Epoch Larp

Well I said would be giving my oppinion reviews on different larps in Ontereo. I figure I might as well start off with the first larp I ever attended. Epoch Toronto, Now I haven't attened this larp in afew years (primarly becuase of money concerns) so my information may be a bit dated.

The good,

Very friendly people who love there larp deeply
Insured
Great site location (scouts campsite) which is extremely well maintained with minimal to no problems
The best grab bag system I have seen in ANY larp. (in Epoch Toronoto they call them Crp's )
Very deep intense RP interactions.
Simplest rule system I have ever encounter making it extremely easy to pick up and go.
Best Larp Meal plan I have ever had.

The Interesting

Highly controled skill set They have actively Successfully controlled there players skillets 
Extreemly tight and well controled record keeping
Fasenating Economic structure.
You can buy personal plot!
Auction for some interesting in game stuff
A hugely wide and diverse "greater beings" ranging from Vampires/ Dragon/ Fairy/NOS/Forgotten gods/ Elemental. With such diversification there is bound to be awesome rp opportunity for anyone's concept.

The Not So good

While site is good its located in action meaning quite a drive.
"Vollentold" they have extremely strict clean ups after game
When I was there, there was a bit of an entery gap, basicly after talking with several people no matter HOW I made my new charter there would be alot PC's who could do EVERYTHING I could do as there "side dip" this can occasionally lead to players feeling useless. While it is purfectly normal to see other higher level players who are better then you, its extreemly frustrating when almost ALL of them are no matter HOW you spend your xp.

high  fee. They charge a $40 per event with a $40 annual membership fee. If you also wish to partake in the auction + and meal plan your costs go up further still. 


Other notes

I was extremely young when I first went to Epoch, because of this I was also very new in the rp area making many of the things I did extremely stupid, I also did not enjoy the game too the fullest extent I would have given my current experience with rp and larp in general.
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Verdict

I give epoch larp an 8.5 out of 10. One of the best larps in Ont. easy to get in too with with a highly supportive core membership group to get you off the ground.