Attending DuD during the Covid-19 Pandemic - Revision history

Aquarion at 12:52, 13 September 2022

2022-09-13T12:52:03Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:52, 13 September 2022
Line 20:		Line 20:

	* Where a skill says you have to be in close contact to use it, feel free to fudge a reason to be at a distance if yourself or your intended target is uncomfortable with you being close - if you are uncomfortable with someone being close, say it, and respect others when they say so - nobody will exploit this to game advantage, if such a case happened they will be dealt with as an individual.		* Where a skill says you have to be in close contact to use it, feel free to fudge a reason to be at a distance if yourself or your intended target is uncomfortable with you being close - if you are uncomfortable with someone being close, say it, and respect others when they say so - nobody will exploit this to game advantage, if such a case happened they will be dealt with as an individual.

			[[Category:Rules]]

High Lords: /* Risk to Participants */

2022-01-20T12:32:18Z

Risk to Participants

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:32, 20 January 2022
Line 5:		Line 5:

	* We request that participants have both of their Covid-19 Jabs plus any Booster Jabs required, there is clear evidence that the jab not only protects you against catching Covid-19 but also lessens the symptoms and reduces the risk you present to others - you are protecting the other attendees by being vaccinated.		* We request that participants have both of their Covid-19 Jabs plus any Booster Jabs required, there is clear evidence that the jab not only protects you against catching Covid-19 but also lessens the symptoms and reduces the risk you present to others - you are protecting the other attendees by being vaccinated.


	* We require any participant to take a lateral flow test at least 24 hours prior to the game (ideally the evening before the event) - if you test positive please do not attend, we will do our best to refund you or find a place for you in another event where that is not possible - this applies to crew and refs too. A PCR test within 48 hours is also acceptable.		* We require any participant to take a lateral flow test at least 24 hours prior to the game (ideally the evening before the event) - if you test positive please do not attend, we will do our best to refund you or find a place for you in another event where that is not possible - this applies to crew and refs too. A PCR test within 48 hours is also acceptable.

High Lords at 12:32, 20 January 2022

2022-01-20T12:32:00Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:32, 20 January 2022
Line 1:		Line 1:

	=== Risk to Participants ===		=== Risk to Participants ===
			Attending a Death Unto Darkness Event is not risk-free for participants - there are multiple risks to yourself, both from exposure while travelling to the event, and the risk of being exposed to an asymptomatic participant still exists even if they have done their best to test. This is a personal risk you are taking as an attendant and it is up to you to make that decision both for yourself, and to protect those around you you love.

	If we are ~~holding a DuD Event or have approved a DuD Player Event then we believe the situation is currently sufficiently low-threat enough that it is not irresponsible for us~~ to ~~hold a LRP event. '''However'''~~ this ~~does not mean that such an event is~~ risk-free for participants - there are multiple risks to yourself, both from exposure while travelling to the event, and the risk of being exposed to an asymptomatic participant still exists even if they have done their best to test. This is a '''personal risk''' you are taking as an attendant and it is up to you to make that decision.		If you are willing to take this risk then we ask the following;

	~~However~~ we ~~would recommend~~ the following ~~of all attendees~~;

	* We ~~recommend~~ that ~~if you~~ have not ~~yet, make sure~~ you ~~are double vaccinated,~~ you ~~are gambling with your life if~~ you are ~~not~~.		* We request that participants have both of their Covid-19 Jabs plus any Booster Jabs required, there is clear evidence that the jab not only protects you against catching Covid-19 but also lessens the symptoms and reduces the risk you present to others - you are protecting the other attendees by being vaccinated.

	* We recommend you wear a mask and maintain a safe distance from people where you can.

	* We ~~recommend~~ you do not ~~share drinks~~ and ~~drinking vessels~~.		* We require any participant to take a lateral flow test at least 24 hours prior to the game (ideally the evening before the event) - if you test positive please do not attend, we will do our best to refund you or find a place for you in another event where that is not possible - this applies to crew and refs too. A PCR test within 48 hours is also acceptable.

	* ~~We request~~ that all ~~smokers~~ and ~~vapers refrain from doing it anywhere near buildings or other participants, please yeet yourself to somewhere far away from others~~.		* If you test positive in the weeks following the game we ask that you inform the game team via our [[Contact Us\|contact details]] - so that we may send a notification to all attendees that someone who attended the game has tested positive - your identity will be kept anonymous. Please keep us updated if you are confirmed to have C19 subsequently so we can keep your fellow participants informed and aware.

