Back to Live FAQ - DRGA style.



What factors were taken into consideration to go live?
We are making decisions based on statistics and science..  We realize that information regarding the state of pandemic is ever changing as well as different at very local levels.  We will make decisions with research (vaccination and infection rate statistics, CDC guidelines), consult with other game runners, medical professionals and epidemiologists and most importantly listen to our player base.  .
We recognize that this data is flux and if changes in the pandemic stats change, so will our plan.  We also recognize that this may not be to everyone's comfort level.  That will be respected. Players have agency to participate at their comfort level without question of judgement.   

What are the pandemic procedures as safety precautions?

- COVID SAFETY PLANS
- Covid prevention practices and plans have been made in regards to sanitation, distancing, masks etc, and are changing as studies and reports of how to keep people safe emerge. 

When can I buy tickets?
If not sooner, tickets as well as database check in are available the Wednesday following the previous event.  Watch social media and website updates and availability. Ticketing

Have ticket prices changed? 
Live ticket prices have remained the same but are different from virtual ticket pricing. 
$0 - New Player, first game
$35 - 12 Hour Day Pass (10 hr play, 2 hr Casting)
$45 - Max (6hr) Max Casting (limited quantity)
$65 - Standard (4hr) Casting
$85 - Minimum (2 hr) Casting (limited quantity)
$100 - Opt out (0 hr) Casting (limited quantity)
$0 - Full Casting Weekend (12 hours casting)



How do I purchase an Advanced Membership?
Good question, because if you want to play or collect XP on  more than one character, you need Advance Membership that is always available on the Dystopia Rising Georgia website.  


Can I buy back missed games and is there a difference between virtual and live, and how do I do that?

That is an easy question with lots of answers.  Yes, all 3.0 home games are available for buyback whether they were live or virtual as well as the optional XP for any game that a ticket was purchased for on the Dystopia Rising Georgia Website.
Homegame tickets- Yes! retro buyback is available for all 3.0 games on the Retro Buyback ticket page on the website.
Traveler tickets - Sorry, retro buyback for travel game tickets is not a thing.
Homegame extra XP - Yes!  This is available for all 3.0 games that you have a ticket purchased for.  This is available on the Retro Buyback ticket page on the website.
Traveler game extra XP - Yes!  If you bought a travel game ticket, retro Buyback XP can be purchased for those tickets.

Extra XP = $15 per XP, cap of 2 per ticket.  Note that if you are buying back XP from a game held between March 2020 and June 2020, the sale price of $7.50 per XP, cap of 4 per ticket.
 
What are the new policy/rules changes (foam weapons/blueprints/combat/etc.)?
Weapons Safety Guidelines, inspections and how DR:GA tags them to ensure a safe experience for everyone.

- Blueprints -
Just got a great big fat overhaul to balance and improve interactions.
If you have blueprints in LIT - they will be dispersing them out of LIT and have them waiting for you at live game check in.
If you have superseded blueprints and need an updated copy, please exchange them in post/public works at game.

Will LIT continue to be used?
An excerpt from the official stuff that went out to game runners:
“Every branch has until the end of 2022 to get all virtual inventory out of LIT.  

  • LIT will continue to be used in the future virtual events. 

  • Each branch will be allowed one virtual event per year going forward, at their own discretion.”

Can I use cards that are in LIT at live games?
Yes, this is encouraged in DR: GA events.  Players can use materials out of LIT without physical cards.  We see this as a win/win for players to reduce inventories, their characters do not have to build lock boxes or carry 5 lbs of cards in supply bags, and the posties don’t have to rely on wasteland medicine techniques to cure carpal tunnel. DRGA has modified the back of character sheet to accommodate expenditures out LIT.

How do I get my cards out of LIT?
Are you coming to a game and need cards? We would like to make sure that you have them available.
Email your top 20 that you would like to have ready with your printed sheet when you come to each game.
Email to Contact@DystopiaRisingGeorgia.com at least one week prior to game date.

Note:
- Blueprints and currency will be dispensed from LIT and be waiting at onsite check in for all players that have checked into the database at least one week prior to game day.
- We recommend prioritizing cards that you have phsy reps for (weapons, armor, augments) and need to use or items need to trade with other characters at weekend
-Materials will still be available for a while in LIT. We encourage players to spend materials out of LIT and bypass them being physically written on cards.

How to fix inventory issues in LIT?
Each branch has been asked to create and post a system for players to communicate inaccuracies and for the branch to investigate and fix any within a reasonable amount of time.  DRGA has a google form to help players submit changes needed. Please give at least one week for changes to be researched and make. Changes to LIT inventories cannot be made during game or one week prior to a game.

What happens to expiration dates of pre-virtual, LIT/virtual and future cards? (source: DystopiaRisingLARP.com/news)

Are there any rerolls?
Please watch for posts.  In the past, anytime there was a major change in the game, players were allowed to rewrite if those changes affected their character.  There are many changes to game materials and skills coming down the pipeline.  We expect Players will want to make some sheet changes.  However, we are going to hold off on starting that timer until all the information that could affect your toons is out and in effect.  Once we resume live games locally, we anticipate there will be a defined period of time and changes for rewrites.  If this is not defined Network wide, DR: GA will define it locally when it resumes live games.

What do I do with CAPs?
The Network guide and menu of CAPs and the DR:GA CAPs menu was overhauled and distributed.  It can be found here.  But in we have our own plans to add ways to earn and cash in on top of that locally.  Watch for a DRGA/FL CAPs Guide and menu coming soon to add local flavor from the input of our player base.  

Who do I email with questions?
Contact@DystopiaRisingGeorgia.com 

Can I change home chapter & how?
Absolutely.   Please email your current branch so that they can fulfill that request by changing the home chapter in the database and CC the branch you wish to call your future home to let them know you’re coming!

Can I be a new Guide/Writer or return to my past position?
Anyone who wishes to apply for a Guide position to help out on shifts at game is welcome to here.  

Are you taking applications for writers?
At this time the writer applications are closed and all the writer positions are filled for the year. If more come available prior to next August, announcements will be made via social media.