Information for 7-10 year olds
Overview
We expect children of this age to be able to roleplay and participate in our game, albeit with restrictions and limited expectations for those at the lower end of this age band. At this age children are becoming more independent and our rules reflect this.
Children at the lower end of this age range are unlikely to want to roleplay for long periods of time. Parents should consider this and make suitable arrangements, for instance bringing books and toys and taking regular breaks in your own tent or camp or in the OOC area.
Ticket costs £10 less discounts
We expect a child of this age who is attending to have a character and roleplay at the event, and the charge reflects this. If the parent or guardian attending the event is eligible for a discount (a student or in receipt of benefits or a pension) then the ticket costs £5.
Must have suitable costume and toys
Children should dress in costume appropriate for their character. Footwear is always difficult in LRP, particularly for children who are still growing quickly, so neutral coloured footwear (plain shoes, trainers or wellies) is acceptable. Wooden toys are ideal for young children, but bright plastic or battery-operated toys are not allowed in the IC area.
24/7 responsibility required
You do not have to supervise your child at all times, however your child should only be out of your direct supervision with your permission and must return in the timeframe set by you. Our golden rule at this age is: “You must know where your child is at all times. Your child must know where you are at all times.”
Characters are non-combatants
Children of this age cannot participate in a fight without the express prior agreement of a member of our referee team. They is only likely to be forthcoming for children taking part in supervised IC activities arranged for children, they will not be allowed to take the battlefield.
Parents may allow their children to spar with other children using a suitable phys-rep for a child’s sparring weapon (like the wooden sword that Arya uses in the first series of Game of Thrones).
IC area for young players
The IC site will include a large tent dedicated to IC activities for young players. There will be CRB checked crew in attendance when the tent is open, who will offer supervised sparring and combat training, lessons in Imperial Geography and History and similar. Parents may leave their children here at selected times with the permission of the crew who are operating the area.
Game participation is encouraged
Parents are encouraged to keep their children with them while roleplaying on site and to involve their children in what they are doing. You should return to your own camp or to the OOC area if your child ceases to enjoy the roleplaying.