Sanctioned Events - Revision history

High Lords at 09:29, 29 June 2026

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	* Admit individuals excluded from Death Unto Darkness events.		* Admit individuals excluded from Death Unto Darkness events.
	* Run an event for profit, we are a fan group and all money is raised to cover props and site hire and no individual is personally enriching themselves from our events.		* Run an event for profit, we are a fan group and all money is raised to cover props and site hire and no individual is personally enriching themselves from our events.

	~~We '''strongly recommend''';~~

	* '''Consider appointing a player command team to lead the party.''' At most events, unless the narrative calls for a different approach, we encourage the player group to nominate between two and four volunteers to act as the mission's command team. This helps keep the party coordinated, reduces friction when making decisions, and gives referees a clear point of contact for tracking resources and operational plans. It also provides an opportunity for quieter players, who might not otherwise take on a leadership role, to step forward and direct the mission.

	The Game Team reserves the right to refuse approval for any event that we believe conflicts with our community standards - where we provide suggestions to avoid certain plots and planets will only be due to them having a role to play.		The Game Team reserves the right to refuse approval for any event that we believe conflicts with our community standards - where we provide suggestions to avoid certain plots and planets will only be due to them having a role to play.

High Lords at 09:27, 29 June 2026

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High Lords at 09:25, 29 June 2026

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	We '''strongly recommend''';		We '''strongly recommend''';

	* '''~~You consider having~~ a ~~appointed~~ command team ~~leading~~ the ~~player~~ party''' ~~- at~~ events, unless ~~it is especially valuable to~~ the narrative, we ~~usually ask amongst~~ the player ~~party for~~ between ~~2-4 player~~ volunteers ~~willing~~ to ~~"command"~~ the mission ~~- this~~ helps ~~unify~~ the ~~player~~ party ~~and~~ reduces ~~some elements of~~ friction and gives ~~refs an obvious port~~ of ~~call~~ for tracking ~~player~~ resources and plans ~~of attack - it~~ also ~~gives~~ quieter players who might otherwise ~~not get~~ the ~~oppertunity to exert authority~~.		* '''Consider appointing a player command team to lead the party.''' At most events, unless the narrative calls for a different approach, we encourage the player group to nominate between two and four volunteers to act as the mission's command team. This helps keep the party coordinated, reduces friction when making decisions, and gives referees a clear point of contact for tracking resources and operational plans. It also provides an opportunity for quieter players, who might not otherwise take on a leadership role, to step forward and direct the mission.

	The Game Team reserves the right to refuse approval for any event that we believe conflicts with our community standards - where we provide suggestions to avoid certain plots and planets will only be due to them having a role to play.		The Game Team reserves the right to refuse approval for any event that we believe conflicts with our community standards - where we provide suggestions to avoid certain plots and planets will only be due to them having a role to play.

High Lords at 09:22, 29 June 2026

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	* '''Treat the Event Team and Crew of a Sanctioned Event with the same respect expected of the Death Unto Darkness Game Team'''. Their wellbeing and comfort are a priority, and poor behaviour at any event reflects on your standing within the system. This is not a situation where standards are relaxed.		* '''Treat the Event Team and Crew of a Sanctioned Event with the same respect expected of the Death Unto Darkness Game Team'''. Their wellbeing and comfort are a priority, and poor behaviour at any event reflects on your standing within the system. This is not a situation where standards are relaxed.

	* '''Sanctioned Events are canon''' fate spent at Sanctioned events is deducted from your character's total, a character death at a Sanctioned is that characters death in the game ~~- as are the concequences of your characters actions and behaviour, other characters, including NPCs will react to you based on actions taken at these events where it is relevant~~.		* '''Sanctioned Events are canon''' fate spent at Sanctioned events is deducted from your character's total, a character death at a Sanctioned is that characters death in the game.

