Announcements

Behold, Tuesday has arrived. To most that just means it’s the third day of the week (or second depending on your upbringings), but to a small few they will know this Tuesday must herald in the coming of the third revision of the Player’s Handbook. Behold, version 3.0 of the Xadune ruleset (Not seeing it? Try refreshing your browser and trashing your cookies). Not a whole lot have changed; mostly just improvements, advancements, clarifications, and the sort that have been made numerous times. We will be giving current players three events to transition to the new ruleset, in which (in September) the new rules will be in full effect.

We are only human. There will be some type-o still after our editors have gone through the rulebook. Please, if you see something, point it out to us in a collection of notes you might see as you read through the new PHB. DO NOT SEND US MULTIPLE MESSAGES FOR EACH AND EVERY MISTAKE YOU FEEL YOU HAVE FOUND. The last thing we should mention is there is still some little formatting things we will be changing, and thus some page numbers will be moving around as this happens. The biggest thing that will affect the formatting is the addition of pictures as well as some “coming soon” area.

Which brings us to our last point. We love pictures. We would like more in the Handbook. So, this is a general call out to anyone that wants to submit pictures to us that we might put in the new PHB. We will not use everything we get, but we like options. You do not get a say on where it will go in the handbook either, but if you would like to know some specifics we would like, give us a shout out. The maps and what not are not for player interpretation. All pictures should have a very general steampunk and Xadune game world feel to it. Please steer away from personalized characters. Those pictures that we do use will give credit to the artists in a special section of the PHB.

Though the PHB has always had a digital copy registered with the Library of Congress, once we complete the formatting of this version, we will finish our ISBN application and have an official print copy as well to add to the LoC. Copies will be available to players as well of course. The planned timeline for this is to be done with submissions when we go hard set over to the new ruleset (so September) then a month or two to finish up anything we need to do to the book. So, if all goes well, super fun Christmas presents!

Thank you all for you help and dedication to Xadune. All questions should be submitted via the “Submit a Question” form. We are excited to have made it this far. This year Xadune becomes a rowdy teenager!

Now that we have that out and in the open, lets talk about this weekend, the event. It’s time for nearly everyone to reup their safety course knowledge. We will have a list on site for those of you that need to retake it and I will be giving these courses to groups of five as they collect. I would love to get it all out of the way before opening ceremonies, so get to site on time!

It will be a warm event and we have a lot of action planned, so be prepared. Keep hydrated! Don’t do dumb things (OOP) but do dumb things (IP only please). We are all super excited to see you all in a couple days and hope you have been having a great week so far!

May Monster Sign Ups

May 2022 Volunteer Sign Ups

It is almost time for the April Xadune event! We hope you are just as excited as we are.

Just a few announcements and reminders…

Keeping Up the Immersion

We are back at Daniel Morgan this event, which feels like home more than anywhere. As such, we are asking that you help us keep up the immersion as much as we work to do so for you.

Out-of-play items, such as cell phones, should be used in out-of-play areas. While we understand the need to carry around cell phones in case of emergencies, we are imploring you to not use them in in-play areas. Should you need to check your phone, simply step into your cabin, the bathroom, or head out to the parking area. Daniel Morgan gets terrible cell service anyway, so going off-site may be the best option. As always, there is a landline available in the Tavern for anyone who needs to make a phone call; simply tell the kitchen staff you need to use the phone.

First offenses will be met with a warning. Multiple offenses will be written on your character card and will receive a penalty.

Other out-of-play items should be kept in your cabin in an out-of-play area, which should be denoted on your cabin notes. Please read page 32 of the Player’s Handbook for more information on out-of-play items in your cabin.

Tags and Phys-Reps

Phys-rep; Slang or short for Physical Representation. Most often referring to a weapon or item but can also extend to your character if you (the player) are doing one thing OOP while your character is, for example, sleeping in the cabin. Weapon physreps are the actual real life items, not the tag. So if you are asked for the phys-rep of said item you need to produce the actual item. In the case of character phys-reps, it means what physical representation you left behind to show that your PC is there (i.e.: a roll of blankets and pillows obviously labeled as your sleeping PC with your equipment and so on with it). It should go without saying that all items on a character should be represented. If you are ever asked by a Staff member to display the items on you and their phys-rep and you are lacking said phys-reps the items will be stripped from you. Repeated violations of this will result in some type of punishment.

Page 21-22 of the Xadune Player’s Handbook

All tags must be phys repped. This is important especially for weapons. Typically a weapon tag has a month (one event) to be phys repped before the tag expires. A weapon tag would be turned in to Staff in exchange for a safety tag at that time.

