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@BearBear7613 жыл бұрын
Hi
@garyira68573 жыл бұрын
i realize it's kinda randomly asking but does anybody know a good website to watch new series online ?
@garyira68573 жыл бұрын
@Cruz Otto thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I appreciate it !!
@cruzotto6083 жыл бұрын
@Gary Ira Happy to help xD
@TheNoobchat5 жыл бұрын
Alas the simplest and most engaging activity (just walk up and start a conversation) can be the hardest
@Inquisitor0236 жыл бұрын
Well, this seals it - I'm going to Empire someday, when I build up the reserves and get a bit more confident with my body. My League character will happen, even if I must go alone.
@HollytheSmall6 жыл бұрын
Best nation. Good choice.
@shirestroller4 ай бұрын
did you ever go?
@somethingknight87104 жыл бұрын
This is definitely on my bucket list. Unfortunately, the current status of the world and my lack of funds stops me. I look forward to the future though! 😎
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
The boys over at Tabletop Weekly came to Empire! Check out their vlog: THREE MEN GO LARPING - Empire LARP Event 1 with Smith & Trott.
@SherlockHulmes7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Holly! Want to link to this video and show a short clip in another video about Empire (Answering questions/tips). Hope that's okay?
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
That sounds absolutely brilliant! Please go right ahead.
@jackrichards27 жыл бұрын
Thankyou Mark and Holly, me and a group of 6 friends are seriously looking into joining.Thankyou for these videos. This is all so Exciting!!
@spartandud37 жыл бұрын
"All you need is a little self confidence..." Well damn. To be honest. This really is something I would love to do but due to crippling anxiety and lack of funds I wont. Hopefully in the future I will be better and will give this a go.
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Empire and Larping community in general is super amazing when it comes to looking out and supporting people with anxiety and similar issues. On site there are several safe zones where people can take a moment to come out of character and relax a bit , and online you can become a member of the 'spoonie and disabled empire larpers' Facebook group, where you can vent about your mental state while larping. The community has got your back. There a lot of larpers who deal with psychological conditions so a lot of people know how real the struggle is! All you need is just a LITTLE little self-confidence to help you take the first step.
@Philtopy6 ай бұрын
So ... 6 years have passed ... did you do it yet?
@art0000t7 жыл бұрын
Well done Holly and gang. One of the best LARP intro video I've ever seen.
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Thank you ever so much! More is on the way - Including another Empire video (What every Imperial Citizen knows), then after that I shall be creating a series of videos explaining the comprehensive What, When, Where, Why and How of Larp.
@bleusd7 жыл бұрын
As someone who is looking to get into this these videos are something im looking forward too! love the video style
@ytqcz_clipz60384 жыл бұрын
@@HollytheSmall when is this vid happenig its been 2 years
@williamdubois45497 жыл бұрын
You should do more videos like this! I learned more about what Empire is in this then I did spending days reading the wiki. The wiki is better at telling you what is in Empire than what Empire is.
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
I'd be more than happy to!
@williamdubois45497 жыл бұрын
Yay!
@hammsuke82907 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful to someone who plays games such as Dungeons and Dragons and likes the feeling of dressing up as their character.
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
It's the best isn't it? If I run a tabletop game I often use costume bits and props to help play and look the part for the players. Also some of the groups I've been in as a player have had special days where we dress up in our character costumes to wear as we play. No shame here, if it's good for a laugh its good for me!
@GudetamaSit4 жыл бұрын
Pretty surreal after hearing this to see you over at Rick's channel! I'm hoping after this whole COVID mess to come. It's very reassuring to hear an enthusiastic guiding voice in a (seemingly awesome but) complicated game.
@HollytheSmall4 жыл бұрын
A good kind of surreal I hope! So glad you liked the video. The enthusiasm I think comes from a place of empathy, as I know all too well how hard it can for Empire to be your first LARP game. So I wanted to make something I would of liked to of seen when I first started. I hope I see you on the field after COVID finally fecks off.
@trichromatix7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. It's a great introduction that I aim to show my partner who is a bit shy about combat LARP. I'm hoping this makes it a little less daunting for her!
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Such a delight to hear! My hope was to make Empire and larp in general seem less intimidating so I'm so glad you found this useful.