	~~=== Arriving~~ at the ~~Event ===~~
			'''It is nearly impossible to make a LARP-game Covid-safe without not holding it at all''' however we would recommend the following of all attendees;

	While Covid-19 remains a clear and present threat '''all participants''' must present a negative test for Covid-19 regardless of their vaccination status, this must be taken within 24 hours of time in (8pm on Friday) otherwise we will ask you to take another test.		* We recommend you do not share drinks and drinking vessels.

	If you ~~test positive please~~ do not ~~attend, we will do our best to refund you or find a place for you in another event where that is not possible - this applies to crew and refs too.~~

	~~If you get an exposure notification from the NHS App prior to the event we request you follow Government guidelines~~ and ~~get a PCR test~~.

	~~=== Playing the Event ===~~

	We ~~are not making masks mandatory for~~ participants, ~~but we are asking you~~ to ~~respect your fellow players space so keep to a safe distance unless invited closer where possible~~.		* We request that all smokers and vapers refrain from doing it anywhere near buildings or other participants, please remove yourself to somewhere far away from others.

	If you are uncomfortable and would prefer ~~not~~ to stay at a distance then you may swap your build to be more ranged-focused so you can minimise your need to be in close proximity. Engaging in combat comes with increased risks, these are risks you are taking on by attending a LARP event in a pandemic.		* If you are uncomfortable and would prefer to stay at a distance then you may swap your build to be more ranged-focused so you can minimise your need to be in close proximity. Engaging in combat comes with increased risks, these are risks you are taking on by attending a LARP event in a pandemic.

	Where a skill says you have to be in close contact to use it, feel free to fudge a reason to be at a distance if yourself or your intended target is uncomfortable with you being close.		* Where a skill says you have to be in close contact to use it, feel free to fudge a reason to be at a distance if yourself or your intended target is uncomfortable with you being close - if you are uncomfortable with someone being close, say it, and respect others when they say so - nobody will exploit this to game advantage, if such a case happened they will be dealt with as an individual.

High Lords at 19:23, 12 October 2021

2021-10-12T19:23:22Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:23, 12 October 2021
Line 1:		Line 1:

	~~''Until such a time that the Covid-19 threat diminishes~~ to ~~such a level where it is not prevalent in the population.''~~		=== Risk to Participants ===

	~~=== Preventing~~ the ~~Spread of Covid~~-~~19 ===~~		If we are holding a DuD Event or have approved a DuD Player Event then we believe the situation is currently sufficiently low-threat enough that it is not irresponsible for us to hold a LRP event. '''However''' this does not mean that such an event is risk-free for participants - there are multiple risks to yourself, both from exposure while travelling to the event, and the risk of being exposed to an asymptomatic participant still exists even if they have done their best to test. This is a '''personal risk''' you are taking as an attendant and it is up to you to make that decision.
	''~~All Medical Data should be shown on the day, rather than sent~~, to the ~~Game Team~~, ~~we do not wish~~ to ~~keep records of anyone~~'~~s medical data~~''

	~~Should any individual wish to attend a DuD event during the time in which these rules are in place, then they may only do so under~~ the following ~~conditions~~;		However we would recommend the following of all attendees;

			* We recommend that if you have not yet, make sure you are double vaccinated, you are gambling with your life if you are not.

	* ~~'''Provision of evidence that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19~~ and ~~the presentation of~~ a ~~negative test for Covid-19 performed on the day of the event~~.~~'''~~		* We recommend you wear a mask and maintain a safe distance from people where you can.

	~~'''OR'''~~		* We recommend you do not share drinks and drinking vessels.

	* ~~'''Upon presentation of a negative test for Covid-19 performed on the day of the event~~.~~'''~~		* We request that all smokers and vapers refrain from doing it anywhere near buildings or other participants, please yeet yourself to somewhere far away from others.

			=== Arriving at the Event ===

	''~~The game team strongly encourages DuD~~ participants to ~~consider the risks to themselves and those around them before attending if they are not fully vaccinated~~.''		While Covid-19 remains a clear and present threat '''all participants''' must present a negative test for Covid-19 regardless of their vaccination status, this must be taken within 24 hours of time in (8pm on Friday) otherwise we will ask you to take another test.

	~~For the majority of UK players however a Lateral Flow Test~~, is sufficient. Lateral Flow Tests can be ordered for free [https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests here] and can be registered [https://www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result here] - upon registering your test result you will ~~receive an email and a text (depending on contact details provided) either one of these can be shown~~ to ~~the game team as evidence -~~ you ~~can simply show this on a phone screen~~ or as a ~~printout on the day~~ - ~~do not email them~~.		If you test positive please do not attend, we will do our best to refund you or find a place for you in another event where that is not possible - this applies to crew and refs too.