Some Notes

• As you may be aware, we are requiring full vaccination against COVID-19, including a booster shot if eligible, for attendance to the event. We recommend, but do not require, a flu shot as well.
• It is going to be cold, with lows in the 30’s. Camp Daniel Morgan does NOT have heated buildings. Please pack layers, extra socks, hats, and whatever you need to stay warm. Space heaters WILL trip the breakers, so heat the person, not the room. Tavern will have warm drinks, as always.
• Add money to your Tavern Tab early, or bring cash. We cannot accept credit cards on site.

Volunteer Sign Up Policies

Remember you cannot sign-up multiple people in one slot and please read the times – do not presume the are consecutive; many time slots overlap with each other. If you sign up for time slots which overlap, one of them will be removed, and you may not get your choice of a follow-up time.

As we have with previous events this year, we would like to keep as safe as possible considering the world state. Please take your time to wipe down your weapons after combat. Remember to balance role-play with respecting people’s personal space, with trying to stay warm.

https://xadune.com/sheet/april-2022-volunteer-sign-ups/

Welcome to the Season 12 Opener of Xadune! New Year, New Plot Team, and a fresh adventure! You won’t want to miss out on this – make sure you get your ticket today!

Some Notes

• As you may be aware, we are requiring full vaccination against COVID-19, including a booster shot if eligible, for attendance to the event. We recommend, but do not require, a flu shot as well. https://xadune.com/medical-information-form/
• It is going to be cold, with lows in the 20’s. Camp MacIntosh has heated buildings, but the outdoors in another story. Please pack layers, extra socks, hats, and whatever you need to stay warm. Tavern will have warm drinks.
• If you have reserved an Annual Pass for 2022, please be prepared to pay for it at Check-In.
• Add money to your Tavern Tab early, or bring cash. We cannot accept credit cards on site.

Indian Springs State Park

Don’t forget – we are at Indian Springs State Park this event, which WILL try to trick you. You do not need to go into the main State Park, but instead turn at Big Chiefs (at the yellow flashing light) and follow the road until you see the gate.

ACTUAL POINT FOR GOOGLE MAPS

Volunteer Sign Up Policies

Remember you cannot sign-up multiple people in one slot and please read the times – do not presume the are consecutive; many time slots overlap with each other. If you sign up for time slots which overlap, one of them will be removed, and you may not get your choice of a follow-up time.

As we have with previous events this year, we would like to keep as safe as possible considering the world state. Please take your time to wipe down your weapons after combat. Remember to balance role-play with respecting people’s personal space, with trying to stay warm.

[T] = Tavern
[M] = Monster

Sign-up sheet not found.

Happy Holidays!

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! We have a few New Year’s Announcements:

Firstly, as our gift to you, every player who played a game with us in 2021 gets one Craft Skill R1 or Artistic Skill R1 at no cost to one character! Please use the Submit a Question button to let us know what specific Craft or Artistic Skill you want. https://xadune.com/submit-a-question/

Secondly, we have updated the Xadune Skills List to the most updated version! This contains every Skill currently in Xadune. https://xadune.com/Xadune_PHB_Skills.pdf

Thirdly, due to the state of COVID in the area, we have adjusted our COVID policies. We had previously announced that we would increase the event size to 75 people on site, but we will be limiting events to 50 people on site through at least July. Secondly, we will be requiring COVID-19 Vaccine Booster shots for everyone on site, as the person become available for it. Please update your Medical Information Form with your COVID-19 Vaccine Card. https://xadune.com/medical-information-form/

In closing, we implore you, it is incredibly important that you inform Staff of odd things immediately, such as unregistered people on site, animals wandering on site, or anything of the sort. Staff must be informed at the time of the incident and Staff will deal with it accordingly (including calling the authorities if necessary). To locate Staff look for a member with a radio to contact them.

Last event of the 2021 Calendar Year! Just a few notes:

– If you have reserved an Annual Pass for 2022, please pay for it at Check-In.

– Add money to your Tavern Tab here: https://xadune.com/product/tavern-tab/. Tavern Tabs can be seen on your character card.

– Volunteer Shift Sign-Ups are below! IF YOU SIGN UP FOR OVERLAPPING SHIFTS, BOTH SHIFTS WILL BE REMOVED. You will not be allowed to ‘just monster longer’. The shifts are there because that’s when we need volunteers.

– People who expect to be Orange Headbanded are given priority to Tavern Shifts, as it is a non-combat shift.

Indian Springs State Park

Don’t forget – we are at Indian Springs State Park this event, which WILL try to trick you. You do not need to go into the main State Park, but instead turn at Big Chiefs (at the yellow flashing light) and follow the road until you see the gate.

ACTUAL POINT FOR GOOGLE MAPS

Volunteer Sign Up Policies

Remember you cannot sign-up multiple people in one slot and please read the times – do not presume the are consecutive; many time slots overlap with each other. If you sign up for time slots which overlap, one of them will be removed, and you may not get your choice of a follow-up time.

