Just remembered a story from E2, I got woken up I think Friday night by my friend stumbling back into her tent and talking to a guy called Chris who helped her and I thought oh nice, shes pulled someone lol as i think anyones reaction probably would of been in a half asleep and still kinda drunk state (Obviously that wasn't the case, he was just being very helpful), I found out in the morning that her boots her literally fallen apart and this guy carried her back to the tent and helped her out and that Chris was actually Chris Trott haha I was very surprised coz obviously I hear Chris and I don't think of him lol but I gave him a decent magical item as thanks for what he did as I couldn't think of the right words to thank him at the time but I wanna say now that he is such a great guy and thank you so much for helping her out when she was basically walking through the mud in her bare feet coz of her boots. Thank you.
Guys, Sparky Dave from the site crew here - If ever you find you rock up and you're short of a critical tent part, come and have a chat. We might not have exactly the thing you need, but in the example of a marquee centre pole, chances are we've either got a spare, or a length of wood you can use in a pinch. Can't promise anything, but it's always worth an ask.
I appreciate you guys discussing the basic beginner stuff (like ripping the card to find the effect), because I don't LARP but find this stuff SUPER interesting to watch.
I always love it when you three recount your LARP experiences! It blows my mind how intricate all the plotting is, and makes me a little envious that I don't live anywhere near England or anywhere with a LARP experience. I'll just live vicariously through these retellings.
The consistency and quality of these has just gripped me entirely. Such good stuff. Love the channel, and Mark has inspired me to start writing my own fantasy novel!
Hey Mark I'm that lovely chap that gave you the free coffees, didn't realize that got other stuff wrong for you lol otherwise would have made sure it was all good for you guys lol. It was awesome seeing you guys and I've loved watching the podcast, love all your guys content.
I listened to this last week when it was on Patreon but wanna listen to it again with the visuals, I too was feeling like maybe stopping Empire as I wasn't having that great a time really, however I realised after talking to my friends there, that it was just the group and nation I was in wasn't what I wanted, now i've retired that character (Audax) and made a new one in Wintermark in a Hall with alot of friends i've made in, the same Hall you spoke about in here, Wyverns Watch, i've been friends with them since their creation and always said i'd join them on my next character and now here I am, as per usual i'm very grateful to you showing everyone what Empire LARP is and getting me involved in something amazing and life changing.
It was epic getting to meet you all at E1, and I'm immensely grateful to you for involving me in some of your game (inviting me along to watch the Dawnish election with you). Great podcast Mark, excellent stuff to paint miniatures to!
Hey guys - met Smith and Trott at Insomnia in Birmingham, said I was going to my first event, was joining League, and how I also knew someone you've mentioned in another recap. The moment time in came about, was offered work in the Imperial Office as an aide. Met pretty much all the senators. Got to discuss national security with the Empress. The Master of the Imperial Mint bought me a wayleaf to use as a backup plan if the Senate didn't go well. Got to address Senate at my first event. Made the wiki because of that. Was such an amazing weekend. I expected to fall through the cracks and muddle around, and that didn't happen at all. Just say yes when something is offered!
if you ever need to do a high rollers one shot should get chris and smith to play as their empire characters remade in D&D. wont be the same but could be really funny and cool
I just binged all your larp videos over the course of a couple days and you guys got me so enamoured with Empire LARP. Can't wait for more updates on your characters!
Went to E1 as my first event and got so caught up in everything, I was also helping house Devro finding information and was the Navarr physick (Lith or Shiny) who was there when the yeomen died. Thank you Mark for getting me into LARP!
These are some of my favourite videos on RUclips at the moment. Just loving the mixture of stories and descriptions of how things are organised practically.
@@dwindebabk one of the Marcher generals mentioned at muster that he was in need of an adjutant, so I spoke to him about my experience with note taking and admin.
