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| * **Extreme gore** - As with the above, brutal acts of violence can result in some very gory situations IC. | * **Extreme gore** - As with the above, brutal acts of violence can result in some very gory situations IC. | ||
| * **Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Stillbirth** - you may not generate a pregnant character, nor may your character become pregnant during play; however, such themes may be present in players' backstories. While uncommon, miscarriage and stillbirth may occasionally be introduced as topics. | * **Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Stillbirth** - you may not generate a pregnant character, nor may your character become pregnant during play; however, such themes may be present in players' backstories. While uncommon, miscarriage and stillbirth may occasionally be introduced as topics. | ||
| - | * **Discrimination on the basis of physical disability or mental health condition** - given the powerful metaphysical forces that PCs may be subject to, as well as the stresses of living under a totalitarian regime, such discrimination is likely to occur. With respect to mutations - whilst these are seen as marks of status in Rastaban, outside civilisations are likely to react with fear and curiosity towards individuals with such bodies. We ask that players attempt to handle this with sensitivity and to bear in mind that ableism is considered unacceptable in Rastaban, and the setting at large. Use of real-world slurs will not be tolerated. | + | * **Discrimination on the basis of physical disability or mental health condition** - given the powerful metaphysical forces that PCs may be subject to, as well as the stresses of living under a totalitarian regime, such discrimination is likely to occur. With respect to mutations - whilst these are seen as marks of status in Rastaban, outside civilisations are likely to react with fear and curiosity towards individuals with such bodies. We ask that players attempt to handle this with sensitivity. Use of real-world slurs will not be tolerated. |
| * **Discrimination on the basis of nationality, religion or faith** - The Rastaban Empire believes itself to be the pinnacle of human civilisation, with a superior religion and culture; furthermore, it has been isolated from the outside world for a thousand years and, as such, its citizens are likely to find the cultural or religious practices of others strange or incorrect. In turn, other nations are likely to have strong views about Rastaban. GMs will be given strict guidance not to echo or replicate any real-world stereotypes or harmful cultural tropes in the wider setting of the world. Use of real-world slurs will not be tolerated. | * **Discrimination on the basis of nationality, religion or faith** - The Rastaban Empire believes itself to be the pinnacle of human civilisation, with a superior religion and culture; furthermore, it has been isolated from the outside world for a thousand years and, as such, its citizens are likely to find the cultural or religious practices of others strange or incorrect. In turn, other nations are likely to have strong views about Rastaban. GMs will be given strict guidance not to echo or replicate any real-world stereotypes or harmful cultural tropes in the wider setting of the world. Use of real-world slurs will not be tolerated. | ||
| * **Torture** - PCs and NPCs may torture others, there are some powers and abilities which could be applied to this end, and torture may be introduced as a feature of state control. Those who do not wished to be subjected to a torture / interrogation scene may always elect to fade to black. | * **Torture** - PCs and NPCs may torture others, there are some powers and abilities which could be applied to this end, and torture may be introduced as a feature of state control. Those who do not wished to be subjected to a torture / interrogation scene may always elect to fade to black. | ||
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| Adventures in Animus will typically compromise at minimum about 50% fighting encounters, and will be outside, where participants are expected to walk through Shotover and sometimes carry equipment in sessions lasting around 5-6 hours. We understand that this is not something that everyone is able to do. | Adventures in Animus will typically compromise at minimum about 50% fighting encounters, and will be outside, where participants are expected to walk through Shotover and sometimes carry equipment in sessions lasting around 5-6 hours. We understand that this is not something that everyone is able to do. | ||
| - | Animus offers those who do not wish to engage in combat the opportunity of playing a Herald of Echoes, the rules for which are included in the [[:supplementary_rules#Herald_of_Echoes|Supplementary Rules]] section. In addition, a number of classes can be played without using offensive weapons (such as Erosion Weavers and Forest Touched), though mechanically players will be at a disadvantage when doing so. | + | Animus offers those who do not wish to engage in combat the opportunity of playing the role of a Herald of Echoes, the rules for which are included in the [[:supplementary_rules#Herald_of_Echoes|Supplementary Rules]] section. In addition, a number of combat classes can be played without using offensive weapons (such as Erosion Weavers and Forest Touched), though mechanically players will be at a disadvantage when doing so. |
| We envision regular fluff (non-plot) freeform events being an important part of the game, and incentivise participants who run these by awarding XP. There is no requirement to attend the main Animus LARP to attend these freeforms. | We envision regular fluff (non-plot) freeform events being an important part of the game, and incentivise participants who run these by awarding XP. There is no requirement to attend the main Animus LARP to attend these freeforms. | ||
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| ===== Accountability & Inappropriate Behaviour ===== | ===== Accountability & Inappropriate Behaviour ===== | ||
| - | If there is an individual or element of the game that is making you uncomfortable, it is completely acceptable (and encouraged) to raise this with the GM of that week's LARP. If there is a problem with the GM, then you are encouraged to speak to your designated LARPO. If there is an issue with your designated LARPO, you are encouraged to contact the [[http://users.ox.ac.uk/~rpgsoc/committee.shtml|President of OURPGSoc directly]]. Such behavior will be dealt with in accordance with [[http://users.ox.ac.uk/~rpgsoc/Conduct%20and%20Acceptable%20Themes%20Policy%20Version%208.pdf|Section 6 of the Conduct And Acceptable Themes Policy]]. | + | If there is an individual or element of the game that is making you uncomfortable, it is completely acceptable (and encouraged) to raise this with the GM of that week's LARP. If there is a problem with the GM, then you are encouraged to speak to your designated LARPO. If there is an issue with your designated LARPO, you are encouraged to contact the [[http://users.ox.ac.uk/~rpgsoc/committee.shtml|President of OURPGSoc directly]]. Such behavior will be dealt with in accordance with [[http://users.ox.ac.uk/~rpgsoc/CATPolicy2017.pdf|Section 6 of the Conduct And Acceptable Themes Policy]]. |
| We will not tolerate the harassment or bullying of any members of the society. | We will not tolerate the harassment or bullying of any members of the society. | ||
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| + | The LARPOs can be reached by email at gm@animus.chaosdeathfish.com. [[feedbackform|There is a form which can be used to (anonymously) contact the LARPOs here.]] | ||
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