Mystic realms

Welcome New Players!

Jumping into your first Live Action Role-Playing experience can be intimidating, but we have a team of people ready to help create and costume your character. Loaner weapons are available on site for new players. In addition we run workdays year round where members of our community get together to teach these skills to one another.

New Player FAQ

Who can I contact to answer my questions?

Email the Concierge Team at mysticrealmsconcierge@gmail.com.

How do I get started?

Basic information for each Realm (genre) can be found under the Realms menu. A more detailed history of the Realm is found in the Sourcebook, which is located in the Downloads section. Each sourcebook will detail character creation for the Realm, and a member of our concierge team can assist you before to an event or on site.

Contact the Logistics Team at mysticrealmslogistics@gmail.com for access to the database.

Can I still come if I can’t make it for the entire event?

Yes! Event registration is broken down into time blocks. Each time block is $10. New players get 50% discount for all time blocks they play. Show up when you can and you only have to pay for the time blocks you play. A weekend event is 6 time blocks, while a day event is typically 2 or 3.

How can I create a cheap costume for my first few events?

You can get most if not all of your costuming needs with a little luck and patience at a thrift store. Wool pants, scrubs, sweatpants are a good start for pants. Just make sure they are free of logos and modern designs (example, vertical stripes on the side).

Sometimes you luck out and find a tunic style top at a thrift store. Sometimes you don’t. You can create a tunic from a tshirt that is one size larger (if you can find one that is also “tall” sizing that is great too!) cut the elastic collar off, taking care to cut close to the seams. Cut a small slit in the front going down the middle about 6” long. Poke some holes and lace it up with a leather cord. Put a belt on it, and you have a simple tunic.

Footware is the hardest to costume cheaply and easily. You want to be comfortable too. The plainer the better. Hiking boots, army boots, even plain black or brown sneakers work as they are plain and don’t draw attention. Sandals can work too, but keep in mind you’re going to be outside in the woods so air on the side of caution and get closed toed ones that strap on tight.

What sleeping accommodations are there?

Sleeping accommodations vary by site. Please see the Site Info page for more details.

Can I bring my kids?

Of course! While LARPing is not a game for children, Mystic Realms allows children and have modified combat rules for children as well.

All children must demonstrate ability to play by the rules, stay in character, count hits, properly use character skills and properly respond to skills used against them. Children 7 and under are often too young to play characters as they are unable to understand and follow the rules. They should be non-combats until capable of roleplaying a character safely under the rules and then be limited to a few skills. Children 8-12 years of age may play characters if demonstrating a capacity to play by the rules, stay in character, count hits, properly use character skills and properly respond to skills used against them. They may play characters with 2,499 spent status or less, but are limited to cautious combat adventures (or acting as non-combatants on standard adventures).

Children 12 and under are limited to “cautious combat” rules and may only participate in adventures, and must remain at the main play area during large combat encounters.

More information on minors and cautious combat rules can be found in the Members Manual on pages 79-82.

I do not wish to participate in combat. What can I do?

Non combatants are welcome to participate on adventures using the cautious combat rules. They must remain in the main play area during large combat encounters.

More information on cautious combat rules can be found in the Members Manual on pages 80-81.

What should I bring?

There are two types of equipment that you’ll need.  Things for playing your character and personal things you’ll need to camp out in the woods.  Some are necessary, some are optional.

What are recommended things to bring as a first time player?

What should I bring as a character?

Character Costume:  Make sure it’s durable, represents your race/culture and trade and looks “period” or generic fantasy.  It doesn’t have to be fancy, but avoid labels, text, or modern apparel like baseball hats.

Belt pouch: Something to carry all the little things.  Try a small purse with the straps removed and cut belt holes in the back.

Footwear:  Sturdy footwear for the woods, preferably boots or other “period friendly”. Avoid sneakers if possible.

Weapons:  Mystic Realms approved weapon props.  No real weapons are permitted. Loaner weapons are available on site for new players.

Miscellaneous: Pens, small flashlight, plastic bag to keep character card dry.

Container: Small jar or other container to hold “ritual powder” cards and other small in-game items.

Makeup: Some races or cultures requires face paint or other makeup, or your character may have a scar or other markings.

Optional

Tools: Swiss Army Knife or other all-in-one tool, scissors, tools for putting up tents or tightening bolts on a ballista.

Repair Gear: Duct tape, foam, PVC pipe, sewing kit.  To repair weapons and costumes.

I want to be an NPC and help out the club. What do I wear?

NPC Gear:  If you are playing an NPC (the cast) wear plain black clothes with enough layers (on cold days) to comfortably be outside for hours.  Costumes will be provided and will go over the basic blacks.  Bring flashlights and electric lanterns to light your area at night.