Aww I feel you, Drachenfest 2017(another larp) was so wet and muddy it got nicknamed Mudfest or Slammagedon. It was almost cancelled, but cooperation made it possible :)
Every time I watch one of these I get really sad there's nothing similar that's nearly as big anywhere near me in America. Still really cool to see every time!
So I have been looking at different empire larp recaps and it is funny seeing the connections between the different video creators. For example Achilles also perchased a bourse seat for joan (neon magpie) and I believe Rick the Vanman was also at the banquet and saw you feeding crabclaws.
Man this is absolutely fascinating...I'm a friend of Sam's so I'm pushing her to check out your content! It's so cute hearing you talk about Sigvald and Guinevere :D
she probably has because I've been talking to her nonstop about her involvement in Empire and meeting you and all that stuff...it's all so incredibly fascinating to hear about
Admittedly I was going to stop larping recently but watching this vlog and hearing fun stories in the vlogs have helped push me to attend a couple more events before taking a hiatus. So a big thank you! As a side note, mark you once said you got to watch an act involving a maiden and the dreaded cocktopus....yeah if its who I think it is..I larp with them (the maiden and the cocktopus) outside of empire and they only get worse :P
Transport and everything done for E3!! Gonna be my first ever event, me and my mate Liam are joining the League and i cant thank you enough for introducing us.
Mark. Please. After you hadn't posted a new larp video for a while, I re-watched all the empire larp recaps. Then I re-watched it again. And again. And again. I think this is the sixth time? Maybe? At least there's a lot of re-watch value right... Right? I would say its not your fault, but then again, the reason I am completely addicted to larping is because of these videos. I go to a few events a fortnight, and there's still an empty void of longing to just smash people with foam swords and yell things.
My first ever larp( when I was 8 ) had so much worse weather than what you described, it was just mud half way up to my then shins. It was horrible...but to an 8 year old, it was so much fun.🤓
Every time I listen to your LARP round-ups I desperately want to go to Empire and I read over the wiki and come up with character ideas. It's just without a group to start with or an idea of how to affordably get some starting gear it becomes quite daunting and I never end up actually going. The world and the roleplaying sounds like amazing fun but the thought of travelling to the festival as a total beginner without knowing anyone there really puts me off. Experiencing Empire vicariously through your tales helps me satisfy that urge somewhat though so thanks lads.
im never going to bloody do larp cos i would not ever live it down but these videos are brilliant the bloody stories you lot end up with by the end of each event is immense seeing as how its just a weekend a pop thing keep it up lads i love watching these
I actually went around with Aliana (probably spelled wrong) to help her find out about that killing and she took me to your camp where I met the empress in disguise. That was an amazing first larp experience for me so thank you everyone I met.
I absolutely loved this event, it was my first event and I plan to attend the other 3 this year! It was a lot of fun selling cookies and pendants XD I did run into you at one point Mark looking for the "Captains Tent" (the Millitary Council tent) dont worry I found it a few minutes after asking you and your friends XD
Nice to see a new episode released. I heard through the grapevine that you'll be guest starring on the next session of Critical Role. Good luck man! I'm excited to discover what character you'll be playing.
The story about Siggy's horns explains why he was uh, testy? On the Saturday battle. I was playing the guy who asked if he needed any patching up after he got ambushed and also poked at him later by asking 'still haven't been hit yet?'
Had a great time as Guldsmeden (Poet of Plenty, Bearer of the Horn of Heroes), Herald of Eleonaris! The food at the banquet was out of this world, the food was amazing, the entertainment was great, everyone involved really went above and beyond to make a really memorable experience. Sadly I had to bug out early on Saturday so I didn't get a chance to spend as long as I wanted in Wintermark, but who knows maybe Guldsmeden will return.
just wanted to say Ive only recently gotten into your videos and theyre awesome! im trying a LARP called greencloaks in July! and then i heard Marks going to be on Critical Role SO EXCITED FOR YOU DUDE!
If you want some more info on the dawnish drama then yoularp put up a video about there characters one is Jocelyn core Draco senator for dawn and remember it's oc.
