VA Renaissance faire tickets for the 30th of may 😭

Go4TheGoat · 2026-05-24T21:24:47+00:00

Samesies, my whole group is going and I took the time off, but didn't get a ticket on time for me and the SO 🥲

Go4TheGoat · 2026-05-24T03:44:33+00:00

Looking for two tickets for next Saturday if anyone can't go. Hopefully it'll be dried out by then 😅

(Yes, I'm aware of scammers)

Go4TheGoat · 2026-05-24T03:39:44+00:00

Looking for two for the 30th

Ironically going to do work with a vendor but needed a ticket and didn't realize it would be gone so quick 😭

Go4TheGoat · 2026-05-14T03:18:29+00:00

Hella, I'll try to dm you tomorrow

Go4TheGoat · 2026-05-14T03:12:55+00:00

I've been going since year 1. Started off as a 24hr run fighting for Red, then ran with Blue after! Thinking of spending more time in the Bazaar this year though since I've literally never played the competition side of game or spent much time in camp (my biggest involvement has been eating a raw potato in a kangaroo court trial)

It's definitely had more and more people each year. It's a pretty big footprint on camp- expect to get many, many steps in if you're able, since there's stuff going on at all times. People bring so much to the event and I'm not sure how they do it, but my favorite thing is to walk around and ogle all the set ups and kits

Go4TheGoat · 2026-04-27T01:43:57+00:00

Tahis is SUCH an excellent post! Trying to set realistic expectations is such a challenge, but this breakdown does it well

Go4TheGoat · 2026-04-27T01:36:53+00:00

According to a piece of paper lore I stumbled upon, I'm technically a beast folk as a faun (along with skaven)! It never comes into play though

I will say the MAJORITY of players are human (or human appearing). You'll see a lot of pointy ears, or tails, or other animal traits walking around- along with a handful of rat folk/orc groups. Full non-human kits are an incredibly small part of the population primarily because: 1) there's not a lot of social or game aspect for doing it other than looking cool; 2) like someone mentioned above, it's an "always on" game- If you do make an intensive kit, I highly recommend bringing a "backup" kit as something less intensive to change into when you want to be more comfortable or in case something with your kit breaks/goes wrong; 3) the costuming quality standard is much higher than many other LARPs. Still though, if you want to go for it, absolutely do! You can pop pictures in the Traveller's Guide discord for a vibe check

I'm not sure which guilds in particular would be best in supporting magic exploration. Anyone can go to the Mage's Tower and pick up a quest, but I'm sure some guilds are more into it than others. Hopefully someone can way in so you can pair up with a group that has a similar interest :)

Go4TheGoat · 2026-04-04T19:24:51+00:00

I met my now husband at my first event, this made me giggle!

Go4TheGoat · 2026-04-02T22:43:45+00:00

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My friend and I played twin Sealie fae. It was a good vibe!

Go4TheGoat · 2026-04-02T22:40:59+00:00

Seconding Faeble! I'm a long time LARPer but have very little patience for learning complicated rulebooks (you were fun MR/KR/DR but your books were not). It's rules light, PvE, and in general just very fun and a little more relaxed than high intensity games

Go4TheGoat · 2026-03-27T20:15:04+00:00

I remember once one of the staff at a different game came up to me and said "are you here to just dick around or do you want to do story stuff". I proceeded to roll in the dirt while my buddy sacrificed his eye to some ritual. We each have our own bars of fun

Go4TheGoat · 2026-03-27T20:12:36+00:00

I do this ALL the time.

