That's all for me

It looks like last event was my last event. I'm heading off to California in June, and Mother's Day and my graduation have ousted Legends from my spring schedule. It's been great fun to be at Legends. I'm going to miss it.

John

Oh, if any of you know of any good larps near the Bay Area, I'd be glad to hear about them.

New Stuff

Alrighty Folks! Got a few things that I want to hit on, and a few questions to answer. I've been away helping a friend move back to the area from Texas, so I'm working on the past weeks backlog.

First off Steve and I want to thank everyone for your help and patience in this transitional period. Running this game is a full time job, where not a day passes where we are not doing something game related. We are still feeling our way around the game in every aspect. Signing things with the bank, negotiating contracts with the camp, Finding things deep in the trailer that we didn't know existed. I am still learning game rules and in-game history too. Please continue to bare with us as we come into our own. We have open ears and are chipping away at your requests. Thank you all again.

1) We had hoped to have our new "Bonus Point" system off the ground before Spring 1. It did not happen in time. Therefore, we will be awarding Character points as per usual for Spring 1&2. If we owe you points for set-up break-down, please email me directly at "Tallon6352@aol.com" your Character points will be updated in time for you to spend them before the next event.

2) For our new players: Character points are awarded to your "player page" and can be alloted to any of your character pages. you can do this by entering the number of points you wish to give your character in the "give" field and then choosing your character from the drag down menu.

3) We are soon going back to a paypal system where you will be able to pay for your event fee with a credit card or paypal via the legendsroleplaying website. This may be up and running before spring two. You will still have the option to pay cash or check at the door.

4) We are looking into constructing a meal plan to replace our current system. This is most likely to involve paying for whole meals ahead of time with your preregistration. This will allow us to better plan your meals, which will cut down on overages and let us allocate monies where you are asking for it. This is set to include egg and meat breakfast sandwiches, the standard deli sandwiches for lunch, and a decent dinner Saturday night (I'll be referring to Sue for this one) Fruit, pretzels, and popcorn will still be available throughout the day.

5) Rumors will be up by tonight.

As we conquer our bigger obstacles it frees up more time to dedicate to the finer aspects of the game. We look forward to working more with the players rather then our behind the scene house keeping. You have all made Legends a truly awesome game. Thank you again for your acceptance and support-

John Berrini

CP for film cannisters

I desperately need film cannisters for alchemy. I am running critically low on these. If you can find film cannisters of this type please bring them to the next event. I will be offering 1cp per 75 film cannisters. For game balance, we can only offer a maximum of 5 cp for film cannisters per season.

If you use a potion or poison in-game, please drop the empty vial off at the npc center or one of the taverns.

Thanks, and quotes!

Thanks to all the staff and NPCs for some great stuff. (Module with actual working glowing waterfall? Serious awesome.) Wish I could have stayed for the whole event!

A couple of quotes:

The whole discussion about how to create an incorporeal hamburger was hilarious. "We could pour an eidolon potion on the hamburger!" "Or develop an incorporeal cow..."

And of course, the gravely-spoken, all-important warning: "Mind the meatballs."

Anyone else?

OOG: Come see Kath pretend to be Scottish!

...oh wait, you're all used to that.

Um... come see Kath sing while pretending to be Scottish!

No, wait...

Come see Kath sing and dance while pretending to be Scottish! :)

I'm in a production of the classic musical Brigadoon that goes up the weekend after 1st spring. Performances are April 25 and 26 and May 2 and 3 at 8 p.m., and April 27 and May 4 at 3 p.m. at the Town Hall in Belmont. (Yes, that second weekend conflicts with ToV, for those of you for whom that's relevant.) Tickets are $20, $15 for seniors and kids under 18. Also $15 for groups of 20 or more. See http://www.belmontdramaticclub.org for details. Hope some of you can come!

Swords swords swords

So I have a number of swords and daggers and what-not for sale. All ultralight. I probably wont be at the event on friday at all, so my little bro Mark (Alcuin) will be selling them for me.

I have swords for $20-25. A couple of daggers for $15. Even a Nodachi (two handed katana) for $20 (big weapon, but didn't come out as nice as I wanted).

