Amtgard LARPing: Denver @ Berkeley Lake Park
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Come join us at the Duchy of the Iron Mountains (an Amtgard Park) for a thrilling bout of foam sword-fighting with a welcoming & accepting community of fantasy-loving nerds!
Enjoy things like the following:
Community
New Friends
Acceptance / LGBTQI+
Mutual enthusiasm for a variety of nerd-stuff
Roleplay (always optional!)
Exercise via combat (also always optional!)
Fun
PLUS!!!!
1v1 duels
Ditching (Two clashing lines of fighters w/no magic or armor)
Militia (armor allowed, no classes)
Battlegames (classes, magic, & armor)
Scenario Battles
Quests
Throwing stuff at people
Hitting people with swords, spears, axes, flails, spears, arrows & more!
Sunshine (we play at a public park)
~~~FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS~~~
~~~ARE THERE BATHROOMS?~~~
Yep, Smiley Branch Library is open when we play and they have unisex bathrooms!
~~~What is LARPing/Amtgard?~~~
Check out this feature that 9 News produced about Amtgard in 2019!
~~~How are you handling COVID Safety?~~~
TL:DR; Vaccines & Masks required.
Amtgard of the Iron Mountains has implemented several measures to promote player safety. These measures are evolving as conditions change, but as of August 4, 2021:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K_1yCypH_Q-hm7a0B_ai09Rhq9VSULKoPJFmcE52iqQ/edit
Masks are required by the local park (IMD) and this may be different for other parks.
~~~Does it cost money to play Amtgard?~~~
No! Amtgard is free to play! Anyone can walk up and start playing for zero cost. Over time, you will have to provide your own gear and garb, but the community can help you build your own at very low cost.
We do have optional members’ dues which help fund community activities, and will allow you to participate in community althings (electing local leadership and rules changes).
~~~How old do I have to be to play Amtgard?~~~
We allow people to participate starting at 14 years of age, though we require that minors are accompanied by a parent or guardian while they are attending park. Minors must have a parent or guardian complete the liability waiver before they play.
~~~Is there any paperwork I need to do before hand?~~~
All Amtgard players are required to complete a liability waiver before they are allowed to participate in combat activities.
Please print out, read, and sign the waiver at the link below. If you are over 18, we will ask to confirm your age with a photo ID.
Participation Waiver:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R6wXXGWKZpgJ-az--4j6bmRiVZ6nQdZ2/view?usp=sharing
If you are 14-17, your parent or guardian will need to sign the minor consent form and present it to us in person.
Minor Consent Form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ieW6mxty5bxV5sxIC7WQBdK1Bj09r8H2/view?usp=sharing
~~~What should I bring on my first day?~~~
On your first day, you should bring:
- A photo ID and/or a signed waiver
- Your vaccine card or a picture of it
- A tight-fitting cloth mask that covers your nose and mouth
- Comfortable clothing that you will be able to move in
- Comfortable athletic shoes (tennis shoes, running shoes, cleats, etc.)
- Enough water to stay hydrated through an afternoon
- A snack is always a good idea
~~~Can I wear a costume/renaissance festival attire/cosplay?~~~
YES! We love to see it! Wear any costumes or garb that you have. Just remember that if you plan to fight, your costume/garb will definitely get dirty.
~~~Is there anything I should not bring?~~~
We recommend that you leave any collectible or prop weapons at home. You will not be allowed to fight with weapons made of wood, metal, plastic, or basically anything other than foam. We have very specific guidelines for making our game as safe as possible; let us help you make your first weapons! (See the local Monarch, Tyr, for more information regarding weapon-making)
The same goes for bows and crossbows; let us help you build game-safe projectiles. Do not bring normal arrows or bolts.
Recurve bows up to 35 lbs allowed.
Compound bows -not- allowed.
~~~Are there additional resources I can review?~~~
Definitely! Here is a list!
Amtgard's Official Website
https://www.amtgard.com/
Amtgard's Rules of Play
https://bb7bca4d-3b45-42ee-b57f-14de3c57fc12.filesusr.com/ugd/927b50_c6130585b385444b9a979ed3324799bb.pdf
Duchy of the Iron Mountains Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/IronMountains
COVID-19 safety measures
Amtgard LARPing: Denver @ Berkeley Lake Park