We strive to create a judgment-free environment that embraces diversity and inclusion.
We are serious about inclusivity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or handicap, neurodiversity, economic status, religion, or homeschooling philosophy or style.
If someone makes a choice with which you disagree, whether it be what they’re saying, what they’re wearing, or what they’re doing, take it as an opportunity to practice generosity, kindness, understanding, and global citizenship.
Commonsense playground rules apply: Be kind and stay safe.
Because LARPing is a complex game, we do need to have some shared understandings of the “rules of the game.” We’ve crafted these guidelines (and stolen many ideas from others) to help keep everyone on the same page and reduce the possibility of the misunderstandings that can lead to conflict and disagreement. These guidelines are important to know because they put everyone on the same page.
Like any group of kids playing together, we create ad hoc rules and guidelines as needed and resolve conflicts as they arise.
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- Encourage each other to be understanding.
- Do not assume malicious intent.
- Remember that we are all still kids.
- Everyone is always learning.
- If an error is made, remember to be kind.
- Be as forgiving of the mistakes of others as you would want them to be of yours.
- Admit you’re wrong when you’re wrong.
- Treat others as if your mother was watching.
We ask that parents do their best to allow the teens to handle any conflict negotiations on their own (unless specifically asked for assistance). We recognize that sometimes we do need adult guidance, but when parents get involved when they have not been asked to assist, they may inadvertently escalate an already or almost resolved conflict because they sometimes act before having listened to everyone’s perspective and so they fail to understand the full story behind the conflict.
To avoid the festering of resentment and misunderstanding that can lead to further disagreement, conflicts should be addressed as they arise. If you do find yourself holding a grudge after you get home, it is best to wait until the next gathering to address your concerns face-to-face as text-based communication is too often misinterpreted in tone, content, and intention.