	* Please inform the Game Team of any significant changes to your character resulting from a Sanctioned Event.		* Please inform the Game Team of any significant changes to your character resulting from a Sanctioned Event.
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	* Admit individuals excluded from Death Unto Darkness events.		* Admit individuals excluded from Death Unto Darkness events.
	* Run an event for profit, we are a fan group and all money is raised to cover props and site hire and no individual is personally enriching themselves from our events.		* Run an event for profit, we are a fan group and all money is raised to cover props and site hire and no individual is personally enriching themselves from our events.

			We '''strongly recommend''';

			* '''You consider having a appointed command team leading the player party''' - at events, unless it is especially valuable to the narrative, we usually ask amongst the player party for between 2-4 player volunteers willing to "command" the mission - this helps unify the player party and reduces some elements of friction and gives refs an obvious port of call for tracking player resources and plans of attack - it also gives quieter players who might otherwise not get the oppertunity to exert authority.

	The Game Team reserves the right to refuse approval for any event that we believe conflicts with our community standards - where we provide suggestions to avoid certain plots and planets will only be due to them having a role to play.		The Game Team reserves the right to refuse approval for any event that we believe conflicts with our community standards - where we provide suggestions to avoid certain plots and planets will only be due to them having a role to play.

High Lords at 09:14, 29 June 2026

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	* '''Treat the Event Team and Crew of a Sanctioned Event with the same respect expected of the Death Unto Darkness Game Team'''. Their wellbeing and comfort are a priority, and poor behaviour at any event reflects on your standing within the system. This is not a situation where standards are relaxed.		* '''Treat the Event Team and Crew of a Sanctioned Event with the same respect expected of the Death Unto Darkness Game Team'''. Their wellbeing and comfort are a priority, and poor behaviour at any event reflects on your standing within the system. This is not a situation where standards are relaxed.

	* ~~Please inform the Game Team of any significant changes to~~ your character ~~resulting from~~ a Sanctioned ~~Event. These events~~ are ~~part~~ of ~~canon~~, ~~and outcomes~~ will ~~carry ongoing consequences. If the Game Team~~ is ~~not informed, those changes cannot be reflected in future play~~.		* '''Sanctioned Events are canon''' fate spent at Sanctioned events is deducted from your character's total, a character death at a Sanctioned is that characters death in the game - as are the concequences of your characters actions and behaviour, other characters, including NPCs will react to you based on actions taken at these events where it is relevant.

	* ~~'''Sanctioned Events are canon''' fate spent at Sanctioned events is deducted from~~ your character~~'s total, a character death at~~ a Sanctioned is that characters death in the game - as are the concequences of your characters actions and behaviour, other characters, including NPCs will react to you based on actions taken at these events where it is relevant.		* Please inform the Game Team of any significant changes to your character resulting from a Sanctioned Event.

	* If you are playing a new character, you must submit it to the Game Team for approval at writingteam.deathuntodarkness@gmail.com, even if you do not intend to take that character into Campaign Events. Character approval sits with the Death Unto Darkness Game Team, not the Event Team.		* If you are playing a new character, you must submit it to the Game Team for approval at writingteam.deathuntodarkness@gmail.com, even if you do not intend to take that character into Campaign Events. Character approval sits with the Death Unto Darkness Game Team, not the Event Team.

High Lords at 09:13, 29 June 2026

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	When taking part in a Sanctioned Event, please follow these guidelines:		When taking part in a Sanctioned Event, please follow these guidelines:

	* Treat the Event Team and Crew of a Sanctioned Event with the same respect expected of the Death Unto Darkness Game Team. Their wellbeing and comfort are a priority, and poor behaviour at any event reflects on your standing within the system. This is not a situation where standards are relaxed.		* '''Treat the Event Team and Crew of a Sanctioned Event with the same respect expected of the Death Unto Darkness Game Team'''. Their wellbeing and comfort are a priority, and poor behaviour at any event reflects on your standing within the system. This is not a situation where standards are relaxed.

