Draft:Accessibility - Revision history

Matt at 13:08, 16 April 2026

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	All our battles and skirmishes take place in the fields and woodlands adjacent to the Anvil game space. Players decide if they want their character to go on them, so there is no possibility of being involved in a battle or skirmish unless you have chosen to be there. Combat can occur anywhere in the Empire game spaces, but it is very rare for characters in the main Anvil spaces to be involved in fighting.		All our battles and skirmishes take place in the fields and woodlands adjacent to the Anvil game space. Players decide if they want their character to go on them, so there is no possibility of being involved in a battle or skirmish unless you have chosen to be there. Combat can occur anywhere in the Empire game spaces, but it is very rare for characters in the main Anvil spaces to be involved in fighting.

	You may use the non-contact gesture at any time if you feel you need to. If a fight starts near you then you can put your hand as high in the air as you can and keep it there, to indicate that you are non-contact. Your character is immediately reduced to zero hits and starts dying. The wiki contains the [[~~Event_safety~~#Non-contact\|full rules for using the non-contact gesture]].		You may use the non-contact gesture at any time if you feel you need to. If a fight starts near you then you can put your hand as high in the air as you can and keep it there, to indicate that you are non-contact. Your character is immediately reduced to zero hits and starts dying. The wiki contains the [[combat_safety#Non-contact\|full rules for using the non-contact gesture]].

	==Battles and Skirmishes==		==Battles and Skirmishes==

Matt at 19:25, 5 January 2022

2022-01-05T19:25:01Z

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	==Getting Help==		==Getting Help==
	If you need assistance with anything access-related at an event then any member of our crew should be able to help you get it. Members of the crew with a radio – egregores or refs in particular – are best equipped to quickly provide effective help if requested. A member of crew is always available at the GOD tent during opening hours (10am to 1am) if that is accessible, but you can ask for help from any member of the crew who is on-site; they are briefed to find someone who can help if they can't help directly.		If you need assistance with anything access-related at an event then any member of our crew should be able to help you get it. Members of the crew with a radio – egregores or refs in particular – are best equipped to quickly provide effective help if requested. A member of crew is always available at the GOD tent during opening hours (10am to 1am) if that is accessible, but you can ask for help from any member of the crew who is on-site; they are briefed to find someone who can help if they can't help directly.

Matt at 09:25, 23 July 2021

2021-07-23T09:25:37Z

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	Our participant welfare team are a volunteer team that have experience or qualifications in psychotherapy, counselling and support. The team exists to help event participants who are unable to enjoy the event due to mental health issues or emotional distress.		Our participant welfare team are a volunteer team that have experience or qualifications in psychotherapy, counselling and support. The team exists to help event participants who are unable to enjoy the event due to mental health issues or emotional distress.

	When the participant welfare team get a radio call, a member of that team will come to wherever you are. They also have access to a private tent, in the OOC area, which they can take you to if that would be more helpful. Any conversation you have with a member of the participant welfare team may be regarded as confidential, shared only within the team and with PD's safeguarding officers. Information will only be shared with additional people with your permission, or where we are legally or ethically obliged to do so.		When the participant welfare team get a radio call, a member of that team will come to wherever you are. They also have access to a private tent, in the OOC area, which they can take you to if that would be more helpful. Any conversation you have with a member of the participant welfare team may be regarded as confidential, shared only within the welfare team and with [[Profound_Decisions_management_team\|PD's safeguarding officers]] where required. Information will only be shared with additional people with your permission, or where we are legally or ethically obliged to do so by the police or to protect children or vulnerable adults who are at risk at the event.

			If a member of the participant welfare team receives information that leads them to believe that a child or vulnerable adult is being neglected, abused or at risk of harm, then this will be reported to a member of the management team. Information about a missing child will be reported to the security team. Information about any participant who is at risk of serious harm will be reported to first aid and/or security, as appropriate. If anyone informs the participant welfare team that they have been the victim of harassment or assault at an event, then they will be gently encouraged to make a report to the conduct team. If they do not wish to make an official complaint, then the participant welfare team may make an anonymous report on their behalf.

	Although members of the participant welfare team are qualified in counselling and psychotherapy, their role at Empire does not aim to be therapeutic. You are not their client or patient. Their conversation with you will be closer to that of a crisis helpline volunteer or a good friend than that of a professional counsellor or psychotherapist.		Although members of the participant welfare team are qualified in counselling and psychotherapy, their role at Empire does not aim to be therapeutic. You are not their client or patient. Their conversation with you will be closer to that of a crisis helpline volunteer or a good friend than that of a professional counsellor or psychotherapist.