Forgive me if something was posted on twitter as i don't have it but any update on when the Spring 2018 event video will be posted? gonna be attending E3 and want to watch more to sate the hype but ive already rewatched all your empire videos 5+ times and anymore will cause me to learn them word for word!
Hi I don’t mean to nag and such, because I imagine organising these videos is stressful . However I wanted to know if you are all ok and because I know there’s been e2 /e3 if you are still planning on doing this series because I very much enjoy it?
I'm watching this ready for the next event and hearing them talking about Achilles hurts so much! I know for sure I'll end up teary at his wake, but at least we won't have to differentiate between "Rich Achilles" and "War Crimes/Poor Achilles". EDIT: nevermind, now they're BOTH dead Achilles
Sam Newman I believe it is on the shout engine website (think it's the same one) if you type in profound decisions podcast it should be the first one to come up.
I always get so jealous when I hear talk of Empire. I wish I lived near you guys so I could participate in something so immersive and grand:/ I've seen a couple of LARPs an hour or two from where I live in the US but they don't seem large nor immersive. Also, they're frequently not whole weekend things and adult themes are out of bounds for their rules. I want a pint of mead with my foam swords.
I could listen to smith talk about stuff he loves for ever.
New Smith show: Lizards and LARP
Just remembered a story from E2, I got woken up I think Friday night by my friend stumbling back into her tent and talking to a guy called Chris who helped her and I thought oh nice, shes pulled someone lol as i think anyones reaction probably would of been in a half asleep and still kinda drunk state (Obviously that wasn't the case, he was just being very helpful), I found out in the morning that her boots her literally fallen apart and this guy carried her back to the tent and helped her out and that Chris was actually Chris Trott haha
I was very surprised coz obviously I hear Chris and I don't think of him lol but I gave him a decent magical item as thanks for what he did as I couldn't think of the right words to thank him at the time but I wanna say now that he is such a great guy and thank you so much for helping her out when she was basically walking through the mud in her bare feet coz of her boots.
Thank you.
Guys, Sparky Dave from the site crew here - If ever you find you rock up and you're short of a critical tent part, come and have a chat. We might not have exactly the thing you need, but in the example of a marquee centre pole, chances are we've either got a spare, or a length of wood you can use in a pinch. Can't promise anything, but it's always worth an ask.
I have never done LARP and probably never will. I am so grateful to these three that i get to almost live the LARP life through them though.
I wish I could listen to their stories everyday tbh
I appreciate you guys discussing the basic beginner stuff (like ripping the card to find the effect), because I don't LARP but find this stuff SUPER interesting to watch.
I always love it when you three recount your LARP experiences! It blows my mind how intricate all the plotting is, and makes me a little envious that I don't live anywhere near England or anywhere with a LARP experience. I'll just live vicariously through these retellings.
The consistency and quality of these has just gripped me entirely. Such good stuff. Love the channel, and Mark has inspired me to start writing my own fantasy novel!
Hey Mark I'm that lovely chap that gave you the free coffees, didn't realize that got other stuff wrong for you lol otherwise would have made sure it was all good for you guys lol. It was awesome seeing you guys and I've loved watching the podcast, love all your guys content.
Shout out to my brass coasters letting those orcs on Saturday know that it was indeed "OUR FORT, IN THE MIDDLE OF OUR FIELD"
I listened to this last week when it was on Patreon but wanna listen to it again with the visuals, I too was feeling like maybe stopping Empire as I wasn't having that great a time really, however I realised after talking to my friends there, that it was just the group and nation I was in wasn't what I wanted, now i've retired that character (Audax) and made a new one in Wintermark in a Hall with alot of friends i've made in, the same Hall you spoke about in here, Wyverns Watch, i've been friends with them since their creation and always said i'd join them on my next character and now here I am, as per usual i'm very grateful to you showing everyone what Empire LARP is and getting me involved in something amazing and life changing.
