Ragnarok XXVIII - June 23-30

[Tári]

What is Ragnarok?
Ragnarok is the largest foam-weapon fighting event, anywhere, ever. It is the largest Dagorhir battle in the world, with sometimes more than 600 people on the battlefield! It is the oldest "National" Dagorhir event, having run every year since 1986.

Basically, Ragnarok is a good time: a full week of fighting, feasting, and fun!

When: Sunday, June 23 - Sunday, June 30. Saturday June 22 registration is possible for an additional cost.
Click Here for Pre-Registration

Where: Cooper's Lake Campground: 205 Currie Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057

[Tári]

Here is a list of things to keep in mind before Ragnarok, especially if this is your first time attending:

----Bring a photo ID and a printed copy of your registration if you pre-registered! A lot of things can go wrong with 1000+ people going through the gate at Troll, so you may need to verify you have paid or you might have to pay again!

----Everyone, even if you are just drinking water, must have a period container to drink from in the evening! This used to be, and I believe still is a Ragnarok rule.

----Ragnarok's camping is set up by unit and/or realm in pre-selected camp sites OR mercenary (MERCs) row, which is down the road on the right side of the hill. If you do not have a campsite, you'll be in MERCs row, which is not a bad thing because I hear it can be pretty fun. Just be mindful if this and respect your campsite and those camping around you. Clean up after yourself daily; trash, personal belongings ect. If you leave your things out, your stuff can be thrown out or stolen.

----If you are under age and get caught drinking, you, your chaperon, and possibly your camp master can get kicked out. Basically, follow the rules of your camp master and be responsible!

----If you are riding with someone else to Ragnarok or frequently hitch a ride to town, offer up some gas money if you can, even if it’s $5. Be generous and courteous, it makes any campsite better. Also keep in mind that other than a gas station and a McDonald's, everything else is a 20 minute drive, so plan accordingly.

----There is a lake about a mile away from the campsite, where I would recommend swimming verses the streams at Rag. Just bring some water shoes!

Basic Items to Have:

WATER! You'd be amazed at how much water your body needs at Ragnarok... Be prepared to purchase more bottled water mid-week. Use Ragnarok’s ground water for cleaning your garb, washing dishes, etc. (Don't drink it. It's lake water. It's gross.)

MUNDANE CLOTHES! Keep a change of clothes in the car so they are clean for the ride home. (Trash bags are nice to keep them dry.) Most Pilot gas stations have showers... might be a good pit-stop before the long drive.

EXTRA CASH! Merchant’s Row is a great place to pick up last minute things like drinking cups, garb, even weapons! It’s also nice to have cash to help with fire wood and food for camp. There is an ATM on site for emergencies.

EXTRA SUPPLIES! Make sure you have weapons or weapon supplies to fall back on. Your favorite weapon may not pass or could break mid-week.

TOILETRIES! Shower stuff like soap, a towel, extra contacts, ect. are necessary (because showers are necessary.) If you don’t think so, two days at Rag will make you change your mind, then you’ll WISH you had shower supplies, and so will your camp-mates.

And just as a disclaimer…

If it is your average Ragnarok, it WILL RAIN at least twice, it WILL BE HOT during the day, and it WILL BE COLD at night! Plan accordingly for ANY form of weather the entire week. Have garb that can be layered and be prepared to get wet WHEN it rains. Bring trash bags in case your tent gets flooded. Bring a thick blanket or a cloak to stay warm a night.

Happy Packing! See you at Ragnarok!

[Sir Storm Brightblade]

when does pre-reg start?

[Cathán Neamhnaofa]

Pre-reg has already started.

[Giggles "Adguin"]

i WANT TO TALK ABOUT THIS OVER THE PHONE WITH A VETERAN OF THIS. Srry cap locks. I might be able to make it but I need to plan this out so I would like some help with that.

[Cathán Neamhnaofa]

Giggles if you want you can give me a call at 859-308-0362. I've been to Rag 4 out of the 6 years i've been fighting. I should be able to help out unless you already got ahold of someone.

[Tári]

Come to practice tomorrow! We can talk about Rag and O's!

[ziglerrobertson]

To those of you heading out there; travel safe, have fun, kick some ass!