.co.uk] - This is the email to use for any queries about the rules for Empire.
* [mailto:plot@profounddecisions.co.uk plot@profounddecisions.co.uk] - This is the email to use for any queries about the Empire setting or plot - as well as for information submitted for player events. This is also the email to use for submitting [[Mandate#Alternative Mandates|alternative mandates]].
* [mailto:backgrounds@profounddecisions.co.uk backgrounds@profounddecisions.co.uk] - This is the email for all queries about character and group backgrounds for Empire.
* [mailto:new.player@profounddecisions.co.uk new.player@profounddecisions.co.uk] - This is the email for all queries about how to start and play Empire. Queries about current and future characters are also welcome.
* [mailto:wiki@profounddecisions.co.uk wiki@profounddecisions.co.uk] - This is the email to use to report what you think is a mistake on the wiki.
* [mailto:civil.service@profounddecisions.co.uk civil.service@profounddecisions.co.uk] - This is the email for booking requests for spaces run by the Civil Service.
* [mailto:academy@profounddecisions.co.uk academy@profounddecisions.co.uk] - This is the email for contacting [[the Academy]] staff.

===Questions about your account===
* [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] - for all queries about your account, booking for events, payments and refunds.

===Lost property===
* [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] - for all queries about property lost at PD events.

==Phone==
You are welcome to phone the office on 0845 0944 798 and we’ll take your call during normal working hours. We’re often working late in the office, so you are welcome to try your luck calling during out of office hours, but we can’t guarantee a response.

==Address==
Please address all correspondence to our PO Box - Profound Decisions, PO Box 666, Preston, PR2 1ZW.

==Mobile==
We usually head for site around four days before each event begins. You can use our mobile number, 07833 089512, if you need to contact us on site for any purpose.

GOD

2024-04-10T18:07:41Z

Kaberett: /* GOD services */ signposting

All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), the location of which is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event -- we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

=Vital statistics=

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times -- we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On... !! GOD is open... !! For...
|-
| Thursday* || 20:00–22:00 || Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| Friday || 13:00–16:00<br>17:00–01:00 Sat || Pack handout, limited lost property<br>Normal service
|-
| Saturday || 09:30–01:00 Sun || Normal service
|-
| Sunday || 09:30–12:00<br>12:00–15:00<br>15:00–17:00 || Normal service<br>Normal service, resource hand-in<br>Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}

<small><nowiki>*</nowiki> We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 8 p.m. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Tent layout==

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Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection, with two queues.

Most people will need to join the '''main queue'''. Packs are arranged by PID, and you'll be directed to the correct side of the tent by our queue-wrangler.

The queue for the '''concessions desk''' is at the right-hand side of the main entrance. You should only join this queue if you have bought a ticket at the concession rate ''and have not yet provided evidence that you are entitled to a concession''. If you have e-mailed proof in to PD and had a reply acknowledging this, join the main queue. If you received any other discount (e.g. multi-booking, referring a new player), join the main queue.

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|width=300|align=right}}

During normal service, we have three main queues.

To queue for the '''potions desk''', go through the main entrance and past the set of tables with computers. This queue is usually fairly short -- you will usually be able to come right into the tent, past the main queue. The potions desk is where you should go to mix potions, change money, and collect packs.

The queue for the '''queries desk''' passes through the right-hand side of the main entrance and then wraps around the tent. The queries desk is where you should go in order to do character admin and ref admin, and to collect your pack if you still need to provide evidence that you are entitled to the concession rate.

The '''lost property desk''' is set slightly back from the main entrance. The queue begins directly in front of the desk, passes between of the tent wall poles, and wraps around along the side of the tent away from the main entrance.

There may also be a queue for '''player PCs''', especially after battles. Please try to keep this separate from the queue for the queries desk.

For '''resource hand-in''', collect a hand-in slip and bag from the tables by the main exit, then drop your items off at the potions desk.

==Accessibility==

* '''Proxies:''' any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk E-mail us] with your nominated proxy's details (name and, ideally, PID), and we'll make a record of that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose, then you'll be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary?14 summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in. (This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf]].)
* If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know you'd like support with access. For example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues; provide seating while we're dealing with your queries; and take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves -- we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

=GOD services=

==Miscellaneous==

* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting a issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) we'll be able to help from any desk, so just join the shortest queue. If it's urgent, skip the queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until around lunchtime on Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[Draft:GOD#Resources|Resources]]).

==Character packs==

* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''

Character packs always contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent -- the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event -- they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry -- you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason -- but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late and Gate bookings made before you reached site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the player PCs in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

===Concessions===
If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, if possible (we know it isn't for everybody!) please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins -- this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make -- if you book 3 events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

===Crew===
If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

==Resource hand-in==

* '''If you want to use resources in downtime, you need to hand them in to GOD'''
* '''Don't hand in resources you don't intend to use in downtime'''
* '''Complete a hand-in sheet and deposit your resources at the potions desk on Sunday between 12 noon and 5 p.m.'''

You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many thrones there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to -- e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD Is Not A Bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes PD winds up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever -- but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

==Player PCs==

Player PCs are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these PCs to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], set up [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this Wi-Fi network is connected to the PD servers in the field, but isn't connected to the Internet. That means you won't be able to (say) check Facebook or your email, but you will be able to read this wiki and access your character account. Some phones will detect the lack of internet access and "help" by automatically disconnecting you from the Wi-Fi network so you can use mobile data; you may want to turn off mobile data to stop this happening..

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field -- you'll need us to do that for you.

==Potions==

* '''To mix [[Potion|potions]], head to the potions desk'''

Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together -- e.g. if you want to make 7 Elixir Vitae, please have one stack of 7 Cerulean Mazzarine and another of 7 True Vervain, instead of 7 pairs of one each.

==Money changing==

* '''To change money, head to the potions desk'''

GOD is usually able to change [[Currency|denominations of coins]] at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) -- and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that definitely speeds things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

==Character admin==

* '''For character admin, join the queries queue'''

Character admin includes:

* changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID -- we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

==Referee admin==

* '''For referee admin, join the queries queue'''

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* pay Iridescent Gloaming into your account to perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* your PID
* anyone else involved (or their proxy) -- and their PIDs!
* for anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep (we may be able to make exceptions if e.g. the physrep is heavy armour)
* if you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

==PD physreps==

* '''For PD physreps, head to the potions desk'''

Some positions (e.g. [[Archmage]]) have associated PD physreps. If you need to collect a PD physrep, there will be a note in your character pack. Please head to the potions desk and show this note to a member of GOD crew.

If you want to drop PD physreps off for storage between events, you must bring them back to the potions desk before 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

==Lost property==

===Limited service===

Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* collect items if
*# we’ve contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# you’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

===Normal service===

After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* collect items we've contacted you about
* ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen -- we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

==="Freecycle"===

We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

===Between events===

If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewelry, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] -- just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.

===Behind the scenes===

We know that from the outside lost property often looks like a chaotic jumble -- so we want to tell you a bit more about how the system works!

When you tell us you've lost something, the first thing we do is look through items we've had handed in. These are organised by the event they were lost at and the type of item -- if you lost a goblet two events ago, we'll grab the box of drinking vessels that were handed in two events ago and go through it with you. We'll also double-check the boxes from more recent events, because items sometimes get found in the woods/other people's kit bags/the Academy storage container quite a while after they went missing!

If we don't have your item, we'll ask you to fill out a lost property form with us, even if you don't think it's worth it -- it's incredibly frustrating to have something handed in and realise we know ''exactly'' who it belongs to, but didn't get them to leave their details! We keep these reports for a full year.

When items are handed in, we check whether we can ID their owner. This means that we look for a PID, name, or contact details, or even initials -- in normal light and using a UV torch. We also check whether they seem like any of the lost property reports we have on record. If we find a match, we'll get in touch (via a text message from a PD phone, or e-mail) as soon as we can. This does sometimes take a while and we don't always realise when something that's been handed in matches a description, so even if we haven't contacted you, please do feel free to swing by to check any time when full lost property service is open!

In addition to matching up missing property reports with lost items during events, we are sometimes able to spend a few days before an event sorting through lost property. This lets us thoroughly double-check everything we have in storage against all lost property reports from the last four events -- this means that we try to check every single piece of lost property from each event at least four separate times. If we find something we think belongs to you, we'll do our best to let you know by e-mail, and we'll stamp a reminder that there's something for you to collect (or inspect) on your character pack. Again, if we don't get in touch it doesn't mean we definitely don't have your stuff -- it just means we haven't recognised it!

When we return an item, if it's not already got your details on we'll encourage you to label it with identifying information, e.g. your PID or your name. If it comes in again, we'll be able to get it back to you faster.

===How you can help us===

* If you want to check lost property, please come to the front desk and wait for someone in blue! We can make sure you're looking in the right place and our system stays intact.
* Write something we can use to identify you on your items. Your PID, wallet name, character name and phone number are all useful. You can use UV security marker – we check incoming lost property with a UV torch.
* Add your mobile phone number, if you have one, to your PD account. Only a small number of senior crew will be able to see your number. GOD will only use your number to text you if something that belongs to you is handed in.
* When we fill out a lost property form, please give us as much detail as you can – sketches are really helpful, and so is info like “the gold’s wearing off on the back”!
* If you have any photos of an item you’ve lost, even if they’re not very good, please e-mail them in to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk].
* ''Especially'' if you're an archer, please do your best to swing by GOD last thing before you leave site -- we have really limited storage space between events and arrows take up an astonishing amount of room.
* Let us know when things turn up! It makes us happy for you, and it means we can stop hunting :)

=Info for crew=

The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD or you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

If you're picking up a radio from GOD, go to the radio charging station at the back of the tent -- there will be signs up with instructions. Only take one battery -- if you think you need more than one, please have a chat with us.

If you need us to do something to help keep the event running smoothly, use any entrance and grab someone in blue!

=Resources=

Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.

* New player guide
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* [[Media:Ritual calculation sheet.pdf|Printable ritual calculation aid]]

GOD

2024-04-10T14:57:30Z

Kaberett: /* Vital statistics */ formatting

All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), the location of which is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event -- we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

=Vital statistics=

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times -- we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On... !! GOD is open... !! For...
|-
| Thursday* || 20:00–22:00 || Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| Friday || 13:00–16:00<br>17:00–01:00 Sat || Pack handout, limited lost property<br>Normal service
|-
| Saturday || 09:30–01:00 Sun || Normal service
|-
| Sunday || 09:30–12:00<br>12:00–15:00<br>15:00–17:00 || Normal service<br>Normal service, resource hand-in<br>Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}

<small><nowiki>*</nowiki> We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 8 p.m. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Tent layout==

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|width=300|align=right}}

Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection, with two queues.

Most people will need to join the '''main queue'''. Packs are arranged by PID, and you'll be directed to the correct side of the tent by our queue-wrangler.

The queue for the '''concessions desk''' is at the right-hand side of the main entrance. You should only join this queue if you have bought a ticket at the concession rate ''and have not yet provided evidence that you are entitled to a concession''. If you have e-mailed proof in to PD and had a reply acknowledging this, join the main queue. If you received any other discount (e.g. multi-booking, referring a new player), join the main queue.

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|width=300|align=right}}

During normal service, we have three main queues.

To queue for the '''potions desk''', go through the main entrance and past the set of tables with computers. This queue is usually fairly short -- you will usually be able to come right into the tent, past the main queue. The potions desk is where you should go to mix potions, change money, and collect packs.

The queue for the '''queries desk''' passes through the right-hand side of the main entrance and then wraps around the tent. The queries desk is where you should go in order to do character admin and ref admin, and to collect your pack if you still need to provide evidence that you are entitled to the concession rate.

The '''lost property desk''' is set slightly back from the main entrance. The queue begins directly in front of the desk, passes between of the tent wall poles, and wraps around along the side of the tent away from the main entrance.

There may also be a queue for '''player PCs''', especially after battles. Please try to keep this separate from the queue for the queries desk.

For '''resource hand-in''', collect a hand-in slip and bag from the tables by the main exit, then drop your items off at the potions desk.

==Accessibility==

* '''Proxies:''' any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk E-mail us] with your nominated proxy's details (name and, ideally, PID), and we'll make a record of that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose, then you'll be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary?14 summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in. (This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf]].)
* If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know you'd like support with access. For example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues; provide seating while we're dealing with your queries; and take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves -- we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

=GOD services=

==Miscellaneous==

* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting a issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) we'll be able to help from any desk, so just join the shortest queue. If it's urgent, skip the queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until around lunchtime on Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[Draft:GOD#Resources|Resources]]).

==Character packs==

* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''

Character packs always contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent -- the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event -- they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry -- you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason -- but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late and Gate bookings made before you reached site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the player PCs in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

===Concessions===
If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, if possible (we know it isn't for everybody!) please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins -- this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make -- if you book 3 events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

===Crew===
If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

==Resource hand-in==

* '''If you want to use resources in downtime, you need to hand them in to GOD'''
* '''Don't hand in resources you don't intend to use in downtime'''
* '''Complete a hand-in sheet and deposit your resources at the potions desk on Sunday between 12 noon and 5 p.m.'''

You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many thrones there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to -- e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD Is Not A Bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes PD winds up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever -- but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

==Player PCs==

Player PCs are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these PCs to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], set up [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this Wi-Fi network is connected to the PD servers in the field, but isn't connected to the Internet. That means you won't be able to (say) check Facebook or your email, but you will be able to read this wiki and access your character account. Some phones will detect the lack of internet access and "help" by automatically disconnecting you from the Wi-Fi network so you can use mobile data; you may want to turn off mobile data to stop this happening..

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field -- you'll need us to do that for you.

==Potions==

To mix [[Potion|potions]], head to the potions desk.

Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together -- e.g. if you want to make 7 Elixir Vitae, please have one stack of 7 Cerulean Mazzarine and another of 7 True Vervain, instead of 7 pairs of one each.

==Money changing==

GOD is usually able to change [[Currency|denominations of coins]] at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) -- and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that definitely speeds things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

==Character admin==

Character admin includes:

* changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID -- we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

==Referee admin==

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* pay Iridescent Gloaming into your account to perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* your PID
* anyone else involved (or their proxy) -- and their PIDs!
* for anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep (we may be able to make exceptions if e.g. the physrep is heavy armour)
* if you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

==PD physreps==

Some positions (e.g. [[Archmage]]) have associated PD physreps. If you need to collect a PD physrep, there will be a note in your character pack. Please head to the potions desk and show this note to a member of GOD crew.

If you want to drop PD physreps off for storage between events, you must bring them back to the potions desk before 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

==Lost property==

===Limited service===

Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* collect items if
*# we’ve contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# you’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

===Normal service===

After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* collect items we've contacted you about
* ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen -- we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

==="Freecycle"===

We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

===Between events===

If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewelry, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] -- just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.

===Behind the scenes===

We know that from the outside lost property often looks like a chaotic jumble -- so we want to tell you a bit more about how the system works!

When you tell us you've lost something, the first thing we do is look through items we've had handed in. These are organised by the event they were lost at and the type of item -- if you lost a goblet two events ago, we'll grab the box of drinking vessels that were handed in two events ago and go through it with you. We'll also double-check the boxes from more recent events, because items sometimes get found in the woods/other people's kit bags/the Academy storage container quite a while after they went missing!

If we don't have your item, we'll ask you to fill out a lost property form with us, even if you don't think it's worth it -- it's incredibly frustrating to have something handed in and realise we know ''exactly'' who it belongs to, but didn't get them to leave their details! We keep these reports for a full year.

When items are handed in, we check whether we can ID their owner. This means that we look for a PID, name, or contact details, or even initials -- in normal light and using a UV torch. We also check whether they seem like any of the lost property reports we have on record. If we find a match, we'll get in touch (via a text message from a PD phone, or e-mail) as soon as we can. This does sometimes take a while and we don't always realise when something that's been handed in matches a description, so even if we haven't contacted you, please do feel free to swing by to check any time when full lost property service is open!

In addition to matching up missing property reports with lost items during events, we are sometimes able to spend a few days before an event sorting through lost property. This lets us thoroughly double-check everything we have in storage against all lost property reports from the last four events -- this means that we try to check every single piece of lost property from each event at least four separate times. If we find something we think belongs to you, we'll do our best to let you know by e-mail, and we'll stamp a reminder that there's something for you to collect (or inspect) on your character pack. Again, if we don't get in touch it doesn't mean we definitely don't have your stuff -- it just means we haven't recognised it!