Please only choose a Tavern shift if you are unable to participate in combat (i.e., orange headbanded or close to it). If you have not communicated this need to us and sign up for a tavern shift, you will be removed from the slot and you may not get your choice in time.

As we have with previous events this year, we would like to keep as safe as possible considering the world state. Please take your time to wipe down your weapons after combat. Remember to balance role-play with respecting people’s personal space, with trying to stay warm.

[T] = Tavern
[M] = Monster

Sign-up sheet not found.

As we are sure you are aware, the November 2021 Xadune Event is SOLD OUT!

We have reached capacity for the event and sadly can not accommodate any other players. As a reminder, due to the pandemic we are limiting our numbers to fifty people on site for the remainder of the year for safety reasons. With that in mind we are also trying to balance the weather in Georgia and safety. As mentioned last time we would like to keep pods together in cabins and max out the cabin occupancy to help with keeping the cabins warm.

The site is Camp Daniel Morgan at Hard Labor Creek State Park!

Did everyone pick up some cabin curtains to cover those drafty windows? The weekend is looking to be in the 60s during the day (lovely LARPing weather) and the mid to low 40s at night. PLEASE BRING WARM BEDDING AND CLOTHING! As someone with experience in cold weather my two biggest pieces of advice are bring lots of socks and change them often, and if you have to pee at night, do it! Those two things will keep you warmer longer; trust me.

We plan on having opening ceremonies at 9:00pm Friday night, check-in starting two hours prior. New players! Please make sure you have some type of character submitted before had so we can get you going as fast as possible. Your ordination and safety course will happen right after opening ceremonies, following which will be your tutorial mod followed by your introduction to the environment/new player mod! So please be sure to be at opening ceremonies on time and in costume! As always, we will have dinner options available Friday night (we are going with a nice warm soup again), and we plan on having Saturday dinner around 8 o’clock (which is a little earlier then normal). Please let us know your food allergies and dietary needs if you haven’t already!

Volunteer Sign Up Policies

Remember you cannot sign-up multiple people in one slot and please read the times – do not presume the are consecutive; many time slots overlap with each other. If you sign up for time slots which overlap, one of them will be removed, and you may not get your choice of a follow-up time.

Please only choose a Tavern shift if you are unable to participate in combat (i.e., orange headbanded or close to it). If you have not communicated this need to us and sign up for a tavern shift, you will be removed from the slot and you may not get your choice in time.

As we have with previous events this year, we would like to keep as safe as possible considering the world state. Please take your time to wipe down your weapons after combat. Remember to balance role-play with respecting people’s personal space, with trying to stay warm.

[T] = Tavern
[M] = Monster

Sign-up sheet not found.

A mere 3 days out from the September Event!

The September Event will be held at Camp Macintosh at Indian Springs State Park. The Group Camp tries to trick you – instead of going into the main park, turn at Big Chief’s!

Once again, we are standing by our COVID-19 safety regulations. All persons on site must provide proof of vaccination prior to arriving on site. No walk-ins will be allowed, and there are no exceptions to the vaccination rule. We will also be sanitizing regularly, encouraging mask-wearing, and sleeping barracks are at half capacity to allow for social distancing.

Please continue to wash your hands, sanitize, and follow CDC guidelines.

You can now sign up for your volunteer shift below!

Monster Shifts are denoted as [M]
Tavern Shifts are denoted as [T]
Clean Up Shifts are marked accordingly.

Full-Time Monsters and CRCT Mod Runners do not need to sign up for a shift.

Please sign up for TWO Volunteer Shifts (or one Double Shift), for a total of 3 hours of volunteer work. Shifts may be consecutive, but do not sign up for shifts that overlap.

Failure to complete a complete Volunteer Shift will result in a forfeiture of XP for the event. Read more about Volunteer Shifts here.

Sign-up sheet not found.

Monster Shifts are denoted as [M]
Tavern Shifts are denoted as [T]
Clean Up Shifts are marked accordingly.

Full-Time Monsters and CRCT Mod Runners do not need to sign up for a shift.

Please sign up for TWO Volunteer Shifts (or one Clean Up Shift), for a total of 3 hours of volunteer work. Shifts may be consecutive.

More slots will open on Tuesday, August 10th.

Failure to complete a complete Volunteer Shift will result in a forfeiture of XP for the event. Read more about Volunteer Shifts here.

Sign-up sheet not found.

Monster Shifts are denoted as [M]
Tavern Shifts are denoted as [T]
Clean Up Shifts are denoted as [C]

Please sign up for TWO Volunteer Shifts (or one Clean Up Shift), for a total of 3 hours of volunteer work. Shifts may be consecutive.

Failure to complete a complete Volunteer Shift will result in a forfeiture of XP for the event. Read more about Volunteer Shifts here.

Sign-up sheet not found.