TEN THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE GOING TO EMPIRE LARP - Fake swords, Real feelings. Episode 7

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  • Hello! Recently we got asked how you can support our video making, and help fund our trips to Empire. Well, we made a Ko-fi if you want to do that! ko-fi.com/fake...
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    10 things you need to know before going to your first Empire LARP event!
    In this video we are slightly more organised and bring you a collection of things we think are important for all new players to know before going to empire LARP!
    If you have any helpful resources regarding these topics, let us know and we will update the links below in the relevant sections! Let us know what sections we should cover in detail more!
    1. The absolute basics!
    Check out the guide we mention here for the minimum your character should know!
    forums.profoun...
    2. The basics of character creation!
    3. How to change your character
    4. In character currency and what to do with it!
    5. Food and drink at the event!
    6. Camping at the event!
    Check out the following link for Bell tent Rental!
    www.rentbellte...
    7. Your kit!
    8. Playing the game
    9. Combat and battles (the fake swords aspect)
    10. Emotional bleed (the real feelings aspect)
    11. Our discount codes for new players:
    Dylan: 11949.22517
    Jim: 11581.21985

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  • @AngloSaxonWheatFarmer
    @AngloSaxonWheatFarmer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Costuming doesn’t need to be too much of a hassle, remember not everyone can sew and it’s fine to buy and commission, start with a very simple base, shirt and pants, suitable boots (you don’t need medieval boots just nothing flashy leather walking boots do fine)
    Then layer it, maybe a vest, maybe something else, a hat, then ACCESSORIES.
    This helps a lot in avoiding those awkward interactions as stated in the video, if one doesn’t notice I’m leaguish by my very leaguish kit then my many rings should tip it off

  • @hellybean2740
    @hellybean2740 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really great video! I was never a new player, so this is great for showing to my friends who are new to Empire, and for useful tips I can pass on!

  • @jonathandearden6815
    @jonathandearden6815 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a fantastic resource! Informative, entertaining and well produced. Thanks!

    • @FakeSwordsLARP
      @FakeSwordsLARP  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much! This is exactly the vibe we're hoping to hit!

  • @kram5861
    @kram5861 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was really great and informative. Went to put it on in the background and ended up sitting down and really taking it in. Thanks :)

    • @FakeSwordsLARP
      @FakeSwordsLARP  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jackadder4014
    @jackadder4014 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    All of your videos are so beneficial and enjoyable, thank you so much chaps. Please keep them coming!

    • @FakeSwordsLARP
      @FakeSwordsLARP  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much! We've been quiet because we couldn't make e4, but we'll be back with a bang in the new year!

  • @CorpseHeap
    @CorpseHeap ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Smashing video. Lots of fantastic advice

  • @mrmojorisin1998
    @mrmojorisin1998 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheers lads, great video - Looking forward to coming to the next event

  • @KentishOutdoorsman
    @KentishOutdoorsman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep it up guys . I’m going to E4 for my first Empire, hopefully I will bump into youse 🍺🍺🍺🍺

    • @FakeSwordsLARP
      @FakeSwordsLARP  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Unfortunately We'll be away for e4, but have a great time! We'll see you at e1!

  • @ClearlyPixelated
    @ClearlyPixelated ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for giving more information on the mechanics! A lot of other LARPers just give basic information.

    • @FakeSwordsLARP
      @FakeSwordsLARP  ปีที่แล้ว

      Were delighted we could help! Let us know if there's anything else you'd like us to cover :)

  • @beepythevellfire
    @beepythevellfire 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks so much for this, it's a really useful watch! I've been to three or four events so far but still haven't entirely found my game. I've been doing some mage stuff with our coven in WM but outside of that haven't really had much of an idea what to do to engage more. My attendance has been a bit stilted as I'm a wheelchair user so am restricted to the dry weather events. So I don't think those breaks have helped as I lose track of what I've been doing. I definitely need to take your advice and talk to people more, and find out what I *could* get involved with.

    • @FakeSwordsLARP
      @FakeSwordsLARP  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Talking to people in game is like, the closest thing to cheat codes that Empire offers haha! People are there to interact with others, it's the whole point of the game, so you don't need to feel that you're imposing yourself, you're just playing the game too, and talking to others, enriches their game just as much as yours! Hope you find your area!