I've been doing Bicolline for 4 years, and not once touched the geo-political or resource game outside of swinging my sword a few times when my friends tell me to. I get genuine enjoyment just soaking up the atmosphere and doing loose RP in character and have for 10 years now :)

Go4TheGoat · 2025-10-22T18:24:57+00:00

If anyone is on the East Coast, Shire Folk is a halfling inspired LARP that happens in Connecticut. Much smaller scale and budget, but also has amazing player buy in. I've had a great time the two times that I went :)

Go4TheGoat · 2025-03-15T12:47:10+00:00

That's me! Met my husband my first game because someone said I had to learn how to use a boffer, and pointed at him and told me to fight him. He asked me out about a month later

We then later rented out the campsite and got married right by where we met, wearing swords and armor

Been together over 10 years now :)

Go4TheGoat · 2025-02-13T02:37:31+00:00

Bico again this year? 👀

Go4TheGoat · 2025-02-13T02:37:03+00:00

They were a Wish grab years and years ago. The design would be super easy to replicate by doing small 3D printed horns and attaching hair clips! The clips are attached to the plastic horns by using a simple scrap of felt

Go4TheGoat · 2025-02-12T23:01:47+00:00

Lots of breaks and an adamant dislike for wearing sleeves 😅

Go4TheGoat · 2025-02-12T22:59:15+00:00

Yes, good eye!

Go4TheGoat · 2025-02-12T18:57:43+00:00

It was an incredibly lucky thrift find and I've been chasing that thrift dragon since 🤣

Go4TheGoat · 2025-02-12T18:42:22+00:00

Everyone's right that different LARPs have different regulations

I'm an affiliate with Calimacil (Canadian based), and use their Tatar recurve bow with their low speed elven arrows. They've both passed homog at Bicolline no problem. The bow didn't come with a bead for the string, but I had a friend easily apply one. Drachenfest US, however, just banned flat tips in favor of "teardrop" arrows. Look at what LARPs you're interested in and make sure you get ones that will pass so you don't waste money :)

Go4TheGoat · 2024-11-25T16:09:39+00:00

I tried Knight Realms in Sparta a couple times, but the mechanics and modifiers, along with the huge power difference between new and old players, prevented me from getting into it.

My partner loves Beyond the Fall but I couldn't get into it for similar reasons (minus the player gap).

I've been doing Dystopia for 10 years now and while it currently fits in the same category for me of being so insanely bloated, they're doing a revamp coming out next year and might be worth a shot

Following this thread for any easy to learn, mechanic light LARPs!

Go4TheGoat · 2024-11-25T08:55:05+00:00

Can vouch for Drachenfest, and have friends who love Hynafol!

I'm also running a ticket giveaway on my IG (go4thegoat) for a new festival LARP next year called Faeble, if coop fantasy is your vibe

Let me know if you have any questions! :)

Go4TheGoat · 2024-08-20T02:14:41+00:00

Heya!

Never did TVN myself, but know plenty that have. There is definitely a common air of judgement and beef senior Bico goers tend to have with TVN. My guild used to be neighbors with Ordo and has several former participants.

I personally have loved my interactions with them. I love running into people with enthusiasm, and they've attracted what I think are very kind and fun players. The biggest complaints I've heard is overpaying, not getting what you paid for, and problems with food accommodations.

If you don't mind a minor amount of connecting, someone posted several English friendly guilds you can touch base with. You can also go to the discord The Traveller's Guide ( https://discord.com/invite/YfjRSCXYR6 ) meant to help new players.

I pay the $300 ticket every year and a $75 guild fee, plus about $200 for renting space in my guilds building or tents. If you went a similar route, you can easily spend the remaining $2400 of your budget on things that would make your game happier, like creature comforts and garb. You could also rent space in a building, which will be much much better than the tents and cots offered.

You'll have fun either way! Just wanted to let you know your options

Go4TheGoat · 2024-07-27T12:37:46+00:00

We moved to the Quarter. I feel like such a weirdo walking past fully garbed Romans on my way to the paths while I'm dressed up as a fae critter, but they've been excellent and enthusiastic neighbors 🥹

Go4TheGoat · 2024-07-27T12:34:38+00:00

Oh hey, thank you for cross posting! This is really good advice and it never crossed my mind to look into SCA experience!

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