	* Please inform the Game Team of any significant changes to your character resulting from a Sanctioned Event. These events are part of canon, and outcomes will carry ongoing consequences. If the Game Team is not informed, those changes cannot be reflected in future play.		* Please inform the Game Team of any significant changes to your character resulting from a Sanctioned Event. These events are part of canon, and outcomes will carry ongoing consequences. If the Game Team is not informed, those changes cannot be reflected in future play.
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	* Please be timely in reaching out to the main Game Team regarding Unique Traits, Scars and Madness if you do not have them. Sanctioned Event teams are not able to write or assign these for you, so they must be handled directly with the Game Team in advance if required.		* Please be timely in reaching out to the main Game Team regarding Unique Traits, Scars and Madness if you do not have them. Sanctioned Event teams are not able to write or assign these for you, so they must be handled directly with the Game Team in advance if required.




	All standard System Policies and our Ethos continue to apply.		All standard System Policies and our Ethos continue to apply.

High Lords at 09:12, 29 June 2026

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	When playing/running Sanctioned Events the following rules ammendments are in place;		When playing/running Sanctioned Events the following rules ammendments are in place;

	* '''Corruption''' Tracks are suspended during Sanctioned Events - however an event team may choose to introduce their own custom tracks for an event should it be relevant to their plot - these do not need to follow the same format as standard Tracks (they can even be one stage) but should follow the same layout/structure of individual ~~madness~~ levels (ask the game team if you are uncertain how this works as an Event Runner)		* '''Corruption''' Tracks are suspended during Sanctioned Events - however an event team may choose to introduce their own custom tracks for an event should it be relevant to their plot - these do not need to follow the same format as standard Tracks (they can even be one stage) but should follow the same layout/structure of individual corruption levels (ask the game team if you are uncertain how this works as an Event Runner)

	* '''Complications''' from power tests that say '''Get a Ref''' should be discarded and a new effect drawn when encountered, these are mainline use, Sanctioned Event teams may choose to replace these with their own effects of course, with the exception of Unique Traits, which only the Game Team have oversight of, and often advance plot that cannot be resolved at a Sanctioned Event.		* '''Complications''' from power tests that say '''Get a Ref''' should be discarded and a new effect drawn when encountered, these are mainline use, Sanctioned Event teams may choose to replace these with their own effects of course, with the exception of Unique Traits, which only the Game Team have oversight of, and often advance plot that cannot be resolved at a Sanctioned Event.
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	When taking part in a Sanctioned Event, please follow these guidelines:		When taking part in a Sanctioned Event, please follow these guidelines:

			* Treat the Event Team and Crew of a Sanctioned Event with the same respect expected of the Death Unto Darkness Game Team. Their wellbeing and comfort are a priority, and poor behaviour at any event reflects on your standing within the system. This is not a situation where standards are relaxed.

			* Please inform the Game Team of any significant changes to your character resulting from a Sanctioned Event. These events are part of canon, and outcomes will carry ongoing consequences. If the Game Team is not informed, those changes cannot be reflected in future play.

			* '''Sanctioned Events are canon''' fate spent at Sanctioned events is deducted from your character's total, a character death at a Sanctioned is that characters death in the game - as are the concequences of your characters actions and behaviour, other characters, including NPCs will react to you based on actions taken at these events where it is relevant.

	* If you are playing a new character, you must submit it to the Game Team for approval at writingteam.deathuntodarkness@gmail.com, even if you do not intend to take that character into Campaign Events. Character approval sits with the Death Unto Darkness Game Team, not the Event Team.		* If you are playing a new character, you must submit it to the Game Team for approval at writingteam.deathuntodarkness@gmail.com, even if you do not intend to take that character into Campaign Events. Character approval sits with the Death Unto Darkness Game Team, not the Event Team.
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	* Please be timely in reaching out to the main Game Team regarding Unique Traits, Scars and Madness if you do not have them. Sanctioned Event teams are not able to write or assign these for you, so they must be handled directly with the Game Team in advance if required.		* Please be timely in reaching out to the main Game Team regarding Unique Traits, Scars and Madness if you do not have them. Sanctioned Event teams are not able to write or assign these for you, so they must be handled directly with the Game Team in advance if required.

