Swordcraft is a live-action medieval battle game held weekly in Princes Park, Parkville, where 300 participants wear elaborate costumes and use foam weapons to compete in scenarios like capture the flag. Players develop unique characters that are part of warbands with complex histories. The level of detail in warband identities and player backstories is extraordinary. Swordcraft emphasizes fun, community, and providing an escape from reality through role-playing different historical cultures and periods. While the weapons are foam, the battles still require skill, strength, and a willingness to get hurt. Newcomers are welcome and given training to learn the safety rules and point system before joining the battles.
En Arcadia Quest, los jugadores crean sus Gremios con 3 de los 12 Héroes disponibles, cada uno de ellos con sus propias capacidades únicas. A medida que avanzan en una campaña llena de ramificaciones y liberan los barrios de Arcadia de los monstruos que los ocupan, los Héroes obtienen nuevas armas, capacidades y objetos mágicos. Los jugadores combinan el botín obtenido con las capacidades innatas de sus Héroes para hacer de su Gremio el más poderoso de Arcadia.
Recluta Héroes únicos, hazte con poderosos tesoros y crea combinaciones imparables para diezmar a los monstruos. ¡Domina a los demás Gremios sin necesidad de que nadie juegue en el papel de malo!
The document discusses the group's choice to create a slasher film for their portfolio. They chose the slasher genre because it is thrilling and frightening for audiences. They hope to mirror this fear through their trailer and create a realistic and scary antagonist like Jason from Friday the 13th. The group was inspired by violent slashers like Texas Chain Saw Massacre, which was banned in some countries for being too graphic. They want to film chase scenes and montages like those in Nightmare on Elm Street to build excitement. Early ideas for their masked antagonist include a balaclava or hockey mask wielding an axe in a forest setting. As students, they also want to relate to the teenage protagonists typically seen
The document discusses the group's choice to create a slasher film for their portfolio. They chose the slasher genre because it is thrilling and frightening for audiences. They hope to mirror this fear through their trailer and create a realistic and scary antagonist like Jason from Friday the 13th. The group was inspired by violent slashers like Texas Chain Saw Massacre, which was banned in some countries for being too graphic. They want to film chase scenes and montages like those in Nightmare on Elm Street to build excitement. Early ideas for their masked antagonist include a balaclava, hockey mask, or skull mask wielding an axe in a forest setting. The group also likes that slashers usually feature teen protagon
The document discusses the group's choice to create a slasher film for their portfolio. They chose the slasher genre because it is thrilling and frightening for audiences. They hope to mirror this fear through their trailer and create a realistic and scary antagonist like Jason from Friday the 13th. The group was inspired by violent slashers like Texas Chain Saw Massacre, which was banned in some countries for being too graphic. They want to film chase scenes and montages like those in Nightmare on Elm Street to build excitement. Early ideas for their masked antagonist include a balaclava or hockey mask wielding an axe in a forest setting. The group also likes that slashers usually feature teen protagonists they can relate
This document provides an overview of dragonmarks and the dragonmarked houses of Eberron. It describes dragonmarks as magical symbols that grant spell-like abilities and are tied to bloodlines. The dragonmarked houses wield significant political and economic power in Khorvaire through their control of key industries like transportation, communication, and crafting. The document outlines the 12 major houses, each identified by the dragonmark they possess. It also discusses the origin of dragonmarks and the dragonmarked houses, and their role in the prophecies of Argonnessen dragons.
This document discusses proper nutrition and its importance. It introduces the author's credentials in nutrition and describes how changing eating habits can impact health. The author advocates for a diet high in protein and fiber from nutritious foods available from various stores and markets. Excellent nutrition provides many benefits like reduced disease risk and proper growth, while poor nutrition can increase risks of obesity and shorten lifespan. The conclusion emphasizes slowly implementing healthy eating for sustainable changes, as seen in improved athlete nutrition.
New directions to old destinations: unpacking recent trends and policy develo...Sergio Carciotto
Dr Zaheera Jinnah: Researcher at the African Centre for Migration and Society(ACMS), University of the Witwatersrand, started off her presentation by giving an overview of the new immigration laws and their implications. She unpacked the underlying principles of the Green Paper. In doing so she put emphasis on the fact that, whichever way it was viewed, there was a co-existent tension between state security and development in as far as migration policy in SA is concerned.
