====== Crewing ======

//Tales Untold// runs with a crew of 25-50 people, split into various teams and roles. Some of these roles may overlap across teams.

Every member of Crew will receive a personal schedule explaining what they are needed to do when.

Crew places are free.  Meal Tickets are purchased separately ([[Book Now|see forms here]]).

Crew Booking is available through the following Google Forms:

  * Crew Booking for Chapter 6: [[https://forms.gle/ehpBDPVPdkYVofCe7]]
  * Crew Booking for Chapter 7: [[https://forms.gle/LXm9SEEi3eqUuarv8]]


===== Quest Team =====

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The Quest Team are dedicated to crewing (or "Monstering") for hour-long combat Quests. Some Quest team members may be required to play additional roles in Camp on a case-by-case basis.

**Purpose**
  * To provide a variety of NPC combat and non-combat encounters for Players on Quests
  * To provide a challenge for Players embarking on Quests
  * To enrich the gameworld with a variety of NPCs met out and about

**Responsibilities**
  * Attending Quest briefings given by the Quest Refs
  * Following instructions given by the Quest Refs to set up encounters
  * Fight the players to present a challenge as guided by the Quest Refs

===== Vignette Team =====

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The Vignette Team are dedicated to setting up and playing NPCs for half-hour long non-combat Vignettes.

**Purpose**
  * To provide a variety of NPC non-combat encounters and puzzles for Players on Vignettes
  * To enrich the gameworld with a variety of NPCs met out and about

**Responsibilities**
  * Attending Vignette briefings given by the Vignette Refs
  * Following instructions given by the Vignette Refs to set up encounters
  * Roleplay through the encounter to challenge the players

===== Camp Plot Team =====

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The Camp Plot Team are dedicated to playing NPCs in Camelot from a variety of Realms and providing plot within the walls of Camelot based on Player Realms and actions.

**Purpose**
  * To provide a variety of NPC encounters and short storylines for Players to follow
  * To enrich the gameworld with a variety of NPCs
  * To remind the players of the consequences of their actions, and the existence of people within their home Realms
  * To celebrate the creativity of the player Realms

**Responsibilities**
  * Read the various briefs prepared for plot we are intending on bringing into camp
  * Have a rough understanding of the style and culture of Realms
  * Entering play as various NPCs with agendas and plot for the players to attempt to resolve

=====Long Term NPC Team=====

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The Major NPC Team (which may overlap with other teams) cover crew that are required to play long-term NPCs in Camelot.

**Purpose**
  * To provide static touchstones for the players to interact with
  * To motivate long term plot
  * To make the players have FEELINGS
  
**Responsibilities**
  * Read and understand a medium-to-long brief that may include metaphysical notes
  * Play the NPC when required, following any prompts the crew give you
  * Reacting and responding to what players attempt to achieve, rolling with ideas as they come

=====Conquest Team=====

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The Conquest Team manage the Conquest table, its use and Order resolution.

**Purpose**
  * To manage the Conquest Game

**Responsibilities**
  * Understand the rules of Conquest
  * Be available to answer queries from players as to the rules
  * Resolve Orders on the map table once Conquest phases have been closed
  * Liaise with Head Refs for difficult calls

===== Magic Team =====

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The Magic Team manage the Magic system.

**Purpose**
  * To manage the Magic Game
  * To dispense Magic Beans

**Responsibilities**
  * Assist the Magic Ref at key points during the day
  * Understand the rules of Magic
  * Write Scrolls as players create them
  * Be creative and adaptive to player ideas
  * To be available in the Fonts of Magic throughout the day
  * Liaise with Head Refs for difficult calls

===== Audience Team =====

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The Audience Team manage audiences with powerful entities and the operation of the Audience Tent.

**Purpose**
  * To manage the Audience Tent
  * To collect and weigh up Tribute left at the Shrine
  * To dress and provide FX for Audiences
  * To perform as different Entities for Audiences

**Responsibilities**
  * Understand the various entities in the game and their agendas
  * Liaise with the Head Refs and Plot team for appropriate Audience content
  * To be creative and responsive to Player intention
  * To create an atmospheric area of game

=====Admin Team=====

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The Admin Team is responsible for ensuring the game is running smoothly on an out of character administrative level.

**Purpose**
  * Ensure the administrative side of the game is running to schedule

**Responsibilities**
  * Be available at the Operations desk or in Camelot to handle mechanical queries and alert the Head Refs of any issues
  * Liaise with all teams to ensure schedules are being kept to and resources are available
  * Understand what's going on during the event
  * Keep the Head Refs updated of any interesting developments

=====Core Refs=====
The Core Refs are tasked with making judgment calls and ensuring the smooth operation of the event. The Core Ref positions are:
  * Joust Ref
  * Quest Refs (2)
  * Conquest Refs (2)
  * Magic Ref
  * Field Ref
  * Bonds Ref
  * Audiences Ref

**Purpose**
  * To ensure their relevant area of the game runs smoothly

**Responsibilities**
  * Understand the rules in their area of the game thoroughly
  * Understand what's going on during the event
  * To make judgment calls to ensure player safety and maximise fun
  * To liaise with the Head Refs to keep communication flowing throughout the team

=====Head Refs=====
**Purpose**
  * Overall operation of the game
  * To uphold our policies and ensure a safe environment for all players and crew
  * To answer any questions from players or crew
  * To handle any complaints or incidents
  * To liaise with all members of crew to ensure the game is running satisfactorily and crew welfare is being maintained
  * To coordinate the writing of overall plot and direction