**Final Update - Really** The site in Littlefield got shut out due to bad relations with Paintball folks. We have been lucky again and managed to score a new location that should work out well. Not as nice as the Littlefield spot, which we will try to get next year, but still good. The ground is dirt, not too hard-packed, but not grass or sand so plan your garb accordingly. It's a little like the ground in the main fighting area when Yestare/Samhain were at the ren fair location. There will be water to one side and softer dirt and grass around the water. In this area there are also trees and cow patties, so fight close to the water at your own risk. Some of you may manage to fall or push each other into the water; bringing a change of clothes would probably be wise. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source= ... 4&t=h&z=13
The site is on unimproved land. There will be port-a-johns, but you'll need to bring your own water (although we are only 10 minutes from Walmart) and firewood. All fires will need to be in a pit or fire ring. Rain gear is a good idea as the forecast predicts rain Saturday.
Friday
Pickup Battles all day, some Thermopilae and CTF depending on numbers. Loptr is bringing down light trees for night fighting.
Saturday
8am - Troll opens
10am - The annual 4 Horseman tourney starts at 10am sharp with apocalypse themed awards going to the winners. Plan your units and register who you'll be fighting with at troll. We are starting at 10am to get the tourney done and so that we can let the winners parade their belt flags around the rest of the day. The tourney will be best out of three for each match-up, single elimination. We hope to be running two match-ups simultaneously and keep them moving.
The Rest of the Day - We will do some unit or realm battles, but mostly CTF, two lines and Thermopilae to take advantage of the castles. The castles must not be climbed from the front.
The unit with the best looking garb will also be awarded a streamer for their flag or tent and will get first in line at feast. This will be awarded immediately prior to feast.
One of our folks works with the local police and the general area we are in sees a lot of marginally legal weekend parties and therefore some police scrutiny. We are there legitimately so if any cops stop by send them to Isk or Link. Since cops may stop by, anything you don't want them getting curious about should stay zipped in your tent.
The event will be $15 so bring your camping gear and your violence and we will prepare the field and the feast (smoked, BBQ chicken, dutch oven potatoes) Saturday night.
We will be enforcing the new javelin weight maximums.
Minor Waivers must be notarized or signed by the parent at the event. Waivers can be downloaded here.
So come on out, Loptr would: