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The Game

This section of the website sets out information pertaining to the game elements of The Equinox Institute LRP including our game requirements and rules system. The various sections are summarised below for ease of navigation:

Game Overview – This section provides a high-level overview of the game including the premise, the role attendees can play during the course of an event, the game requirements we followed when creating the system and a bullet point list of why you may enjoy attending The Equinox Institute LRP.

Character Creation – This section sets out the process for creating a character to be played at The Equinox Institure LRP.

The Rules – This section sets out the rules which dictate how the event is to be run and how characters interact with one another and the game environment mechanically. These sections are divided as follows:

  • Universal Rules – Sets out the rules which apply to everyone regardless of the type of character they play;
  • Character Classes – Summarises the five character classes an attendee can choose to play at The Equinox Institute LRP;
  • Character Backgrounds – Backgrounds represent ways in which events in your character’s past have affected them and which impact their day-to-day life as a member of The Equinox Institute. Attendees must choose one of these as part of character creation;
  • Cell Creation Rules – Information on how attendees can create groups within the game world of The Equinox Institute LRP; and
  • Weapon and Prop Safety Guidelines – Information on what weapons and props are allowed at our events.

The Team – this section introduces the members of the Game Team who are responsible for running The Equinox Institute LRP.