En Arcadia Quest, los jugadores crean sus Gremios con 3 de los 12 Héroes disponibles, cada uno de ellos con sus propias capacidades únicas. A medida que avanzan en una campaña llena de ramificaciones y liberan los barrios de Arcadia de los monstruos que los ocupan, los Héroes obtienen nuevas armas, capacidades y objetos mágicos. Los jugadores combinan el botín obtenido con las capacidades innatas de sus Héroes para hacer de su Gremio el más poderoso de Arcadia.
Recluta Héroes únicos, hazte con poderosos tesoros y crea combinaciones imparables para diezmar a los monstruos. ¡Domina a los demás Gremios sin necesidad de que nadie juegue en el papel de malo!
The document discusses the group's choice to create a slasher film for their portfolio. They chose the slasher genre because it is thrilling and frightening for audiences. They hope to mirror this fear through their trailer and create a realistic and scary antagonist like Jason from Friday the 13th. The group was inspired by violent slashers like Texas Chain Saw Massacre, which was banned in some countries for being too graphic. They want to film chase scenes and montages like those in Nightmare on Elm Street to build excitement. Early ideas for their masked antagonist include a balaclava or hockey mask wielding an axe in a forest setting. As students, they also want to relate to the teenage protagonists typically seen
The document discusses the group's choice to create a slasher film for their portfolio. They chose the slasher genre because it is thrilling and frightening for audiences. They hope to mirror this fear through their trailer and create a realistic and scary antagonist like Jason from Friday the 13th. The group was inspired by violent slashers like Texas Chain Saw Massacre, which was banned in some countries for being too graphic. They want to film chase scenes and montages like those in Nightmare on Elm Street to build excitement. Early ideas for their masked antagonist include a balaclava, hockey mask, or skull mask wielding an axe in a forest setting. The group also likes that slashers usually feature teen protagon
The document discusses the group's choice to create a slasher film for their portfolio. They chose the slasher genre because it is thrilling and frightening for audiences. They hope to mirror this fear through their trailer and create a realistic and scary antagonist like Jason from Friday the 13th. The group was inspired by violent slashers like Texas Chain Saw Massacre, which was banned in some countries for being too graphic. They want to film chase scenes and montages like those in Nightmare on Elm Street to build excitement. Early ideas for their masked antagonist include a balaclava or hockey mask wielding an axe in a forest setting. The group also likes that slashers usually feature teen protagonists they can relate
This document provides an overview of dragonmarks and the dragonmarked houses of Eberron. It describes dragonmarks as magical symbols that grant spell-like abilities and are tied to bloodlines. The dragonmarked houses wield significant political and economic power in Khorvaire through their control of key industries like transportation, communication, and crafting. The document outlines the 12 major houses, each identified by the dragonmark they possess. It also discusses the origin of dragonmarks and the dragonmarked houses, and their role in the prophecies of Argonnessen dragons.
This document discusses proper nutrition and its importance. It introduces the author's credentials in nutrition and describes how changing eating habits can impact health. The author advocates for a diet high in protein and fiber from nutritious foods available from various stores and markets. Excellent nutrition provides many benefits like reduced disease risk and proper growth, while poor nutrition can increase risks of obesity and shorten lifespan. The conclusion emphasizes slowly implementing healthy eating for sustainable changes, as seen in improved athlete nutrition.
New directions to old destinations: unpacking recent trends and policy develo...Sergio Carciotto
Dr Zaheera Jinnah: Researcher at the African Centre for Migration and Society(ACMS), University of the Witwatersrand, started off her presentation by giving an overview of the new immigration laws and their implications. She unpacked the underlying principles of the Green Paper. In doing so she put emphasis on the fact that, whichever way it was viewed, there was a co-existent tension between state security and development in as far as migration policy in SA is concerned.
This document is a catalog from Bosquez Jewelry listing various pieces of jewelry for sale. It includes over 70 listings for necklaces, pendants, and earrings made with materials like crystals, fossils, beads, and semi-precious stones. Each listing provides the item name, materials used, length, and price. Contact information is provided for Marisa Bosquez, the owner of Bosquez Jewelry.