It was epic getting to meet you all at E1, and I'm immensely grateful to you for involving me in some of your game (inviting me along to watch the Dawnish election with you). Great podcast Mark, excellent stuff to paint miniatures to!
Hey guys - met Smith and Trott at Insomnia in Birmingham, said I was going to my first event, was joining League, and how I also knew someone you've mentioned in another recap.
The moment time in came about, was offered work in the Imperial Office as an aide. Met pretty much all the senators. Got to discuss national security with the Empress. The Master of the Imperial Mint bought me a wayleaf to use as a backup plan if the Senate didn't go well. Got to address Senate at my first event. Made the wiki because of that.
Was such an amazing weekend. I expected to fall through the cracks and muddle around, and that didn't happen at all. Just say yes when something is offered!
Way to live the life I want to when/if I get to go to Empire - that sounds like a helluva first event!
Except drugs
Please don't worry about it being too long. I'd watch 3 hours of this! Never enough stories about Empire
if you ever need to do a high rollers one shot should get chris and smith to play as their empire characters remade in D&D. wont be the same but could be really funny and cool
I just binged all your larp videos over the course of a couple days and you guys got me so enamoured with Empire LARP. Can't wait for more updates on your characters!
I`m totally up for 2 hours of this stuff a day, so don't you worry about bringing up every tiny detail of the event because we enjoy it all
I know it isn't even the shortest one of these videos, but it just feels short. I love listening to these stories.
I saw mark in the Saturday battle looking a bit lost wandering through the brass coast lines, tried to get you to join us but you weren't having it.
Went to E1 as my first event and got so caught up in everything, I was also helping house Devro finding information and was the Navarr physick (Lith or Shiny) who was there when the yeomen died. Thank you Mark for getting me into LARP!
These are some of my favourite videos on RUclips at the moment. Just loving the mixture of stories and descriptions of how things are organised practically.
Every time I watch these recaps I want to go to empire more and more
I hope you have room at Ashenhall for a few Dawnish ladies! Another cracking video. Very much enjoyed x
Darling Aurellia!
Why am I not surprised that Bite came in through the League, represent! XD
I miss this so much
why not plant the party potato, and get a full harvest of party potatoes?
then sell for a profit?
As of E1 I finally managed to get into military council as a General's adjutant. Can confirm that it's mind destoyingly boring!
How did you become a Adjutant?
@@dwindebabk one of the Marcher generals mentioned at muster that he was in need of an adjutant, so I spoke to him about my experience with note taking and admin.
I miss this show.
I do too
Aww I feel you, Drachenfest 2017(another larp) was so wet and muddy it got nicknamed Mudfest or Slammagedon. It was almost cancelled, but cooperation made it possible :)
Every time I watch one of these I get really sad there's nothing similar that's nearly as big anywhere near me in America. Still really cool to see every time!
You guys telling us your LARP adventures entertains me to no end, love you guys.
So I have been looking at different empire larp recaps and it is funny seeing the connections between the different video creators. For example Achilles also perchased a bourse seat for joan (neon magpie) and I believe Rick the Vanman was also at the banquet and saw you feeding crabclaws.
Man this is absolutely fascinating...I'm a friend of Sam's so I'm pushing her to check out your content! It's so cute hearing you talk about Sigvald and Guinevere :D
Ahhh, I think she was telling me about you!
she probably has because I've been talking to her nonstop about her involvement in Empire and meeting you and all that stuff...it's all so incredibly fascinating to hear about
Admittedly I was going to stop larping recently but watching this vlog and hearing fun stories in the vlogs have helped push me to attend a couple more events before taking a hiatus. So a big thank you! As a side note, mark you once said you got to watch an act involving a maiden and the dreaded cocktopus....yeah if its who I think it is..I larp with them (the maiden and the cocktopus) outside of empire and they only get worse :P
You finally arrived for the building of the tent congrats
Transport and everything done for E3!! Gonna be my first ever event, me and my mate Liam are joining the League and i cant thank you enough for introducing us.
I look forward to Empire just for these videos!
