OOC Information
Sabbat is a Live Action Role-Play game (LARP) where the players physically represent (phys-rep) their character's appearance, actions and speech. It is easiest to imagine it as a group of people acting without a script; deciding what they want their characters to do and then actively doing it.
The Refs will be present either running the game from an 'invisible' position or roleplaying one of the numerous Non-Player Characters (NPCs) that are sent in to interact with the players.
You may be asked by a Ref to 'Monster' at some point during the game; this is to fill roles required for other players to interact with. It is polite for players to repay the favour and monster for each other as required.
The game is fully non-contact; we do not actually fight or bite each other! The combat system is based around Scissors, Paper, Stone challenges between players, between players and the Refs, or players vs. monsters.
The rules seem complicated at first but all the players have been there; you will soon get to grips with the basics and everything else will follow in time as you get used to the system. Make sure you bring a pen or pencil for marking changes to your character's stats on your Character Sheet during the night; spent Blood, Willpower, Traits etc. A good idea is to allow yourself a bit of time before the game to have a look at a copy of the Rule Book and make some notes as to how your disciplines work on the bottom of your Character Sheet.
Character Sheets should remain private at all times; if you happen to find one that has been dropped, pass it to a Ref.
Props and costumes are often used to build atmosphere; if you borrow anything please take care of it and ensure you return it to the owner afterwards.