Ahmr vol 1 no 3 (september december 2015- Special Issue )Sergio Carciotto
This document discusses two violent xenophobic episodes that occurred in South Africa in 2008 and 2015. There is debate around whether these episodes should truly be considered xenophobic. The article compares the two events, noting both similarities and differences. It suggests that an insightful interpretation is that the violence stemmed not from deeply entrenched xenophobic attitudes, but rather from unmet social and economic expectations among South Africa's urban working class and underclass. Preventing future violence may require addressing feelings of relative deprivation and entitlement.
The document provides comments on proposed amendments to South Africa's Refugees Amendment Bill of 2015 from the Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa (SIHMA).
SIHMA raises concerns that several proposed amendments would excessively restrict access to asylum procedures and refugee status. Specifically, the additions of exclusions from refugee status under Sections 4 and 5 are too broad and could result in legitimate asylum seekers being denied protection. The changes to Sections 8, 21 and 22 regarding refugee reception offices and asylum applications may also overly burden asylum seekers and the system.
SIHMA recommends clarifying or removing several proposed amendments to align with international refugee law obligations. Overall, SIHMA argues that some proposals risk und
This document discusses various nerves and components of the nervous system including the trigeminal nerve, olfactory nerve, optic nerve, mandibular nerve, facial nerve, spinal cord regions, dermatomes, and dorsal ramus innervation of the skin. It lists key structures like the midbrain, pons, cerebellum, medulla oblongata, olfactory bulb, dorsal root ganglion, and cauda equina.
South Sudan: A young country divided by civil war Sergio Carciotto
South Sudan, the country that gained independence in 2011 with huge international fanfare and support came apart in just one week. South Sudan was plunged into a civil war on December 15, 2013, following a fall out between President Salva Kiir from the Dinka ethnic group and the then Vice President Riek Machar from the Nuer ethnic group . Following this power crisis, South Sudan descended into a national, political and ethnic conflict, rapidly spreading across many parts of the country and leading to the death of thousands of women, children and men.
The document discusses the evolution of South Africa's migration policy from apartheid to present day. It outlines how SA initially took a liberal approach respecting human rights after 1994, but increasingly adopted a realist, security-focused paradigm viewing migration as a threat. Recent legislation has shifted policy towards more restrictions on asylum seekers and greater ministerial power. While SA's constitution protects human rights, the discourse and official policy have set a negative tone emphasizing control, deportation and limiting access. The document questions whether SA can reconcile its liberal, rights-based foundations with its increasingly security-oriented approach to migration.
The document provides an overview of the World of Warcraft trading card game. It discusses that the objective is to defeat opponents by dealing damage to their heroes and allies with cards representing weapons, armor, spells, talents, allies, and quests from the World of Warcraft universe. It also summarizes some of the basic game terms like resources, playing costs, card traits, and the parts of a card like name, cost, type, and text box.
This document discusses equipment, wealth, and coinage systems that adventurers may encounter in the fantasy world of Dungeons & Dragons. It provides an overview of common armor, weapons, and gear that characters can acquire. It also describes different types of coins and exchange rates, and how characters can earn and spend money by selling loot acquired on adventures.
This document provides an introduction to the roleplaying game F.A.T.A.L. It discusses the necessary materials, terminology, roles, and character creation process. The game focuses on realism within a medieval fantasy setting and uses detailed rules and statistics. It includes sensitive topics and warns that the game is only intended for mature audiences.
This document provides an overview and synopsis of the action-adventure video game "Blood Lust". The game follows the story of Deagius Ranulf, a former special forces operative who discovers he is a werewolf. As both a man and a werewolf, Deagius fights vampires, witches, demons and other enemies throughout locations in Europe. The game incorporates RPG elements, third-person shooting, and the ability to choose dialogue options that impact the story. It also features character leveling up and upgrades, choices between good and evil paths, and multiplayer modes where players can take the roles of werewolves or vampires. The document promotes funding for the game by highlighting the popularity and financial
This is not for normies.