@Zachman1537 жыл бұрын
I love this little animation it was so perfect.
@draqok4 жыл бұрын
Hi, im a larper from israel. i just wanted to say that this video is one of the best explantions of a larp i have ever seen.
@HollytheSmall4 жыл бұрын
Gosh mate! That means the world to me, thank you. So cool to hear that there's a Larping scene all the way over in Israel too!
@izabella42427 жыл бұрын
Me and my D&D group are planning to come next summer after the finish our exams. At the end of each session we discuss empire and how each others costume creation and weapon/item gathering is going and we're all so hyped. This really helped explain everything more as grasping most of the information off the wiki took a while and this will help me sum it up to some of the busier people in my group so thank you.
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
That's incredibly awesome to hear! (Such Wisdom and Ambition. YOU MAKE THE EMPIRE PROUD.) I'm delighted that this was of use to you and your friends and I hope you all have a splendid time in 2018! What nation are you guys going to play?
@izabella42427 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We've been playing D&D for years so Larp seems amazing. Im surprised it took us this long to see if there was any we could go to. We're going as Wintermark, we each picked top 3 so we could all be in the same group and it was our combined favourite on average. Still stuck on a group name though, we're never very good at that, still haven't named our adventuring party and we're almost about to end this campaign and start a new one... Any suggestions?
@NewLuigiNegativeZone7 жыл бұрын
Sounds very compromising. Here's a few questions to ponder that might help you find a name: - Which of the three peoples in Wintermark do your character's originate from? - How was your group/ hall formed in your backstory? - Do you have a favourite animals or mythical beast that's Empire/Wintermark themed? - Are you guys specialising in a particular skill together? - What is your group's primary resource? (As in, did you guys pick the same resource in character creation?) - Does your group run a unique business back home? Are they candle-makers, hunters, rangers, innkeepers etc? Hopefully in answering these questions you will find some inspiration!
@Vixielicious7 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Will be sending this to the small army of newbies I bring to each event :D
@gamer85p2 жыл бұрын
Long time historical reenactor, and one of my friends has started larp with empire this year, really really tempted to give it a go as I love D&D and RPGs. Just trying new things is always terrifying lol
@HollytheSmall2 жыл бұрын
Oh it's definitely terrifying! BUT SO WORTH IT! I hope you're able to come one day, you'll be welcomed with open arms!
@JamesMapley7 жыл бұрын
This is such an incredibly accurate and succinct video! I shall be sharing this with the new members of the Wulfen Reavers before E1. Thank you!
@NewLuigiNegativeZone7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that's wonderful to hear! I hope you enjoy yourselves. Oh hey! I'm running an IC tour of Anvil next season. If you're interested in coming along, look up Empire LRP: The Wanderer's Post on Facebook for updates and information.
@crxkillcam54175 жыл бұрын
I wish I lived close to where the stuff was happening sounds really fun
@fabia682958603 жыл бұрын
Love this so much! Thank you for all the information!
@matth95547 жыл бұрын
You are correct - don't call us Mascots in game. We bite :)
@NewLuigiNegativeZone7 жыл бұрын
Curse bites
@leithafae7 жыл бұрын
Hang on that's the job of the nation psychopaths and Draughir lol
@dd-lv9ih6 жыл бұрын
fucking mascot
@hailey46966 жыл бұрын
I now wanna call it a mascot so I can see wat happens. Better work on my shield!
@valh-f76554 жыл бұрын
@@hailey4696 I cannot imagine what would happen if someone told Grandmother Varushka that she is a mascot... I suspect a good cautionary tale would come of it though
@fakesweden56077 жыл бұрын
l'm so happy this is in the UK! That actually gives me a chance of participating at some point in the future, since l'm from denmark xD
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
That's fantastic to hear! We'd be happy to have you! If you do plan to come over, I'd highly recommend introducing yourself to the Facebook community or Forums. Sure many returning players would be happy to show you around and make you feel welcome!
@aiferapple12465 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all your help Holly. It's soooo appreciated :)
@HollytheSmall5 жыл бұрын
You are more than welcome!
@theseus_lavender3 ай бұрын
Tremendously helpful! Also wonderful to circumvent my stumbletongue affliction so that I might share the info with friends! =-]
@zhukel_marimasko7 жыл бұрын
wow empire sounds really cool
@izzigascoigne77027 жыл бұрын
it really is!