When we return an item, if it's not already got your details on we'll encourage you to label it with identifying information, e.g. your PID or your name. If it comes in again, we'll be able to get it back to you faster.

===How you can help us===

* If you want to check lost property, please come to the front desk and wait for someone in blue! We can make sure you're looking in the right place and our system stays intact.
* Write something we can use to identify you on your items. Your PID, wallet name, character name and phone number are all useful. You can use UV security marker – we check incoming lost property with a UV torch.
* Add your mobile phone number, if you have one, to your PD account. Only a small number of senior crew will be able to see your number. GOD will only use your number to text you if something that belongs to you is handed in.
* When we fill out a lost property form, please give us as much detail as you can – sketches are really helpful, and so is info like “the gold’s wearing off on the back”!
* If you have any photos of an item you’ve lost, even if they’re not very good, please e-mail them in to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk].
* ''Especially'' if you're an archer, please do your best to swing by GOD last thing before you leave site -- we have really limited storage space between events and arrows take up an astonishing amount of room.
* Let us know when things turn up! It makes us happy for you, and it means we can stop hunting :)

=Info for crew=

The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD or you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

If you're picking up a radio from GOD, go to the radio charging station at the back of the tent -- there will be signs up with instructions. Only take one battery -- if you think you need more than one, please have a chat with us.

If you need us to do something to help keep the event running smoothly, use any entrance and grab someone in blue!

=Resources=

Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.

* New player guide
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* [[Media:Ritual calculation sheet.pdf|Printable ritual calculation aid]]

GOD

2024-04-10T14:57:09Z

Kaberett: /* Tent layout */ formatting

All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), the location of which is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event -- we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

=Vital statistics=

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times -- we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On... !! GOD is open... !! For...
|-
| Thursday* || 20:00–22:00 || Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| Friday || 13:00–16:00<br>17:00–01:00 Sat || Pack handout, limited lost property<br>Normal service
|-
| Saturday || 09:30–01:00 Sun || Normal service
|-
| Sunday || 09:30–12:00<br>12:00–15:00<br>15:00–17:00 || Normal service<br>Normal service, resource hand-in<br>Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}

<small><nowiki>*</nowiki> We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 8 p.m. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Tent layout==

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|width=300|align=right}}

Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection, with two queues.

Most people will need to join the '''main queue'''. Packs are arranged by PID, and you'll be directed to the correct side of the tent by our queue-wrangler.

The queue for the '''concessions desk''' is at the right-hand side of the main entrance. You should only join this queue if you have bought a ticket at the concession rate ''and have not yet provided evidence that you are entitled to a concession''. If you have e-mailed proof in to PD and had a reply acknowledging this, join the main queue. If you received any other discount (e.g. multi-booking, referring a new player), join the main queue.

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|width=300|align=right}}

During normal service, we have three main queues.

To queue for the '''potions desk''', go through the main entrance and past the set of tables with computers. This queue is usually fairly short -- you will usually be able to come right into the tent, past the main queue. The potions desk is where you should go to mix potions, change money, and collect packs.

The queue for the '''queries desk''' passes through the right-hand side of the main entrance and then wraps around the tent. The queries desk is where you should go in order to do character admin and ref admin, and to collect your pack if you still need to provide evidence that you are entitled to the concession rate.

The '''lost property desk''' is set slightly back from the main entrance. The queue begins directly in front of the desk, passes between of the tent wall poles, and wraps around along the side of the tent away from the main entrance.

There may also be a queue for '''player PCs''', especially after battles. Please try to keep this separate from the queue for the queries desk.

For '''resource hand-in''', collect a hand-in slip and bag from the tables by the main exit, then drop your items off at the potions desk.

==Accessibility==

* '''Proxies:''' any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk E-mail us] with your nominated proxy's details (name and, ideally, PID), and we'll make a record of that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose, then you'll be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary?14 summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in. (This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf]].)
* If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know you'd like support with access. For example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues; provide seating while we're dealing with your queries; and take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves -- we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

=GOD services=

==Miscellaneous==

* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting a issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) we'll be able to help from any desk, so just join the shortest queue. If it's urgent, skip the queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until around lunchtime on Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[Draft:GOD#Resources|Resources]]).

==Character packs==

* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''

Character packs always contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent -- the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event -- they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry -- you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason -- but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late and Gate bookings made before you reached site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the player PCs in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

===Concessions===
If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, if possible (we know it isn't for everybody!) please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins -- this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make -- if you book 3 events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

===Crew===
If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

==Resource hand-in==

* '''If you want to use resources in downtime, you need to hand them in to GOD'''
* '''Don't hand in resources you don't intend to use in downtime'''
* '''Complete a hand-in sheet and deposit your resources at the potions desk on Sunday between 12 noon and 5 p.m.'''

You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many thrones there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to -- e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD Is Not A Bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes PD winds up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever -- but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

==Player PCs==

Player PCs are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these PCs to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], set up [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this Wi-Fi network is connected to the PD servers in the field, but isn't connected to the Internet. That means you won't be able to (say) check Facebook or your email, but you will be able to read this wiki and access your character account. Some phones will detect the lack of internet access and "help" by automatically disconnecting you from the Wi-Fi network so you can use mobile data; you may want to turn off mobile data to stop this happening..

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field -- you'll need us to do that for you.

==Potions==

To mix [[Potion|potions]], head to the potions desk.

Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together -- e.g. if you want to make 7 Elixir Vitae, please have one stack of 7 Cerulean Mazzarine and another of 7 True Vervain, instead of 7 pairs of one each.

==Money changing==

GOD is usually able to change [[Currency|denominations of coins]] at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) -- and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that definitely speeds things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

==Character admin==

Character admin includes:

* changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID -- we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

==Referee admin==

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* pay Iridescent Gloaming into your account to perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* your PID
* anyone else involved (or their proxy) -- and their PIDs!
* for anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep (we may be able to make exceptions if e.g. the physrep is heavy armour)
* if you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

==PD physreps==

Some positions (e.g. [[Archmage]]) have associated PD physreps. If you need to collect a PD physrep, there will be a note in your character pack. Please head to the potions desk and show this note to a member of GOD crew.

If you want to drop PD physreps off for storage between events, you must bring them back to the potions desk before 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

==Lost property==

===Limited service===

Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* collect items if
*# we’ve contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# you’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

===Normal service===

After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* collect items we've contacted you about
* ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen -- we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

==="Freecycle"===

We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

===Between events===

If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewelry, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] -- just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.

===Behind the scenes===

We know that from the outside lost property often looks like a chaotic jumble -- so we want to tell you a bit more about how the system works!

When you tell us you've lost something, the first thing we do is look through items we've had handed in. These are organised by the event they were lost at and the type of item -- if you lost a goblet two events ago, we'll grab the box of drinking vessels that were handed in two events ago and go through it with you. We'll also double-check the boxes from more recent events, because items sometimes get found in the woods/other people's kit bags/the Academy storage container quite a while after they went missing!

If we don't have your item, we'll ask you to fill out a lost property form with us, even if you don't think it's worth it -- it's incredibly frustrating to have something handed in and realise we know ''exactly'' who it belongs to, but didn't get them to leave their details! We keep these reports for a full year.

When items are handed in, we check whether we can ID their owner. This means that we look for a PID, name, or contact details, or even initials -- in normal light and using a UV torch. We also check whether they seem like any of the lost property reports we have on record. If we find a match, we'll get in touch (via a text message from a PD phone, or e-mail) as soon as we can. This does sometimes take a while and we don't always realise when something that's been handed in matches a description, so even if we haven't contacted you, please do feel free to swing by to check any time when full lost property service is open!

In addition to matching up missing property reports with lost items during events, we are sometimes able to spend a few days before an event sorting through lost property. This lets us thoroughly double-check everything we have in storage against all lost property reports from the last four events -- this means that we try to check every single piece of lost property from each event at least four separate times. If we find something we think belongs to you, we'll do our best to let you know by e-mail, and we'll stamp a reminder that there's something for you to collect (or inspect) on your character pack. Again, if we don't get in touch it doesn't mean we definitely don't have your stuff -- it just means we haven't recognised it!

When we return an item, if it's not already got your details on we'll encourage you to label it with identifying information, e.g. your PID or your name. If it comes in again, we'll be able to get it back to you faster.

===How you can help us===

* If you want to check lost property, please come to the front desk and wait for someone in blue! We can make sure you're looking in the right place and our system stays intact.
* Write something we can use to identify you on your items. Your PID, wallet name, character name and phone number are all useful. You can use UV security marker – we check incoming lost property with a UV torch.
* Add your mobile phone number, if you have one, to your PD account. Only a small number of senior crew will be able to see your number. GOD will only use your number to text you if something that belongs to you is handed in.
* When we fill out a lost property form, please give us as much detail as you can – sketches are really helpful, and so is info like “the gold’s wearing off on the back”!
* If you have any photos of an item you’ve lost, even if they’re not very good, please e-mail them in to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk].
* ''Especially'' if you're an archer, please do your best to swing by GOD last thing before you leave site -- we have really limited storage space between events and arrows take up an astonishing amount of room.
* Let us know when things turn up! It makes us happy for you, and it means we can stop hunting :)

=Info for crew=

The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD or you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

If you're picking up a radio from GOD, go to the radio charging station at the back of the tent -- there will be signs up with instructions. Only take one battery -- if you think you need more than one, please have a chat with us.

If you need us to do something to help keep the event running smoothly, use any entrance and grab someone in blue!

=Resources=

Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.

* New player guide
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* [[Media:Ritual calculation sheet.pdf|Printable ritual calculation aid]]

GOD

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All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), the location of which is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event -- we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

=Vital statistics=

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times -- we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On... !! GOD is open... !! For...
|-
| Thursday* || 20:00–22:00 || Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| Friday || 13:00–16:00<br>17:00–01:00 Sat || Pack handout, limited lost property<br>Normal service
|-
| Saturday || 09:30–01:00 Sun || Normal service
|-
| Sunday || 09:30–12:00<br>12:00–15:00<br>15:00–17:00 || Normal service<br>Normal service, resource hand-in<br>Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}

<small><nowiki>*</nowiki> We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 8 p.m. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Tent layout==

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|width=300|align=right}}

Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection, with two queues.

Most people will need to join the '''main queue'''. Packs are arranged by PID, and you'll be directed to the correct side of the tent by our queue-wrangler.

The queue for the '''concessions desk''' is at the right-hand side of the main entrance. You should only join this queue if you have bought a ticket at the concession rate ''and have not yet provided evidence that you are entitled to a concession''. If you have e-mailed proof in to PD and had a reply acknowledging this, join the main queue. If you received any other discount (e.g. multi-booking, referring a new player), join the main queue.

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|width=300|align=left}}

During normal service, we have three main queues.

To queue for the '''potions desk''', go through the main entrance and past the set of tables with computers. This queue is usually fairly short -- you will usually be able to come right into the tent, past the main queue. The potions desk is where you should go to mix potions, change money, and collect packs.

The queue for the '''queries desk''' passes through the right-hand side of the main entrance and then wraps around the tent. The queries desk is where you should go in order to do character admin and ref admin, and to collect your pack if you still need to provide evidence that you are entitled to the concession rate.

The '''lost property desk''' is set slightly back from the main entrance. The queue begins directly in front of the desk, passes between of the tent wall poles, and wraps around along the side of the tent away from the main entrance.

There may also be a queue for '''player PCs''', especially after battles. Please try to keep this separate from the queue for the queries desk.

For '''resource hand-in''', collect a hand-in slip and bag from the tables by the main exit, then drop your items off at the potions desk.

==Accessibility==

* '''Proxies:''' any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk E-mail us] with your nominated proxy's details (name and, ideally, PID), and we'll make a record of that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose, then you'll be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary?14 summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in. (This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf]].)
* If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know you'd like support with access. For example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues; provide seating while we're dealing with your queries; and take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves -- we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

=GOD services=

==Miscellaneous==

* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting a issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) we'll be able to help from any desk, so just join the shortest queue. If it's urgent, skip the queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until around lunchtime on Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[Draft:GOD#Resources|Resources]]).

==Character packs==

* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''

Character packs always contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent -- the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event -- they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry -- you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason -- but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late and Gate bookings made before you reached site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the player PCs in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

===Concessions===
If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, if possible (we know it isn't for everybody!) please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins -- this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make -- if you book 3 events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

===Crew===
If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

==Resource hand-in==

* '''If you want to use resources in downtime, you need to hand them in to GOD'''
* '''Don't hand in resources you don't intend to use in downtime'''
* '''Complete a hand-in sheet and deposit your resources at the potions desk on Sunday between 12 noon and 5 p.m.'''

You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many thrones there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to -- e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD Is Not A Bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes PD winds up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever -- but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

==Player PCs==

Player PCs are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these PCs to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], set up [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this Wi-Fi network is connected to the PD servers in the field, but isn't connected to the Internet. That means you won't be able to (say) check Facebook or your email, but you will be able to read this wiki and access your character account. Some phones will detect the lack of internet access and "help" by automatically disconnecting you from the Wi-Fi network so you can use mobile data; you may want to turn off mobile data to stop this happening..

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field -- you'll need us to do that for you.

==Potions==

To mix [[Potion|potions]], head to the potions desk.

Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together -- e.g. if you want to make 7 Elixir Vitae, please have one stack of 7 Cerulean Mazzarine and another of 7 True Vervain, instead of 7 pairs of one each.

==Money changing==

GOD is usually able to change [[Currency|denominations of coins]] at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) -- and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that definitely speeds things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

==Character admin==

Character admin includes:

* changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID -- we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

==Referee admin==

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* pay Iridescent Gloaming into your account to perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* your PID
* anyone else involved (or their proxy) -- and their PIDs!
* for anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep (we may be able to make exceptions if e.g. the physrep is heavy armour)
* if you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

==PD physreps==

Some positions (e.g. [[Archmage]]) have associated PD physreps. If you need to collect a PD physrep, there will be a note in your character pack. Please head to the potions desk and show this note to a member of GOD crew.

If you want to drop PD physreps off for storage between events, you must bring them back to the potions desk before 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

==Lost property==

===Limited service===

Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* collect items if
*# we’ve contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# you’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

===Normal service===

After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* collect items we've contacted you about
* ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen -- we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

==="Freecycle"===

We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

===Between events===

If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewelry, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] -- just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.

===Behind the scenes===

We know that from the outside lost property often looks like a chaotic jumble -- so we want to tell you a bit more about how the system works!

When you tell us you've lost something, the first thing we do is look through items we've had handed in. These are organised by the event they were lost at and the type of item -- if you lost a goblet two events ago, we'll grab the box of drinking vessels that were handed in two events ago and go through it with you. We'll also double-check the boxes from more recent events, because items sometimes get found in the woods/other people's kit bags/the Academy storage container quite a while after they went missing!

If we don't have your item, we'll ask you to fill out a lost property form with us, even if you don't think it's worth it -- it's incredibly frustrating to have something handed in and realise we know ''exactly'' who it belongs to, but didn't get them to leave their details! We keep these reports for a full year.

When items are handed in, we check whether we can ID their owner. This means that we look for a PID, name, or contact details, or even initials -- in normal light and using a UV torch. We also check whether they seem like any of the lost property reports we have on record. If we find a match, we'll get in touch (via a text message from a PD phone, or e-mail) as soon as we can. This does sometimes take a while and we don't always realise when something that's been handed in matches a description, so even if we haven't contacted you, please do feel free to swing by to check any time when full lost property service is open!

In addition to matching up missing property reports with lost items during events, we are sometimes able to spend a few days before an event sorting through lost property. This lets us thoroughly double-check everything we have in storage against all lost property reports from the last four events -- this means that we try to check every single piece of lost property from each event at least four separate times. If we find something we think belongs to you, we'll do our best to let you know by e-mail, and we'll stamp a reminder that there's something for you to collect (or inspect) on your character pack. Again, if we don't get in touch it doesn't mean we definitely don't have your stuff -- it just means we haven't recognised it!

When we return an item, if it's not already got your details on we'll encourage you to label it with identifying information, e.g. your PID or your name. If it comes in again, we'll be able to get it back to you faster.

