What to bring to a game.

Here is a guide to help you prepare for your weekend! This event is primarily in an outdoor setting and the site is rugged and undeveloped when it comes to modern amenities. The following list is things you should pack. This list can be useful for even the most veteran of players. Don’t wanna forget that one thing you really were counting on!

The Must List

If you don’t have these things, you are gonna have a terrible weekend.

Your character’s costuming

Coming without the outfit you have been working on is a huge bummer. Try your stuff on BEFORE the event, you don’t wanna find out that the shoulders are pinchy and uncomfortable mid-event.

Socks

Your feet are going to see a lot of use throughout the weekend. Treat them right. Bring extra socks.

Weapon props

Make sure they are in good shape, repaired and put together as per the spec in the equipment guide. These WILL be inspected at check in.

2 clearly-marked loot bags.

One must be labeled “Lootable” (for lootable items only) and the other “Non-Lootable” (for non-lootable items only).

Flashlight (under 200 lumens)

You are gonna have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, and without a light, you are gonna be in a rough spot.

Water container

You will want to have ways to carry water with you. Dehydration is lame as heck.

Food

Plan to bring food you can prepare easily, or some confirmed plan for food with others. There is often a food vendor on site, but plan accordingly! Check ahead to make sure there is one planned.

Weather appropriate clothes

Especially when it's cold, staying warm is important. This is the pacific northwest after all. It can be wet and cold!

Sleeping gear

Blankets, pillow, sleeping bag, earplugs, blindfold, whatever you need to sleep. If you don’t have pre-arranged sleeping arrangements on site, you will need a tent.

Toiletries

To each their own, but don't forget them. There are toilets on site, and hand sanitizer is provided, but if you want additional comforts you are gonna need to pack them!

The Good Idea List

Waterproof boots

Wet. Oregon. Mud.

Raingear that works

Again, it gets wet often.

Sunglasses

The sun is a thing too.

Spare black clothes

Z-camp clothes to wear rando costumes over. This helps differentiate you from who you are playing normally and lets you really have a good time being the best monsters you can!

Gloves

Waterproof and appropriately warm for the season. Cold fingers can ruin your whole day.

A full extra set of clothes

You never know what will happen. Be prepared.

Extra snacks

You cannot undersell the power of ready to go snacks.

Useful Extras List

Repair supplies

Duct Tape, Painter's tape, electrical tape, athletic tape, Costume/prop/weapon repair kit. Your stuff can break, its a cool idea to be able to fix it. That, or you might save someone elses whole event because you fixed their costume!

First aid supplies

There will be first aid supplies on site, but it's always good to have more on hand, ready to go.

More socks

You cannot have enough. Just ask anyone from Afterworlds.

Ziploc bag

Inside your lootable and non lootable bags, it's great to have a waterproof bag to store things in case you get stuck in the rain! Keep your character sheet, items and loot dry.

Loaner weapons

Someone will forget. You can save the day.

Batteries

You have the power, to have power.

Special thanks to Sam Fitterman over at the 198x Larp for letting me use his work as a springboard for this document.