	* Please inform the Game Team of any significant changes to your character resulting from a Sanctioned Event. These events are part of canon, and outcomes will carry ongoing consequences. If the Game Team is not informed, those changes cannot be reflected in future play.

	* Treat the Event Team and Crew of a Sanctioned Event with the same respect expected of the Death Unto Darkness Game Team. Their wellbeing and comfort are a priority, and poor behaviour at any event reflects on your standing within the system. This is not a situation where standards are relaxed.

	All standard System Policies and our Ethos continue to apply.		All standard System Policies and our Ethos continue to apply.

High Lords at 08:34, 29 June 2026

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	* Follow all Death Unto Darkness policies, safety standards, and community ethos.		* Follow all Death Unto Darkness policies, safety standards, and community ethos.
	* Inform players of any amendments to the standard rules before the event.		* Inform players of any amendments to the standard rules before the event.
	* Submit a copy of all rules changes, monster stats and lore ~~must submitted to the Game Team~~ at least two weeks before the event.		* Submit a copy of all rules changes, monster stats and lore at least two weeks before the event.
	* Report significant character developments and event outcomes after the game so they can be integrated into ongoing canon.		* Report significant character developments and event outcomes after the game so they can be integrated into ongoing canon.

High Lords at 08:31, 29 June 2026

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	* We do not currently approve the use of T’au, Necrons, or Tyranids in events (with the exception of Genestealer organisms and their Cults, which are permitted). These factions do not fit within the established narrative framework of the campaign.		* We do not currently approve the use of T’au, Necrons, or Tyranids in events (with the exception of Genestealer organisms and their Cults, which are permitted). These factions do not fit within the established narrative framework of the campaign.

	* We will not ~~approv~~ copyrighted IP-Owner "canon" characters appearing as NPCs and would simultaneously discourage you from using factions you do not know to be present in the Sector, such as Astartes Chapters of Reknown.		* We will not approve copyrighted IP-Owner "canon" characters appearing as NPCs and would simultaneously discourage you from using factions you do not know to be present in the Sector, such as Astartes Chapters of Reknown.

High Lords at 23:50, 28 June 2026

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	* We do not currently approve the use of T’au, Necrons, or Tyranids in events (with the exception of Genestealer organisms and their Cults, which are permitted). These factions do not fit within the established narrative framework of the campaign.		* We do not currently approve the use of T’au, Necrons, or Tyranids in events (with the exception of Genestealer organisms and their Cults, which are permitted). These factions do not fit within the established narrative framework of the campaign.

			* We will not approv copyrighted IP-Owner "canon" characters appearing as NPCs and would simultaneously discourage you from using factions you do not know to be present in the Sector, such as Astartes Chapters of Reknown.

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	=== What are Sanctioned Events? ===		=== What are Sanctioned Events? ===

	Sanctioned Events are player-run games set within the Death Unto Darkness universe. They are officially recognised by the Game Team and form part of the ongoing canon of the setting.		Sanctioned Events are player-run games set within the Death Unto Darkness universe. They are officially recognised by the Game Team and form part of the ongoing canon of the setting.

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	Before committing to an event concept, please discuss it with the Game Team. Early conversations help identify conflicts with ongoing plotlines, answer setting questions, and ensure your event fits naturally within the wider narrative.		Before committing to an event concept, please discuss it with the Game Team. Early conversations help identify conflicts with ongoing plotlines, answer setting questions, and ensure your event fits naturally within the wider narrative.