===How you can help us===

* If you want to check lost property, please come to the front desk and wait for someone in blue! We can make sure you're looking in the right place and our system stays intact.
* Write something we can use to identify you on your items. Your PID, wallet name, character name and phone number are all useful. You can use UV security marker – we check incoming lost property with a UV torch.
* Add your mobile phone number, if you have one, to your PD account. Only a small number of senior crew will be able to see your number. GOD will only use your number to text you if something that belongs to you is handed in.
* When we fill out a lost property form, please give us as much detail as you can – sketches are really helpful, and so is info like “the gold’s wearing off on the back”!
* If you have any photos of an item you’ve lost, even if they’re not very good, please e-mail them in to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk].
* ''Especially'' if you're an archer, please do your best to swing by GOD last thing before you leave site -- we have really limited storage space between events and arrows take up an astonishing amount of room.
* Let us know when things turn up! It makes us happy for you, and it means we can stop hunting :)

=Info for crew=

The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD or you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

If you're picking up a radio from GOD, go to the radio charging station at the back of the tent -- there will be signs up with instructions. Only take one battery -- if you think you need more than one, please have a chat with us.

If you need us to do something to help keep the event running smoothly, use any entrance and grab someone in blue!

=Resources=

Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.

* New player guide
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* [[Media:Ritual calculation sheet.pdf|Printable ritual calculation aid]]

GOD

2024-04-10T14:54:21Z

Kaberett: /* Tent layout */ formatting

All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), the location of which is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event -- we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

=Vital statistics=

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times -- we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On... !! GOD is open... !! For...
|-
| Thursday* || 20:00–22:00 || Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| Friday || 13:00–16:00<br>17:00–01:00 Sat || Pack handout, limited lost property<br>Normal service
|-
| Saturday || 09:30–01:00 Sun || Normal service
|-
| Sunday || 09:30–12:00<br>12:00–15:00<br>15:00–17:00 || Normal service<br>Normal service, resource hand-in<br>Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}

<small><nowiki>*</nowiki> We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 8 p.m. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Tent layout==

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|width=300|align=right}}

Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection, with two queues.

Most people will need to join the '''main queue'''. Packs are arranged by PID, and you'll be directed to the correct side of the tent by our queue-wrangler.

The queue for the '''concessions desk''' is at the right-hand side of the main entrance. You should only join this queue if you have bought a ticket at the concession rate ''and have not yet provided evidence that you are entitled to a concession''. If you have e-mailed proof in to PD and had a reply acknowledging this, join the main queue. If you received any other discount (e.g. multi-booking, referring a new player), join the main queue.

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|width=300|align=left}}

During normal service, we have three main queues.

To queue for the '''potions desk''', go through the main entrance and past the set of tables with computers. This queue is usually fairly short -- you will usually be able to come right into the tent, past the main queue. The potions desk is where you should go to mix potions, change money, and collect packs.

The queue for the '''queries desk''' passes through the right-hand side of the main entrance and then wraps around the tent. The queries desk is where you should go in order to do character admin and ref admin, and to collect your pack if you still need to provide evidence that you are entitled to the concession rate.

The '''lost property desk''' is set slightly back from the main entrance. The queue begins directly in front of the desk, passes between of the tent wall poles, and wraps around along the side of the tent away from the main entrance.

There may also be a queue for '''player PCs''', especially after battles. Please try to keep this separate from the queue for the queries desk.

For '''resource hand-in''', collect a hand-in slip and bag from the tables by the main exit, then drop your items off at the potions desk.

==Accessibility==

* '''Proxies:''' any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk E-mail us] with your nominated proxy's details (name and, ideally, PID), and we'll make a record of that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose, then you'll be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary?14 summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in. (This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf]].)
* If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know you'd like support with access. For example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues; provide seating while we're dealing with your queries; and take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves -- we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

=GOD services=

==Miscellaneous==

* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting a issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) we'll be able to help from any desk, so just join the shortest queue. If it's urgent, skip the queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until around lunchtime on Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[Draft:GOD#Resources|Resources]]).

==Character packs==

* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''

Character packs always contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent -- the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event -- they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry -- you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason -- but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late and Gate bookings made before you reached site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the player PCs in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

===Concessions===
If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, if possible (we know it isn't for everybody!) please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins -- this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make -- if you book 3 events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

===Crew===
If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

==Resource hand-in==

* '''If you want to use resources in downtime, you need to hand them in to GOD'''
* '''Don't hand in resources you don't intend to use in downtime'''
* '''Complete a hand-in sheet and deposit your resources at the potions desk on Sunday between 12 noon and 5 p.m.'''

You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many thrones there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to -- e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD Is Not A Bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes PD winds up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever -- but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

==Player PCs==

Player PCs are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these PCs to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], set up [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this Wi-Fi network is connected to the PD servers in the field, but isn't connected to the Internet. That means you won't be able to (say) check Facebook or your email, but you will be able to read this wiki and access your character account. Some phones will detect the lack of internet access and "help" by automatically disconnecting you from the Wi-Fi network so you can use mobile data; you may want to turn off mobile data to stop this happening..

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field -- you'll need us to do that for you.

==Potions==

To mix [[Potion|potions]], head to the potions desk.

Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together -- e.g. if you want to make 7 Elixir Vitae, please have one stack of 7 Cerulean Mazzarine and another of 7 True Vervain, instead of 7 pairs of one each.

==Money changing==

GOD is usually able to change [[Currency|denominations of coins]] at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) -- and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that definitely speeds things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

==Character admin==

Character admin includes:

* changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID -- we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

==Referee admin==

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* pay Iridescent Gloaming into your account to perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* your PID
* anyone else involved (or their proxy) -- and their PIDs!
* for anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep (we may be able to make exceptions if e.g. the physrep is heavy armour)
* if you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

==PD physreps==

Some positions (e.g. [[Archmage]]) have associated PD physreps. If you need to collect a PD physrep, there will be a note in your character pack. Please head to the potions desk and show this note to a member of GOD crew.

If you want to drop PD physreps off for storage between events, you must bring them back to the potions desk before 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

==Lost property==

===Limited service===

Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* collect items if
*# we’ve contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# you’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

===Normal service===

After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* collect items we've contacted you about
* ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen -- we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

==="Freecycle"===

We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

===Between events===

If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewelry, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] -- just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.

===Behind the scenes===

We know that from the outside lost property often looks like a chaotic jumble -- so we want to tell you a bit more about how the system works!

When you tell us you've lost something, the first thing we do is look through items we've had handed in. These are organised by the event they were lost at and the type of item -- if you lost a goblet two events ago, we'll grab the box of drinking vessels that were handed in two events ago and go through it with you. We'll also double-check the boxes from more recent events, because items sometimes get found in the woods/other people's kit bags/the Academy storage container quite a while after they went missing!

If we don't have your item, we'll ask you to fill out a lost property form with us, even if you don't think it's worth it -- it's incredibly frustrating to have something handed in and realise we know ''exactly'' who it belongs to, but didn't get them to leave their details! We keep these reports for a full year.

When items are handed in, we check whether we can ID their owner. This means that we look for a PID, name, or contact details, or even initials -- in normal light and using a UV torch. We also check whether they seem like any of the lost property reports we have on record. If we find a match, we'll get in touch (via a text message from a PD phone, or e-mail) as soon as we can. This does sometimes take a while and we don't always realise when something that's been handed in matches a description, so even if we haven't contacted you, please do feel free to swing by to check any time when full lost property service is open!

In addition to matching up missing property reports with lost items during events, we are sometimes able to spend a few days before an event sorting through lost property. This lets us thoroughly double-check everything we have in storage against all lost property reports from the last four events -- this means that we try to check every single piece of lost property from each event at least four separate times. If we find something we think belongs to you, we'll do our best to let you know by e-mail, and we'll stamp a reminder that there's something for you to collect (or inspect) on your character pack. Again, if we don't get in touch it doesn't mean we definitely don't have your stuff -- it just means we haven't recognised it!

When we return an item, if it's not already got your details on we'll encourage you to label it with identifying information, e.g. your PID or your name. If it comes in again, we'll be able to get it back to you faster.

===How you can help us===

* If you want to check lost property, please come to the front desk and wait for someone in blue! We can make sure you're looking in the right place and our system stays intact.
* Write something we can use to identify you on your items. Your PID, wallet name, character name and phone number are all useful. You can use UV security marker – we check incoming lost property with a UV torch.
* Add your mobile phone number, if you have one, to your PD account. Only a small number of senior crew will be able to see your number. GOD will only use your number to text you if something that belongs to you is handed in.
* When we fill out a lost property form, please give us as much detail as you can – sketches are really helpful, and so is info like “the gold’s wearing off on the back”!
* If you have any photos of an item you’ve lost, even if they’re not very good, please e-mail them in to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk].
* ''Especially'' if you're an archer, please do your best to swing by GOD last thing before you leave site -- we have really limited storage space between events and arrows take up an astonishing amount of room.
* Let us know when things turn up! It makes us happy for you, and it means we can stop hunting :)

=Info for crew=

The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD or you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

If you're picking up a radio from GOD, go to the radio charging station at the back of the tent -- there will be signs up with instructions. Only take one battery -- if you think you need more than one, please have a chat with us.

If you need us to do something to help keep the event running smoothly, use any entrance and grab someone in blue!

=Resources=

Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.

* New player guide
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* [[Media:Ritual calculation sheet.pdf|Printable ritual calculation aid]]

GOD

2024-04-10T14:53:54Z

Kaberett: /* Tent layout */ horrid draft re queues

All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), the location of which is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event -- we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

=Vital statistics=

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times -- we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On... !! GOD is open... !! For...
|-
| Thursday* || 20:00–22:00 || Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| Friday || 13:00–16:00<br>17:00–01:00 Sat || Pack handout, limited lost property<br>Normal service
|-
| Saturday || 09:30–01:00 Sun || Normal service
|-
| Sunday || 09:30–12:00<br>12:00–15:00<br>15:00–17:00 || Normal service<br>Normal service, resource hand-in<br>Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}

<small><nowiki>*</nowiki> We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 8 p.m. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Tent layout==

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|width=300|align=right}}

Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection, with two queues.

Most people will need to join the '''main queue'''. Packs are arranged by PID, and you'll be directed to the correct side of the tent by our queue-wrangler.

The queue for the '''concessions desk''' is at the right-hand side of the main entrance. You should only join this queue if you have bought a ticket at the concession rate ''and have not yet provided evidence that you are entitled to a concession''. If you have e-mailed proof in to PD and had a reply acknowledging this, join the main queue. If you received any other discount (e.g. multi-booking, referring a new player), join the main queue.

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|width=300|align=right}}

During normal service, we have three main queues.

To queue for the '''potions desk''', go through the main entrance and past the set of tables with computers. This queue is usually fairly short -- you will usually be able to come right into the tent, past the main queue. The potions desk is where you should go to mix potions, change money, and collect packs.

The queue for the '''queries desk''' passes through the right-hand side of the main entrance and then wraps around the tent. The queries desk is where you should go in order to do character admin and ref admin, and to collect your pack if you still need to provide evidence that you are entitled to the concession rate.

The '''lost property desk''' is set slightly back from the main entrance. The queue begins directly in front of the desk, passes between of the tent wall poles, and wraps around along the side of the tent away from the main entrance.

There may also be a queue for '''player PCs''', especially after battles. Please try to keep this separate from the queue for the queries desk.

For '''resource hand-in''', collect a hand-in slip and bag from the tables by the main exit, then drop your items off at the potions desk.

==Accessibility==

* '''Proxies:''' any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk E-mail us] with your nominated proxy's details (name and, ideally, PID), and we'll make a record of that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose, then you'll be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary?14 summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in. (This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf]].)
* If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know you'd like support with access. For example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues; provide seating while we're dealing with your queries; and take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves -- we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

=GOD services=

==Miscellaneous==

* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting a issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) we'll be able to help from any desk, so just join the shortest queue. If it's urgent, skip the queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until around lunchtime on Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[Draft:GOD#Resources|Resources]]).

==Character packs==

* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''

Character packs always contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent -- the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event -- they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry -- you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason -- but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late and Gate bookings made before you reached site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the player PCs in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

===Concessions===
If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, if possible (we know it isn't for everybody!) please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins -- this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make -- if you book 3 events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

===Crew===
If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

==Resource hand-in==

* '''If you want to use resources in downtime, you need to hand them in to GOD'''
* '''Don't hand in resources you don't intend to use in downtime'''
* '''Complete a hand-in sheet and deposit your resources at the potions desk on Sunday between 12 noon and 5 p.m.'''

You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many thrones there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to -- e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD Is Not A Bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes PD winds up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever -- but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

==Player PCs==

Player PCs are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these PCs to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], set up [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this Wi-Fi network is connected to the PD servers in the field, but isn't connected to the Internet. That means you won't be able to (say) check Facebook or your email, but you will be able to read this wiki and access your character account. Some phones will detect the lack of internet access and "help" by automatically disconnecting you from the Wi-Fi network so you can use mobile data; you may want to turn off mobile data to stop this happening..

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field -- you'll need us to do that for you.

==Potions==

To mix [[Potion|potions]], head to the potions desk.

Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together -- e.g. if you want to make 7 Elixir Vitae, please have one stack of 7 Cerulean Mazzarine and another of 7 True Vervain, instead of 7 pairs of one each.

==Money changing==

GOD is usually able to change [[Currency|denominations of coins]] at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) -- and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that definitely speeds things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

==Character admin==

Character admin includes:

* changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID -- we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

==Referee admin==

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* pay Iridescent Gloaming into your account to perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* your PID
* anyone else involved (or their proxy) -- and their PIDs!
* for anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep (we may be able to make exceptions if e.g. the physrep is heavy armour)
* if you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

==PD physreps==

Some positions (e.g. [[Archmage]]) have associated PD physreps. If you need to collect a PD physrep, there will be a note in your character pack. Please head to the potions desk and show this note to a member of GOD crew.

If you want to drop PD physreps off for storage between events, you must bring them back to the potions desk before 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

==Lost property==

===Limited service===

Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* collect items if
*# we’ve contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# you’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

===Normal service===

After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* collect items we've contacted you about
* ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen -- we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

==="Freecycle"===

We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

===Between events===

If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewelry, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] -- just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.

===Behind the scenes===

We know that from the outside lost property often looks like a chaotic jumble -- so we want to tell you a bit more about how the system works!

When you tell us you've lost something, the first thing we do is look through items we've had handed in. These are organised by the event they were lost at and the type of item -- if you lost a goblet two events ago, we'll grab the box of drinking vessels that were handed in two events ago and go through it with you. We'll also double-check the boxes from more recent events, because items sometimes get found in the woods/other people's kit bags/the Academy storage container quite a while after they went missing!

If we don't have your item, we'll ask you to fill out a lost property form with us, even if you don't think it's worth it -- it's incredibly frustrating to have something handed in and realise we know ''exactly'' who it belongs to, but didn't get them to leave their details! We keep these reports for a full year.

When items are handed in, we check whether we can ID their owner. This means that we look for a PID, name, or contact details, or even initials -- in normal light and using a UV torch. We also check whether they seem like any of the lost property reports we have on record. If we find a match, we'll get in touch (via a text message from a PD phone, or e-mail) as soon as we can. This does sometimes take a while and we don't always realise when something that's been handed in matches a description, so even if we haven't contacted you, please do feel free to swing by to check any time when full lost property service is open!

In addition to matching up missing property reports with lost items during events, we are sometimes able to spend a few days before an event sorting through lost property. This lets us thoroughly double-check everything we have in storage against all lost property reports from the last four events -- this means that we try to check every single piece of lost property from each event at least four separate times. If we find something we think belongs to you, we'll do our best to let you know by e-mail, and we'll stamp a reminder that there's something for you to collect (or inspect) on your character pack. Again, if we don't get in touch it doesn't mean we definitely don't have your stuff -- it just means we haven't recognised it!

When we return an item, if it's not already got your details on we'll encourage you to label it with identifying information, e.g. your PID or your name. If it comes in again, we'll be able to get it back to you faster.