SCRIPTS:
Neutral Introduction to CARSON https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KRjJbtBudd3yLpR31hCC9rTafiNJMgFK7vmW6t0N1Yk/edit?usp=sharing
Hero Introduction to CARSON https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JnyADtwI0BvuvJD4fmzBWAAAndm4WQHU7KhlIb_59DE/edit?usp=sharing
Psychopath Introduction to CARSON https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y5SaYqpoVJLgQ01sAfteEeBav8PDX03yMlYDz8Lh-OM/edit?usp=sharing
SASHA MISSION - HERO https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NNLfC3lfbFKPLf4dzApU-9zMw8Tpz1ZBH5X976twKHU/edit?usp=sharing
RYAN STORY START
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWZxyNHMfNRDRKAdB53aVJUbk1S-FH-3dmGjG5tJ2tE/edit?usp=sharing
Character Profiles
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MCZ9Wr3B8yegl0r6N2aDPyF0ibochVAh1TxmM4mARt0/edit?usp=sharing
SASHA MISSION END, TRANSITION SOFIA MISSION
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SNBYee74e9KqAyNRftF1Xg2YA0ZgusjcE817xLRXX0c/edit?usp=sharing
MAX GUN TALKS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GTBScMJf8ffmnjVKUNQFoiUasgVi8oUnms0fdjqH0bk/edit?usp=sharing
CARSON'S 1ST LOYALTY MISSION:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m1Hta0Y0rE99rJrT9xxuubuXotZRswJuLc34AAqIRmg/edit?usp=sharing
RYAN IS INTERROGATED BY CARSON:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-SiMSQPduoOaqiiVkqxkiJFdNtlAoSL5w7FC42OfVW8/edit?usp=sharing
MAX HAROLDSON POSSIBLE TALK: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lP5eYvP_IlQQbn2mI_-T6WCYFLfv9-yNugNPdCEbnTU/edit?usp=sharing
MARCO MISSION NEUTRAL "CONCUSSION ON THE DANCE FLOOR": https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dCvnMJN-AjC1QxBwAmvK4jIuNINjiJl7HUsp0EGmf28/edit?usp=sharing
MARCEL AND REBECCA INTRODUCTION https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cg7t2QSl3xQtA9dGnJ5lcZv76WKhOwxe3ggJ26VU5Hc/edit?usp=sharing
REBECCA PSYCHOPATH DEATH https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xn1IiRxtRtcckbn1mffAOEJYunEMLnFvO-uYcm5OyQc/edit?usp=sharing
This document provides an overview of the Serenity Role Playing Game. It introduces the fictional 'Verse setting of the Firefly television series and Serenity film. It describes how role playing games work and the basic mechanics of this game. Players take on roles as the crew of the Serenity ship or create their own, navigating adventures in the 'Verse under the guidance of a Game Master. The goal is collaborative storytelling and fun, with dice rolls and the players' choices determining the outcomes.
This document is a catalog from Bosquez Jewelry listing various pieces of jewelry for sale. It includes over 70 listings for necklaces, pendants, and earrings made with materials like crystals, fossils, beads, and semi-precious stones. Each listing provides the item name, materials used, length, and price. Contact information is provided for Marisa Bosquez, the owner of Bosquez Jewelry.
Ahmr vol 1 no 3 (september december 2015- Special Issue )Sergio Carciotto
This document discusses two violent xenophobic episodes that occurred in South Africa in 2008 and 2015. There is debate around whether these episodes should truly be considered xenophobic. The article compares the two events, noting both similarities and differences. It suggests that an insightful interpretation is that the violence stemmed not from deeply entrenched xenophobic attitudes, but rather from unmet social and economic expectations among South Africa's urban working class and underclass. Preventing future violence may require addressing feelings of relative deprivation and entitlement.
The document provides comments on proposed amendments to South Africa's Refugees Amendment Bill of 2015 from the Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa (SIHMA).
SIHMA raises concerns that several proposed amendments would excessively restrict access to asylum procedures and refugee status. Specifically, the additions of exclusions from refugee status under Sections 4 and 5 are too broad and could result in legitimate asylum seekers being denied protection. The changes to Sections 8, 21 and 22 regarding refugee reception offices and asylum applications may also overly burden asylum seekers and the system.
SIHMA recommends clarifying or removing several proposed amendments to align with international refugee law obligations. Overall, SIHMA argues that some proposals risk und
This document discusses various nerves and components of the nervous system including the trigeminal nerve, olfactory nerve, optic nerve, mandibular nerve, facial nerve, spinal cord regions, dermatomes, and dorsal ramus innervation of the skin. It lists key structures like the midbrain, pons, cerebellum, medulla oblongata, olfactory bulb, dorsal root ganglion, and cauda equina.
