Looking to get involved in End Times beyond attending as a Player?
We are currently looking for help in the following volunteer positions for the 2023 playtest season (with no commitment at this time beyond the August event). A description of each position currently open, along with application requirements, responsibilities and in-game compensation are detailed below.
Any assistance that our community members can give to help us put on an amazing event for everyone is rewarded with Old-World Coin (OC), which is a great way to quickly advance your character(s), and can be spent at any EAO game (End Times, Fantasy Alive and Dormancy).
If you would like to volunteer for any of these positions, please contact an owner at owner@endtimeslarp.ca with a list of which position(s) you’d like to apply for any a brief description of your credentials/experience in the area (see below).
A huge pre-emptive thank you to all who apply. We put a vast amount of effort into our LARPS, but ultimately we can’t make them half of what they are without the support and commitment of our fabulous volunteers!
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Plot Marshal:
Responsibilities:
While they hold the position, Plot Marshals attend events as a Cast role (cannot play a Player Character). At events, they work under the Head of Plot to help organize Cast and Dedicated Cast, preparing them for both planned and unplanned encounters, and red-lightning those mods when needed. They may play several recurring townsfolk roles with more detailed backstories and abilities over the course of the events. For the 2023 season specifically, there is very little required of Plot Marshals between events. For these two events, they are not required to write plot or stat NPCs/monsters for the events (though they are free to contribute in these ways if they wish to do so). They may have to be available for a short online meeting prior to each event just to go over what is happening with plot at the event with an Owner.
Application Requirements:
Ideally available for the whole weekend of both 2023 events. Should have a general understanding of the core rules (not every last skill and spell) and a reasonable familiarity with the setting. Experience as a member of a LARP plot team is preferred.
Compensation:
250 OC for each full event attended. Half-price meal plan at events attended in position. Special bonus to an End Times character after successful completion of a season.
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Dedicated Cast:
Responsibilities:
While they hold the position, they attend events as a Cast role (cannot play a Player Character).
At events, they follow the directives of the Plot Marshals and should be available to regularly take on assigned roles in both planned and unplanned encounters. They may be invited to play several recurring townsfolk roles with more detailed backstories and abilities over the course of the events. There is no requirements between events, except to communicate with Plot Marshals about anything that must be prepared for a specific role being taken on.
Application Requirements:
Ideally available for the whole weekend of both 2023 events. Should have a general understanding of the core rules (not every last skill and spell). A reasonable familiarity with the setting and some experience as either Cast or Plot are preferred.
Compensation:
125 OC for each full event attended. Special bonus to an End Times character after successful completion of a season.
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Cast:
Responsibilities:
If registering as a Cast role for an event, they follow the directives of the Plot Marshals and should be available to regularly take on assigned roles in both planned and unplanned encounters.
Application Requirements:
This is not an official position, and no application is required. Anyone can register to take on the Cast role for a particular event by submitting the registration form at least 7 days prior to the event. Bring a set of black, weather-appropriate clothing with you, but all other costuming/props will be provided.
Compensation:
100 OC for each event attended (pro-rated for portion of event available).
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Safety Marshal:
Responsibilities:
Can attend events as either a Player or Cast. On Friday evening of events, they take on at least one 1-hour shift to check weapon phys-reps (and other costuming elements) of players to ensure they are safe. They must ensure that phys-reps that do not pass safety check are either fixed or not used. They are also responsible for identifying additional potential safety concerns and bringing them to the attention of an Owner.
Application Requirements:
Must have a good understanding of rules regarding phys-rep safety (particularly for weapons) and EAO’s overall policies for ensuring the safety of its players. Experience with building and checking LARP-safe weapons is preferred.
Compensation:
25 OC for each 1-hour shift completed.
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Rules Marshal:
Responsibilities:
Can attend events as either a Player or Cast. During an event, their primary responsibility is to quickly answer rules questions and settle rules disputes that occur during play. There are no additional responsibilities between events during the 2023 season.
Application Requirements:
Must have a good understanding of the game’s core rules and knowledge of where to find the answers to more obscure rules questions (details of individual skills, spells, etc.)
Compensation:
10 OC for each event attended.
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Meal Team:
Responsibilities:
This team is responsible for assisting in the preparation, cooking, serving and clean-up of meals during an event, and recording when those on meal plan have eaten. These actions can be carried out either in character or by temporarily adopting a Cast role, at the player’s discretion. Team members must sign up for which meal(s) they are willing to assist with at least 7 days before the event.
Application Requirements:
Must have a good understanding of safe food preparation and cleaning.
Compensation:
25-75 OC for each meal, based upon work done.
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Phys-Rep Team:
Responsibilities:
This season, the primary responsibility of this team will be creating and repairing the various phys-reps that get used by Cast at events (costuming, boffers, packets, and other props). At an event, they are also responsible for ensuring that all in-game items are properly represented and costuming meets our minimum requirements.
Application Requirements:
Must have a good understanding of the rules for costuming requirements and should be proficient in the crafting of at least one of the items listed in the description above.
Compensation:
OC provided for items created/repaired that meet requirements, based upon time spent and cost of materials.