===How you can help us===

* If you want to check lost property, please come to the front desk and wait for someone in blue! We can make sure you're looking in the right place and our system stays intact.
* Write something we can use to identify you on your items. Your PID, wallet name, character name and phone number are all useful. You can use UV security marker – we check incoming lost property with a UV torch.
* Add your mobile phone number, if you have one, to your PD account. Only a small number of senior crew will be able to see your number. GOD will only use your number to text you if something that belongs to you is handed in.
* When we fill out a lost property form, please give us as much detail as you can – sketches are really helpful, and so is info like “the gold’s wearing off on the back”!
* If you have any photos of an item you’ve lost, even if they’re not very good, please e-mail them in to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk].
* ''Especially'' if you're an archer, please do your best to swing by GOD last thing before you leave site -- we have really limited storage space between events and arrows take up an astonishing amount of room.
* Let us know when things turn up! It makes us happy for you, and it means we can stop hunting :)

=Info for crew=

The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD or you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

If you're picking up a radio from GOD, go to the radio charging station at the back of the tent -- there will be signs up with instructions. Only take one battery -- if you think you need more than one, please have a chat with us.

If you need us to do something to help keep the event running smoothly, use any entrance and grab someone in blue!

=Resources=

Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.

* New player guide
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* [[Media:Ritual calculation sheet.pdf|Printable ritual calculation aid]]

GOD

2024-04-10T14:26:42Z

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All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), the location of which is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event -- we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

=Vital statistics=

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times -- we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On... !! GOD is open... !! For...
|-
| Thursday* || 20:00–22:00 || Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| Friday || 13:00–16:00<br>17:00–01:00 Sat || Pack handout, limited lost property<br>Normal service
|-
| Saturday || 09:30–01:00 Sun || Normal service
|-
| Sunday || 09:30–12:00<br>12:00–15:00<br>15:00–17:00 || Normal service<br>Normal service, resource hand-in<br>Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}

<small><nowiki>*</nowiki> We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 8 p.m. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Tent layout==

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|caption=Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection.|width=300}} {{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|caption=During normal service, we have separate queues for each desk.|width=300}}

==Accessibility==

* '''Proxies:''' any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk E-mail us] with your nominated proxy's details (name and, ideally, PID), and we'll make a record of that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose, then you'll be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary?14 summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in. (This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf]].)
* If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know you'd like support with access. For example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues; provide seating while we're dealing with your queries; and take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves -- we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

=GOD services=

==Miscellaneous==

* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting a issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) we'll be able to help from any desk, so just join the shortest queue. If it's urgent, skip the queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until around lunchtime on Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[Draft:GOD#Resources|Resources]]).

==Character packs==

* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''

Character packs always contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent -- the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event -- they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry -- you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason -- but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late and Gate bookings made before you reached site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the player PCs in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

===Concessions===
If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, if possible (we know it isn't for everybody!) please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins -- this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make -- if you book 3 events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

===Crew===
If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

==Resource hand-in==

* '''If you want to use resources in downtime, you need to hand them in to GOD'''
* '''Don't hand in resources you don't intend to use in downtime'''
* '''Complete a hand-in sheet and deposit your resources at the potions desk on Sunday between 12 noon and 5 p.m.'''

You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many thrones there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to -- e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD Is Not A Bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes PD winds up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever -- but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

==Player PCs==

Player PCs are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these PCs to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], set up [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this Wi-Fi network is connected to the PD servers in the field, but isn't connected to the Internet. That means you won't be able to (say) check Facebook or your email, but you will be able to read this wiki and access your character account. Some phones will detect the lack of internet access and "help" by automatically disconnecting you from the Wi-Fi network so you can use mobile data; you may want to turn off mobile data to stop this happening..

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field -- you'll need us to do that for you.

==Potions==

To mix [[Potion|potions]], head to the potions desk.

Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together -- e.g. if you want to make 7 Elixir Vitae, please have one stack of 7 Cerulean Mazzarine and another of 7 True Vervain, instead of 7 pairs of one each.

==Money changing==

GOD is usually able to change [[Currency|denominations of coins]] at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) -- and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that definitely speeds things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

==Character admin==

Character admin includes:

* changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID -- we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

==Referee admin==

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* pay Iridescent Gloaming into your account to perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* your PID
* anyone else involved (or their proxy) -- and their PIDs!
* for anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep (we may be able to make exceptions if e.g. the physrep is heavy armour)
* if you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

==PD physreps==

Some positions (e.g. [[Archmage]]) have associated PD physreps. If you need to collect a PD physrep, there will be a note in your character pack. Please head to the potions desk and show this note to a member of GOD crew.

If you want to drop PD physreps off for storage between events, you must bring them back to the potions desk before 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

==Lost property==

===Limited service===

Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* collect items if
*# we’ve contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# you’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

===Normal service===

After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* collect items we've contacted you about
* ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen -- we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

==="Freecycle"===

We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

===Between events===

If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewelry, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] -- just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.

===Behind the scenes===

We know that from the outside lost property often looks like a chaotic jumble -- so we want to tell you a bit more about how the system works!

When you tell us you've lost something, the first thing we do is look through items we've had handed in. These are organised by the event they were lost at and the type of item -- if you lost a goblet two events ago, we'll grab the box of drinking vessels that were handed in two events ago and go through it with you. We'll also double-check the boxes from more recent events, because items sometimes get found in the woods/other people's kit bags/the Academy storage container quite a while after they went missing!

If we don't have your item, we'll ask you to fill out a lost property form with us, even if you don't think it's worth it -- it's incredibly frustrating to have something handed in and realise we know ''exactly'' who it belongs to, but didn't get them to leave their details! We keep these reports for a full year.

When items are handed in, we check whether we can ID their owner. This means that we look for a PID, name, or contact details, or even initials -- in normal light and using a UV torch. We also check whether they seem like any of the lost property reports we have on record. If we find a match, we'll get in touch (via a text message from a PD phone, or e-mail) as soon as we can. This does sometimes take a while and we don't always realise when something that's been handed in matches a description, so even if we haven't contacted you, please do feel free to swing by to check any time when full lost property service is open!

In addition to matching up missing property reports with lost items during events, we are sometimes able to spend a few days before an event sorting through lost property. This lets us thoroughly double-check everything we have in storage against all lost property reports from the last four events -- this means that we try to check every single piece of lost property from each event at least four separate times. If we find something we think belongs to you, we'll do our best to let you know by e-mail, and we'll stamp a reminder that there's something for you to collect (or inspect) on your character pack. Again, if we don't get in touch it doesn't mean we definitely don't have your stuff -- it just means we haven't recognised it!

When we return an item, if it's not already got your details on we'll encourage you to label it with identifying information, e.g. your PID or your name. If it comes in again, we'll be able to get it back to you faster.

===How you can help us===

* If you want to check lost property, please come to the front desk and wait for someone in blue! We can make sure you're looking in the right place and our system stays intact.
* Write something we can use to identify you on your items. Your PID, wallet name, character name and phone number are all useful. You can use UV security marker – we check incoming lost property with a UV torch.
* Add your mobile phone number, if you have one, to your PD account. Only a small number of senior crew will be able to see your number. GOD will only use your number to text you if something that belongs to you is handed in.
* When we fill out a lost property form, please give us as much detail as you can – sketches are really helpful, and so is info like “the gold’s wearing off on the back”!
* If you have any photos of an item you’ve lost, even if they’re not very good, please e-mail them in to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk].
* ''Especially'' if you're an archer, please do your best to swing by GOD last thing before you leave site -- we have really limited storage space between events and arrows take up an astonishing amount of room.
* Let us know when things turn up! It makes us happy for you, and it means we can stop hunting :)

=Info for crew=

The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD or you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

If you're picking up a radio from GOD, go to the radio charging station at the back of the tent -- there will be signs up with instructions. Only take one battery -- if you think you need more than one, please have a chat with us.

If you need us to do something to help keep the event running smoothly, use any entrance and grab someone in blue!

=Resources=

Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.

* New player guide
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* [[Media:Ritual calculation sheet.pdf|Printable ritual calculation aid]]

GOD

2024-04-08T18:11:33Z

Kaberett: /* Info for crew */

All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), whose location is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event -- we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

=Vital statistics=

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times -- we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On... !! GOD is open... !! For...
|-
| Thursday* || 20:00--22:00 || Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| Friday || 13:00--16:00<br>17:00--01:00 Sat || Pack handout, limited lost property<br>Normal service
|-
| Saturday || 09:30--01:00 Sun || Normal service
|-
| Sunday || 09:30--12:00<br>12:00--15:00<br>15:00--17:00 || Normal service<br>Normal service, resource hand-in<br>Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}

<small><nowiki>*</nowiki> We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 8 p.m. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Tent layout==

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|caption=Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection.|width=300}} {{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|caption=During normal service, we have separate queues for each desk.|width=300}}

==Accessibility==

* '''Proxies:''' any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk E-mail us] with your nominated proxy's details (name and, ideally, PID), and we'll make a record of that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose, then you'll be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary?14 summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in. (This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf]].)
* If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know you'd like support with access. For example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues; provide seating while we're dealing with your queries; and take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves -- we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

=GOD services=

==Miscellaneous==

* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting a issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) you can approach any member of GOD crew -- go to the desk with the shortest queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until around lunchtime on Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[Draft:GOD#Resources|Resources]]).

==Character packs==

* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''

Character packs always contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent -- the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event -- they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry -- you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason -- but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late and Gate bookings made before you reached site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the player PCs in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

===Concessions===
If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, if possible (we know it isn't for everybody!) please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins -- this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make -- if you book 3 events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

===Crew===
If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

==Resource hand-in==

You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many thrones there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to -- e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD Is Not A Bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes PD winds up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever -- but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

==Player PCs==

Player PCs are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these PCs to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], set up [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this wifi network is local only -- it doesn't talk to the real internet.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field -- you'll need us to do that for you.

==Potions==

To mix [[Potion|potions]], head to the potions desk.

Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together -- e.g. if you want to make 7 Elixir Vitae, please have one stack of 7 Cerulean Mazzarine and another of 7 True Vervain, instead of 7 pairs of one each.

==Money changing==

GOD is usually able to change [[Currency|denominations of coins]] at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) -- and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that definitely speeds things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

==Character admin==

Character admin includes:

* changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID -- we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

==Referee admin==

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* pay Iridescent Gloaming into your account to perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* your PID
* anyone else involved (or their proxy) -- and their PIDs!
* for anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep (we may be able to make exceptions if e.g. the physrep is heavy armour)
* if you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

==PD physreps==

Some positions (e.g. [[Archmage]]) have associated PD physreps. If you need to collect a PD physrep, there will be a note in your character pack. Please head to the potions desk and show this note to a member of GOD crew.

If you want to drop PD physreps off for storage between events, you must bring them back to the potions desk before 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

==Lost property==

===Limited service===

Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* collect items if
*# we’ve contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# you’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

===Normal service===

After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* collect items we've contacted you about
* ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen -- we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

==="Freecycle"===

We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

===Between events===

If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewelry, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] -- just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.

===Behind the scenes===

We know that from the outside lost property often looks like a chaotic jumble -- so we want to tell you a bit more about how the system works!

When you tell us you've lost something, the first thing we do is look through items we've had handed in. These are organised by the event they were lost at and the type of item -- if you lost a goblet two events ago, we'll grab the box of drinking vessels that were handed in two events ago and go through it with you. We'll also double-check the boxes from more recent events, because items sometimes get found in the woods/other people's kit bags/the Academy storage container quite a while after they went missing!

If we don't have your item, we'll ask you to fill out a lost property form with us, even if you don't think it's worth it -- it's incredibly frustrating to have something handed in and realise we know ''exactly'' who it belongs to, but didn't get them to leave their details! We keep these reports for a full year.

When items are handed in, we check whether we can ID their owner. This means that we look for a PID, name, or contact details, or even initials -- in normal light and using a UV torch. We also check whether they seem like any of the lost property reports we have on record. If we find a match, we'll get in touch (via a text message from a PD phone, or e-mail) as soon as we can. This does sometimes take a while and we don't always realise when something that's been handed in matches a description, so even if we haven't contacted you, please do feel free to swing by to check any time when full lost property service is open!

In addition to matching up missing property reports with lost items during events, we are sometimes able to spend a few days before an event sorting through lost property. This lets us thoroughly double-check everything we have in storage against all lost property reports from the last four events -- this means that we try to check every single piece of lost property from each event at least four separate times. If we find something we think belongs to you, we'll do our best to let you know by e-mail, and we'll stamp a reminder that there's something for you to collect (or inspect) on your character pack. Again, if we don't get in touch it doesn't mean we definitely don't have your stuff -- it just means we haven't recognised it!

When we return an item, if it's not already got your details on we'll encourage you to label it with identifying information, e.g. your PID or your name. If it comes in again, we'll be able to get it back to you faster.

===How you can help us===

* If you want to check lost property, please come to the front desk and wait for someone in blue! We can make sure you're looking in the right place and our system stays intact.
* Write something we can use to identify you on your items. Your PID, wallet name, character name and phone number are all useful. You can use UV security marker – we check incoming lost property with a UV torch.
* Add your mobile phone number, if you have one, to your PD account. Only a small number of senior crew will be able to see your number. GOD will only use your number to text you if something that belongs to you is handed in.
* When we fill out a lost property form, please give us as much detail as you can – sketches are really helpful, and so is info like “the gold’s wearing off on the back”!
* If you have any photos of an item you’ve lost, even if they’re not very good, please e-mail them in to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk].
* ''Especially'' if you're an archer, please do your best to swing by GOD last thing before you leave site -- we have really limited storage space between events and arrows take up an astonishing amount of room.
* Let us know when things turn up! It makes us happy for you, and it means we can stop hunting :)

=Info for crew=

The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD or you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

If you're picking up a radio from GOD, go to the radio charging station at the back of the tent -- there will be signs up with instructions. Only take one battery -- if you think you need more than one, please have a chat with us.

If you need us to do something to help keep the event running smoothly, use any entrance and grab someone in blue!

=Resources=

Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.

* New player guide
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* Ritual calculations sheet

GOD

2024-04-07T19:26:34Z

Kaberett: /* Money changing */

All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), whose location is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event -- we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

=Vital statistics=

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times -- we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On... !! GOD is open... !! For...
|-
| Thursday* || 20:00--22:00 || Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| Friday || 13:00--16:00<br>17:00--01:00 Sat || Pack handout, limited lost property<br>Normal service
|-
| Saturday || 09:30--01:00 Sun || Normal service
|-
| Sunday || 09:30--12:00<br>12:00--15:00<br>15:00--17:00 || Normal service<br>Normal service, resource hand-in<br>Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}

<small><nowiki>*</nowiki> We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 8 p.m. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Tent layout==

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|caption=Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection.|width=300}} {{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|caption=During normal service, we have separate queues for each desk.|width=300}}

==Accessibility==

* '''Proxies:''' any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk E-mail us] with your nominated proxy's details (name and, ideally, PID), and we'll make a record of that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose, then you'll be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary?14 summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in. (This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf]].)
* If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know you'd like support with access. For example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues; provide seating while we're dealing with your queries; and take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves -- we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

=GOD services=

==Miscellaneous==

* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting a issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) you can approach any member of GOD crew -- go to the desk with the shortest queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until around lunchtime on Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[Draft:GOD#Resources|Resources]]).

==Character packs==

* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''

Character packs always contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent -- the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event -- they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry -- you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason -- but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late and Gate bookings made before you reached site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the player PCs in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

===Concessions===
If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, if possible (we know it isn't for everybody!) please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins -- this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make -- if you book 3 events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

===Crew===
If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

==Resource hand-in==

You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many thrones there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to -- e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD Is Not A Bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes PD winds up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever -- but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

==Player PCs==

Player PCs are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these PCs to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], set up [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this wifi network is local only -- it doesn't talk to the real internet.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field -- you'll need us to do that for you.

==Potions==

To mix [[Potion|potions]], head to the potions desk.

Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together -- e.g. if you want to make 7 Elixir Vitae, please have one stack of 7 Cerulean Mazzarine and another of 7 True Vervain, instead of 7 pairs of one each.

==Money changing==

GOD is usually able to change [[Currency|denominations of coins]] at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) -- and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that definitely speeds things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

==Character admin==

Character admin includes:

* changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID -- we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

==Referee admin==

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* pay Iridescent Gloaming into your account to perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* your PID
* anyone else involved (or their proxy) -- and their PIDs!
* for anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep (we may be able to make exceptions if e.g. the physrep is heavy armour)
* if you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

==PD physreps==

Some positions (e.g. [[Archmage]]) have associated PD physreps. If you need to collect a PD physrep, there will be a note in your character pack. Please head to the potions desk and show this note to a member of GOD crew.