@Phoenixrising20557 жыл бұрын
Know what LARP lack of?Outlaw.Thief,Bandit,Assassin,Enforcer...Hired some one like that to trouble your enemy in the way is just fantastic.Hired a thief at night to steal your enemy stuff(return at the end of the game) and vanish into thin air,cover with the night as a cloak.Bandits is a group of player whose doesn't belong to any faction than their own and will trouble along the way if you don't give him gold,or steel.Assassin is a pro mercenary which could end you with a blink of an eye but also,vulnerable.Enforcer is class that protect you along the way with "Pay-to-play" for each day he/she with you.And the good thing about this class is that the enforcer can be an escape path for you in an ambush if you leave him with the enemy.
@andrewhannaford29957 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video I have just gone to my first event and this was incredibly helpful!
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@starfighter69873 жыл бұрын
“Talk to people.” My Brain: What?! HOW?! WHAT DO YOU MEAN?!?!?!
@Heevan7 жыл бұрын
Super helpful, tahnk you so much1 I have four new friends joining empire this event and showing them this has helped a lot. :)
@jordanferguson97987 жыл бұрын
Had my first event in july just gone and wanted to say a huge thank you your video helped me so much and it was a blast singing in the tavern with you on the thursday night :D hope to see you there again come september ^^ from jordan
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Pleasure to meet you Jordan. Glad your first Empire was a success!
@t1m3lady7 жыл бұрын
Awesomeness in one video! Brilliant 😀
@LisaAnne19985 жыл бұрын
Oh man! This sounds amazing!... Now to find the money for travel, the event itself and all the other important parts ;;
@arnoldtabor37677 жыл бұрын
looking forward for the next one
@dancingpotplant6 жыл бұрын
I'm not really connected with the LARP world but this is a really splendid video, really informative and kinda makes me tempted to look into LARPing... again after many many years. Well done 👍😊
@HollytheSmall6 жыл бұрын
That means a lot, thank you DPP!
@dancingpotplant6 жыл бұрын
Holly the Small No worries. Sorry 'DPP'?
@HollytheSmall6 жыл бұрын
DPP = Dancing Pot Plant!
@dancingpotplant6 жыл бұрын
Holly the Small lol of course ☺
@TheNeonMagpie7 жыл бұрын
this video should literally be mandatory viewing for new players!
@GiorgosKoukoubagia6 жыл бұрын
This tutorial styled video was great! Every single aspect of it - including the speed! Empire seems like such a great game! BTW You might also consider narrating audio books or videos, nice clear accent and a neutral voice tone with a slight hint of joy and enthusiasm should definitely be in the need!
@HollytheSmall6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the compliments! I'm far from a professional but there's nothing like the looming pressure of a Master's deadline to get a performance out of you! I've always fancied voice acting mind you, (I do a bang-up impression of Babs from Chicken Run).
@scribbleses36327 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! Endearing and informative.
@averyangrygardengnome7 жыл бұрын
I wish there was a huge larp group (like Empire) that would establish a larp for every country. This way, it'd be way easier to know everything since you can travel from ex. Germany to Sweden and know everything such as the map, the perks, skills and so on. If everyone has their own larp world and different but unique things, it's fine of course but if we had one huge community, it'd help A LOT! I live in Finland and I wish Empire was held here. I've never been larping properly (only with like.. 2-3 friends when I was younger) but it has been one of the thing's I've been wanting to do the most! I love to talk in different accents, voices (I'm pretty much addicted to dwarfs but sadly, I'm not very short for my character.. ehh, I'll just be a tall dwarf ;)), fantasy, battles, swords, other geeks so why wouldn't I want to! It's brilliant! Oh, and greetings from Finland ;D this video was AMAZING! Subbing :)
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Walrus that would be amazing. In the mean time you could search online to see if you have any sizeable larps close to you, or see if you can find a smaller local larp you and your buds could go to, local groups could always use extra hands monstering or playing NPCs. Dwarves are awesome, have yet to play one myself though, its on the list. Thank you ever so much for the sub!
@firtee_adorabold6 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Empire is on my list of events to travel to someday!
