It’s been an exciting couple of weeks for the Zealot team. We’ve been sitting on a project for awhile now, and we’re finally excited to release it: our new rules system.
About two years ago, we realized that we wanted to work on developing a new rules system that matches how we run games. Classically, we’ve run in Accelerant, which has served us exceptionally well. However, playing other games and working with various Indigenous creators, we realized we wanted something different–we wanted to create a system that is based in New England sport larping but also in our experience as Indigenous creators. Above all, we wanted to think through how sports and storytelling are central to our cultural experience, and how we can better share that in our gaming.
We owe a huge thanks to the gamewriters and system owners who came before us–this includes, but is not limited to, the Accelerant system and games therein, NERO Larp, the Ebonrock Larp writers, and Be Epic games. We also owe a tremendous thanks to our community tribal cultural center staff who gave us direction and feedback.
And! We now officially have some dates and a logistics page.
Playtest: August 12, 2023 @ Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center in Sturbridge, MA
This will be an in-game playtest. More information is forthcoming on pricing and timing.
Event 1: October 13-15, 2023 @ Camp Middlesex in Ashby, MA
This will be our first, full weekend event.
Event 2: November 19, 2023 @ Camp Denison in Georgetown, MA
While this will be a one day event, we are looking into options for overnight housing and the potential of an RP night the night before. Stay tuned.
We expect we’re going to go through some growing pains as we play around with these rules, so there will likely be a substantial update to them after the November 19 2023 event.
Finally, if you want to come hang out with members of our general community, please come to the Red Rabbits Nightmarket!
The Red Rabbits Nightmarket
A Party in Celebration of Community
Saturday July 22 2023, 7pm-midnight
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center in Sturbridge, MA
The return of the seasonal Red Rabbits Nightmarket!
Join us for the chance to connect with the Red Rabbits extended larp community, learn about local games, and do some shopping to support local vendors.
Cover is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. We will provide light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages. (Our location is adjacent to a full cash bar for those who would like alcoholic beverages.)
7pm-11pm, Vendor Booths Open
8pm, Local Games Announcements
8pm-Midnight, Music and Dancing
We will also have information and opportunities available for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons advocacy efforts.
Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable, though we encourage A Midsummer’s Night Dream theme!
Please PayPal us at witchtowers@gmail.com and make a memo note that you are paying for the Red Rabbit Nightmarket. Please also provide your best email address, as we will email you a ticket.
Additionally, we invite vendors to join us. If you’d like to vend, please email us with your business’s name and a brief description of what you will be selling. Vendors will need to pay the $15 cover charge in advance.
Finally, if your a GM who wants to make an announcement of a local game, please email!
We hope you’ll join us!
Zealot Larp 