If you want to drop PD physreps off for storage between events, you must bring them back to the potions desk before 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

==Lost property==

===Limited service===

Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* collect items if
*# we’ve contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# you’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

===Normal service===

After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* collect items we've contacted you about
* ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen -- we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

==="Freecycle"===

We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

===Between events===

If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewelry, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] -- just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.

===Behind the scenes===

We know that from the outside lost property often looks like a chaotic jumble -- so we want to tell you a bit more about how the system works!

When you tell us you've lost something, the first thing we do is look through items we've had handed in. These are organised by the event they were lost at and the type of item -- if you lost a goblet two events ago, we'll grab the box of drinking vessels that were handed in two events ago and go through it with you. We'll also double-check the boxes from more recent events, because items sometimes get found in the woods/other people's kit bags/the Academy storage container quite a while after they went missing!

If we don't have your item, we'll ask you to fill out a lost property form with us, even if you don't think it's worth it -- it's incredibly frustrating to have something handed in and realise we know ''exactly'' who it belongs to, but didn't get them to leave their details! We keep these reports for a full year.

When items are handed in, we check whether we can ID their owner. This means that we look for a PID, name, or contact details, or even initials -- in normal light and using a UV torch. We also check whether they seem like any of the lost property reports we have on record. If we find a match, we'll get in touch (via a text message from a PD phone, or e-mail) as soon as we can. This does sometimes take a while and we don't always realise when something that's been handed in matches a description, so even if we haven't contacted you, please do feel free to swing by to check any time when full lost property service is open!

In addition to matching up missing property reports with lost items during events, we are sometimes able to spend a few days before an event sorting through lost property. This lets us thoroughly double-check everything we have in storage against all lost property reports from the last four events -- this means that we try to check every single piece of lost property from each event at least four separate times. If we find something we think belongs to you, we'll do our best to let you know by e-mail, and we'll stamp a reminder that there's something for you to collect (or inspect) on your character pack. Again, if we don't get in touch it doesn't mean we definitely don't have your stuff -- it just means we haven't recognised it!

When we return an item, if it's not already got your details on we'll encourage you to label it with identifying information, e.g. your PID or your name. If it comes in again, we'll be able to get it back to you faster.

===How you can help us===

* If you want to check lost property, please come to the front desk and wait for someone in blue! We can make sure you're looking in the right place and our system stays intact.
* Write something we can use to identify you on your items. Your PID, wallet name, character name and phone number are all useful. You can use UV security marker – we check incoming lost property with a UV torch.
* Add your mobile phone number, if you have one, to your PD account. Only a small number of senior crew will be able to see your number. GOD will only use your number to text you if something that belongs to you is handed in.
* When we fill out a lost property form, please give us as much detail as you can – sketches are really helpful, and so is info like “the gold’s wearing off on the back”!
* If you have any photos of an item you’ve lost, even if they’re not very good, please e-mail them in to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk].
* ''Especially'' if you're an archer, please do your best to swing by GOD last thing before you leave site -- we have really limited storage space between events and arrows take up an astonishing amount of room.
* Let us know when things turn up! It makes us happy for you, and it means we can stop hunting :)

=Info for crew=

The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD, you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, or you have questions relating to running the event, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

=Resources=

Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.

* New player guide
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* Ritual calculations sheet

GOD

2024-04-07T19:23:49Z

Kaberett: /* Player PCs */

All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), whose location is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event -- we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

=Vital statistics=

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times -- we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On... !! GOD is open... !! For...
|-
| Thursday* || 20:00--22:00 || Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| Friday || 13:00--16:00<br>17:00--01:00 Sat || Pack handout, limited lost property<br>Normal service
|-
| Saturday || 09:30--01:00 Sun || Normal service
|-
| Sunday || 09:30--12:00<br>12:00--15:00<br>15:00--17:00 || Normal service<br>Normal service, resource hand-in<br>Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}

<small><nowiki>*</nowiki> We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 8 p.m. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Tent layout==

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|caption=Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection.|width=300}} {{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|caption=During normal service, we have separate queues for each desk.|width=300}}

==Accessibility==

* '''Proxies:''' any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk E-mail us] with your nominated proxy's details (name and, ideally, PID), and we'll make a record of that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose, then you'll be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary?14 summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in. (This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf]].)
* If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know you'd like support with access. For example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues; provide seating while we're dealing with your queries; and take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves -- we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

=GOD services=

==Miscellaneous==

* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting a issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) you can approach any member of GOD crew -- go to the desk with the shortest queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until around lunchtime on Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[Draft:GOD#Resources|Resources]]).

==Character packs==

* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''

Character packs always contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent -- the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event -- they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry -- you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason -- but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late and Gate bookings made before you reached site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the player PCs in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

===Concessions===
If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, if possible (we know it isn't for everybody!) please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins -- this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make -- if you book 3 events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

===Crew===
If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

==Resource hand-in==

You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many thrones there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to -- e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD Is Not A Bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes PD winds up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever -- but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

==Player PCs==

Player PCs are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these PCs to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], set up [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit [http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk www.profounddecisions.co.uk] to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this wifi network is local only -- it doesn't talk to the real internet.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field -- you'll need us to do that for you.

==Potions==

To mix [[Potion|potions]], head to the potions desk.

Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together -- e.g. if you want to make 7 Elixir Vitae, please have one stack of 7 Cerulean Mazzarine and another of 7 True Vervain, instead of 7 pairs of one each.

==Money changing==

GOD is usually able to change denominations of coins at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) -- and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that definitely speeds things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

==Character admin==

Character admin includes:

* changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID -- we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

==Referee admin==

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* pay Iridescent Gloaming into your account to perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* your PID
* anyone else involved (or their proxy) -- and their PIDs!
* for anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep (we may be able to make exceptions if e.g. the physrep is heavy armour)
* if you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

==PD physreps==

Some positions (e.g. [[Archmage]]) have associated PD physreps. If you need to collect a PD physrep, there will be a note in your character pack. Please head to the potions desk and show this note to a member of GOD crew.

If you want to drop PD physreps off for storage between events, you must bring them back to the potions desk before 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

==Lost property==

===Limited service===

Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* collect items if
*# we’ve contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# you’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

===Normal service===

After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* collect items we've contacted you about
* ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen -- we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

==="Freecycle"===

We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

===Between events===

If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewelry, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] -- just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.

===Behind the scenes===

We know that from the outside lost property often looks like a chaotic jumble -- so we want to tell you a bit more about how the system works!

When you tell us you've lost something, the first thing we do is look through items we've had handed in. These are organised by the event they were lost at and the type of item -- if you lost a goblet two events ago, we'll grab the box of drinking vessels that were handed in two events ago and go through it with you. We'll also double-check the boxes from more recent events, because items sometimes get found in the woods/other people's kit bags/the Academy storage container quite a while after they went missing!

If we don't have your item, we'll ask you to fill out a lost property form with us, even if you don't think it's worth it -- it's incredibly frustrating to have something handed in and realise we know ''exactly'' who it belongs to, but didn't get them to leave their details! We keep these reports for a full year.

When items are handed in, we check whether we can ID their owner. This means that we look for a PID, name, or contact details, or even initials -- in normal light and using a UV torch. We also check whether they seem like any of the lost property reports we have on record. If we find a match, we'll get in touch (via a text message from a PD phone, or e-mail) as soon as we can. This does sometimes take a while and we don't always realise when something that's been handed in matches a description, so even if we haven't contacted you, please do feel free to swing by to check any time when full lost property service is open!

In addition to matching up missing property reports with lost items during events, we are sometimes able to spend a few days before an event sorting through lost property. This lets us thoroughly double-check everything we have in storage against all lost property reports from the last four events -- this means that we try to check every single piece of lost property from each event at least four separate times. If we find something we think belongs to you, we'll do our best to let you know by e-mail, and we'll stamp a reminder that there's something for you to collect (or inspect) on your character pack. Again, if we don't get in touch it doesn't mean we definitely don't have your stuff -- it just means we haven't recognised it!

When we return an item, if it's not already got your details on we'll encourage you to label it with identifying information, e.g. your PID or your name. If it comes in again, we'll be able to get it back to you faster.

===How you can help us===

* If you want to check lost property, please come to the front desk and wait for someone in blue! We can make sure you're looking in the right place and our system stays intact.
* Write something we can use to identify you on your items. Your PID, wallet name, character name and phone number are all useful. You can use UV security marker – we check incoming lost property with a UV torch.
* Add your mobile phone number, if you have one, to your PD account. Only a small number of senior crew will be able to see your number. GOD will only use your number to text you if something that belongs to you is handed in.
* When we fill out a lost property form, please give us as much detail as you can – sketches are really helpful, and so is info like “the gold’s wearing off on the back”!
* If you have any photos of an item you’ve lost, even if they’re not very good, please e-mail them in to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk].
* ''Especially'' if you're an archer, please do your best to swing by GOD last thing before you leave site -- we have really limited storage space between events and arrows take up an astonishing amount of room.
* Let us know when things turn up! It makes us happy for you, and it means we can stop hunting :)

=Info for crew=

The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD, you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, or you have questions relating to running the event, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

=Resources=

Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.

* New player guide
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* Ritual calculations sheet

GOD

2024-04-07T19:20:33Z

Kaberett: /* Resource hand-in */

All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), whose location is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event -- we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

=Vital statistics=

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times -- we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On... !! GOD is open... !! For...
|-
| Thursday* || 20:00--22:00 || Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| Friday || 13:00--16:00<br>17:00--01:00 Sat || Pack handout, limited lost property<br>Normal service
|-
| Saturday || 09:30--01:00 Sun || Normal service
|-
| Sunday || 09:30--12:00<br>12:00--15:00<br>15:00--17:00 || Normal service<br>Normal service, resource hand-in<br>Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}

<small><nowiki>*</nowiki> We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 8 p.m. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Tent layout==

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|caption=Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection.|width=300}} {{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|caption=During normal service, we have separate queues for each desk.|width=300}}

==Accessibility==

* '''Proxies:''' any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk E-mail us] with your nominated proxy's details (name and, ideally, PID), and we'll make a record of that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose, then you'll be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary?14 summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in. (This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf]].)
* If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know you'd like support with access. For example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues; provide seating while we're dealing with your queries; and take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves -- we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

=GOD services=

==Miscellaneous==

* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting a issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) you can approach any member of GOD crew -- go to the desk with the shortest queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until around lunchtime on Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[Draft:GOD#Resources|Resources]]).

==Character packs==

* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''

Character packs always contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent -- the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event -- they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry -- you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason -- but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late and Gate bookings made before you reached site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the player PCs in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

===Concessions===
If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, if possible (we know it isn't for everybody!) please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins -- this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make -- if you book 3 events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

===Crew===
If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

==Resource hand-in==

You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during [[downtime]]'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many thrones there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to -- e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD Is Not A Bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes PD winds up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever -- but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

==Player PCs==

Player PCs are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these PCs to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], set up [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit www.profounddecisions.co.uk to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this wifi network is local only -- it doesn't talk to the real internet.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field -- you'll need us to do that for you.

==Potions==

To mix [[Potion|potions]], head to the potions desk.

Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together -- e.g. if you want to make 7 Elixir Vitae, please have one stack of 7 Cerulean Mazzarine and another of 7 True Vervain, instead of 7 pairs of one each.

==Money changing==

GOD is usually able to change denominations of coins at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) -- and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that definitely speeds things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

==Character admin==

Character admin includes:

* changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID -- we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

==Referee admin==

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* pay Iridescent Gloaming into your account to perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* your PID
* anyone else involved (or their proxy) -- and their PIDs!
* for anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep (we may be able to make exceptions if e.g. the physrep is heavy armour)
* if you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

==PD physreps==

Some positions (e.g. [[Archmage]]) have associated PD physreps. If you need to collect a PD physrep, there will be a note in your character pack. Please head to the potions desk and show this note to a member of GOD crew.

If you want to drop PD physreps off for storage between events, you must bring them back to the potions desk before 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

==Lost property==

===Limited service===

Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* collect items if
*# we’ve contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# you’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

===Normal service===

After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* collect items we've contacted you about
* ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen -- we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

==="Freecycle"===

We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

===Between events===

If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewelry, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] -- just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.

===Behind the scenes===

We know that from the outside lost property often looks like a chaotic jumble -- so we want to tell you a bit more about how the system works!

When you tell us you've lost something, the first thing we do is look through items we've had handed in. These are organised by the event they were lost at and the type of item -- if you lost a goblet two events ago, we'll grab the box of drinking vessels that were handed in two events ago and go through it with you. We'll also double-check the boxes from more recent events, because items sometimes get found in the woods/other people's kit bags/the Academy storage container quite a while after they went missing!

If we don't have your item, we'll ask you to fill out a lost property form with us, even if you don't think it's worth it -- it's incredibly frustrating to have something handed in and realise we know ''exactly'' who it belongs to, but didn't get them to leave their details! We keep these reports for a full year.

When items are handed in, we check whether we can ID their owner. This means that we look for a PID, name, or contact details, or even initials -- in normal light and using a UV torch. We also check whether they seem like any of the lost property reports we have on record. If we find a match, we'll get in touch (via a text message from a PD phone, or e-mail) as soon as we can. This does sometimes take a while and we don't always realise when something that's been handed in matches a description, so even if we haven't contacted you, please do feel free to swing by to check any time when full lost property service is open!

In addition to matching up missing property reports with lost items during events, we are sometimes able to spend a few days before an event sorting through lost property. This lets us thoroughly double-check everything we have in storage against all lost property reports from the last four events -- this means that we try to check every single piece of lost property from each event at least four separate times. If we find something we think belongs to you, we'll do our best to let you know by e-mail, and we'll stamp a reminder that there's something for you to collect (or inspect) on your character pack. Again, if we don't get in touch it doesn't mean we definitely don't have your stuff -- it just means we haven't recognised it!

When we return an item, if it's not already got your details on we'll encourage you to label it with identifying information, e.g. your PID or your name. If it comes in again, we'll be able to get it back to you faster.

===How you can help us===

* If you want to check lost property, please come to the front desk and wait for someone in blue! We can make sure you're looking in the right place and our system stays intact.
* Write something we can use to identify you on your items. Your PID, wallet name, character name and phone number are all useful. You can use UV security marker – we check incoming lost property with a UV torch.
* Add your mobile phone number, if you have one, to your PD account. Only a small number of senior crew will be able to see your number. GOD will only use your number to text you if something that belongs to you is handed in.
* When we fill out a lost property form, please give us as much detail as you can – sketches are really helpful, and so is info like “the gold’s wearing off on the back”!
* If you have any photos of an item you’ve lost, even if they’re not very good, please e-mail them in to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk].
* ''Especially'' if you're an archer, please do your best to swing by GOD last thing before you leave site -- we have really limited storage space between events and arrows take up an astonishing amount of room.
* Let us know when things turn up! It makes us happy for you, and it means we can stop hunting :)

=Info for crew=

The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD, you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, or you have questions relating to running the event, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

=Resources=

Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.

* New player guide
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* Ritual calculations sheet

GOD

2024-04-07T19:16:36Z

Kaberett: /* Concessions */

All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), whose location is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event -- we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

=Vital statistics=

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times -- we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On... !! GOD is open... !! For...
|-
| Thursday* || 20:00--22:00 || Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| Friday || 13:00--16:00<br>17:00--01:00 Sat || Pack handout, limited lost property<br>Normal service
|-
| Saturday || 09:30--01:00 Sun || Normal service
|-
| Sunday || 09:30--12:00<br>12:00--15:00<br>15:00--17:00 || Normal service<br>Normal service, resource hand-in<br>Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}

<small><nowiki>*</nowiki> We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 8 p.m. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Tent layout==

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|caption=Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection.|width=300}} {{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|caption=During normal service, we have separate queues for each desk.|width=300}}

==Accessibility==

* '''Proxies:''' any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk E-mail us] with your nominated proxy's details (name and, ideally, PID), and we'll make a record of that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose, then you'll be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary?14 summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in. (This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf]].)
* If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know you'd like support with access. For example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues; provide seating while we're dealing with your queries; and take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves -- we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

=GOD services=

==Miscellaneous==

* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting a issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) you can approach any member of GOD crew -- go to the desk with the shortest queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until around lunchtime on Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[Draft:GOD#Resources|Resources]]).

