Winterdark Ball
Event: In-Game Masquerade Ball
Place: The Moresca Hall (361 Union Center Road, Ulster Park, NY 12487)
Time5:00 P.M. to Midnight (Arrive at 2:00 P.M. to sign in). Date each year will be listed on the Calendar of Events.
Cost$50 (+ option to purchase up to +5 build at $10 each.)
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Details
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You receive 10 to 15 build depending on the admission you pay.
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It is a masquerade ball, please bring a mask.
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No combat is allowed. In-game, the Count has you check your weapons at the door
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There will be feasting, dancing and entertainment.
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You will be allowed to learn any one skill as per the rules below.
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Due to limited parking, carpooling is encouraged if possible.
Additional Details for each year's event will be posted on the Discord & Announcement Page - please visit these for updates!
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Time
Sign in will begin at 2pm. Please plan to arrive on or slightly after that time. We wish to begin the game at 5pm, and we plan to close registration at 6pm. If you absolutely have to arrive after 6pm, send James an email to make sign-in arrangements. The ball will end at midnight.
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Parking
Try to car pool if possible. Park very close together to maximize on space. If you begin to park along the driveway, then only park on one side, whichever side people are parked on. Do not park on the opposite side of other cars along the road, causing the road to be tightened too much. At any point in time a fire truck needs to have access to the main building.
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KR Policy
All of the KR policies extend to this event as they would to any other one-day in-game event. Anyone found to be breaking any policies will be punished to the same degree as of at a full weekend event. In particular this reminder is being especially made in regards to alcohol. If you arrive intoxicated you will be turned away at the door.
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Costuming and Make-Up
To reduce on waiting time, and maximize on play time, we strongly encourage you to dress-up prior to arriving at the hall. If you cannot, then there will be bathrooms in which you can dress.
The KR make-up kit will not be available. Plan your make-up needs ahead of time. You should attempt to do your make-up outside or in your car. Bring a mirror with you if you will need it. If you must do make-up in the bathroom, then bring a towel and lay it on the sink and be positive that you are not leaving behind makeup evidence.
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Food
Please keep an eye on the Discord & Announcement Page for more details as we get closer to the Event.
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Mugs and Chalices
If you have your own In-Game mug or cup, you are highly encouraged to bring it.
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Clean up
Please remember to throw away your plate when you are done eating so that it is not left on the tables to detract from the wonderful atmosphere.
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Courtesy
Be respectful to the structure, and the place both inside and out. If the weather is good and we wander outside, be careful not to step on any flowers If you see the owner of the venue consider thanking her for her hospitality near the end of the night.
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NPCs
Cost to NPC at the Ball will be the reduced price of $20. You will get all the build for PCing, you get to self teach or learn skills just as a PC would. Every NPC who lets us know that they are coming by two weeks prior to the event will have a NPC role crafted for them by plot. Please send an email to James to let him know if you are coming to NPC.
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No Combat
We are not allowed to perform combat of any kind in the building.
Skill Usage
Skills are limited to roleplay only. No crafting or ritual work is allowed on the castle grounds.
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Self Teach
At the annual Winterdark Ball, the character may self teach one skill. IF the character has extra self teaches on their card, they may self teach ONE (1) Exalted skill instead. As an Exalted skill costs 3 self teaches to learn (Self Teach Policy), the additional 2 self-teaches will be deducted from their character card.
The character must additionally follow the rules above for self-teaching Exalted skills.
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Additional Characters
You can play two characters. After you have paid in full for the first character your second character is 20$ and all build bought for the first character transfers to the all characters paid for.
For example:
First Character + all build: $50 +$10 +$10 +$10 +10 +10 = $100
Second Character + all build: $20 + $0 + $0 + $0 +0 +0 = $20
Any additional characters equals the same as the second character.
Any character that you pay for can get the full benefits of the ball in regards to skill teaching and build gained.