The Nodachi and one dagger have curves. Thats right CURVES. With my super-secret-patent-pending-master-foamsmith-technique, I can make ultralight weapons with a slight curve to them.

I can do special orders, but price tends to go up. You see, I'm an artist and the foam and duct tape speaks to me. Making something other than what IT dictates at the time is TOUGH!

Any questions can be sent via email...

It's great to see so many new players

Welcome to Legends Just a couple reminders and tips to help your first event at Legends go smoothly.

Bring a backup weapon, while we have limited availability for loaner weapons in the NPC center should yours break or fail inspection it's good to have a backup.

You will NOT be able to fight with latex weapons for your first event. Legends does permit the use of latex weapons on a restricted basis, if you would like more info about this you can ask at logistics or use the contact legends link.

Stay in game. One of the thing that makes Legends what it is is the richness of the world created by over 15 years of continuos development. Don't cheapen that experience by discussing mundane things in game. Stay in game, play your character and that effort shall be rewarded.

Double check your character sheet. Did you buy exactly what you intended to? Remember some skills can only be used by certain weapon types. And no weapon can be both edged and blunt, if it is constructed that way pick one and stick with it. Should you find an error Legends allows you to fully rewrite your character one time within you first 3 events. Maybe being a fighter wasn't for you after all, maybe that nifty spellcasting is more for you. Try the game out and see what is out there for you.

Again welcome to Legends, be safe, and have fun!

Warning policy

At this coming event, Legends will be instituting a 'warning policy' regarding safe fighting and cheating.

We are creating files for all of our staff and players, and this warning will be placed in your file.

If we receive a what we consider a valid complaint about the safe fighting habits of a particular cast member or player we will be issuing that player a warning.

The first warning is just that, a warning.

The second warning will result in you not being able to fight for the remainder of the event.

The third warning will result in you being banned from fighting completely.

Cheating will be taken on a case by case basis. You will get a warning at first (unless it's severe and blatant).

If you are caught cheating you may be banned from the game for a few events, or you may even be banned for life.

Winter Feast magic items

Please remember everyone, If you purchased an item at the feast, you cannot use it until you spend the sage points to learn it, or you have someone teach it to you!

Site updates

A few updates to mention: The homepage thumbnails have been updated *give praise to Alex*

The "Contact" link on the left side of your screen now sends a personal email to(only)Steve W, Dan and myself. It also automatically adds an item to our online managed to-do list. This update allows us to better manage any issues that you may have.

As always, there is more to come...

John Berrini

Preregistration

Hello all you wonderful cast and players out there in legends world. With about a month to go before we unleash Spring One, Plot writing is kicking into high gear. Most of you have given us the PEL fodder that will be hurled back your way, but there is another element to the primordial legends ooze... Preregistrations. Every cast meeting your name is not on our list, is a meeting less that we can develop plot for you. Please, Enable us to bring you the game legends was meant to be! I will see you there-

John Berrini PS we are aware of some bugs with the site. It's because of updating. Consider it the itching that comes with the healing.

Our relationship with Camp Marshall

I want to address some concerns with the relationship between Camp marshall and Legends. I have gone over our current contracts and renegotiated with the camp, their current board of directors and their new interm camp director. Weeks ago we had locked in our dates for this year with the understanding that we wouldn't be double-booked again. Recently, they also came down from their origional, higher, price, to something acceptable to us. It is our commitment as your new owners to provide continuity concerning all aspect of the game. We look forward to fostering a friendly, mutual bennificial relationship with the new staff of the 4-H Camp Marshall. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to email us directly.

IG Vs OOG

Please keep in mind that when posting on this board in-game that it is indeed in-game. No character that is outside of the Benefactors Realm should be able to read what the settlers are posting in the realm (technically none of you have made it to the settlement yet) and vice versa.

steve

Your skills...this means you

If you have skills that are not noted on your character card, they need to be entered by you under "player notes" before we print out character cards for Spring one. The earlier you do this, the better. If it's not on your character card, you can't do it. Alchemists talk to Steve, Rune Magic, talk to me. If you can cast a brown light spell, or regen toe-nails overnight...you get the point. This is the last call. Rawlin and Heymesh please email me.

John Berrini PS. last call before point reset