Tales Events - Revision history

Hal at 19:41, 25 February 2023

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	* '''The Acid House''', social event, date TBC, one afternoon/evening at an indoor venue in Manchester.		* '''The Acid House''', social event, date TBC, one afternoon/evening at an indoor venue in Manchester.

	For details about upcoming Tales Events, [[Contact]] the organisers or ask on the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/247182592109165 Facebook group]].		For details about upcoming Tales Events, [[Contact]] the organisers or ask on the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/247182592109165 Facebook group].

Hal: Replaced content with "Tales Events are events run by Death Unto Darkness players and crew, rather than the main organiser team. Our main events are called Campaign Events. If you're thinking about running a Tales Event, you should read the guide to Running a Tales Event. === Playing a Tales Event === When you play a Tales Event please follow the following guideline; * If you are playing a '''new character''' then, regardless of if you intend to join a Campaign Event or not, yo..."

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Replaced content with "Tales Events are events run by Death Unto Darkness players and crew, rather than the main organiser team. Our main events are called Campaign Events. If you're thinking about running a Tales Event, you should read the guide to Running a Tales Event. === Playing a Tales Event === When you play a Tales Event please follow the following guideline; * If you are playing a '''new character''' then, regardless of if you intend to join a Campaign Event or not, yo..."

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	* '''Chaos Factions''' refers to two large forces of non-Imperial (mostly) Human servants of the Dark Gods.		* '''Chaos Factions''' refers to two large forces of non-Imperial (mostly) Human servants of the Dark Gods.
	**'''The Ætin Heima''' are a triad of worlds touched by Nurgle in Subsector Tenebris that are populated by Space Barbarian servants of Chaos we call the Eye-Tribes in recent years these have been formed into the '''Weeping Eye''' and '''Creeping Death''' who are warbands led by a pair of Champions of Nurgle with multiple tribes beneath them (not all aligned to Nurgle) if you want barbarian human-shaped raiders in your event these Warbands or just an Eye-Tribe would be a good choice.		**'''The Ætin Heima''' are a triad of worlds touched by Nurgle in Subsector Tenebris that are populated by Space Barbarian servants of Chaos we call the Eye-Tribes in recent years these have been formed into the '''Weeping Eye''' and '''Creeping Death''' who are warbands led by a pair of Champions of Nurgle with multiple tribes beneath them (not all aligned to Nurgle) if you want barbarian human-shaped raiders in your event these Warbands or just an Eye-Tribe would be a good choice.
	** '''The Regency''' used the rule the Prosperitas Sector as an isolated state that believed that Horus won the Horus Heresy for thousands of years - the Prosperitas Crusade was initially against them but they were believed to have collapsed some hundred or so years ago - recently a remnant of the Regency~~, calling itself the Sovereign Order of the Eight Points,~~ has launched a counter-offensive with a huge number of reserve forces that the Imperium was not aware of. The Regency are the main military and political threat to the Imperium in the Prosperitas Sector (other than itself) and make a good human foe for military events.		** '''The Regency''' used the rule the Prosperitas Sector as an isolated state that believed that Horus won the Horus Heresy for thousands of years - the Prosperitas Crusade was initially against them but they were believed to have collapsed some hundred or so years ago - recently a remnant of the Regency has launched a counter-offensive with a huge number of reserve forces that the Imperium was not aware of. The Regency are the main military and political threat to the Imperium in the Prosperitas Sector (other than itself) and make a good human foe for military events.

	* '''Traitor Astartes''' the existence of Traitor Astartes is unknown to common citizens and the Prosperitas Sector at large, if this changes we will let you know.		* '''Traitor Astartes''' the existence of Traitor Astartes is unknown to common citizens and the Prosperitas Sector at large, if this changes we will let you know.

High Lords at 13:06, 31 August 2022

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	Other human threats such as rebels from the '''Rising Flame''' as well as pirates and criminals and other nerdowells are fair game - we have lore available on the larger criminal enterprises in the Prosperitas Sector available if you want a more substantial non-chaos non-xenos threat.		Other human threats such as rebels from the '''Rising Flame''' as well as pirates and criminals and other nerdowells are fair game - we have lore available on the larger criminal enterprises in the Prosperitas Sector available if you want a more substantial non-chaos non-xenos threat.