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2021-07-20T18:39:47Z

Getting Detailed Information

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	Anyone may ask a referee, egregore or member of the GOD team for accessibility information about a plot line, at any time. You do not need to explain anything about your reasons for asking so long as it is for out of character purposes. You only need provide enough information for them to identify the plot that you are interested in. Once a member of crew has located the plot you are interested in, they will be able to read the documentation provided by the plot writer.		Anyone may ask a referee, egregore or member of the GOD team for accessibility information about a plot line, at any time. You do not need to explain anything about your reasons for asking so long as it is for out of character purposes. You only need provide enough information for them to identify the plot that you are interested in. Once a member of crew has located the plot you are interested in, they will be able to read the documentation provided by the plot writer.

	We have a ~~<a href="https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire.../~~Accessibility">specific wiki page ~~here</a>~~ that provides detailed information about the breakdown of the kind of information that is provided with guidance on how we classify the liklihood of combat for a given plot.		We have a [[Accessibility\|specific wiki page]] that provides detailed information about the breakdown of the kind of information that is provided with guidance on how we classify the liklihood of combat for a given plot.

	==Accomodation==		==Accomodation==

Hastur: /* Battles and Skirmishes */

2021-07-20T18:39:15Z

Battles and Skirmishes

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	Everyone who attends Empire is welcome to take the battlefield provided that you can are old enough and do so safely. If you consider yourself to be at an elevated risk of serious injury from these activities, then we ask that you take that into consideration when deciding whether to fight in battles. If you are recovering from an OC injury, are pregnant or have any health issues that mean taking part in contact sports would put you at additional risk, then you may wish to consider seeking medical advice before participating. If a medical professional has advised you to avoid strenuous physical activity - for example, if you have an ongoing health condition that means you are at risk of permanent or even fatal injury if you participate in combat - then you should not participate in fighting.		Everyone who attends Empire is welcome to take the battlefield provided that you can are old enough and do so safely. If you consider yourself to be at an elevated risk of serious injury from these activities, then we ask that you take that into consideration when deciding whether to fight in battles. If you are recovering from an OC injury, are pregnant or have any health issues that mean taking part in contact sports would put you at additional risk, then you may wish to consider seeking medical advice before participating. If a medical professional has advised you to avoid strenuous physical activity - for example, if you have an ongoing health condition that means you are at risk of permanent or even fatal injury if you participate in combat - then you should not participate in fighting.

	If you are under sixteen then you cannot go on a skirmish or battlefield until you have passed your ~~<a href="https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/~~Test_of_Arms">Test of Arms~~</a>~~. You must be 14 years of age and have the approval of a parent or guardian to take the test.		If you are under sixteen then you cannot go on a skirmish or battlefield until you have passed your [[Test_of_Arms\|Test of Arms]]. You must be 14 years of age and have the approval of a parent or guardian to take the test.

	==Getting Detailed Information==		==Getting Detailed Information==

Hastur: /* Avoiding Combat */

2021-07-20T18:38:34Z

Avoiding Combat

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	All our battles and skirmishes take place in the fields and woodlands adjacent to the Anvil game space. Players decide if they want their character to go on them, so there is no possibility of being involved in a battle or skirmish unless you have chosen to be there. Combat can occur anywhere in the Empire game spaces, but it is very rare for characters in the main Anvil spaces to be involved in fighting.		All our battles and skirmishes take place in the fields and woodlands adjacent to the Anvil game space. Players decide if they want their character to go on them, so there is no possibility of being involved in a battle or skirmish unless you have chosen to be there. Combat can occur anywhere in the Empire game spaces, but it is very rare for characters in the main Anvil spaces to be involved in fighting.

	You may use the non-contact gesture at any time if you feel you need to. If a fight starts near you then you can put your hand as high in the air as you can and keep it there, to indicate that you are non-contact. Your character is immediately reduced to zero hits and starts dying. The wiki contains the ~~<a href="https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/~~Event_safety#Non-contact">full rules for using the non-contact gesture~~</a>~~.		You may use the non-contact gesture at any time if you feel you need to. If a fight starts near you then you can put your hand as high in the air as you can and keep it there, to indicate that you are non-contact. Your character is immediately reduced to zero hits and starts dying. The wiki contains the [[Event_safety#Non-contact\|full rules for using the non-contact gesture]].