	~~The current government guideline is that~~ you ~~should be testing twice weekly -~~ we ~~do recommend this but do not require it~~.		If you get an exposure notification from the NHS App prior to the event we request you follow Government guidelines and get a PCR test.

	International attendees as well as UK players who have to report under a different system (such as NHS staff) can provide alternate evidence as appropriate to their own testing procedures - we simply want to ensure we have put in place measures to minimise the ~~risk to all attendees and limit the spread of the virus so will remain flexible on how we ensure we have observed this and meet individual circumstances.~~		=== Playing the Event ===

	~~=== Failure~~ to ~~Observe the Above ===~~		We are not making masks mandatory for participants, but we are asking you to respect your fellow players space so keep to a safe distance unless invited closer where possible.

	~~Deliberate failure~~ to ~~observe either of the above requests~~, ~~falsifying test results, and~~ attending a ~~DuD~~ event ~~without doing so truthfully and honestly thus placing both yourself, others and people who share households with yourself and others at higher risk will result~~ in ~~an '''immediate ban from DuD and all future events~~.~~'''~~		If you are uncomfortable and would prefer not to stay at a distance then you may swap your build to be more ranged-focused so you can minimise your need to be in close proximity. Engaging in combat comes with increased risks, these are risks you are taking on by attending a LARP event in a pandemic.

			Where a skill says you have to be in close contact to use it, feel free to fudge a reason to be at a distance if yourself or your intended target is uncomfortable with you being close.
	~~=== Social Distancing and Masks ===~~

	~~Where social distancing is possible please follow the latest guidelines.~~ Where a ~~player is able~~ to ~~use a mask, it is recommended - but no judgement or commentary shall~~ be ~~provided to those who cannot wear them.~~


	~~=== Refunds for testing Positive ===~~

	If we are unable to provide a refund, tickets for those who test positive or isolate because of sharing a home with someone who tests positive will be able to be rolled forward to a future event. Crew credits towards priority booking will also be considered to be refunded.

	~~Because of the Covid-19 Pandemic’s risk for all LARPers we will be attempting to reduce our per-event ticket fees~~ in ~~order~~ to ~~minimise the financial impact to players should they test positive.~~


	~~=== In-Game Rules During Covid-19 ===~~
	~~''In order to allow the game to continue with minimised risk the following rules amendments are now in effect.''~~

	'''Contact''' traits and abilities that currently require a character to be within two meters of another character should now be performed at any reasonable distance in order to prevent unnecessary contact where it ~~can be trivially avoided. If both participants~~ feel ~~comfortable being within range of others then they may do so by both informing each other of their consent~~ to ~~do so. Some examples of how to roleplay this.~~

	* Medics can now chuck a ~~bandage~~ to ~~someone bleeding on the floor and talk them through patching themselves up.~~

	* '''I am a knife in the Dark''' can be ~~performed with a pistol from~~ a distance ~~behind the individual.~~

	* The '''Data-Spike''' ability on the servo-rig can be 'fired' at someone from a close range rather than in melee.

	~~'''Melee is by Consent Only''' with the standard indicator of consent to be considered to be '''drawing a melee weapon~~ or ~~carrying it in~~ your ~~hand''' as with the above, this means that participants can minimise their own risks of close contact with people ''if they wish to''.~~

	~~It is '''strongly recommended''' if engaging in melee that you wear a mask to reduce the risks.~~

	~~''Any player who does not feel safe engaging in melee during the C-19 crisis~~ is ~~entitled to rejig their traits temporarily~~ with ~~no questions asked - and then return them in the aftermath.''~~

	~~'''Any roleplaying of coughing, retching or heavy breathing is prohibited''' this is, again, to prevent unnecessary spread where possible - if~~ you ~~possess any effect deck cards that require you to do this, please remove them for the duration of these rules~~ being ~~in place~~.