@talscorner36963 жыл бұрын
The animation is adorable
@hlm1141Ай бұрын
This is a really well made little video, Great job :)
@bradcohen93726 жыл бұрын
This video makes me happy everytime I watch it ☺
@thebakerofbananabread32372 жыл бұрын
That was comprehensive, well drawn, and adorable! Well done!
@theunicornking11507 жыл бұрын
This was fantastic! Definitely know which LARP group I'm going to now!
@NewLuigiNegativeZone7 жыл бұрын
Oh that's grand!
@DragonsAnvil7 жыл бұрын
This was really useful! Thank you 😊
@Valcali20245 жыл бұрын
I haven't done L.A.R.P in years my former group disbanded sadly it was called M.F.C.O Medieval Fantasy Combat Organization. The S.,C.A would mock us but soon adored our foam weapons.
@jordanferguson97987 жыл бұрын
The Yogscast guys and yourself (Epicly cute) Have inspired me to go to empire most likely in september but i plan on going to the Thursday via train will the coach/bus be available then or would i have to find another way of getting there (i'm weird so i could walk it :D ))
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Aaw, glad to hear it. I sincerely hope you have a splendid time! What nation are you thinking of playing? I'm not sure about Thursday mini buses. I know they definitely run on Fridays. You could check the Empire Travel Facebook to see if anyone else is taking the train and carpool from the station? Carrying all your larpkit sounds mad!
@ProfoundDecisionsLRP7 жыл бұрын
The minibus is available on Thursday and Friday. www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Dadford_Road_Campsite#Minibus_from_Banbury
@MoMoOBrien2 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful video and such an entertaining resources
@HollytheSmall2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mo mo! This video is getting on a bit but I'm glad it still holds up! This was the final piece for my Masters in Illustration and Animation, and I cited you as one of my inspirations and sources in my accompanying report. So do forgive me if a scream in joy for a bit
@yasminload637 жыл бұрын
what a nice introduction. I hope one day to be able to go there and participate in Empire. I also hope to one day bring something like Empire to my area in the US (he northwest).
@hailey46966 жыл бұрын
I wish I had Empire in my area too (Canada, Newfoundland)
@art0000t6 жыл бұрын
You have something just as good (so i've heard and 'Holly the small' said in another post) it's called 'Bicolline'. The event is a 'LARP event' meets 'ren fair'. Check the youtuber 'Mo Mo O'Brien' video on her visit. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJhzqKx2qsi7oac.html
@D3vious1136 жыл бұрын
Have a like just for presentation effort O_O that was cleaner than any job orientation I've ever taken part in. Well done.
@HollytheSmall6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! It was my Master's Degree final project. It's amazing how much I got got away with researching Larp for a Illustration and Animation degree.
@gabrielegenota14804 жыл бұрын
I'd legit watch the crap out of these types of animations.
@HollytheSmall4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! There's more slowly on the way (real life obligations permitting) I share updates and behind the scenes stuff in my discord.
@hunterfindon10187 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I live in America. It's torturous to have the ability to only watch these amazing LARPs.
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Maybe you could go to Bicolline in Montreal with Voyage North?
@hunterfindon10187 жыл бұрын
I'll check it out. Thank you for letting me know about this.
@damightystevo7 жыл бұрын
Don't do it dude, it's a humongous rip off going with TVN. Source - Attended Bico in 2016 with TVN, they charge 3x the cost of what it would be to go without them.
@hunterfindon10187 жыл бұрын
Oh man. Right, so my understanding of the Voyage North is that it is just the program that sends a bus to your area to pick you up right? If that is the case, I'll just drive. Thanks, mate. As someone who went there, do you know that admission price? I can't find a hard number anywhere. It's strange considering how big a LARP it is and that any other LARP's price is shown right off the bat.
@damightystevo7 жыл бұрын
Not quite, TVN gets you your Bico ticket, food for the week, shared tent sleeping for the week, membership into a guild, and a community (an extremely toxic one albeit) to interact with before the event. It doesnt send a bus to your area at all, theres just a shuttle to and from Montreal airport. It costs $1500 for TVN, but for everything that TVN provides you could get independently for about $600. However, Bicolline isnt really a LARP tbh. Its mostly a renaissance fair crossed with a music festival unless you join the geopolitical game, which is nigh impossible without a large guild. All in all, Bicolline just isnt worth it. I'd recommend waiting until November/March and buying a ticket to Collage of Wizardry or something. Now THATS an amazing LARP experience.
