Frequently Asked Questions:
Below are some answers for you! If you have more questions, send an email to contact@fellandfair.com!
How old do I have to be to attend?
Players must be at least sixteen years old to attend one of our events. If they are under eighteen, they must be accompanied by a guardian.
Is Weekend Warrior a LARP?
While it has many similarities such as being in costume, medieval combat and players acting out roles, Weekend Warrior is not a LARP, it is an immersive experience. Our goal is to craft an engaging story and sweep the player up in it, but it is not “every player for themselves”. If it were a video game, Weekend Warrior would be a story campaign, not an open world game. You start at point A and you will end up at point B or C. How we get there will depend on player action and success or failure is will result from your actions. The only question is, are you up to the task?
What is the Minimum Gear I need?
You will need the following to be able to participate:
Tunic
Pants
Medieval boots/shoes
Belt
Weapon (if you want to fight)
All these items can be purchased or rented from Weekend Warrior. You can also bring them yourself but must have them approved by email to contact@fellandfair.com
Check out this helful video on assembling and adding on to a basic kit!
What is the difference in period and modern camping?
For those wishing to camp "in game" you must have a period appropriate tent (get them approved at contact@fellandfair.com). The modern gear is allowed inside the tent, but the tent flap must be closed if any modern gear is visible.
Modern camping will be set up a short distance from the play area for easy access but out of sight.
How do I become a volunteer/NPC?
Our current policy is that we do not accept player requests to be an NPC (Non-Player Character).
While we were growing, we did occasionally ask former players to help out as NPC’s in the past, but this is not our preferred policy, and is not based upon player request. This policy is in place to prevent players from jostling for supposed authority as NPCs; in reality, veteran players have a lot of experience and influence, and we have no desire to strip the factions of that vital knowledge. Players also generally have more fun when they get to be consumers of the event rather than workers!
We encourage players who love the event to put their energy into helping their factions and new players have an even more immersive and enjoyable experience!
Can I take photos during the event?
Once the event officially begins (usually around 4pm Friday), photography by the players is not allowed in the "in game" area until the event ends. Photos may be taken before, after and in the put of play area.
When do I have to leave the site?
The event officially ends at 1pm on Sunday the 31st. We must vacate the property by 5pm.
Will alcohol be allowed at the event?
Yes! We will have both mead from Wandering Bard Meadery and beer from 13 Stripes brewery for sale!
What about faction patches and badges?
In the past we have had a blanket rule against badges and patches on in-game clothing, but have decided to allow these insignia under the following circumstances (per the usual, all items must be approved by your faction leadership team by emailing your faction leadership email).
Kingsmen:
The left shoulder may be used to denote rank, group, or family insignia (pending approval by your own faction leadership team)
The preferred method of denoting rank, group, or family would be via painting shields or heraldry directly onto the shoulder armor (if shoulder armor is worn). If shoulder armor is not worn, players may use badges or patches and sew them onto their tunics on the left shoulder.
Rangers:
Rangers may use patches or badges brooch-style on their cloaks, or they may wear patches or badges directly underneath their cloaks on the upper portion of the chest (collarbone area).
Please note that all patches or badges must be approved by the faction leadership of each faction.
At this point we are only allowing badges/patches exceptions for these two factions.
Please note that any badges or patches must use approved faction colors only.
If you need clarification about this rule, please email weekendwarrior@fellandfair.com.
Can I switch factions mid-game?
No, although you can switch factions in between years (i.e. you can be Hearth-Guard one year and Kingsmen the next). For logistics and planning purposes, not to mention trust and safety within factions, you need to stick with the faction you bought your ticket with through the duration of the event.
How do I get my arrows back after a battle?
We designate a certain location as “arrow drop” during the event, where players can return arrows they find so that their owners can retrieve them. We also suggest you mark your arrows so that you can tell which are your own. There is also generally a lull after the battles where players can search for arrows they have shot.