High Lords: /* Preventing the Spread of Covid-19 */

2021-06-22T09:57:51Z

Preventing the Spread of Covid-19

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:57, 22 June 2021
Line 3:		Line 3:

	=== Preventing the Spread of Covid-19 ===		=== Preventing the Spread of Covid-19 ===
	''All Medical Data should be shown, rather than sent, to the Game Team, we do not wish to keep records of anyone's medical data''		''All Medical Data should be shown on the day, rather than sent, to the Game Team, we do not wish to keep records of anyone's medical data''

	Should any individual wish to attend a DuD event during the time in which these rules are in place, then they may only do so under the following conditions;		Should any individual wish to attend a DuD event during the time in which these rules are in place, then they may only do so under the following conditions;
Line 22:		Line 22:

	International attendees as well as UK players who have to report under a different system (such as NHS staff) can provide alternate evidence as appropriate to their own testing procedures - we simply want to ensure we have put in place measures to minimise the risk to all attendees and limit the spread of the virus so will remain flexible on how we ensure we have observed this and meet individual circumstances.		International attendees as well as UK players who have to report under a different system (such as NHS staff) can provide alternate evidence as appropriate to their own testing procedures - we simply want to ensure we have put in place measures to minimise the risk to all attendees and limit the spread of the virus so will remain flexible on how we ensure we have observed this and meet individual circumstances.


	=== Failure to Observe the Above ===		=== Failure to Observe the Above ===

High Lords: /* Suspension of Rules During Covid-19 */

2021-06-22T09:48:39Z

Suspension of Rules During Covid-19

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:48, 22 June 2021
Line 41:		Line 41:


	=== ~~Suspension of~~ Rules During Covid-19 ===		=== In-Game Rules During Covid-19 ===
			''In order to allow the game to continue with minimised risk the following rules amendments are now in effect.''

	'''~~Until further notice~~''' ~~during the C-19 pandemic any rule~~ that ~~requires~~ a character to ~~touch~~ another character or be within ~~a set distance~~ of ~~them is suspended, we will~~ do ~~our best~~ to ~~provide an in-game stand-in for~~ how this ~~will work~~.		'''Contact''' traits and abilities that currently require a character to be within two meters of another character should now be performed at any reasonable distance in order to prevent unnecessary contact where it can be trivially avoided. If both participants feel comfortable being within range of others then they may do so by both informing each other of their consent to do so. Some examples of how to roleplay this.

	~~'''Until further notice''' Melee combat will be ''optional'' - this means that if an individual has not got~~ a ~~melee weapon drawn (even if they are wearing them~~ on ~~their person) you may not engage them in melee. Abilities that require melee contact will be covered by~~ the ~~rules above~~ and ~~determine how they work at any given event~~.		* Medics can now chuck a bandage to someone bleeding on the floor and talk them through patching themselves up.

	~~Engaging~~ in ~~consenting melee combat means that players have~~ a ~~personal choice~~ at the ~~risk~~ of ~~allowing someone within one meter~~ of ~~them - it~~ is '''strongly recommended''' if engaging in melee that you wear a mask to reduce the risks.		* '''I am a knife in the Dark''' can be performed with a pistol from a distance behind the individual.

			* The '''Data-Spike''' ability on the servo-rig can be 'fired' at someone from a close range rather than in melee.

			'''Melee is by Consent Only''' with the standard indicator of consent to be considered to be '''drawing a melee weapon or carrying it in your hand''' as with the above, this means that participants can minimise their own risks of close contact with people ''if they wish to''.

			It is '''strongly recommended''' if engaging in melee that you wear a mask to reduce the risks.

	''Any player who does not feel safe engaging in melee during the C-19 crisis is entitled to rejig their traits temporarily with no questions asked - and then return them in the aftermath.''		''Any player who does not feel safe engaging in melee during the C-19 crisis is entitled to rejig their traits temporarily with no questions asked - and then return them in the aftermath.''

	~~The complication cards~~ '''~~Collapsed Airway~~''', ~~'''Bruised Lungs''' and '''Punctured Lung''' should be discarded during~~ this ~~period and players '''should not''' include coughing as part of their roleplay because~~ of ~~the unnecessary additional risk~~.		'''Any roleplaying of coughing, retching or heavy breathing is prohibited''' this is, again, to prevent unnecessary spread where possible - if you possess any effect deck cards that require you to do this, please remove them for the duration of these rules being in place.

High Lords at 09:35, 22 June 2021

2021-06-22T09:35:31Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:35, 22 June 2021
Line 22:		Line 22:

	International attendees as well as UK players who have to report under a different system (such as NHS staff) can provide alternate evidence as appropriate to their own testing procedures - we simply want to ensure we have put in place measures to minimise the risk to all attendees and limit the spread of the virus so will remain flexible on how we ensure we have observed this and meet individual circumstances.		International attendees as well as UK players who have to report under a different system (such as NHS staff) can provide alternate evidence as appropriate to their own testing procedures - we simply want to ensure we have put in place measures to minimise the risk to all attendees and limit the spread of the virus so will remain flexible on how we ensure we have observed this and meet individual circumstances.