Mark. Please. After you hadn't posted a new larp video for a while, I re-watched all the empire larp recaps. Then I re-watched it again. And again. And again. I think this is the sixth time? Maybe? At least there's a lot of re-watch value right... Right?
I would say its not your fault, but then again, the reason I am completely addicted to larping is because of these videos. I go to a few events a fortnight, and there's still an empty void of longing to just smash people with foam swords and yell things.
i love these videos about larp i dont have time to do that kind of thing and it is great to hear about your experiences.
My first ever larp( when I was 8 ) had so much worse weather than what you described, it was just mud half way up to my then shins. It was horrible...but to an 8 year old, it was so much fun.🤓
About to head off to an exam! Will enjoy this afterwards and relax.
Good luck man
Daniel KNight Thanks!
Every time I listen to your LARP round-ups I desperately want to go to Empire and I read over the wiki and come up with character ideas. It's just without a group to start with or an idea of how to affordably get some starting gear it becomes quite daunting and I never end up actually going. The world and the roleplaying sounds like amazing fun but the thought of travelling to the festival as a total beginner without knowing anyone there really puts me off. Experiencing Empire vicariously through your tales helps me satisfy that urge somewhat though so thanks lads.
Legitimately want to come back over to the UK just for Empire now
im never going to bloody do larp cos i would not ever live it down but these videos are brilliant the bloody stories you lot end up with by the end of each event is immense seeing as how its just a weekend a pop thing keep it up lads i love watching these
I actually went around with Aliana (probably spelled wrong) to help her find out about that killing and she took me to your camp where I met the empress in disguise. That was an amazing first larp experience for me so thank you everyone I met.
what ever happened to the rest of 2018 larp vids?
OMG 20 days till E2 and this comes out! Now I'm more excited then ever! =D keep up the great vids.
Love these
Honestly Mark, fucking love you man. Keep hustling!!
I wish i could go to this LARP event. I live in the States, and I don't fancy running around with pool noodles.
I absolutely loved this event, it was my first event and I plan to attend the other 3 this year! It was a lot of fun selling cookies and pendants XD I did run into you at one point Mark looking for the "Captains Tent" (the Millitary Council tent) dont worry I found it a few minutes after asking you and your friends XD
Kinda sad I wasn't able to say hi to you all and crabmiral before I died. But glad you 3 had good fun! Seeya at E2!
Guys, if you're wondering about cooking there, why not build a small cob oven to bring along? Would be super RP.
Are you going to be doing a recap or podcast on E1 just gone?
THE PICTURE OF CHARLIE AT 10:27 IS SO COOL AHHHHHH
It was my first Empire event, weather was horrific but it was amazing! Only 3 weeks to e2 can't wait!
Nice to see a new episode released. I heard through the grapevine that you'll be guest starring on the next session of Critical Role. Good luck man! I'm excited to discover what character you'll be playing.
Yes I am. :D Looking forward to it immensely.
Tabletop Weekly my brother from another motherland
I wouldnt really mind these videos beeing an hour to one and a half or longer. Theyre great!
cant wait for the next one
I never expected Larp to turn into a narrative about the workers struggle.
Love these Mark keep it up bud!!!
You should really send Grim's potato to the Enternals!
Are there any more LARP podcasts coming up? I’m dying to hear about the last two events.
The story about Siggy's horns explains why he was uh, testy? On the Saturday battle. I was playing the guy who asked if he needed any patching up after he got ambushed and also poked at him later by asking 'still haven't been hit yet?'
Im Australian and these videos have made me want to do larp unfortunately for me there aren't many groups in Australia.
Absolutely love these, need to start saving up and eventually make it to Empire one day
@TabletopWeekly Hey, I love these LARP discussions! Thanks for sharing! Are you still planning on doing them for future events?
Can you do a tutorial on creating a character like going through each of the bits. probably will be very lengthy but you could split it up?
Can maybe give it a go.
