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Heroic Knight
 
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I put it to you that pets and children should only be permitted at an LRP event if they have learnt to take their hits.
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Depends on the LRP event, IMO. There are some that allow kids, some that allow dogs, some that allow neither, some that allow both. Some of the events that allow kids work well with kids present; others don't. All the events I've been to that allowed dogs were fine, but a lot depends on only taking the right dogs to events (same could be said for kids, actually).
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Wag
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| Nods... I have friends who'd take one of the dogs to events but not their other.... cos it would think weapons are sticks... It works fairly well.... has to be a smallish event though with little large scale combat. Much like real life if you take the dog you are responsible for it and its behaviour.... generally Ive seen thenm allowed on a case by case basis.... If by taking the hits will the dog lie down and be inactive... then generally... yes....(theyve all been lazy dogs) though I think it would be a bit off to use them for tracking purposes and such like as i'd feel very bad abouit shooting one with a bow..... I like them they've added to a sense of immersion for me and look good as props. Kids... tiny ones mean you have to be partly OOC most of the time to take care of them, which can be a problem and is dependent on the style of event. Other small events the only kids Ive seen have been taking their hits and generally playing very well... however again, they are allowed on a case by case basis, generally based on the behaviour of the parent. At large scale events Ive seen terrible children... more often or not accompanied by irresponsible or occassionally downright negligent parents who let their kid wander off and don't look for them for three hours; that said a larger event cant neccessarily individually vet their attendents.... never seen a dog at a big event (other than a guide dog once).
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| Ian pretty much sums it up, some events work with kids and pets, some dont. Eddie was a real hit at the 1930s event we went to. As for taking their hits, why the fuck would you hit a dog with an LRP weapon? A dog shouldnt be in combat. As for using them for skills, I'd say it was legit only if the player bought the skill with their own points and used the dog as a prop. As for kids, well yes, they should take their hits
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Dig large pit. Put both in pit. Send entertainers home. See who wins ; they may stay at the event  
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| On the reverse of this - as a longterm roleplaying mum with 2 kids who cut their teeth going to events. I am always amazed and disgusted by the amount of "grown ups" out there who's behaviour is worse than my 7 yr olds. Whilst at a "family friendly event" - that runs over bank holiday weekend - dressed from head to foot in her elves costume, complete with little pointy ears and roleplaying her heart out - my 7 yr old was told to "f**k off" by some very grown up man. If I ever see him again he wont know what hit him!!!!! So it does work both ways. Some grown ups should learn a little patience if they are attending events billed as family friendly.
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Heroic Knight
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Is it unreasonable for someone roleplaying a gruff and unpleasant character to tell a child to "Fuck Off" even if it fits their character portrayal?
Should we only play friendly and polite characters at child-friendly events?
Is there realy any value in roleplaying with a young child from an in-character point of view? Would you not in most pseudo-medieval worlds give them a clout round the ear and tell them to shut up and respect their elders?
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On a seperate note, should young children pay a full amount for playing, be given a concession, or allowed to play free with a parent or guardian?
Does the perception of what they are entitled to from an event change depending on whether they pay full amount?
Should people pay for dogs to play at events? Should pets be given character cards or item cards? Does the same apply to children?
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