@screaminberries90464 жыл бұрын
Please make some larp story times are something. I’d watch every second
@HollytheSmall4 жыл бұрын
I'll definitely consider it! I have a lot of stories to tell from my years of playing.
@screaminberries90464 жыл бұрын
Holly the Small Hell yeah!! :) I wanna LARP but im still waiting til I graduate hs. I don’t wanna spend too much on one but I kinda have to since it’s usually the fighting ones that are cheaper
@HollytheSmall4 жыл бұрын
@@screaminberries9046 Take your time! it's not going anywhere any time soon.
@samuraibadger95917 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant video! Well done...
@GoldHaartGaming2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, I am going to the next Empire evernt and this video really helped. Thank you.
@HollytheSmall2 жыл бұрын
That's wonderful mate, maybe I'll see you around! Welcome to Empire!
@theprongs4175 Жыл бұрын
Its sounds soo fun 😊
@evilscary7 жыл бұрын
Great video, brilliant animation and very useful!
@kpopisthewaypop99927 жыл бұрын
I'm a huge fan of the hatfilms guys and when I saw the video on Tabletop, its sounded sooo fun. I'm reallly interested in going to Empire now, as it seems like the coolest event nearest to me. I even convinced a few friends to try it out with me. I really hope I can go to one of these events. Thanks for the info, i've been reading through the wiki, and gosh, there is a loooot of it, but that just means its a detailed game, so i'm working through it :)
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Take your time mate! The wiki is like an encyclopedia, there for people to dip in and out of to get the info they want - and also to aid in arguments over correct spelling.
@kpopisthewaypop99927 жыл бұрын
Thanks for replying, i think i've read through what i need to on the wiki to start out. I'm on the forum and a couple of fb pages for it. I saw the photographs from the Spring event, the photographers are amazing btw. Everyone seems so welcoming and friendly, at least OOC :). I am looking forward to when I can go. Thanks for the video as well, it helped me understand the basics.
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Out-of-character DEFINITELY! In character, eeeeehhhh... no guarantees there. Glad you enjoyed the video!
@hikaruxkaoruxlol Жыл бұрын
I'm going to my first event this September, and I'm very excited! I'm just a little worried about how to engage with the game :') Fortunately, I'm going with some friends so hopefully they can guide me in :')
@HollytheSmall Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! I sincerely hope you enjoy your first event! I would highly recommend you go onto Facebook and find your nation's page and introduce yourself! Let people know that you're unsure how to enter the game and people would be more than happy to help you.
@hikaruxkaoruxlol Жыл бұрын
@@HollytheSmall Thank you so much! :) I've been on the Brass Coast page since about 2020! Yet to introduce myself though so definitely a good next step, thanks for reminding me to do that haha :')
@HollytheSmall Жыл бұрын
Hope to see you there@@hikaruxkaoruxlol !
@hikaruxkaoruxlol Жыл бұрын
@@HollytheSmall Absolutely!!! Likewise!
@noahrosz39022 жыл бұрын
The passing dog walker is so true to then people hitting eachother with fome weapons in the battle it's so hectic you need to save the empire fight to the last haha
@aidanriddle67684 жыл бұрын
This seems so much fun but I would honestly lobe to be a king who has dragons and can ride and house and knows how to use a bow and sword
@Enriiiiiii7 жыл бұрын
Holly, bless you for this. All my friends will now find there way into the irredeemable pit of dorkness that is larp just like me! MUAHAHAH
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Nerd on my friend.
@AB-bg7os7 жыл бұрын
Where can i join one of these this sounds awsome
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
How it works is that all the players meet at the official events currently run in Silverstone four times a year. However there are also plenty of mini Player/Sanctioned events going on all over the UK as well. Check out the websites for all the deets!
@AB-bg7os7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great vid btw
@kuwi86796 жыл бұрын
Android Boy yo wassup Conner
@eristaylor99367 жыл бұрын
Hey Holly, I've got an idea for a character. The character is a blind mage who wears a price of fabric over their eyes, do you know any good materials that one can use but still see through?