	=== Failure to Observe the Above ===		=== Failure to Observe the Above ===

High Lords: /* Preventing the Spread of Covid-19 */

2021-06-22T09:34:40Z

Preventing the Spread of Covid-19

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:34, 22 June 2021
Line 6:		Line 6:

	Should any individual wish to attend a DuD event during the time in which these rules are in place, then they may only do so under the following conditions;		Should any individual wish to attend a DuD event during the time in which these rules are in place, then they may only do so under the following conditions;


	* '''Provision of evidence that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and the presentation of a negative test for Covid-19 performed on the day of the event.'''		* '''Provision of evidence that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and the presentation of a negative test for Covid-19 performed on the day of the event.'''
Line 12:		Line 13:

	* '''Upon presentation of a negative test for Covid-19 performed on the day of the event.'''		* '''Upon presentation of a negative test for Covid-19 performed on the day of the event.'''


	''The game team strongly encourages DuD participants to consider the risks to themselves and those around them before attending if they are not fully vaccinated.''		''The game team strongly encourages DuD participants to consider the risks to themselves and those around them before attending if they are not fully vaccinated.''

High Lords at 09:34, 22 June 2021

2021-06-22T09:34:22Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:34, 22 June 2021
Line 13:		Line 13:
	* '''Upon presentation of a negative test for Covid-19 performed on the day of the event.'''		* '''Upon presentation of a negative test for Covid-19 performed on the day of the event.'''

	The game team strongly encourages DuD participants to consider the risks to themselves and those around them before attending if they are not fully vaccinated.		''The game team strongly encourages DuD participants to consider the risks to themselves and those around them before attending if they are not fully vaccinated.''

	For the majority of UK players however a Lateral Flow Test, is sufficient. Lateral Flow Tests can be ordered for free [https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests here] and can be registered [https://www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result here] - upon registering your test result you will receive an email and a text (depending on contact details provided) either one of these can be shown to the game team as evidence - you can simply show this on a phone screen or as a printout on the day - do not email them.		For the majority of UK players however a Lateral Flow Test, is sufficient. Lateral Flow Tests can be ordered for free [https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests here] and can be registered [https://www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result here] - upon registering your test result you will receive an email and a text (depending on contact details provided) either one of these can be shown to the game team as evidence - you can simply show this on a phone screen or as a printout on the day - do not email them.

High Lords: /* Preventing the Spread of Covid-19 */

2021-06-22T09:34:00Z

Preventing the Spread of Covid-19

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:34, 22 June 2021
Line 7:		Line 7:
	Should any individual wish to attend a DuD event during the time in which these rules are in place, then they may only do so under the following conditions;		Should any individual wish to attend a DuD event during the time in which these rules are in place, then they may only do so under the following conditions;

	* Provision of evidence that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and the presentation of a negative test for Covid-19 performed on the day of the event.		* '''Provision of evidence that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and the presentation of a negative test for Covid-19 performed on the day of the event.'''

	'''OR'''		'''OR'''

	* Upon presentation of a negative test for Covid-19 performed on the day of the event.		* '''Upon presentation of a negative test for Covid-19 performed on the day of the event.'''

	~~Under the equalities act we are not able to make full vaccination a requirement for attendance as this would disproportionately affects younger players at this current point in time, however we '''~~strongly~~''' encourage~~ DuD participants ~~not~~ to ~~attend~~ if they are not fully vaccinated ~~for their own safety and the safety of those they live with~~.		The game team strongly encourages DuD participants to consider the risks to themselves and those around them before attending if they are not fully vaccinated.

	For the majority of UK players however a Lateral Flow Test, is sufficient. Lateral Flow Tests can be ordered for free [https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests here] and can be registered [https://www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result here] - upon registering your test result you will receive an email and a text (depending on contact details provided) either one of these can be shown to the game team as evidence - you can simply show this on a phone screen or as a printout on the day - do not email them.		For the majority of UK players however a Lateral Flow Test, is sufficient. Lateral Flow Tests can be ordered for free [https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests here] and can be registered [https://www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result here] - upon registering your test result you will receive an email and a text (depending on contact details provided) either one of these can be shown to the game team as evidence - you can simply show this on a phone screen or as a printout on the day - do not email them.