    • @beepythevellfire
      @beepythevellfire 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@FakeSwordsLARP thank you! Definitely an excuse for a cake crawl around the different nations to try to interact with people outside of my hall. 😅

  • @novabee4556
    @novabee4556 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The one bit of advice I've been given most often is "this is my first time at Anvil" XD I'm excited for my first time at E1 :)

    • @FakeSwordsLARP
      @FakeSwordsLARP  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a very useful piece of advice!!

  • @claytongeorgemusic
    @claytongeorgemusic ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video guys, really fun listen!

    • @FakeSwordsLARP
      @FakeSwordsLARP  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a million! Glad you're enjoying them :D

  • @2have2role
    @2have2role ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I never knew that about the OC to IC languages!

    • @FakeSwordsLARP
      @FakeSwordsLARP  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, its really cool! We found out when Jim said something in Irish and people were like "Oh, you speak Liath?"
      Liath is all of the Celtic languages, and represents the languages from before the empire.
      Then other languages represent the foreign nations tongues:
      Dutch - The Sarcophan Delves
      German - The Commonwealth
      Slavic - Principalities of Jarm
      Scandinavian - Sumaah Republic
      One of our favorite bits of worldbuilding from PD

  • @LevanaOra
    @LevanaOra ปีที่แล้ว

    I've enjoyed listening to these videos a lot! They have really helped with the anxiety since E3 will be my first time and I won't know anyone yet.

    • @FakeSwordsLARP
      @FakeSwordsLARP  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So glad we could help, You're going to love it. Let us know if you have any other questions and we'll see if we can help out!

    • @theprongs4175
      @theprongs4175 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did you find going alone, I've been wanting to go but don't have anybody to attend with me😅

    • @LevanaOra
      @LevanaOra ปีที่แล้ว

      It was great! Everyone was incredibly kind and friendly, way more than I thought they would be. I played a troubadour going around collecting stories to get myself talking to people more and used to the site. It helped a lot. However, like I said people were friendly so even outside of that I met folks. I had a blast! I did end up switching nations after the event from Dawn to Varushka and making a new character since I had a better idea of what I wanted out of the game. I think exploring and not locking myself into a group before going helped with that. @@theprongs4175

  • @noahrosz3902
    @noahrosz3902 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg I love this meeting you e1 last year in the oc camp then seeing you around anvil

    • @FakeSwordsLARP
      @FakeSwordsLARP  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Noah! the first other player we ever met and talked to! Looking forward to seeing you again!

    • @noahrosz3902
      @noahrosz3902 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FakeSwordsLARP yea I'm looking forward to it love Ur guys DND podcasts and the vids

  • @thekillerseat
    @thekillerseat 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Ahh, this would have been helpful like a month ago

  • @user-ry3tz2lf7f
    @user-ry3tz2lf7f ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PDs tent rentals hire out FAST, but rent bell tent (who they've partnered with) don't sell out so fast. We rented one with them last time, and they'll even rent beds and bedding etc.

    • @FakeSwordsLARP
      @FakeSwordsLARP  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to know! we'll add a link in!

  • @DemetriSlavic
    @DemetriSlavic ปีที่แล้ว

    Sword giveaway idea, Guess the number of intro restarts on the next Fake Swords, Real Feelings Episode.

    • @FakeSwordsLARP
      @FakeSwordsLARP  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Solid idea! Let's see if it pays off.

  • @slippytiger
    @slippytiger ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can i grab the sword just to make a friend take it home and leave it with him

    • @FakeSwordsLARP
      @FakeSwordsLARP  ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you think that he would hate it or love it?

    • @slippytiger
      @slippytiger ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FakeSwordsLARP like warm annoyance. I'm sure his wife will really appreciate it.

  • @theprongs4175
    @theprongs4175 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there anyway for people who attend alone, havnt got anybody whom also os interested but don't want to miss the fun?

    • @FakeSwordsLARP
      @FakeSwordsLARP  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey! Neither of us have ever attended alone, but a lot of our group have and say that they loved it!
      The main thing is to not be too worried about approaching people and asking questions! Most people are happy to bring new folk into their fold.
      Use the phrase "I'm new to Anvil" anytime you need it and you'll be fine!

    • @CorpseHeap
      @CorpseHeap ปีที่แล้ว

      Everyone in anvil is so welcoming. Speak to everyone and no matter what issues you ever have people will be willing to help you