South Sudan: A young country divided by civil war Sergio Carciotto
South Sudan, the country that gained independence in 2011 with huge international fanfare and support came apart in just one week. South Sudan was plunged into a civil war on December 15, 2013, following a fall out between President Salva Kiir from the Dinka ethnic group and the then Vice President Riek Machar from the Nuer ethnic group . Following this power crisis, South Sudan descended into a national, political and ethnic conflict, rapidly spreading across many parts of the country and leading to the death of thousands of women, children and men.
The document discusses the evolution of South Africa's migration policy from apartheid to present day. It outlines how SA initially took a liberal approach respecting human rights after 1994, but increasingly adopted a realist, security-focused paradigm viewing migration as a threat. Recent legislation has shifted policy towards more restrictions on asylum seekers and greater ministerial power. While SA's constitution protects human rights, the discourse and official policy have set a negative tone emphasizing control, deportation and limiting access. The document questions whether SA can reconcile its liberal, rights-based foundations with its increasingly security-oriented approach to migration.
The document provides an overview of the World of Warcraft trading card game. It discusses that the objective is to defeat opponents by dealing damage to their heroes and allies with cards representing weapons, armor, spells, talents, allies, and quests from the World of Warcraft universe. It also summarizes some of the basic game terms like resources, playing costs, card traits, and the parts of a card like name, cost, type, and text box.
This document discusses equipment, wealth, and coinage systems that adventurers may encounter in the fantasy world of Dungeons & Dragons. It provides an overview of common armor, weapons, and gear that characters can acquire. It also describes different types of coins and exchange rates, and how characters can earn and spend money by selling loot acquired on adventures.
This document provides an introduction to the roleplaying game F.A.T.A.L. It discusses the necessary materials, terminology, roles, and character creation process. The game focuses on realism within a medieval fantasy setting and uses detailed rules and statistics. It includes sensitive topics and warns that the game is only intended for mature audiences.
This document provides an overview and synopsis of the action-adventure video game "Blood Lust". The game follows the story of Deagius Ranulf, a former special forces operative who discovers he is a werewolf. As both a man and a werewolf, Deagius fights vampires, witches, demons and other enemies throughout locations in Europe. The game incorporates RPG elements, third-person shooting, and the ability to choose dialogue options that impact the story. It also features character leveling up and upgrades, choices between good and evil paths, and multiplayer modes where players can take the roles of werewolves or vampires. The document promotes funding for the game by highlighting the popularity and financial
This is not for normies.
SCRIPTS:
Neutral Introduction to CARSON https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KRjJbtBudd3yLpR31hCC9rTafiNJMgFK7vmW6t0N1Yk/edit?usp=sharing
Hero Introduction to CARSON https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JnyADtwI0BvuvJD4fmzBWAAAndm4WQHU7KhlIb_59DE/edit?usp=sharing
Psychopath Introduction to CARSON https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y5SaYqpoVJLgQ01sAfteEeBav8PDX03yMlYDz8Lh-OM/edit?usp=sharing
SASHA MISSION - HERO https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NNLfC3lfbFKPLf4dzApU-9zMw8Tpz1ZBH5X976twKHU/edit?usp=sharing
RYAN STORY START
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWZxyNHMfNRDRKAdB53aVJUbk1S-FH-3dmGjG5tJ2tE/edit?usp=sharing
Character Profiles
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MCZ9Wr3B8yegl0r6N2aDPyF0ibochVAh1TxmM4mARt0/edit?usp=sharing
SASHA MISSION END, TRANSITION SOFIA MISSION
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SNBYee74e9KqAyNRftF1Xg2YA0ZgusjcE817xLRXX0c/edit?usp=sharing
MAX GUN TALKS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GTBScMJf8ffmnjVKUNQFoiUasgVi8oUnms0fdjqH0bk/edit?usp=sharing
CARSON'S 1ST LOYALTY MISSION:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m1Hta0Y0rE99rJrT9xxuubuXotZRswJuLc34AAqIRmg/edit?usp=sharing
RYAN IS INTERROGATED BY CARSON:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-SiMSQPduoOaqiiVkqxkiJFdNtlAoSL5w7FC42OfVW8/edit?usp=sharing
MAX HAROLDSON POSSIBLE TALK: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lP5eYvP_IlQQbn2mI_-T6WCYFLfv9-yNugNPdCEbnTU/edit?usp=sharing
MARCO MISSION NEUTRAL "CONCUSSION ON THE DANCE FLOOR": https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dCvnMJN-AjC1QxBwAmvK4jIuNINjiJl7HUsp0EGmf28/edit?usp=sharing
MARCEL AND REBECCA INTRODUCTION https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cg7t2QSl3xQtA9dGnJ5lcZv76WKhOwxe3ggJ26VU5Hc/edit?usp=sharing
REBECCA PSYCHOPATH DEATH https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xn1IiRxtRtcckbn1mffAOEJYunEMLnFvO-uYcm5OyQc/edit?usp=sharing
This document provides an overview of the Serenity Role Playing Game. It introduces the fictional 'Verse setting of the Firefly television series and Serenity film. It describes how role playing games work and the basic mechanics of this game. Players take on roles as the crew of the Serenity ship or create their own, navigating adventures in the 'Verse under the guidance of a Game Master. The goal is collaborative storytelling and fun, with dice rolls and the players' choices determining the outcomes.