@joshrobertson84407 жыл бұрын
Sorry... One tiny thing... When the guy is in his sleeping bag, next to his sword and his shield, the sword is point down which is a No No, I could cause the fibreglass tip to become exposed... Sorry I know it's just a tiny niggle in a really good video
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Hi Josh! I just popped in an annotation over the scene you're referring to. Hopefully that should help new larping folks avoid damaging their weapons.
@colemanscollard22077 жыл бұрын
+Holly the Small Is the Empire LARP in the US by chance? Or is it in the UK
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Empire events are just in the UK sadly.
@cannedsnow45117 жыл бұрын
this was fantastic well done
@leofinighan26485 жыл бұрын
Hi Holly! Really excited for my first event this July :) Is this video up to date? The new player meeting at 4pm on the Friday in particular :D
@HollytheSmall5 жыл бұрын
Hi there Leo! I hope to see you on the field and I hope you have a wonderful time this E3! New Player meetings are now at 2PM and 5PM on the Friday. Good thing you asked! Sadly annotations are no longer a thing so I haven't been able to update the information.
@painite99726 жыл бұрын
i would love to be a part of that! only thing that stops me are some of the rules and limitations. i love strategy, so it not for me since i love being a part of a big, well orignized plan. Larp is just you do you, with other people. anyways, sounds very cool
@HollytheSmall6 жыл бұрын
I think I see what you mean, but could you possibly expand on which rules you're referring to? Otherwise I totally understand if you prefer a system that plops you directly into the command seat, rather than being one part of a massive whole. That's what makes tabletop and local systems so great.
@dreconit61566 жыл бұрын
Holly: I feel like he means he'd rather be a gear in the machine rather than be in an undisciplined peasant mob loosely following orders. Either that or he would really prefer to just be a commander.
@baz18406 жыл бұрын
Amazing video
@joehealy14777 жыл бұрын
Me and my mate lawrence are really looking forward to going to this, it looks completely mental to me whos never done larp before. Only problem is, dadford campsite or wherever it is this year is all the way down the m20 and i dont have a driving licesne yet :(
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
One way around that is that you can ask to carpool on the 'empire lrp: travel arrangements' facebook group, a lot of people agree to take a taxi together and split the cost.
@EhlistarsWrath3 жыл бұрын
Confused dog walker: *LIGHTNING BOLT* Casual passerbyer: *lotr*
@oakley54887 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@thelittledragon79986 жыл бұрын
THE HARLEY QUINNS TAB IS OPEN (larp reference only ppl who were there will understand)
@oandbproductions84377 жыл бұрын
I love larp
@andyrosales4796 жыл бұрын
Bro,I really want to join one of these larp battles I have seen videos and it makes me want to join.
@HollytheSmall6 жыл бұрын
Well there's plenty of battles, skirmishes and tournaments to stick your teeth into - and more!
@andyrosales4796 жыл бұрын
Cool,one day I'm going to join
@CrimsonCeltCherokee6 жыл бұрын
It sucks that I can't go to Empire. If I ever got the chance to go I'd take it in a heartbeat.
@HollytheSmall6 жыл бұрын
Sad to hear that. If it's a matter of distance I'm sure there's another system not TOO far away from you. Take it from Mo Mo O'Brien and have a search online.
@CrimsonCeltCherokee6 жыл бұрын
Holly the Small it also a matter of money as well as location and transportation. But I'll definitely try find something.
@TheNoobchat5 жыл бұрын
Great vid!
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Here's a lovely article written by a new Empire player by the name of Motlias - You can check it out here manaburnt.wordpress.com/2017/05/02/intro-to-larping-strength-to-the-empire/?preview=true
@griffinhehmeyer45706 жыл бұрын
I'm a Roleplayer who really wants to get into larping. This whole empire idea seems especially cool to me. How do I sign up?
@HollytheSmall6 жыл бұрын
Start on the wiki, look at the main plot on the plot summary page. Then look at the nations. See which one you think will enjoy the most, get to know the existing players on the forums and Facebook groups and/or see if you can drag some friends in. Finally, register on the main website and start plotting a character!
@abigailcollins84437 жыл бұрын
Between this and Bicolline I know what i need to save up to go overseas for.
@Plus4Charisma5 жыл бұрын
What a cute video. Love the animations!
