Here is a list of items we recommend bringing with you to a Dystopia Rising event. This list is not all inclusive, but this is a good start. You are the best judge of your own comfort and needs.  Please consider what additional items you need to take care of yourself, and set the scene for your own sleeping area.

Logistics Items

Signed Release Form (available on site). Game Fee (cash or card). ID (first event). Pen. Socks.

Personal Gear

Toiletries. Sunscreen. Bug Repellent. Personal or Prescription Medications. Hand Sanitizer. Towel. Shower Flip-Flops. NPC Clothes (black or dark colored). Change of Clothes For Weather. Shoes or Hiking Boots To Handle The Terrain and Mileage. Game Appropriate Lightsource (Red Filtered Flashlight, LED Candles with Warm/Yellow Light). Non glass Drinking Vessel. Timepiece. Socks.

Sleeping Gear

Sleeping Bag. Blankets. Pillows. Spare Black/Dark Sheet to Designate Out of Game Items. Socks.

Food

Snacks. Nonperishable Food Items. Easy to Eat Fruits or Veggies. Granola or Protein Bars. Water. Electrolyte Drinks. Socks.

Aim for foods that require little to no cooking, since there is no ‘down time’ to eat. It is highly recommended that you re-pack your food in reusable/resealable genre appropriate containers before you come to an event. Microwave may be available, but use of kitchen facilities requires ServSafe certificate submission pre-game.

For Your Character

Make sure your costume is not only safe for running, jumping, crashing through the woods, slipping in mud and swinging combat-safe weapons, but also rugged and cheap. You will want to bring a contact-safe weapon prop with you if you plan to play a combat character that adheres to the weapons guide outline in the Evolved Survivor’s Guide and will need to be checked and tagged at game before use. Phys Rep Safety Guidelines here.

There is no doubt that at some point during a Dystopia Rising event you could end up with fake blood on you and some fake blood stains on your clothes. Bring a plastic bag to pack these items in for your return trip home. Do not bring or wear anything to Dystopia Rising that you would be heartbroken to find damaged, stained, or destroyed.

SOCKS

Be sure to pack PLENTY of socks. Expect to change your socks at least twice a day. You’ll find soon enough that changing your socks can change your life. Your feet will sweat far more than you’re used to while running around escaping raiders, fighting zombies, and exploring the wastes.

DO NOT BRING

  • Lockpicks, bows or strung weapons or physrep, Firearms or ammunition of any kind, even if you have a permit to carry. Real weapons are not allowed at Dystopia Rising Network events. To be on the side of caution, do no bring anything that could be mistaken for a real firearm or live ammunition.

  • Alcohol as it is not allowed at State Parks or Dystopia Rising Network events.

  • Anything that stakes into the ground as it would be against State park rules.

  • Glass

  • Fireworks, Explosives, Candles, or any other open flames.

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