==Character packs==

* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''

Character packs always contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent -- the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event -- they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry -- you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason -- but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late and Gate bookings made before you reached site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the player PCs in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

===Concessions===
If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, if possible (we know it isn't for everybody!) please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk admin@profounddecisions.co.uk] ''before'' the event begins -- this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make -- if you book 3 events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

===Crew===
If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

==Resource hand-in==

You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during downtime'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many thrones there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to -- e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD Is Not A Bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes PD winds up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever -- but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

==Player PCs==

Player PCs are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these PCs to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], set up [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit www.profounddecisions.co.uk to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this wifi network is local only -- it doesn't talk to the real internet.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field -- you'll need us to do that for you.

==Potions==

To mix [[Potion|potions]], head to the potions desk.

Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together -- e.g. if you want to make 7 Elixir Vitae, please have one stack of 7 Cerulean Mazzarine and another of 7 True Vervain, instead of 7 pairs of one each.

==Money changing==

GOD is usually able to change denominations of coins at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) -- and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that definitely speeds things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

==Character admin==

Character admin includes:

* changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID -- we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

==Referee admin==

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* pay Iridescent Gloaming into your account to perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* your PID
* anyone else involved (or their proxy) -- and their PIDs!
* for anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep (we may be able to make exceptions if e.g. the physrep is heavy armour)
* if you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

==PD physreps==

Some positions (e.g. [[Archmage]]) have associated PD physreps. If you need to collect a PD physrep, there will be a note in your character pack. Please head to the potions desk and show this note to a member of GOD crew.

If you want to drop PD physreps off for storage between events, you must bring them back to the potions desk before 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

==Lost property==

===Limited service===

Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* collect items if
*# we’ve contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# you’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

===Normal service===

After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* collect items we've contacted you about
* ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen -- we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

==="Freecycle"===

We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

===Between events===

If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewelry, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] -- just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.

===Behind the scenes===

We know that from the outside lost property often looks like a chaotic jumble -- so we want to tell you a bit more about how the system works!

When you tell us you've lost something, the first thing we do is look through items we've had handed in. These are organised by the event they were lost at and the type of item -- if you lost a goblet two events ago, we'll grab the box of drinking vessels that were handed in two events ago and go through it with you. We'll also double-check the boxes from more recent events, because items sometimes get found in the woods/other people's kit bags/the Academy storage container quite a while after they went missing!

If we don't have your item, we'll ask you to fill out a lost property form with us, even if you don't think it's worth it -- it's incredibly frustrating to have something handed in and realise we know ''exactly'' who it belongs to, but didn't get them to leave their details! We keep these reports for a full year.

When items are handed in, we check whether we can ID their owner. This means that we look for a PID, name, or contact details, or even initials -- in normal light and using a UV torch. We also check whether they seem like any of the lost property reports we have on record. If we find a match, we'll get in touch (via a text message from a PD phone, or e-mail) as soon as we can. This does sometimes take a while and we don't always realise when something that's been handed in matches a description, so even if we haven't contacted you, please do feel free to swing by to check any time when full lost property service is open!

In addition to matching up missing property reports with lost items during events, we are sometimes able to spend a few days before an event sorting through lost property. This lets us thoroughly double-check everything we have in storage against all lost property reports from the last four events -- this means that we try to check every single piece of lost property from each event at least four separate times. If we find something we think belongs to you, we'll do our best to let you know by e-mail, and we'll stamp a reminder that there's something for you to collect (or inspect) on your character pack. Again, if we don't get in touch it doesn't mean we definitely don't have your stuff -- it just means we haven't recognised it!

When we return an item, if it's not already got your details on we'll encourage you to label it with identifying information, e.g. your PID or your name. If it comes in again, we'll be able to get it back to you faster.

===How you can help us===

* If you want to check lost property, please come to the front desk and wait for someone in blue! We can make sure you're looking in the right place and our system stays intact.
* Write something we can use to identify you on your items. Your PID, wallet name, character name and phone number are all useful. You can use UV security marker – we check incoming lost property with a UV torch.
* Add your mobile phone number, if you have one, to your PD account. Only a small number of senior crew will be able to see your number. GOD will only use your number to text you if something that belongs to you is handed in.
* When we fill out a lost property form, please give us as much detail as you can – sketches are really helpful, and so is info like “the gold’s wearing off on the back”!
* If you have any photos of an item you’ve lost, even if they’re not very good, please e-mail them in to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk].
* ''Especially'' if you're an archer, please do your best to swing by GOD last thing before you leave site -- we have really limited storage space between events and arrows take up an astonishing amount of room.
* Let us know when things turn up! It makes us happy for you, and it means we can stop hunting :)

=Info for crew=

The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD, you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, or you have questions relating to running the event, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

=Resources=

Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.

* New player guide
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* Ritual calculations sheet

GOD

2024-04-07T19:10:58Z

Kaberett: /* Character packs */

All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), whose location is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event -- we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

=Vital statistics=

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times -- we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On... !! GOD is open... !! For...
|-
| Thursday* || 20:00--22:00 || Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| Friday || 13:00--16:00<br>17:00--01:00 Sat || Pack handout, limited lost property<br>Normal service
|-
| Saturday || 09:30--01:00 Sun || Normal service
|-
| Sunday || 09:30--12:00<br>12:00--15:00<br>15:00--17:00 || Normal service<br>Normal service, resource hand-in<br>Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}

<small><nowiki>*</nowiki> We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 8 p.m. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Tent layout==

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|caption=Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection.|width=300}} {{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|caption=During normal service, we have separate queues for each desk.|width=300}}

==Accessibility==

* '''Proxies:''' any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk E-mail us] with your nominated proxy's details (name and, ideally, PID), and we'll make a record of that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose, then you'll be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary?14 summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in. (This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf]].)
* If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know you'd like support with access. For example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues; provide seating while we're dealing with your queries; and take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves -- we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

=GOD services=

==Miscellaneous==

* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting a issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) you can approach any member of GOD crew -- go to the desk with the shortest queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until around lunchtime on Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[Draft:GOD#Resources|Resources]]).

==Character packs==

* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''

Character packs always contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent -- the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event -- they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry -- you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason -- but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late and Gate bookings made before you reached site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the player PCs in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

===Concessions===
If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, if possible (we know it isn't for everybody!) please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to admin@profounddecisions.co.uk ''before'' the event begins -- this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make -- if you book 3 events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

===Crew===
If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

==Resource hand-in==

You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during downtime'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many thrones there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to -- e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD Is Not A Bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes PD winds up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever -- but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

==Player PCs==

Player PCs are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these PCs to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], set up [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit www.profounddecisions.co.uk to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this wifi network is local only -- it doesn't talk to the real internet.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field -- you'll need us to do that for you.

==Potions==

To mix [[Potion|potions]], head to the potions desk.

Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together -- e.g. if you want to make 7 Elixir Vitae, please have one stack of 7 Cerulean Mazzarine and another of 7 True Vervain, instead of 7 pairs of one each.

==Money changing==

GOD is usually able to change denominations of coins at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) -- and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that definitely speeds things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

==Character admin==

Character admin includes:

* changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID -- we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

==Referee admin==

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* pay Iridescent Gloaming into your account to perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* your PID
* anyone else involved (or their proxy) -- and their PIDs!
* for anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep (we may be able to make exceptions if e.g. the physrep is heavy armour)
* if you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

==PD physreps==

Some positions (e.g. [[Archmage]]) have associated PD physreps. If you need to collect a PD physrep, there will be a note in your character pack. Please head to the potions desk and show this note to a member of GOD crew.

If you want to drop PD physreps off for storage between events, you must bring them back to the potions desk before 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

==Lost property==

===Limited service===

Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* collect items if
*# we’ve contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# you’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

===Normal service===

After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* collect items we've contacted you about
* ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen -- we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

==="Freecycle"===

We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

===Between events===

If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewelry, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] -- just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.

===Behind the scenes===

We know that from the outside lost property often looks like a chaotic jumble -- so we want to tell you a bit more about how the system works!

When you tell us you've lost something, the first thing we do is look through items we've had handed in. These are organised by the event they were lost at and the type of item -- if you lost a goblet two events ago, we'll grab the box of drinking vessels that were handed in two events ago and go through it with you. We'll also double-check the boxes from more recent events, because items sometimes get found in the woods/other people's kit bags/the Academy storage container quite a while after they went missing!

If we don't have your item, we'll ask you to fill out a lost property form with us, even if you don't think it's worth it -- it's incredibly frustrating to have something handed in and realise we know ''exactly'' who it belongs to, but didn't get them to leave their details! We keep these reports for a full year.

When items are handed in, we check whether we can ID their owner. This means that we look for a PID, name, or contact details, or even initials -- in normal light and using a UV torch. We also check whether they seem like any of the lost property reports we have on record. If we find a match, we'll get in touch (via a text message from a PD phone, or e-mail) as soon as we can. This does sometimes take a while and we don't always realise when something that's been handed in matches a description, so even if we haven't contacted you, please do feel free to swing by to check any time when full lost property service is open!

In addition to matching up missing property reports with lost items during events, we are sometimes able to spend a few days before an event sorting through lost property. This lets us thoroughly double-check everything we have in storage against all lost property reports from the last four events -- this means that we try to check every single piece of lost property from each event at least four separate times. If we find something we think belongs to you, we'll do our best to let you know by e-mail, and we'll stamp a reminder that there's something for you to collect (or inspect) on your character pack. Again, if we don't get in touch it doesn't mean we definitely don't have your stuff -- it just means we haven't recognised it!

When we return an item, if it's not already got your details on we'll encourage you to label it with identifying information, e.g. your PID or your name. If it comes in again, we'll be able to get it back to you faster.

===How you can help us===

* If you want to check lost property, please come to the front desk and wait for someone in blue! We can make sure you're looking in the right place and our system stays intact.
* Write something we can use to identify you on your items. Your PID, wallet name, character name and phone number are all useful. You can use UV security marker – we check incoming lost property with a UV torch.
* Add your mobile phone number, if you have one, to your PD account. Only a small number of senior crew will be able to see your number. GOD will only use your number to text you if something that belongs to you is handed in.
* When we fill out a lost property form, please give us as much detail as you can – sketches are really helpful, and so is info like “the gold’s wearing off on the back”!
* If you have any photos of an item you’ve lost, even if they’re not very good, please e-mail them in to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk].
* ''Especially'' if you're an archer, please do your best to swing by GOD last thing before you leave site -- we have really limited storage space between events and arrows take up an astonishing amount of room.
* Let us know when things turn up! It makes us happy for you, and it means we can stop hunting :)

=Info for crew=

The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD, you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, or you have questions relating to running the event, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

=Resources=

Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.

* New player guide
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* Ritual calculations sheet

GOD

2024-04-07T19:10:19Z

Kaberett: /* Player PCs */

All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), whose location is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event -- we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

=Vital statistics=

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times -- we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On... !! GOD is open... !! For...
|-
| Thursday* || 20:00--22:00 || Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| Friday || 13:00--16:00<br>17:00--01:00 Sat || Pack handout, limited lost property<br>Normal service
|-
| Saturday || 09:30--01:00 Sun || Normal service
|-
| Sunday || 09:30--12:00<br>12:00--15:00<br>15:00--17:00 || Normal service<br>Normal service, resource hand-in<br>Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}

<small><nowiki>*</nowiki> We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 8 p.m. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Tent layout==

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|caption=Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection.|width=300}} {{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|caption=During normal service, we have separate queues for each desk.|width=300}}

==Accessibility==

* '''Proxies:''' any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk E-mail us] with your nominated proxy's details (name and, ideally, PID), and we'll make a record of that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose, then you'll be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary?14 summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in. (This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf]].)
* If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know you'd like support with access. For example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues; provide seating while we're dealing with your queries; and take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves -- we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

=GOD services=

==Miscellaneous==

* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting a issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) you can approach any member of GOD crew -- go to the desk with the shortest queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until around lunchtime on Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[Draft:GOD#Resources|Resources]]).

==Character packs==

* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''

Character packs always contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent -- the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event -- they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry -- you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason -- but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late and Gate bookings made before you reached site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the player PCs in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, if possible (we know it isn't for everybody!) please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to admin@profounddecisions.co.uk ''before'' the event begins -- this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make -- if you book 3 events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

==Resource hand-in==

You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during downtime'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many thrones there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to -- e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD Is Not A Bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes PD winds up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever -- but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

==Player PCs==

Player PCs are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these PCs to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], set up [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit www.profounddecisions.co.uk to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this wifi network is local only -- it doesn't talk to the real internet.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue. The Reset Password button will not work while the servers are in the field -- you'll need us to do that for you.

==Potions==

To mix [[Potion|potions]], head to the potions desk.

Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together -- e.g. if you want to make 7 Elixir Vitae, please have one stack of 7 Cerulean Mazzarine and another of 7 True Vervain, instead of 7 pairs of one each.

==Money changing==

GOD is usually able to change denominations of coins at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) -- and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that definitely speeds things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

==Character admin==

Character admin includes:

* changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID -- we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

==Referee admin==

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* pay Iridescent Gloaming into your account to perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* your PID
* anyone else involved (or their proxy) -- and their PIDs!
* for anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep (we may be able to make exceptions if e.g. the physrep is heavy armour)
* if you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

==PD physreps==

Some positions (e.g. [[Archmage]]) have associated PD physreps. If you need to collect a PD physrep, there will be a note in your character pack. Please head to the potions desk and show this note to a member of GOD crew.

If you want to drop PD physreps off for storage between events, you must bring them back to the potions desk before 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

==Lost property==

===Limited service===

Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* collect items if
*# we’ve contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# you’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

===Normal service===

After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* collect items we've contacted you about
* ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen -- we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

==="Freecycle"===

We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

===Between events===

If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewelry, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] -- just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.

===Behind the scenes===

We know that from the outside lost property often looks like a chaotic jumble -- so we want to tell you a bit more about how the system works!

When you tell us you've lost something, the first thing we do is look through items we've had handed in. These are organised by the event they were lost at and the type of item -- if you lost a goblet two events ago, we'll grab the box of drinking vessels that were handed in two events ago and go through it with you. We'll also double-check the boxes from more recent events, because items sometimes get found in the woods/other people's kit bags/the Academy storage container quite a while after they went missing!

If we don't have your item, we'll ask you to fill out a lost property form with us, even if you don't think it's worth it -- it's incredibly frustrating to have something handed in and realise we know ''exactly'' who it belongs to, but didn't get them to leave their details! We keep these reports for a full year.

When items are handed in, we check whether we can ID their owner. This means that we look for a PID, name, or contact details, or even initials -- in normal light and using a UV torch. We also check whether they seem like any of the lost property reports we have on record. If we find a match, we'll get in touch (via a text message from a PD phone, or e-mail) as soon as we can. This does sometimes take a while and we don't always realise when something that's been handed in matches a description, so even if we haven't contacted you, please do feel free to swing by to check any time when full lost property service is open!

In addition to matching up missing property reports with lost items during events, we are sometimes able to spend a few days before an event sorting through lost property. This lets us thoroughly double-check everything we have in storage against all lost property reports from the last four events -- this means that we try to check every single piece of lost property from each event at least four separate times. If we find something we think belongs to you, we'll do our best to let you know by e-mail, and we'll stamp a reminder that there's something for you to collect (or inspect) on your character pack. Again, if we don't get in touch it doesn't mean we definitely don't have your stuff -- it just means we haven't recognised it!

When we return an item, if it's not already got your details on we'll encourage you to label it with identifying information, e.g. your PID or your name. If it comes in again, we'll be able to get it back to you faster.