@HollytheSmall5 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude!
@zorgfleeter7 жыл бұрын
do people make their own armor, or do they buy it. and if people make it what materials do they use? ive seen videos of people making stunning armor out of foam but is that larp or? sorry ive only just heard of this and im trying to figure out what goes what doesnt go kinda thing
@sweepup31207 жыл бұрын
I have never actually LARP'd myself, but have been gathering bits of gear to do it here and there for years. Its my dream to go to an empire event some day... But i am so shy I am terrified of going on my own, and I dont know a single person who would come, because everyone i've told about larp thinks its really weird. *sigh* Maybe some day. :)
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Lets hope you do! I don't blame you for worrying about going solo, I'd recommend saying hi to your chosen nation online. I'm sure someone would be more than happy to take you under their wing!
@drugmaster_telros77706 жыл бұрын
I know this is like 6 months old but as much as I don't blame you for being scared to travel solo... Brave it go and Suprise yourself for what you can do :) I know I probably won't find any friends outside larp to begin with if I go ( IM in damn Australia) so if I do and can (cost wise) go then I have to try to seek for people already playing. Like Holly said :) There has to be someone in nations looking for people to take under there wing.
@bethraithby54377 жыл бұрын
this is so cute
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
I'm kind of adorable by default, I have a condition.
@graysondagent77216 жыл бұрын
I am actually going to a larp summer camp and I'm doing research. And this is going to be quite helpful. But I also noticed on the channel that u only have one vid. Maybe do one more for fequently asked questions?
@HollytheSmall6 жыл бұрын
Hi Grace. I'm currently working on the next video - it's a biggun so it's just going to take a while. However I have planned to make a podcast series to go inbetween uploads. I have a possible co-host lined up and I've got the very talented Nelward to make me a theme tune. Check out his stuff!
@Pegasus-ro9us6 жыл бұрын
jeez this is good!!
@HollytheSmall6 жыл бұрын
Hey congratulations! You're the 200th comment! XP
@Pegasus-ro9us6 жыл бұрын
Holly the Small thanks
@dreamerstudios59363 жыл бұрын
How can I find my nations mascot(can't remember the word)??
@000Dragon500007 жыл бұрын
Do you know of any similarly styled LARP things in Queensland, Australia? (Near Redcliffe/Rothwell, if possible?)
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid I don't! If you DO find anything however on your quest, I'd love to know.
@abigailcollins84437 жыл бұрын
Warsong runs in Brisbane, but if you want large LARP you're probably gonna have to do Swordcraft Quest in Victoria (swordcraft.com.au/) though less RP focused as this is (growing out of a battlegame).
@thealiencommunicator5 жыл бұрын
question, are there quests?
@davidwright65915 жыл бұрын
I think so
@HollytheSmall5 жыл бұрын
Oh absolutely! But they're just not presented in a traditional way. It's very open world where you find quest like scenarios, OR you make your own trouble-- I mean fun. If you like combat there's the main battles and the skirmishes. Otherwise there are NPC's walking around the camp you can chat to and potentially source some game from!
@HollytheSmall5 жыл бұрын
Or you can make your own objectives. That's largely what I do.
@si1entdave7 жыл бұрын
Holly, Have you sent this to Matt Pennington? It's excellent, and he might well be interested in sharing it in the next mailshot.
@NewLuigiNegativeZone7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Trust me though, I think Matt is very aware of this by now XD
@nopespyder77172 жыл бұрын
Please make more animated introduction videos!
@HollytheSmall2 жыл бұрын
TRUST ME! I want to. But I've been very busy! I'm a full time freelancer now working for people like Flashgitz.
@stormknightx7 жыл бұрын
Nice work! :)
@TheGreatJohnPlays7 жыл бұрын
Really don't call the Egregores Mascots! Calling the White Death a mascot would be the last thing you ever did!
