RULES OF THE GAME back

 

If you have any OOG problems, let us/plot know (berserkr@larp.com) immediately and it will be fixed appropriately. Do not allow anyone or thing to ruin your game. This includes any problems you experience with coordinators, so bring them to our attention. Violation of any of these rules may be basis for banishment from Berserkr.

 

Holds

When you hear the word “hold” shouted, you should immediately stop what you are doing, drop to a knee (if needed), and see what needs to be done to resume play. You may call a hold for unsafe situations or rules clarifications that affect the battle. During this time you may fix tags, collect packets, etc., but must be in the same spot when play resumes. If possible you should not call a hold to collect packets or body weapons (but may if absolutely necessary). Once the problem has been resolved, if there are no more, the one who called the hold will say “3...2...1...Reboot/Lay on” to restart play.

 
Discrimination

No one will be discriminated against unfairly OOG (racially, religiously, sexually, etc.). Don’t confuse this with IG discrimination. If problems arise, inform plot which player(s) are causing them immediately.

 

Drugs
You may not, under any circumstances, have, use, or have recently used any illegal drugs at an event. You may not smoke anything at events. If you are drunk, you are still entirely responsible for everything you do, and we’ll be watching you extra well. If you are drinking under 21, you will be handed over to the police. Most game sites do not allow alcohol. It is your responsibility to be aware of regulations.

 
Physical Contact

Be sure before you make physical contact with another that they are accepting that much contact. You will also accept as much as you give. This goes for all times, especially in combat. You may call a hold before/during battle to ask if someone is accepting contact, and to what degree, though you should avoid interrupting play to do so.

 
Spectators

In the case that there are spectators who are not a part of the game, please be most courteous to these guests, as they probably are judging whether or not to play. Do not bring fighting to within 10 feet of them and try not to throw things at them.

 

Spirit of the Game
Most rules (aside from the Rules Of The Game, Safety and Combat, Legal, etc.) may be altered to accommodate any “spirit of the game” type situations. You should concentrate on fun and realism rather then confining rules. However, this doesn’t mean that you can do whatever you want without even asking. Use your judgment well. Marshals may allow or disallow such things if present.