We’ve made some updates to our Code of Conduct:
- Added “Other online spaces” section to “Social Media and Electronic Communications”
Aside from our official channels there are other online spaces devoted to Five Oaths (e.g. the Player Discord) where participants interact. While we do not set the moderation policies for these spaces, harassment, abuse and threats will not be tolerated. Breaches of the anti-harassment policy in these spaces or over private messages will be treated like a breach at an event and will lead to consequences up to and including exclusion from future Five Oaths events.
- Minor edits to “Social Media and Electronic Communications” section to remove references to channels we no longer use
- Under Banned Items/Substances updated to state that peanuts are banned at all Five Oaths events. We will continue to include reminders in event guide.
We have also developed IC conflict Guidelines. IC conflict situations are part of what makes LARP enjoyable for many people, but when they go wrong they can easily ruin someone’s weekend and are one of the most common reasons for players reaching out to the event team for support. These guidelines are not intended to replace that support, but offer some advice on ways to prevent IC conflict turning into OOC bad feeling in the first place. We ask that all players read the guidelines in full, but we’ll also draw your attention to an important new mechanic that we’re introducing here:
Check-in signal:
If someone hasn’t used the lay-off signal but you’re concerned about whether they’re feeling OOC uncomfortable, you can use the check-in signal to quickly check in with them without breaking the flow of the game. To do this, use the call “Check-in” and/or make eye contact with the other player and make a closed fist with your thumb extended sideways (as in, halfway between a thumbs up and thumbs down)
If someone uses this signal, respond either by giving a thumbs up” or using the “Bring it on” call to indicate you’re willing to continue, or using “Lay Off” call/signal or a thumbs down to indicate that you want them to reduce their intensity.