===How you can help us===

* If you want to check lost property, please come to the front desk and wait for someone in blue! We can make sure you're looking in the right place and our system stays intact.
* Write something we can use to identify you on your items. Your PID, wallet name, character name and phone number are all useful. You can use UV security marker – we check incoming lost property with a UV torch.
* Add your mobile phone number, if you have one, to your PD account. Only a small number of senior crew will be able to see your number. GOD will only use your number to text you if something that belongs to you is handed in.
* When we fill out a lost property form, please give us as much detail as you can – sketches are really helpful, and so is info like “the gold’s wearing off on the back”!
* If you have any photos of an item you’ve lost, even if they’re not very good, please e-mail them in to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk].
* ''Especially'' if you're an archer, please do your best to swing by GOD last thing before you leave site -- we have really limited storage space between events and arrows take up an astonishing amount of room.
* Let us know when things turn up! It makes us happy for you, and it means we can stop hunting :)

=Info for crew=

The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD, you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, or you have questions relating to running the event, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

=Resources=

Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.

* New player guide
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* Ritual calculations sheet

GOD

2024-04-07T19:08:01Z

Kaberett: /* Character packs */

All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), whose location is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event -- we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

=Vital statistics=

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times -- we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On... !! GOD is open... !! For...
|-
| Thursday* || 20:00--22:00 || Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| Friday || 13:00--16:00<br>17:00--01:00 Sat || Pack handout, limited lost property<br>Normal service
|-
| Saturday || 09:30--01:00 Sun || Normal service
|-
| Sunday || 09:30--12:00<br>12:00--15:00<br>15:00--17:00 || Normal service<br>Normal service, resource hand-in<br>Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}

<small><nowiki>*</nowiki> We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 8 p.m. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Tent layout==

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|caption=Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection.|width=300}} {{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|caption=During normal service, we have separate queues for each desk.|width=300}}

==Accessibility==

* '''Proxies:''' any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk E-mail us] with your nominated proxy's details (name and, ideally, PID), and we'll make a record of that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose, then you'll be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary?14 summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in. (This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf]].)
* If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know you'd like support with access. For example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues; provide seating while we're dealing with your queries; and take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves -- we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

=GOD services=

==Miscellaneous==

* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting a issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) you can approach any member of GOD crew -- go to the desk with the shortest queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until around lunchtime on Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[Draft:GOD#Resources|Resources]]).

==Character packs==

* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''

Character packs always contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent -- the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event -- they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry -- you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason -- but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late and Gate bookings made before you reached site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open.

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the player PCs in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, if possible (we know it isn't for everybody!) please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to admin@profounddecisions.co.uk ''before'' the event begins -- this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or queries desk (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make -- if you book 3 events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

==Resource hand-in==

You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during downtime'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many thrones there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to -- e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD Is Not A Bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes PD winds up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever -- but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

==Player PCs==

Player PCs are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these PCs to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], set up [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit www.profounddecisions.co.uk to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this wifi network is local only -- it doesn't talk to the real internet.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue.

==Potions==

To mix [[Potion|potions]], head to the potions desk.

Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together -- e.g. if you want to make 7 Elixir Vitae, please have one stack of 7 Cerulean Mazzarine and another of 7 True Vervain, instead of 7 pairs of one each.

==Money changing==

GOD is usually able to change denominations of coins at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) -- and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that definitely speeds things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

==Character admin==

Character admin includes:

* changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID -- we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

==Referee admin==

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* pay Iridescent Gloaming into your account to perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* your PID
* anyone else involved (or their proxy) -- and their PIDs!
* for anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep (we may be able to make exceptions if e.g. the physrep is heavy armour)
* if you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

==PD physreps==

Some positions (e.g. [[Archmage]]) have associated PD physreps. If you need to collect a PD physrep, there will be a note in your character pack. Please head to the potions desk and show this note to a member of GOD crew.

If you want to drop PD physreps off for storage between events, you must bring them back to the potions desk before 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

==Lost property==

===Limited service===

Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* collect items if
*# we’ve contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# you’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

===Normal service===

After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* collect items we've contacted you about
* ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen -- we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

==="Freecycle"===

We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

===Between events===

If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewelry, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] -- just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.

===Behind the scenes===

We know that from the outside lost property often looks like a chaotic jumble -- so we want to tell you a bit more about how the system works!

When you tell us you've lost something, the first thing we do is look through items we've had handed in. These are organised by the event they were lost at and the type of item -- if you lost a goblet two events ago, we'll grab the box of drinking vessels that were handed in two events ago and go through it with you. We'll also double-check the boxes from more recent events, because items sometimes get found in the woods/other people's kit bags/the Academy storage container quite a while after they went missing!

If we don't have your item, we'll ask you to fill out a lost property form with us, even if you don't think it's worth it -- it's incredibly frustrating to have something handed in and realise we know ''exactly'' who it belongs to, but didn't get them to leave their details! We keep these reports for a full year.

When items are handed in, we check whether we can ID their owner. This means that we look for a PID, name, or contact details, or even initials -- in normal light and using a UV torch. We also check whether they seem like any of the lost property reports we have on record. If we find a match, we'll get in touch (via a text message from a PD phone, or e-mail) as soon as we can. This does sometimes take a while and we don't always realise when something that's been handed in matches a description, so even if we haven't contacted you, please do feel free to swing by to check any time when full lost property service is open!

In addition to matching up missing property reports with lost items during events, we are sometimes able to spend a few days before an event sorting through lost property. This lets us thoroughly double-check everything we have in storage against all lost property reports from the last four events -- this means that we try to check every single piece of lost property from each event at least four separate times. If we find something we think belongs to you, we'll do our best to let you know by e-mail, and we'll stamp a reminder that there's something for you to collect (or inspect) on your character pack. Again, if we don't get in touch it doesn't mean we definitely don't have your stuff -- it just means we haven't recognised it!

When we return an item, if it's not already got your details on we'll encourage you to label it with identifying information, e.g. your PID or your name. If it comes in again, we'll be able to get it back to you faster.

===How you can help us===

* If you want to check lost property, please come to the front desk and wait for someone in blue! We can make sure you're looking in the right place and our system stays intact.
* Write something we can use to identify you on your items. Your PID, wallet name, character name and phone number are all useful. You can use UV security marker – we check incoming lost property with a UV torch.
* Add your mobile phone number, if you have one, to your PD account. Only a small number of senior crew will be able to see your number. GOD will only use your number to text you if something that belongs to you is handed in.
* When we fill out a lost property form, please give us as much detail as you can – sketches are really helpful, and so is info like “the gold’s wearing off on the back”!
* If you have any photos of an item you’ve lost, even if they’re not very good, please e-mail them in to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk].
* ''Especially'' if you're an archer, please do your best to swing by GOD last thing before you leave site -- we have really limited storage space between events and arrows take up an astonishing amount of room.
* Let us know when things turn up! It makes us happy for you, and it means we can stop hunting :)

=Info for crew=

The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD, you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, or you have questions relating to running the event, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

=Resources=

Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.

* New player guide
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* Ritual calculations sheet

Stealing

2024-04-03T12:38:02Z

Kaberett: /* Gold Ribbon Items */ typo -- taken --> take

[[Category:Rules]]
==Overview==
The overwhelming majority of game items in Empire cannot be taken without the player's knowledge. You can trick or threaten another character into giving you an item, or you can loot them if they are unresisting, but you can't take items without the player being aware of it. The only exception to this rule is for unique game items that have a gold ribbon attached.

==Gold Ribbon Items==
* '''Game items that have a gold ribbon attached are the ''only'' items that can be taken without the player's knowledge'''
* '''Gold ribbon items must be handed into GOD at the end of each event'''
* '''The ribbon must remain attached to the phys-rep at all times'''

Unique items in Empire, such as the Imperial Crown, are indicated with a gold ribbon. These are the only items that you are allowed to take without the player's knowledge. You can only take such an item from an in-character area during time-in, and provided you don't enter someone's tent without their invitation, to take them.

The vast majority of these have a phys-rep which is provided by Profound Decisions. The item will have a special gold ribbon (instead of a regular white item ribbon). The ribbon must remain attached to the item at all times. You must hand the item into GOD at the end of each Profound Decisions event; it can be collected at the start of the next event by you or someone you nominate.

==All Other Items==
* '''Do not take any other items without the owner's knowledge'''
You are not permitted to take any other item in Empire without the player's knowledge.

You ''are'' allowed to threaten or trick a character out of their valuables, so you can take items if they are given to you by the player, even if you have intimidated or tricked the character. Provided you are roleplaying and interacting with a character over the exchange of items, then that is acceptable to take any items the player gives you. Interaction includes searching an [[Combat#Dying|unresisting character]] - if you [[Combat#Searching_a_character|search a target]], then you can take any items you find or can point to. What you cannot do is take regular items without their OOC knowledge.

==Searching a Character==
*'''You must not touch another participant while searching'''
*'''You must use appropriate roleplaying searching for at least 30 seconds'''
*'''You can always take any in-character item that you can point to from an unresisting character'''
You can always take any in-character item that you can point to from an unresisting character. You can search an unresisting character to attempt to find any valuable items that they are carrying on their person that are not visible. You can only do this if you have both hands free. To search a character you must use appropriate roleplaying for at least thirty seconds. You can mime patting a person down, while keeping your hands well away so you don't come close to touching them. If you complete the count without interruption then the target must give you every IC item that they are carrying.

==Looting Items==
* '''You can loot items from a fallen character'''
* '''If you are looting a magic item, only take the ribbon unless the victim explicitly asks you to take the phys-rep'''
* '''Any phys-reps looted from a battlefield must be returned to GOD before you resume playing your character in Anvil'''
* '''You can replace a shattered weapon or shield if you can loot an equivalent item on the battlefield'''
You can loot items from another character but you must check with player whose character you are looting. If you are stealing a ribboned item they you should take only the ribbon unless the owner asks you to take the phys-rep and keep it with the ribbon. If you take a ribbon you should put the ribbon on a suitable phys-rep of your own as soon as possible after the battle is over.

If you loot a phys-rep from a battlefield, either an item or banner or equivalent, then you must return it to GOD before you resume playing your character in Anvil. All phys-reps, including barbarian banners, must be returned in this way.

If your character is looting a weapon or shield from the battlefield so that you can replace a shattered item then you must loot an item that is equivalent to the phys-rep you are going to use. If your character has a large round shield - you must loot another large shield (not a buckler). If your character has a spear - you could replace a shattered spear by looting a similar size polearm - not a sword or axe. You must check with the character you are looting the item from; you cannot loot a shattered item or an item that has already been looted by another character. In any case, you must not take phys-reps from our volunteer monsters, you must have your own phys-rep ready to use.

==IC Tents==
* '''Do not enter people's in-character tents unless you have been invited to do so by the owner'''
Many people sleep in their in-character tents at Empire and may need to store important OOC belongings in their tents. You must treat other people's spaces with respect - this means you must not enter an in-character tent unless you have their invitation to do so.

==Lost Property==
* '''Lost property should be brought to GOD'''
* '''You will be allowed to keep any IC valuables you find and bring to GOD'''

If you find any lost property at the event that includes IC valuables then you should bring them straight to GOD. Our GOD team will go through any pouch or purse to identify the owner if possible and separate any IC and OOC valuables. The GOD team will take your CID and then you will be allowed to keep any IC valuables if you found them outside a tent, if your character wishes to do so.

GOD

2024-03-31T15:33:48Z

Kaberett: /* How you can help us */

All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), whose location is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event -- we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

=Vital statistics=

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times -- we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On... !! GOD is open... !! For...
|-
| Thursday* || 20:00--22:00 || Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| Friday || 13:00--16:00<br>17:00--01:00 Sat || Pack handout, limited lost property<br>Normal service
|-
| Saturday || 09:30--01:00 Sun || Normal service
|-
| Sunday || 09:30--12:00<br>12:00--15:00<br>15:00--17:00 || Normal service<br>Normal service, resource hand-in<br>Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}

<small><nowiki>*</nowiki> We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 8 p.m. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Tent layout==

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|caption=Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection.|width=300}} {{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|caption=During normal service, we have separate queues for each desk.|width=300}}

==Accessibility==

* '''Proxies:''' any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk E-mail us] with your nominated proxy's details (name and, ideally, PID), and we'll make a record of that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose, then you'll be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary?14 summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in. (This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf]].)
* If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know you'd like support with access. For example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues; provide seating while we're dealing with your queries; and take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves -- we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

=GOD services=

==Miscellaneous==

* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting a issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) you can approach any member of GOD crew -- go to the desk with the shortest queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until around lunchtime on Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[Draft:GOD#Resources|Resources]]).

==Character packs==

* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''

Character packs always contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent -- the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event -- they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry -- you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason -- but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late and Gate bookings made before you reached site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open. ???Sometimes we can't find it, in which case we'll make up a replacement as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.???

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the player PCs in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, if possible (we know it isn't for everybody!) please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to admin@profounddecisions.co.uk ''before'' the event begins -- this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or computer queries (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make -- if you book 3 events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

==Resource hand-in==

You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during downtime'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many thrones there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to -- e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD Is Not A Bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes PD winds up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever -- but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

==Player PCs==

Player PCs are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these PCs to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], set up [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit www.profounddecisions.co.uk to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this wifi network is local only -- it doesn't talk to the real internet.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue.

==Potions==

To mix [[Potion|potions]], head to the potions desk.

Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together -- e.g. if you want to make 7 Elixir Vitae, please have one stack of 7 Cerulean Mazzarine and another of 7 True Vervain, instead of 7 pairs of one each.

==Money changing==

GOD is usually able to change denominations of coins at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) -- and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that definitely speeds things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

==Character admin==

Character admin includes:

* changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID -- we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

==Referee admin==

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* pay Iridescent Gloaming into your account to perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* your PID
* anyone else involved (or their proxy) -- and their PIDs!
* for anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep (we may be able to make exceptions if e.g. the physrep is heavy armour)
* if you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

==PD physreps==

Some positions (e.g. [[Archmage]]) have associated PD physreps. If you need to collect a PD physrep, there will be a note in your character pack. Please head to the potions desk and show this note to a member of GOD crew.

If you want to drop PD physreps off for storage between events, you must bring them back to the potions desk before 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

==Lost property==

===Limited service===

Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* collect items if
*# we’ve contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# you’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

===Normal service===

After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* collect items we've contacted you about
* ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen -- we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

==="Freecycle"===

We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

===Between events===

If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewelry, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] -- just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.

===Behind the scenes===

We know that from the outside lost property often looks like a chaotic jumble -- so we want to tell you a bit more about how the system works!

When you tell us you've lost something, the first thing we do is look through items we've had handed in. These are organised by the event they were lost at and the type of item -- if you lost a goblet two events ago, we'll grab the box of drinking vessels that were handed in two events ago and go through it with you. We'll also double-check the boxes from more recent events, because items sometimes get found in the woods/other people's kit bags/the Academy storage container quite a while after they went missing!

If we don't have your item, we'll ask you to fill out a lost property form with us, even if you don't think it's worth it -- it's incredibly frustrating to have something handed in and realise we know ''exactly'' who it belongs to, but didn't get them to leave their details! We keep these reports for a full year.

When items are handed in, we check whether we can ID their owner. This means that we look for a PID, name, or contact details, or even initials -- in normal light and using a UV torch. We also check whether they seem like any of the lost property reports we have on record. If we find a match, we'll get in touch (via a text message from a PD phone, or e-mail) as soon as we can. This does sometimes take a while and we don't always realise when something that's been handed in matches a description, so even if we haven't contacted you, please do feel free to swing by to check any time when full lost property service is open!

In addition to matching up missing property reports with lost items during events, we are sometimes able to spend a few days before an event sorting through lost property. This lets us thoroughly double-check everything we have in storage against all lost property reports from the last four events -- this means that we try to check every single piece of lost property from each event at least four separate times. If we find something we think belongs to you, we'll do our best to let you know by e-mail, and we'll stamp a reminder that there's something for you to collect (or inspect) on your character pack. Again, if we don't get in touch it doesn't mean we definitely don't have your stuff -- it just means we haven't recognised it!

When we return an item, if it's not already got your details on we'll encourage you to label it with identifying information, e.g. your PID or your name. If it comes in again, we'll be able to get it back to you faster.