Magic: The Gathering is a collectible card game where players take on the role of wizards and battle each other using customizable decks. The game involves strategic use of cards representing spells, creatures, artifacts, and lands that provide magical energy (mana) needed to play other cards. Key elements include the five colors of mana that influence card abilities, building unique decks, and a "golden rule" that allows cards to override standard rules. While the game provides infinite combinations and uniqueness in deck-building, criticisms include the expense of buying cards, complexity of rules, and losing interest against familiar opponents over time.
The document provides a summary of the story and gameplay of the video game Bastion. It describes how the player's character, known as The Kid, awakens in a floating island called Caelondia that has been destroyed by a cataclysmic event called The Calamity. As the player progresses through the game, they learn more about Caelondia and the events leading up to its destruction. The gameplay involves collecting cores from levels to power the Bastion and upgrade weapons and abilities. While the game has beautiful visuals and soundtrack, the combat relies too heavily on button mashing and the story and level design have some flaws. Overall, the document recommends the game but notes some drawbacks.
Intro to Dungeons & Dragons: The Very Basics (For my Colleagues)Denise Montgomery
This document provides an overview of how to play Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). It explains that D&D involves imagination and storytelling with friends around a table. Key elements that are described include the Dungeon Master who guides the story, using dice to resolve actions, playing a character with abilities and a class like fighter or wizard, choosing a race, and having an alignment that represents moral and authority views. The document seeks to give newcomers a basic understanding of D&D's core mechanics to get started in their first game.
Tomb Raider 2013 brought a fresh reboot to the Tomb Raider franchise with a new, younger Lara Croft embarking on her first adventure. The game follows Lara as she becomes shipwrecked on a mysterious island and must fight to survive dangerous enemies, learn new skills, and eventually escape the island. Praised for its cinematic storytelling, exhilarating action sequences, and fluid gameplay, Tomb Raider 2013 successfully reimagined the series for a new generation and is considered one of the best action-adventure games of the year.
Estas são as regras completa de Mordheim, que está disponível originalmente no site da Games Workshop, aqui ela foi unificada em um unico documento para facilitar a consulta.
The document analyzes role-playing games (RPGs) by comparing Shadow of Mordor, Skyrim, and Dragon Age Origins. It summarizes key elements of each game's structure, including interactive elements, character progression systems, narrative approaches, and character representations. Screenshots are included to illustrate different environments, character interactions, and gameplay mechanics across the three titles.
This document provides an overview of the game Famous Sword. It describes the knight system which allows players to recruit and train famous characters from Chinese novels. It outlines the four factions players can join in either the righteous or evil camps. The game has diverse gameplay including arena challenges, mazes, fishing contests, and dungeons. Players can pursue targets to earn rewards as they progress to higher levels. The game aims to provide an authentic martial arts experience with beautiful scenery and areas to explore.
Gamers: Uniquely suited to save the worldKR_Barker
This is a slide deck that I created and presented in 2010/2011 when I was asked to give a talk on gamers & gaming. I'm still playing WoW, and I've leveled up ;)
Mount & Blade is an open world medieval sandbox game developed by independent studio TaleWorlds. Players can engage in turn-based strategic movement and real-time combat as they build their character and faction. The game saw success through an early digital distribution model that engaged players to provide feedback. This led to frequent updates improving the game. The modding community has greatly expanded the game through total conversion mods, graphical enhancements, and new content.