	==Battles and Skirmishes==		==Battles and Skirmishes==

Matt: /* Battles and Skirmishes */

2021-07-20T12:42:08Z

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	Combat is almost inevitable on battles and anyone who takes part risks being caught in the fighting. The melees are loud and chaotic with participants often crowded close together; our battles are deliberately designed to be as tense and emotional as we can make them. We use special effects such as smoke machines to help achieve this, using specific product of smoke used by PD. We design our battles to last around an hour, but they can run on longer. Characters can usually choose to leave the battlefield at any time, but the exit point may be some distance away. There is often the risk of your character being attacked if you choose to leave alone. If you need to leave the field for any out of character reason, such as physical health problems or emotional distress, you must speak to a ref.		Combat is almost inevitable on battles and anyone who takes part risks being caught in the fighting. The melees are loud and chaotic with participants often crowded close together; our battles are deliberately designed to be as tense and emotional as we can make them. We use special effects such as smoke machines to help achieve this, using specific product of smoke used by PD. We design our battles to last around an hour, but they can run on longer. Characters can usually choose to leave the battlefield at any time, but the exit point may be some distance away. There is often the risk of your character being attacked if you choose to leave alone. If you need to leave the field for any out of character reason, such as physical health problems or emotional distress, you must speak to a ref.

	All participants in combat are expected to be able to follow the published rules. This includes falling over if their character is reduced to zero hits, or being hit with a STRIKEDOWN effect. If you have any mobility or safety restrictions that make it unsafe or impossible to follow the normal rules for combat then you can ~~raise one hand in~~ the ~~air to indicate you are~~ non-contact ~~at any point~~. ~~At this point your character is reduced to zero hits and is down and dying, but the~~ gesture has the best possible chance of ensuring that nobody will hit you with an LRP weapon. The point at which you feel it is neccessary to become non-contact is absolutely your decision; it is not acceptable for any other participant to question this.		All participants in combat are expected to be able to follow the published rules. This includes falling over if their character is reduced to zero hits, or being hit with a STRIKEDOWN effect. If you have any mobility or safety restrictions that make it unsafe or impossible to follow the normal rules for combat then you can use the non-contact gesture. The gesture has the best possible chance of ensuring that nobody will hit you with an LRP weapon. The point at which you feel it is neccessary to become non-contact is absolutely your decision; it is not acceptable for any other participant to question this.

	There are a variety of volunteer roles available on the battlefield to fill your monstering slot. We need a large number of volunteers to play orcs. Orcs are the main combat antagonists at Empire and volunteer orcs need to be able to fight comfortably in melee situations. They need to wear an orc mask, which PD provide. Our masks are a cotten fabric base with latex over the top. We also ask out orc volunteer monsters to wear face paint around their eyes and mouths. We provide specific brand/type face paint.		There are a variety of volunteer roles available on the battlefield to fill your monstering slot. We need a large number of volunteers to play orcs. Orcs are the main combat antagonists at Empire and volunteer orcs need to be able to fight comfortably in melee situations. They need to wear an orc mask, which PD provide. Our masks are a cotten fabric base with latex over the top. We also ask out orc volunteer monsters to wear face paint around their eyes and mouths. We provide specific brand/type face paint.

Matt: /* Battles and Skirmishes */

2021-07-20T10:31:50Z

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	We run a small number of skirmishes throughout the weekend. These involve many of the same challenges that take place with a battle, but there are far fewer participants and they rarely last more than half an hour at most. There is a high likelihood of combat on any military skirmish, but it is not guaranteed and they are less chaotic and noisy than battles due to the lower numbers of participants.		We run a small number of skirmishes throughout the weekend. These involve many of the same challenges that take place with a battle, but there are far fewer participants and they rarely last more than half an hour at most. There is a high likelihood of combat on any military skirmish, but it is not guaranteed and they are less chaotic and noisy than battles due to the lower numbers of participants.

	Everyone who attends Empire is welcome to take the battlefield provided that you can are old enough and do so safely. If you consider yourself to be at an elevated risk of serious injury from ~~combat~~ activities, then we ask that you take that into consideration when deciding whether to fight in battles. If you are recovering from an OC injury, are pregnant or have any health issues that mean taking part in contact sports would put you at additional risk, ~~we would advise~~ you to ~~speak to your doctor~~ before participating. If a medical professional has advised you to avoid strenuous physical activity - for example, if you have an ongoing health condition that means you are at risk of permanent or even fatal injury if you participate in combat - then you should not participate in fighting.		Everyone who attends Empire is welcome to take the battlefield provided that you can are old enough and do so safely. If you consider yourself to be at an elevated risk of serious injury from these activities, then we ask that you take that into consideration when deciding whether to fight in battles. If you are recovering from an OC injury, are pregnant or have any health issues that mean taking part in contact sports would put you at additional risk, then you may wish to consider seeking medical advice before participating. If a medical professional has advised you to avoid strenuous physical activity - for example, if you have an ongoing health condition that means you are at risk of permanent or even fatal injury if you participate in combat - then you should not participate in fighting.