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Which Nation's Egregore is that? D'8
@archangel89157 жыл бұрын
Imperial Orc
@zombievillager12603 жыл бұрын
I need your help what are the rules for 12-13 year olds can they participate in main
@ArgentumEmperio7 жыл бұрын
I live in Sweden so I am not really ever gonna be able to attend Empire as much as I'd love to but... I did have an interesting question that I got by watching Tabletop Weekly's video about newcomers... Do you have musicians? I have always been interested in LARPs such as Empire or at least what we got in Sweden but I thought I was just gonna ask because I got curious about it; do you have folks that roleplay as musicians and if so, how do they do it? Do you have taverns where they can play or anything like that or is it simply just not one of those things that folks usually roleplay as? I am just asking as it seems like a VERY basic character that would be quite interesting to play as if you got any particular instrument you can play so... I just got curious if this exists in Empire. I'm gonna ask what LARPs around Sweden do but... my question, music - do people roleplay it or not?
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Hi AE! Who knows, maybe you will one day! Don't give up hope. To answer your question - have boat loads of musicians! They're all players though, PD doesn't hire anyone to play music, players provide their own instruments and talent. It's beautiful thing too - you can hear people practising all through out the day during time in, and when it gets dark later on you can hear people putting on full on performances either in tents or around camp fires. There's no musician skill in the gaming sense though, no bard classes or anything like that. If you can't play an instrument in real life it's best not to play a character who's musically included in Empire. Unless your character is incredibly deluded in his own ability xp
@ArgentumEmperio7 жыл бұрын
Haha, I was guessing that one was gonna get the second portion of that as I figured I made my question a bit odd. But thanks, its one of those things that I love about roleplaying because music is real no matter what it is and it just adds to the setting but I have never heard anyone talk about it. So thank you, awesome to know there's plethora of folks who do play music like that at larps or at least at Empire! ^^ Thank you for the response! :D
@harveysmith31077 жыл бұрын
Holly could you please do a video on trading and how to start
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Oh wow Harvey 8O That IS good idea for a video! I think I will sometime down the line!
@teobenjamin26154 жыл бұрын
just a quick question, anvil is the IC camping area correct?
@HollytheSmall4 жыл бұрын
That's right! There's lore explaining Anvil's existence too.
@addtexthere78235 жыл бұрын
I was wondering I bought a larp musket from larp box. I have used it in a few larps but was wondering if they are allowed in empire for I have not seen any rules about musketry in the empire rules
@rubentill81855 жыл бұрын
No, muskets are not allowed.
@HollytheSmall5 жыл бұрын
Yeah sorry mate, muskets are not featured in this particular setting.
@kingb36norsk7 жыл бұрын
This may be a dumb question, but are other nationalities allowed? I'm norwegian, but i do of course speak english. Regarding the lore of Emprie; is there a place in the Empire world that have people with a scandinavian accent or something similiar? Great video btw :D
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Not a dumb question at all! Truth is at Empire it doesn't matter about your nationality. Sure the nations are inspired by a few different countries and their history/mythology but where your from in real life doesn't really matter. You can be a Dawnishman, Freeborn or Imperial Orc with a Norwegian accent all you want my friend!
@kingb36norsk7 жыл бұрын
That's great news! Thanks for responding.
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Not a problem! Anytime! Hope to see you on the field!
@alicelovett72527 жыл бұрын
There's also foreign nations in the world of Empire, that speak non-English real world languages. Knowing non-English languages can occasionally be helpful there.
@cattjohnson11147 жыл бұрын
Would you turn up in costume or is there a changing area? Are there coven things for people interested in magic? How do you become art of them if there are? sorry for all the questions but this seems awesome and i super want to try it
@HollytheSmall7 жыл бұрын
Hi Catt. Typically changing depends on where you're staying, if you're in a hotel, you change there, if you're camping you change in your tent. You could change in the showers if you wanted too. When it's time-in people try to be in costume in the in-character area by then, but if it's time out or you're in a out-of-character area it's totally fine to be out of costume. There are A TON of people interested in magic. Lots of covens dotted about all over the nations, the best way to get involved I'd say is either investigate in character around Anvil or at the Conclave, or you can ask on the forums and Nation Facebook pages before-hand to see if a coven is looking for a new member (or are willing to let you be an apprentice if you just want to try out being a ritualist without spending the XP) Darling you can ask as many questions as you like! You can ask me, or the rest of the community on FB or the PD Forum.
@cattjohnson11147 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Really helpful :)
@jackreid64127 жыл бұрын
If I had a character I'd definitely get pissed up most the time with in game currency that sounds amazing haha