1. FEATURE12
Photos by Juan Marulanda
SWORDCRAFTA NORTHSIDER’S GUIDE
By Seth Ananda and Marianne McDade
2. FEATURE 13
D
o you reminisce about your younger days of
brandishing makeshift swords to defend the
kingdom? Or maybe you still fantasise of being
an archer in a band of fleet-footed elves, or a ruthless
mercenary fighting for gold and glory?
If you can answer yes to any of the above, we have found
what you are looking for, and it is a lot closer to home
than you’d think.
You may have passed Princes Park around 8pm on Friday
night, and been surprised to find hundreds of weapon
brandishing knights, orcs, elves and other fantasy characters,
embroiled in what could best be compared to Gandalf’s
five armies battling the seven kingdoms for the iron throne.
If rumours are to be believed there is one Swedish dragon
character that – literally - breathes fire.
Our Northsider team went down to dispel the rumours
and check out the northside’s very own Swordcraft
event extravaganza.
WHAT IS SWORDCRAFT
“Swordcraft is a bunch of nice guys hitting each other
with soft weapons,” said Tor from Sweden, who is most
recently known as the Demon King but is best known for his
elaborate costumes and on-field fire breathing.
Swordcraft or LARPing (Live Action Role Play) is a medieval
live action battle game where players don costumes, and
use foam weapons to compete against each other. The
Parkville event was started by brothers Jeff and Phill Krins
who were inspired to take the action from computer games
into the real world.
“I wanted to create an activity where I could immerse myself,
swing a sword for real and experience combat live and
not through a computer screen,” said key organiser and
Organisational Development Consultant, Phil Krins, 37.
Three years on, the event is attended by roughly 300
participants each week who turn up in elaborate dress
and compete to achieve varying battle objectives. These
could be a ‘capture the flag’ scenario, or a chess-style
assassination of key participants, or ‘Total Annihilation’
which, as it sounds, is the indiscriminate slaughter of every
member of the other team.
Kills are determined by a hit point system, which is in turn
determined by armour and weapon style. Your aim is to
eliminate your opponent’s points before they kill yours.
Sounds simple enough, and it is. Except for when it isn’t.
Once you hit the oval, it becomes apparent that you are not
in Kansas anymore and that you have only just begun to
scratch the surface of what it means to be a Swordcrafter.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Whatever you read or hear about Swordcraft, the only sure
thing you can expect is surprise. The extent of detail that goes
into to this event is truly extraordinary.
Each player has their unique character, and that character
forms part of their group’s warband. Each warband has their
own incredibly detailed identity, complete with a complex
history that defines the ‘culture’ of their group, including
social and political hierarchy. These identities often interact
with each other to influence the outcome of the game.
“There is a geo-political game in the background, where
warbands compete for resources and territory, but not every
warband takes part. There are requirements,” said Daan, the
6ft axe-wielding leader of the Orcs, complete with full armour
and prosthetic mask.
Currently there are 20+ warbands registered, most with
identities derived from folklore and actual historical eras.
“It’s a mash up of history and fantasy,” said Riyana, one
participant from The Order warband.
The players that make up the warbands will often have
a particular role in their group and their outfits reflect
this position.
Hannah Gridley, 21, who is second command of the Briar
Wolves, wears bone, beads, and feathers trinkets, as well
as war paint. “Face paint tells a story for each warrior. Each
mark means something…my face paint shows I am second in
command, [that] I am a healer, and that I follow the guidance
of the spirits.”
Swordcraft is one sport that is more about the players and the
stories they create during the match, than about the result of
the match itself. It’s about your presence on the field and how
well you interact with the other players.
Luca David Mazon, 30, a forklift driver from Sunshine and
elf from the Van Warren band, describes a good player as
someone who is both a fierce and theatrical fighter.
“The more dramatic your death, or when you get shot in the
leg with an arrow [the better]. It’s about being theatrical and
fun and honest.”
What ever you do, don’t let the dress up fool you into
trivialising this sport. We had a go – as if we wouldn’t -
and it is a lot harder than it looks. Although the weapons
may be made of foam, they are not flimsy. The hits do
hurt, and it takes some serious skill and strength to be able
to wield them properly.
