Playing for the First Time

What you need to know on your first night
First of all, Welcome to the community!

For your first night, this page will tell you everything you need to know, have and bring in order to ensure you have an easy first night.

How the event works:
Battlecry occurs on a weekly basis in an outdoor setting; we conduct our events in a lit football oval at night. Players will turn up, sign in and play multiple types of games (Scenarios such as Capture the flag, take and hold etc.) throughout the night with variant objectives and differing situations.

Teams are decided on the night or beforehand and are then played throughout the night to decide an overall victor. After the event, players then tend to hang around and socialise!

What do you need to bring?
Your imagination and the right attitude is essential for you AND others to enjoy themselves. If you don’t want to get in character that’s totally acceptable, but under no circumstances should you mock another player for trying to immerse themselves. Role-play is strongly encouraged and may be rewarded.

Sportsmanship is required, graceful in defeat and humble in victory.

Costume & Weapons
Don’t worry about having an impressive costume straight off the bat, as players build costumes over time, everyone starts at nothing. When picking clothing, pick something that is not too bright. Black or dark green or browns often work the best, with some black shoes. Pick items that are comfortable and appropriate to wear, and that you won’t freeze/overheat in. When picking footwear, closed toed shoes must be worn on the field at all times. Pick shoes that fit you, as you will be running around, pick something practical.

Costumes and weapons will be provided for hire to you every night! This means you do not need to bring any weapons to your first night. However, if you wish to bring your own, they MUST pass our Weapons Standard Test (WST) that are outlined in our handbook.

Food & Friends
It is recommended you bring along some water, and something to snack on whilst you are there, however sausages and drink will also be for sale.

Bring a friend! This game is a whole lot more fun if you attend with or bring along someone you know. It can be pretty daunting for your first time, so why not bring along a mate and see who can survive the longest; it will be a lot of fun!

Last but certainly not least, a source of ID to prove your age upon request, you will need this to fill in a sign in form and hire gear.