	==== Mortal Followers of Chaos ====		==== Mortal Followers of Chaos ====
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	* '''Xenos servants of Chaos''' are a great way to use made-up unknown races of Xenos in a different way.		* '''Xenos servants of Chaos''' are a great way to use made-up unknown races of Xenos in a different way.


	==== Using Xenos ====		==== Using Xenos ====
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	* '''Necrons''', this threat is still slumbering or unknown to the Imperium.		* '''Necrons''', this threat is still slumbering or unknown to the Imperium.


	==== The Warp ====		==== The Warp ====

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Other Xenos

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	* '''Squats''' (avoiding their new name) have recently re-appeared as a new faction that straddles Xenos and Abhuman, their homeworlds are close to the Galactic Core (and therefor far from the Prosperitas Sector) we are open to their inclusion in events but we wish to avoid them becoming ''Comedy'' Space Dwarfs (we are ok with well-done Space Dwarfs) - we do have a local (minor) enclave.		* '''Squats''' (avoiding their new name) have recently re-appeared as a new faction that straddles Xenos and Abhuman, their homeworlds are close to the Galactic Core (and therefor far from the Prosperitas Sector) we are open to their inclusion in events but we wish to avoid them becoming ''Comedy'' Space Dwarfs (we are ok with well-done Space Dwarfs) - we do have a local (minor) enclave.

			* '''Orks''' we have recently (at the time of writing) sold off our Ork props as we could not find a way to deliver them as what we wanted (horrible monstrous creatures rather than comedy football thugs) as such we would prefer not to approve their 'return' to our narrative and keep them a distant threat moving forwards.

	The following are forbidden from use at Tales events:		The following are forbidden from use at Tales events:
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	* '''Necrons''', this threat is still slumbering or unknown to the Imperium.		* '''Necrons''', this threat is still slumbering or unknown to the Imperium.


	==== The Warp ====		==== The Warp ====

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Plot

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	Although we largely encourage players to explore the Death Unto Darkness and 40k setting we have some explicit limitations that we would expect you to adhere to:		Although we largely encourage players to explore the Death Unto Darkness and 40k setting we have some explicit limitations that we would expect you to adhere to:

	In our opinion a great Tales Event plot is resolved within the context of that event - there might be seeds or hints of wider plots that could be followed up at a Sequel game or potentially (with Game Team agreement) at a Campaign Event if it would not be too alienating to those who ~~attended~~ the game.		In our opinion a great Tales Event plot is resolved within the context of that event - there might be seeds or hints of wider plots that could be followed up at a Sequel game or potentially (with Game Team agreement) at a Campaign Event if it would not be too alienating to those who could not attend the game.

	As tempting as it to create a new world-ending threat, we would prefer you don't introduce something that would spell cataclysm for the sector if the players failed – ongoing issues that might be a thorn in the side of the Imperium (a Xenos infestation, the summoning of a new Daemon) are great - but an Archenemy Death Star is probably best avoided.		As tempting as it to create a new world-ending threat, we would prefer you don't introduce something that would spell cataclysm for the sector if the players failed – ongoing issues that might be a thorn in the side of the Imperium (a Xenos infestation, the summoning of a new Daemon) are great - but an Archenemy Death Star is probably best avoided.

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	=== Props and Logistics ===		=== Props and Logistics ===
	We cannot promise the provision of normal event logistics such as Madness/Corruption cards for players who are not pre-existing, please consider this when inviting new players to attend your player event and planning the use of these effects be aware that you should not use standard Corruption cards at your game as these often require resolution from the Game Team.		We cannot promise the provision of normal event logistics such as Madness/Corruption cards for players who are not pre-existing, please consider this when inviting new players to attend your player event and if planning the use of these effects be aware that you should not use standard Corruption cards at your game as these often require resolution from the Game Team.

	While we don't want you using Core Madness/Corruption Tracks at these events - if you want madness/corruption effects then you can create your own (we have adobe publisher files).		While we don't want you using Core Madness/Corruption Tracks at these events - if you want madness/corruption effects then you can create your own (we have adobe publisher files).
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	Due to the limitations placed on our banking account and paypal we are unable to process payments and funding for your event, you will need to be responsible for this – we do not sanction the running of Tales Events for profit for legal reasons surrounding the IP we use. It is the recommendation that any spare budget is donated to charity, or donated to DuD for investment in improving the available kit for Campaign and Tales Events.		Due to the limitations placed on our banking account and paypal we are unable to process payments and funding for your event, you will need to be responsible for this – we do not sanction the running of Tales Events for profit for legal reasons surrounding the IP we use. It is the recommendation that any spare budget is donated to charity, or donated to DuD for investment in improving the available kit for Campaign and Tales Events.