	If you are under sixteen then you cannot go on a skirmish or battlefield until you have passed your <a href="https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Test_of_Arms">Test of Arms</a>. You must be 14 years of age and have the approval of a parent or guardian to take the test.		If you are under sixteen then you cannot go on a skirmish or battlefield until you have passed your <a href="https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Test_of_Arms">Test of Arms</a>. You must be 14 years of age and have the approval of a parent or guardian to take the test.

Matt: /* Battles and Skirmishes */

2021-07-20T10:27:27Z

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	==Battles and Skirmishes==		==Battles and Skirmishes==
	Profound Decisions operate two large battles at every event. You may choose to play one of these battles as your character. All participants who play their character on a battlefield must volunteer to monster another battle. This must be the other battle on the same weekend unless you have health issues that make that impossible. In that specific case then you may choose to play one battle at one event and monster a battle at another event. You may never play your character in two battles at the same event but you can monster two battles at the same event if you wish.		Profound Decisions operate two large battles at every event. You may choose to play one of these battles as your character. All participants who play their character on a battlefield must volunteer to monster another battle. This must be the other battle on the same weekend unless you have health issues that make that impossible. In that specific case then you may choose to play one battle at one event and monster a battle at another event. If this happens due to an emergency, then please <a href="mailto:rules@profounddecisions.co.uk">email us</a> after the event to let us know. If this happens on a regular basis due to ongoing health issues, then you can make up the missed requirement at the first available opportunity without needing to let us know. You may never play your character in two battles at the same event but you can monster two battles at the same event if you wish.

	All battles take place in fields and woodland adjacent to the Anvil game space. The ground in the field is relatively flat, except for the large copse of standing trees where the ground is much more uneven with exposed tree roots and other hazards. The battle field is 350m by 200m so walking distances can be significant. The woods are 350m by 350m, and the ground is much harder going here, with patches of thick bracken, exposed tree roots and deep ruts in some paths.		All battles take place in fields and woodland adjacent to the Anvil game space. The ground in the field is relatively flat, except for the large copse of standing trees where the ground is much more uneven with exposed tree roots and other hazards. The battle field is 350m by 200m so walking distances can be significant. The woods are 350m by 350m, and the ground is much harder going here, with patches of thick bracken, exposed tree roots and deep ruts in some paths.

Matt: /* Battles and Skirmishes */

2021-07-20T09:59:56Z

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	We run a small number of skirmishes throughout the weekend. These involve many of the same challenges that take place with a battle, but there are far fewer participants and they rarely last more than half an hour at most. There is a high likelihood of combat on any military skirmish, but it is not guaranteed and they are less chaotic and noisy than battles due to the lower numbers of participants.		We run a small number of skirmishes throughout the weekend. These involve many of the same challenges that take place with a battle, but there are far fewer participants and they rarely last more than half an hour at most. There is a high likelihood of combat on any military skirmish, but it is not guaranteed and they are less chaotic and noisy than battles due to the lower numbers of participants.

	Everyone who attends Empire is welcome to take the battlefield provided that you can do so safely. If you consider yourself to be at an elevated risk of serious injury from combat activities, then we ask that you take that into consideration when deciding whether to fight in battles. If you are recovering from an OC injury, are pregnant or have any health issues that mean taking part in contact sports would put you at additional risk, we would advise you to speak to your doctor before participating. If a medical professional has advised you to avoid strenuous physical activity - for example, if you have an ongoing health condition that means you are at risk of permanent or even fatal injury if you participate in combat - then you should not participate in fighting.		Everyone who attends Empire is welcome to take the battlefield provided that you can are old enough and do so safely. If you consider yourself to be at an elevated risk of serious injury from combat activities, then we ask that you take that into consideration when deciding whether to fight in battles. If you are recovering from an OC injury, are pregnant or have any health issues that mean taking part in contact sports would put you at additional risk, we would advise you to speak to your doctor before participating. If a medical professional has advised you to avoid strenuous physical activity - for example, if you have an ongoing health condition that means you are at risk of permanent or even fatal injury if you participate in combat - then you should not participate in fighting.

	If you are under sixteen then you cannot ~~take~~ go on a skirmish or battlefield until you have passed your <a href="https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Test_of_Arms">Test of Arms</a>. You must be 14 years of age and have the approval of a parent or guardian to take the test.		If you are under sixteen then you cannot go on a skirmish or battlefield until you have passed your <a href="https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Test_of_Arms">Test of Arms</a>. You must be 14 years of age and have the approval of a parent or guardian to take the test.

	==Getting Detailed Information==		==Getting Detailed Information==