WHERE TO START
The first thing that participants do when they arrive at the
oval is to change into their character. They then sign up at the
counter where they pay a small participant fee. First-timers
are given a long sword and shield and escorted to a training
area where they get some basic info for fun and safety.
The trainers do a fantastic job of explaining the rules and
the point system, helping you to understand what to do
throughout the event, and generally how not to be a “d**k on
the field”. Integrity and honour are essential for the game to
work, as players are responsible for counting their own hits
and playing fair by not “swinging like a Muppet” and causing
unnecessary injury. ‘Muppets’ are quickly found out and
corrected with a taste of their own medicine. While a good hit
might not lose you an arm, I don’t suggest motivating a more
experienced player to ‘re-educate’ you on fair play.
After training, the nubes are taken onto the battleground to
join the fight, and that is where the Swordcraft experience
really begins.
If rumours are to be believed there is
one Swedish dragon character that –
literally - breathes fire.
3. FEATURE14
“As a history nerd, I’ve
always wanted to re-enact
and role-play different
cultures throughout history.
I’ve found a place where
I can explore more of my
favourite period of history,”
4. FEATURE 15
WHAT’S NEXT?
One of the first things you’ll realise is there are many
ways to battle. The equipment and weapons you
use will dictate your personal style. If you
decide to go with heavy armour, your
play will probably entail a lot less
running around. If you decide to
be an archer, you’ll be keeping
your distance so you can
successfully sniper
unwary opponents.
If fighting is not
your thing,
you
could
decide to be a healer who hangs back and brings teammates
back to life.
Once you figure out your preferred fighting style, it will be
much easier choosing a warband that suits. The Bretons
focus on heavily defended shield wall combat. The Elves
focus on high mobility and archery. The North spends a
lot of time skirmishing and mobbing the enemy en masse.
Free Company – who is Swordcraft’s answer to sell swords
- is a very ordered mobile infantry unit that specialises in
different line fighting formations. The U ndead manage the
gore factor by fighting with severed limbs and leaving far-
too-life-like amputated hands around the field.
Warbands are always angling for new recruits, but it is
recommended that you ‘run’ with a few before choosing
your permanent fit.
WHY YOU SHOULD TRY SWORDCRAFT
If you still need reason to give Swordcraft a go,
besides it being ridiculously awesome, it’s
an event with a strong emphasis on fun,
sociability, and community – and it’s great
exercise! There is a wide variety of
people who attend - from forklift
drivers to English teachers to
neuroscientists - each have
their own motivations,
but the intention to
have fun is the
same.
“As a history nerd, I’ve always wanted to re-enact and role-
play different cultures throughout history. I’ve found a place
where I can explore more of my favourite period
of history,” said Acacia, a 22 year old
from Hallam.
Stewie Carey, who introduces himself as “The Great Khan of
The Empire of the Eastern Star – the highest rank,” said he
would “prefer to spend 10 bucks and walk away with a night
of fun” than waste the night getting drunk in a bar.
“It can be a good escape from reality without watching a
movie,” said Tor, the friendly Demon King. ”We are a bunch
of really happy, open-minded, friendly people. Don’t be
afraid that you don’t know how it works or if you can’t swing
a sword. Everyone is willing to teach you all they know, we all
started out knowing nothing.”
Yes, Swordcraft could be considered a nerdy relative to
Warcraft, and other online gaming. However, see it as the
beefed-up distant cousin who is not only ridiculously good
with nunchucks, but who is also an intrinsically cool and all-
around-nice-guy.
Seth Ananda is a practicing animist, a witch, and a full time Dad. His
passions are sorcery, social justice, parenting, and nature. Marianne
McDade is Managing Editor of the Northsider and a new fan of
Swordcraft.
NOTABLE NOTES
Before your first night, it’s a good idea to go to the
website where you can sign up and read the FAQ
sheets and rules. We’ve included a list of helpful links
on our online version. But don’t stress too much. Just
turning up is enough!
Swordcraft location
Southern Pavilion of Princes Park, Parkville
Important times:
Sign-in and armour up
6.30-7.30pm
Training and
warband drills
7.30-8pm
Game
8-10 pm