	=== Standard Rules Adjustments for Sanctioned Events ===		=== Standard Rules Adjustments for Sanctioned Events ===

	When playing/running Sanctioned Events the following rules ammendments are in place;		When playing/running Sanctioned Events the following rules ammendments are in place;

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	* '''Complications''' from power tests that say '''Get a Ref''' should be discarded and a new effect drawn when encountered, these are mainline use, Sanctioned Event teams may choose to replace these with their own effects of course, with the exception of Unique Traits, which only the Game Team have oversight of, and often advance plot that cannot be resolved at a Sanctioned Event.		* '''Complications''' from power tests that say '''Get a Ref''' should be discarded and a new effect drawn when encountered, these are mainline use, Sanctioned Event teams may choose to replace these with their own effects of course, with the exception of Unique Traits, which only the Game Team have oversight of, and often advance plot that cannot be resolved at a Sanctioned Event.


	=== Playing a Sanctioned Event ===		=== Playing a Sanctioned Event ===

	When taking part in a Sanctioned Event, please follow these guidelines:		When taking part in a Sanctioned Event, please follow these guidelines:

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	All standard System Policies and our Ethos continue to apply.		All standard System Policies and our Ethos continue to apply.


	=== Crewing Sanctioned Events ===		=== Crewing Sanctioned Events ===

	Sanctioned Events are an important part of the Death Unto Darkness community, and we encourage players to support them in the same way they support Campaign Events.		Sanctioned Events are an important part of the Death Unto Darkness community, and we encourage players to support them in the same way they support Campaign Events.

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	Strong Sanctioned Events strengthen the setting as a whole, and the Game Team is committed to recognising those who help make them possible.		Strong Sanctioned Events strengthen the setting as a whole, and the Game Team is committed to recognising those who help make them possible.


	=== Running a Sanctioned Event ===		=== Running a Sanctioned Event ===
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	The Game Team reserves the right to refuse approval for any event that we believe conflicts with our community standards - where we provide suggestions to avoid certain plots and planets will only be due to them having a role to play.		The Game Team reserves the right to refuse approval for any event that we believe conflicts with our community standards - where we provide suggestions to avoid certain plots and planets will only be due to them having a role to play.


	=== Game Team Support ===		=== Game Team Support ===

	We want Sanctioned Events to succeed and will support organisers wherever practical. While obviously in the months running up to an Event we will be able to provide less support, outside of that we are keen to provide our aid wherever it is needed, you may rely on the Game Team to;		We want Sanctioned Events to succeed and will support organisers wherever practical. While obviously in the months running up to an Event we will be able to provide less support, outside of that we are keen to provide our aid wherever it is needed, you may rely on the Game Team to;

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	Because we rarely get chances to experience DuD from the player side we often choose (where we can) to play Sanctioned Events - we appreciate that in some LARP circles there is a certain fear of game teams playing events, so we will always intend to play characters who have reasons to be oblivious of the wider lore.		Because we rarely get chances to experience DuD from the player side we often choose (where we can) to play Sanctioned Events - we appreciate that in some LARP circles there is a certain fear of game teams playing events, so we will always intend to play characters who have reasons to be oblivious of the wider lore.


	=== Plot Guidelines ===		=== Plot Guidelines ===

	The best Sanctioned Events tell memorable, self-contained stories with meaningful consequences. These are not intended to be inferior to Events run by the main team, but rather complementary. The Wiki contains a vast number of plot hooks and ideas that have been woven into the history and worlds of the Prosperitas Sector. Many of these may never be directly addressed, so please check with us first if you are planning to use one, in case it is a thread we already intend to resolve. Otherwise, this is a shared sandbox we are all contributing to.		The best Sanctioned Events tell memorable, self-contained stories with meaningful consequences. These are not intended to be inferior to Events run by the main team, but rather complementary. The Wiki contains a vast number of plot hooks and ideas that have been woven into the history and worlds of the Prosperitas Sector. Many of these may never be directly addressed, so please check with us first if you are planning to use one, in case it is a thread we already intend to resolve. Otherwise, this is a shared sandbox we are all contributing to.