I so wish there was a larp like this near me. It sounds so ridiculously fun and I want to do one so badly!
Had a great time as Guldsmeden (Poet of Plenty, Bearer of the Horn of Heroes), Herald of Eleonaris!
The food at the banquet was out of this world, the food was amazing, the entertainment was great, everyone involved really went above and beyond to make a really memorable experience. Sadly I had to bug out early on Saturday so I didn't get a chance to spend as long as I wanted in Wintermark, but who knows maybe Guldsmeden will return.
Guldsmeden was fantastic! Great job my dude!
just wanted to say Ive only recently gotten into your videos and theyre awesome! im trying a LARP called greencloaks in July! and then i heard Marks going to be on Critical Role SO EXCITED FOR YOU DUDE!
Some people didn’t return their costumes?! How extremely rude!
I ran into a very drunk trott on Thursday night as he nearly fell into me at the main tavern 😂
So sad I wasn't able to come to the events this year but can't afford it while I'm a poor little student :'(
If you want some more info on the dawnish drama then yoularp put up a video about there characters one is Jocelyn core Draco senator for dawn and remember it's oc.
It was my first event and I loved it!! Cant wait until my next time as Kylar the Navarr.
Hope to see you there I'm Lith (or Shiny) of Navarr :D
When's episode 7 the event just happened
A Prosperitato!
Wait, is this why there were people wondering around with a Prideapple?
9:36 the hero we need but don’t deserve.🤓
Forgive me if something was posted on twitter as i don't have it but any update on when the Spring 2018 event video will be posted? gonna be attending E3 and want to watch more to sate the hype but ive already rewatched all your empire videos 5+ times and anymore will cause me to learn them word for word!
Hi I don’t mean to nag and such, because I imagine organising these videos is stressful . However I wanted to know if you are all ok and because I know there’s been e2 /e3 if you are still planning on doing this series because I very much enjoy it?
I forgot about the codes when I booked my ticket for E3 (can't make the others because of work) damn!!
I'm watching this ready for the next event and hearing them talking about Achilles hurts so much! I know for sure I'll end up teary at his wake, but at least we won't have to differentiate between "Rich Achilles" and "War Crimes/Poor Achilles".
EDIT: nevermind, now they're BOTH dead Achilles
Have these stopped being made? :(
i cant wait im going to the next event for the first time!
I am hoping to try empire maybe next year.
Just missed you guys last event, but dayum it was a good'n :) (PS: Come hang out at the Navarri welcoming at E2! GONNA BE AWESOME)
I would love to join and roleplay as an Orc/Barbarian! The rain storms would see suitable for the roll lols. XD
OooOOOOoo, fancy.
So the Podcast will have LARP specials from now on?
Consider my interest, erect.
Have fun at this event this weekend I just knowtisted its happening
Ah I love that during this video wyverns watch was 30 members now we are 5 still going strong
How's it going now
Yes a new episode!!!!
6:16 actually thought that was turps
APOSTROPHES!
Also, I do so enjoy these videos as a person who can't ever join a larp unless I fly to another continent.
Does anyone know where the podcast mentioned at 13:30 can be found?
Sam Newman I believe it is on the shout engine website (think it's the same one) if you type in profound decisions podcast it should be the first one to come up.
TheGentlemans Gambit thank you very much
14:10 magician smith
Saw you boys in Summer Solstice. Did you enjoy the rain?
always wanted to go to Empire, it sounds amazing! Just a problem of not having friends to go with and being bad at RP
dude try being in Australia instead. The only way you will know if you bad is if you try and the only way you get better is if you do.
What’s the name of the podcast they were talking about?
Can you do a vid on making new classes and races in home brews?
I always get so jealous when I hear talk of Empire. I wish I lived near you guys so I could participate in something so immersive and grand:/ I've seen a couple of LARPs an hour or two from where I live in the US but they don't seem large nor immersive. Also, they're frequently not whole weekend things and adult themes are out of bounds for their rules. I want a pint of mead with my foam swords.