	=== Plot ===		=== Plot ===

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 '''Be aware''' that we will not sanction any event which uses; Custodes, Sisters of Silence, Grey Knights or Officio Assassinorium – we may approve plots relating to these powers, but not those that feature them.
 ==== Using Xenos ====
 Xenos serve a largely background role in our Campaign Events appearing as monstrous threats or mysterious allies - they have a role to play in our sector but will rarely be front-and-focus of our events. However the presence of any Xenos creatures or technology at a Tales Event is expressly by Game Team permission only – there are various factors for this including ensuring that briefing of various Xenos races adhere to our version of canon but also that they fit with our standards.
 ===== Eldar =====
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 * '''The Circle of Thorns''' are a Criminal Organisation who are a mix of Dark Eldar Mercenaries, Eldar Corsairs and Haemonculi are a very viable threat if you wish to use Xenos foes at your event - they also employ other Xenos and humans as part of their criminal network making them ideal for LARP encounter writing as you can pad out encounters with well-kitted Dark Eldar with human servants.
 ===== Other Xenos =====
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-==== Mortal Followers of Chaos ====
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 The Warp is a constant presence in the Galaxy, although it is hidden behind a veil the impact of its presence on reality is so very intense that it would be impossible to avoid mentioning it even if it is only at the fringes of an event plot;
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-===== The Darkness =====
+==== The Darkness ====
 The Darkness is a force made up for our canon that represents the major threat that the Players are facing down - '''it will not appear in detail at any Tales event''' but its cultists might as peripheral threats and the ambient effects of its power may have an impact on your event please check with the Game Team if there are any ongoing side effects you need to be aware of.

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	* '''Craftworld Amenti''' Eldar and '''Harlequins''' from the '''Masque of the Dancing Moon''' have a significant role to play in Campaign Events - we would request that if you are going to use them you check with us first - we are unlikely to approve their use.		* '''Craftworld Amenti''' Eldar and '''Harlequins''' from the '''Masque of the Dancing Moon''' have a significant role to play in Campaign Events - we would request that if you are going to use them you check with us first - we are unlikely to approve their use.

	* The '''Ishari''' are core to our plot and we would ~~not permit~~ their use outside of Campaign Events.		* The '''Ishari''' are core to our plot and we would discourage their use outside of Campaign Events but as ever are always open to ideas.

	* '''The Circle of Thorns''' are a Criminal Organisation who are a mix of Dark Eldar Mercenaries, Eldar Corsairs and Haemonculi are a very viable threat if you wish to use Xenos foes at your event - they also employ other Xenos and humans as part of their criminal network making them ideal for LARP encounter writing as you can pad out encounters with well-kitted Dark Eldar with human servants.		* '''The Circle of Thorns''' are a Criminal Organisation who are a mix of Dark Eldar Mercenaries, Eldar Corsairs and Haemonculi are a very viable threat if you wish to use Xenos foes at your event - they also employ other Xenos and humans as part of their criminal network making them ideal for LARP encounter writing as you can pad out encounters with well-kitted Dark Eldar with human servants.

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	There are explicitly four groups of '''Eldar''' in the Prosperitas Sector and we ask that you don't make more;		There are explicitly four groups of '''Eldar''' in the Prosperitas Sector and we ask that you don't make more;

	* All Eldar are held to a high kit standard, please please please consider this before you decide to use them - we want to execute them better than a cheap elf costume ~~they should be a top-quality elf costume at best~~.		* '''All Eldar are held to a high kit standard''', please please please consider this before you decide to use them - we want to execute them better than a cheap elf costume.

	* '''Craftworld Amenti''' Eldar and '''Harlequins''' from the '''Masque of the Dancing Moon''' have a significant role to play in Campaign Events - we would request that if you are going to use them you check with us first - we are unlikely to approve their use.		* '''Craftworld Amenti''' Eldar and '''Harlequins''' from the '''Masque of the Dancing Moon''' have a significant role to play in Campaign Events - we would request that if you are going to use them you check with us first - we are unlikely to approve their use.