===How you can help us===

* If you want to check lost property, please come to the front desk and wait for someone in blue! We can make sure you're looking in the right place and our system stays intact.
* Write something we can use to identify you on your items. Your PID, wallet name, character name and phone number are all useful. You can use UV security marker – we check incoming lost property with a UV torch.
* Add your mobile phone number, if you have one, to your PD account. Only a small number of senior crew will be able to see your number. GOD will only use your number to text you if something that belongs to you is handed in.
* When we fill out a lost property form, please give us as much detail as you can – sketches are really helpful, and so is info like “the gold’s wearing off on the back”!
* If you have any photos of an item you’ve lost, even if they’re not very good, please e-mail them in to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk].
* ''Especially'' if you're an archer, please do your best to swing by GOD last thing before you leave site -- we have really limited storage space between events and arrows take up an astonishing amount of room.
* Let us know when things turn up! It makes us happy for you, and it means we can stop hunting :)

=Info for crew=

The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD, you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, or you have questions relating to running the event, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

=Resources=

Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.

* New player guide
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* Ritual calculations sheet

GOD

2024-03-31T15:32:30Z

Kaberett: /* "Freecycle" */ typo

All Profound Decisions events are administered from the Games Operation Desk (GOD), whose location is marked in each event guide. Members of the GOD crew are there to help you with any administrative or general queries that you have about the event -- we might not know the answers ourselves, but we can get hold of the people who do.

=Vital statistics=

==Opening times==
GOD is usually open for normal service during the times given here. Sometimes we need to close during these times -- we'll put a notice up by the entrance if so.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50vw"
|-
! On... !! GOD is open... !! For...
|-
| Thursday* || 20:00--22:00 || Pack handout, limited lost property
|-
| Friday || 13:00--16:00<br>17:00--01:00 Sat || Pack handout, limited lost property<br>Normal service
|-
| Saturday || 09:30--01:00 Sun || Normal service
|-
| Sunday || 09:30--12:00<br>12:00--15:00<br>15:00--17:00 || Normal service<br>Normal service, resource hand-in<br>Resource hand-in, lost property
|-
|}

<small><nowiki>*</nowiki> We try to start pack handout on Thursday evening, and aim to be open by 8 p.m. This is dependent on lots of moving (or, as is sometimes the case with the M6, non-moving) parts, so isn't guaranteed! We try to get a notice with our estimated opening time up sometime late on Thursday afternoon.</small>

==Tent layout==

{{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-packs.png|caption=Before time in on Friday, GOD is primarily set up for pack collection.|width=300}} {{CaptionedImage|file=GOD-layout-player-map-normal.png|caption=During normal service, we have separate queues for each desk.|width=300}}

==Accessibility==

* '''Proxies:''' any player can nominate one or more other players as out-of-character proxies to interact with GOD on their behalf. This includes all services, not just pack collection! [mailto:admin@profounddecisions.co.uk E-mail us] with your nominated proxy's details (name and, ideally, PID), and we'll make a record of that on the system. If you've nominated another player to act as a proxy for you for this purpose, then you'll be able to see their details in your [https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/account/summary?14 summary status] on your Profound Decisions account when you log in. (This sort of proxying only affects out-of-character processes, like interacting with referees or GOD. Separately, characters with certain Imperial titles can [[proxy|appoint another character to act on their behalf]].)
* If you would prefer to come into GOD yourself, we can make a variety of accommodations. Please come directly to the lost property or potions desk and let us know you'd like support with access. For example, we might be able to let you bypass the main queues; provide seating while we're dealing with your queries; and take you to a quieter area. Many GOD volunteers are disabled ourselves -- we can't fix everything, but we're happy to get creative about what we can offer.

=GOD services=

==Miscellaneous==

* If you want to talk to us about practical OC issues (e.g. reporting a issue with a toilet or shower block, letting PD know about a dangerously slippery path, and similar) you can approach any member of GOD crew -- go to the desk with the shortest queue.
* If you have a question and you're not sure who to ask (or where to find them), it's our job to sort that out for you. Please join the general queries queue.
* The Sunday coach sign-up sheets are located at the lost property desk until around lunchtime on Sunday.
* Liao physreps are available to buy from lost property or the general queries desk.
* Packs of condoms are available to buy from the lost property desk.
* We ''sometimes'' have pronoun badges and tags for bags containing OOC medical supplies, depending on whether makers have dropped any off with us. If these are available, they will be at the lost property desk.
* We have a variety of educational pamphlets available from the lost property desk, which you can also print out yourself if you'd like (see [[Draft:GOD#Resources|Resources]]).

==Character packs==

* '''You, or your proxy, can collect your character pack from GOD any time we are open'''
* '''We will need to know your PID in order to locate your pack'''
* '''If you have booked a ticket at the concessionary rate and you ''have not'' provided evidence you are entitled to a concession before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk'''

Character packs always contain your character passport, and may also contain in-game resources, plot documents, and small items of lost property we've confirmed belong to you.

You or your proxy will need to visit GOD to collect your pack. From Thursday evening to shortly before time in, general pack handout takes place along both sides of the tent -- the tables will be labelled with PID ranges so you can see where to go. After time in, general pack collection is from the potions desk. Please try to collect your pack early on in the event -- they take up a lot of space! We start breaking down uncollected packs on Sunday morning, so if you come to collect your pack on Sunday you might need to wait while we make it up again.

We will need to know your PID to locate your pack. Your PID ''should'' be on your ticket. If your ticket shows your PID as "null", don't worry -- you almost certainly do have a PID, it just didn't exist when your ticket was generated. You can check this yourself by logging into the PD website and checking the Account Summary page, or we can look it up for you! We can also look up your PID if you don't know it for any other reason -- but this will take a little longer.

If you book in advance (Early, Late and Gate bookings made before you reached site) and have an active character, your pack should be ready for you to collect when we open. ???Sometimes we can't find it, in which case we'll make up a replacement as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.???

If you buy a ticket when you arrive on site and have an active character, we will make your pack up once your booking has been processed. If you try to pick your pack up before your booking has been processed, show us your receipt and we will make it up as soon as possible. Depending on how busy we are, this might be immediate or we might need to ask you to come back later.

If you do not have an active character, no pack will be created for you. You will need to create a character (on your own device or using the player PCs in GOD). Once you've done this, please join the ''computer queries'' queue to let us know that we need to set your character as active and make up a pack for you. If you need another pack for a new character, because your existing character has died or you want to retire them, this also applies. Depending on how busy we are, we will either make your pack up immediately or ask you to come back later.

If you booked a ticket at the '''concession''' rate, if possible (we know it isn't for everybody!) please e-mail evidence that you're entitled to the concessionary rate (e.g. student ID, screenshot of UC account page) to admin@profounddecisions.co.uk ''before'' the event begins -- this means you can join the general pack handout queue, which moves much faster and doesn't need you to wait while we faff about on the computer. If you weren't able to e-mail in proof of entitlement before the event, you will need to join the queue for the concessions desk (before time in) or computer queries (after time in) to collect your pack. You will need to show us evidence you are entitled to a concession or pay the difference between a concession and a full-price ticket in order to collect your pack. Note that you have to provide evidence that you're entitled to a concession for every booking you make -- if you book 3 events at once you'll only have to provide proof at or before the first event, but if you book them separately you'll have to provide proof each time.

If you are a member of '''crew''', you should receive an e-mail a few days before the event letting you know whether to pick your pack up from GOD or from your head of department.

==Resource hand-in==

You can hand resources in at GOD ''if you have plans to use them during downtime'' between events. We accept resource hand-ins on Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. If you are leaving site before the end of the event, come and have a chat with us.

To hand in resources, head to the potions desk and take a hand-in slip and a clear plastic bag. Fill out the slip ''with exactly what you're handing in'' e.g. if your bag contains 2 thrones, 23 crowns and 44 rings, please write that rather than working out how many thrones there are in total. Please ''don't'' hand in anything that doesn't have a space on the hand-in slip unless a member of crew has told you to -- e.g. please don't try to hand in potions. Once you've filled out your slip, put it in the bag with your stuff (make sure it's properly sealed!) and drop it off in the labelled crate.

GOD Is Not A Bank: we won't store items in your inventory during events, and in general we want to minimise the amount of stuff we have to count in and then count back out again. (Sometimes PD winds up with a shortage of orichalcum, or 5 ring coins, or whatever -- but if we want you to hand in things you're not expecting to use, there will be notices everywhere.)

==Player PCs==

Player PCs are usually located by the main entrance to GOD. You can use these PCs to set up a new [[characters|character]], learn [[skills]], set up [[bands]], and check information on the Empire wiki.

Alternatively, you can connect to the PD_PUBLIC network and visit www.profounddecisions.co.uk to do all the same things from your own device. Note that this wifi network is local only -- it doesn't talk to the real internet.

If you need help with logging into your PD account (e.g. a reminder of your username or resetting your password), please join the general queries queue.

==Potions==

To mix [[Potion|potions]], head to the potions desk.

Please try to bring your character passport (so we can check what you can make without needing to go over to a computer).

It's really helpful if you have your herb cards already counted out and stacked together -- e.g. if you want to make 7 Elixir Vitae, please have one stack of 7 Cerulean Mazzarine and another of 7 True Vervain, instead of 7 pairs of one each.

==Money changing==

GOD is usually able to change denominations of coins at the potions desk. If you've got a large amount of money to change, please try to come in at a quiet time (during morning battles and after about 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are generally good!) -- and if you can stack it up in nice round numbers for us that definitely speeds things up!

If you only want to change a small number of coins and have mostly come into GOD for other reasons, whoever you're talking to will probably be able to do this for you.

==Character admin==

Character admin includes:

* changing aspects of your character, e.g. changing your character's skills, their nation, their resource, and the spelling of their name
* registering when young players have passed their test of citizenship
* setting a new character to "active" and making up a character pack, if your previous character has died or been retired

For all of these, join the general queries queue. We'll need to know your PID -- we can look you up if necessary but it's quicker if you already know it!

==Referee admin==

If you're unable to find a referee in the field or at the Referee Access Tent (RAT), GOD is also able to:
* record [[rituals]] and [[Religious skills|ceremonies]]
* [[Create bond|create bonds]]
* [[detect magic]]

You'll also need to come to us if you want to:
* pick up a physical item, e.g. ribbons, area effect lammies, effigies
* pay Iridescent Gloaming into your account to perform [[Call Winged Messenger]]

Depending on what you want to do, we'll need:
* your PID
* anyone else involved (or their proxy) -- and their PIDs!
* for anything involving magical items, both the ribbon and the physrep (we may be able to make exceptions if e.g. the physrep is heavy armour)
* if you are joining a [[bands|band]], you will need to demonstrate that you know the oath

==PD physreps==

Some positions (e.g. [[Archmage]]) have associated PD physreps. If you need to collect a PD physrep, there will be a note in your character pack. Please head to the potions desk and show this note to a member of GOD crew.

If you want to drop PD physreps off for storage between events, you must bring them back to the potions desk before 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.

==Lost property==

===Limited service===

Before time in on Friday, lost property is located by the exit from GOD. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* let us know about items you've lost ''this event''
* collect items if
*# we’ve contacted you to let you know we’ve got something of yours. This will either be a stamp on your pack ("Lost property to collect" and/or "Arrows to collect"), and/or we'll have sent you a text message or e-mail. Small non-stabby items might be placed in your pack, in which case there won't be a stamp.
*# you’ve lost something since getting onto site at this event, and it's already been handed in.

===Normal service===

After time-in on Friday, lost property is by the main entrance to GOD. We aim to have all lost property, including all property that was handed in at the previous four events, accessible at or shortly after time-in on Friday. You can:

* hand in items you've found
* collect items we've contacted you about
* ask us to have a look for items lost at any of the past four events
* fill out a lost property slip for items that haven't been handed in yet, so we can get in touch with you if (and hopefully when) they show up

If GOD is closed to players but crew are in the tent, you can ask us for help if you have lost an item that is important or valuable out-of-character (e.g. ID, phones, wallets, keys, medications, mobility aids). For other kinds of items, please wait until we reopen -- we'll be happy to fill out a lost property slip with you then.

==="Freecycle"===

We keep items for a year after they’ve been handed in – that is, we’ll keep something that was handed in at E2 2023 until the end of E2 2024.

On Sunday afternoon of each event we hold “Freecycle”, where anything we’ve had in lost property unclaimed for a year is laid out somewhere near GOD. A sign is put up outside GOD on Saturday night giving details for that event’s Freecycle. People queue up, choose one item, and then – if they like! – head around to the back of the queue for another item. We have limited storage space – this lets unclaimed things be used and loved.

===Between events===

If you lose an OOC valuable/important item and leave site before it is handed in, we might be able to return it by post at your expense between events. We'll confirm how much postage will cost with you before we post anything.

We're sometimes able to bring home small items (e.g. jewelry, tiny stuffed toys, ...) where we can't identify the owner. If we do, we'll put photos up in the main FB group.

Crew don't usually have access to lost property storage from the Monday after an event ends to the Wednesday before the next event begins. Please do report missing items (ideally with a photograph!) to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk] -- just be aware that we're not likely to be able to have a look in advance of the next event.

===Behind the scenes===

We know that from the outside lost property often looks like a chaotic jumble -- so we want to tell you a bit more about how the system works!

When you tell us you've lost something, the first thing we do is look through items we've had handed in. These are organised by the event they were lost at and the type of item -- if you lost a goblet two events ago, we'll grab the box of drinking vessels that were handed in two events ago and go through it with you. We'll also double-check the boxes from more recent events, because items sometimes get found in the woods/other people's kit bags/the Academy storage container quite a while after they went missing!

If we don't have your item, we'll ask you to fill out a lost property form with us, even if you don't think it's worth it -- it's incredibly frustrating to have something handed in and realise we know ''exactly'' who it belongs to, but didn't get them to leave their details! We keep these reports for a full year.

When items are handed in, we check whether we can ID their owner. This means that we look for a PID, name, or contact details, or even initials -- in normal light and using a UV torch. We also check whether they seem like any of the lost property reports we have on record. If we find a match, we'll get in touch (via a text message from a PD phone, or e-mail) as soon as we can. This does sometimes take a while and we don't always realise when something that's been handed in matches a description, so even if we haven't contacted you, please do feel free to swing by to check any time when full lost property service is open!

In addition to matching up missing property reports with lost items during events, we are sometimes able to spend a few days before an event sorting through lost property. This lets us thoroughly double-check everything we have in storage against all lost property reports from the last four events -- this means that we try to check every single piece of lost property from each event at least four separate times. If we find something we think belongs to you, we'll do our best to let you know by e-mail, and we'll stamp a reminder that there's something for you to collect (or inspect) on your character pack. Again, if we don't get in touch it doesn't mean we definitely don't have your stuff -- it just means we haven't recognised it!

When we return an item, if it's not already got your details on we'll encourage you to label it with identifying information, e.g. your PID or your name. If it comes in again, we'll be able to get it back to you faster.

===How you can help us===

* If you want to check lost property, please come to the front desk and wait for someone in blue! We can make sure you're looking in the right place and our system stays intact.
* Write something we can use to identify you on your items. Your PID, wallet name, character name and phone number are all useful. You can use UV security marker – we check incoming lost property with a UV torch.
* Add your mobile phone number, if you have one, to your PD account. Only a small number of senior crew will
be able to see your number. GOD will only use your number to text you if something that belongs to you is handed in.
* When we fill out a lost property form, please give us as much detail as you can – sketches are really helpful, and so is info like “the gold’s wearing off on the back”!
* If you have any photos of an item you’ve lost, even if they’re not very good, please e-mail them in to [mailto:lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk lostproperty@profounddecisions.co.uk].
* ''Especially'' if you're an archer, please do your best to swing by GOD last thing before you leave site -- we have really limited storage space between events and arrows take up an astonishing amount of room.
* Let us know when things turn up! It makes us happy for you, and it means we can stop hunting :)

=Info for crew=

The crew entrance is at the end of the tent by the GOD ISO. If you've been told to collect your pack from GOD, you want to pick up a crew t-shirt, or you have questions relating to running the event, please use this entrance any time the tent is staffed (note that we can't usually hand out crew packs before we open for player pack collection on Thursday). For anything to do with playing your R&R character, please use the main entrance at the other end of the tent during our normal opening hours.

=Resources=

Of the Informational Pamphlets! Improving Literature! variety.

* New player guide
* [[Media:Resource guide-A5.pdf|Guide to coin and resin denominations]]
* [[Media:GOD-guide-to-call-winged-messenger.pdf|Guide to Call Winged Messenger]]
* [[Media:Guide-lost-property.pdf|Lost property explainer]]
* Ritual calculations sheet