====== What to Bring ====== {{:operations:public:interactive_rulebook:getting_started:ec29078e-3422-493a-adbc-0f72acce4ffa.png?nolink&400|}}\\ Whether it’s your first event or your fiftieth, this guide will help you pack for a safe, immersive, and fun Volaire experience. ---- ===== 🧳 Required Items ===== Every player **must bring** the following: * **Government-issued ID** – You must be at least 18 years old to attend. * **Signed Waiver** – All players must sign the event waiver at check-in. * **Appropriate Footwear** – Sturdy, close-toed shoes or boots are required at all times. * **Phys-Reps for Skills** – If your character uses weapons, spell packets, potions, or tools, you must bring a physical representation for each (see below). * **Costume** – You must be in genre-appropriate costume that fits your character’s race and class. * **Tent or Sleeping Gear** – If camping, you must bring your own sleeping setup. * **Food and Water** – You are responsible for your own meals and hydration during the event. ---- ===== 🪄 Phys-Reps and Gear ===== Volaire uses a **phys-rep (physical representation)** system for all items used in play. This includes: * **Weapons** – Must be approved boffer weapons that pass a safety check. * **Spell Packets** – Soft packets filled with birdseed or foam for spellcasting. * **Armor** – Represented by actual armor or appropriate costume that matches armor tags. * **Potions and Scrolls** – Must be phys-repped with labeled vials or scroll props. * **Tools or Roleplay Items** – Lockpicks, alchemy kits, holy symbols, etc., must have appropriate reps. If you're unsure whether something is acceptable, bring it to Logistics for approval before game starts. ---- ===== 🧥 Costuming Guidelines ===== Costume should reflect your race and class, and be appropriate to a high-fantasy medieval setting. Tips: * Avoid zippers, modern fabrics, logos, or visible electronics * Layers are ideal—Volaire can be cold or rainy at night * Consider weatherproof cloaks, gloves, or thermals beneath your garb See also: [[operations:public:interactive_rulebook:core:costuming|Costuming Guidelines]] ---- ===== ⛺ Overnight Essentials ===== Most events run from Friday evening through Sunday morning. Recommended overnight supplies: * Tent and sleeping bag or bedding * Pillow and extra blankets * Flashlight or lantern (in-world appropriate if possible) * Extra clothes and socks * Toiletries and hand sanitizer * Bug spray and sunscreen Always prepare for **rain**, **cold nights**, or **muddy terrain**. ---- ===== 🍎 Food & Drink ===== Volaire does not provide meals unless specifically stated for a given event. Bring: * Enough food for all meals (Friday night through Sunday morning) * Snacks that won’t spoil in the heat or cold * At least one gallon of drinking water per day * Reusable dishes, utensils, and a camp stove if needed ---- ===== 📋 Optional but Helpful ===== * Notebook and pencil for taking notes or spells * Extra spell packets * Tape, glue, or repair supplies * Safety pins and sewing kit * Copies of your character sheet * IC-safe pouch or bag for in-game items ---- ===== 🚫 Prohibited Items ===== Do **not** bring: * Real weapons (steel blades, guns, etc.) * Alcohol or illegal substances * Pets * Modern tents or gear that detracts from immersion (unless cleared for medical needs) ---- ===== 💡 Final Checklist ===== - [ ] ID and signed waiver - [ ] Costume and footwear - [ ] Sleeping gear and shelter - [ ] Food and water - [ ] Skill phys-reps (weapons, packets, potions, etc.) - [ ] Approved character sheet - [ ] Weather-appropriate clothing - [ ] Sense of adventure ---- ---- **Navigation:** [[operations:public|Return to Wiki Home]] | [[operations:public:interactive_rulebook:start|Interactive Rulebook Hub]]