April 2026 Announcements

04.01 Wall Rules Clarification

I hope everyone had a great first event back. During the event, it came to my attention that the "Wall" Spells needed clarification.

Going forward when Wall spells, which are thrown with a tennis ball-like spell packet, must hit the post at either end of the Wall that they are trying to create as well as meet all other given conditions (i.e. the tape must be set up first).

However, a player may instead choose to throw a bean bag or seed bag (As per the Mass Lesser Ensnare Spell), rather than a tennis ball and as long as it lands within 2 feet of the target area (from post to post) the spell is considered successful given all other conditions are also met.

Players may still cast Wall spells through touching the post per normal.

Thank you Playmaster 1st

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2026 Crafting system update

Hi again everyone!

We have gotten more and more great feedback from members of the club, and have decided to roll the changes out over a few months to give everybody time to learn the system.

During the March event, the New materials list is in effect, as well as the requirement that every weapon/shield, even basic one made from generic materials, require tags. The only weapon that will not require tags will be rocks. Please visit the bank, as they will be giving out 2 generic weapon tags to everyone. if you choose to purchase basic weapon tags you must specify what weapon you are purchasing. The new on field and off field crafting portions requiring recipes will NOT be turned on, and the old craft packets should be used for on field and in between event crafting for the march event.

During the April event, we will be turning the in-between events craft component of the new craft packets on, meaning you will need to have a recipe book with recipes to craft in between events after April, please visit the bank as they will be giving out 1 recipe book tag to everyone. The new on field portion requiring recipes and crafters tools will NOT be turned on, and the old craft packets should be used for on field crafting for the April event.

During the 10 day Summer event, we will be turning the onfield craft component of the new craft packets on, meaning you will need to have a recipe book with recipes and crafters tools to craft on field.

We got some questions on how recipes are going to work, so here is a little more info on them. Whenever you gain a level in a craft or trade skill, you can learn any 1 recipe from the to be released recipe list for said skill that you meet the requirements to craft. Otherwise, recipes can be learned by copying from other books, researching between events, or breaking tags down. For the April event, you may start with a number of recipes in your book equal to your skill level in the appropriate craft or trade skill.

Thank you for your patience and support!

See the new craft pack: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JKVEfXtzYqAH6TWua_fDCP4EX9LWfTxB

--Josh, GM 1

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April 2026 BOD Meeting

April 2026 BOD Meeting

Discord Invite

Meeting Files

Below you will find links to the Agenda and Minutes for the April 2026 Board of Directors meetings. The meeting will take place on April 12th. The Agenda will be uploaded at least six days before the meeting date, and the Minutes uploaded no later than two weeks hence. If these documents can not be found in the linked locations, please email the Secretary at secretary@kanar.club.

The meeting will be happening online via Discord, you may join by following this link.

April 2026 Agenda
April 2026 Minutes

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March 2026 Announcements

03.27 Don't forget your ARF!

We have a few people who have bought tickets who have not yet filled out their Annual Registration Form(ARF).

The ARF is required to attend any KGE event and without it you will not be allowed on field. Please take a moment to fill it out now if you have not already. If you've forgotten if you have completed the ARF you can email me and I will check. treasurer@kanar.club

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfz8z_Uy0AMoL-Oc_ZyAGl8m-q3bJ7TeMbM7GBr13a4Xhcsg/viewform

-KGE Treasurer

03.24 - Rituals

Hello, everyone!

We are happy to announce that the ritual system has been turned back on for the 2026 season! Attached is the system for players to review, please keep in mind that the GM staff are going to be keeping a close eye on rituals, and that rituals cannot be performed without a member of GM staff present.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tnE3h2X6xPwwv1UncPf3llLrMSuw78MGSn-8SCcVFoc/edit?usp=drivesdk

Lets make it a great year! Josh, GM1

03.23 - March Econ Annoucement

Hello,

As our winter break comes to a close and we are less than a week away from the start of our 2026 season I am happy to report that all Econ tasks and banking transactions have been completed.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the March event. If you notice any mistakes or have any concerns please reach out via Email so we can correct it swiftly thank you.

On field Banking Hours:

  • Friday- 6:30 - 8:30
  • Saturday- 12 - 6
  • Sunday- 12 - 3

-- Your Econ Team

03.22 - Sign outs complete

Hello everyone!

We are a week away from the first event this year and I know a am excited for it, I hope you are too. With the event drawing near, all character sign outs have been completed. Please make sure to check your sheets and let CBM know if there is any issues prior to the event so we may fix it.

If you are a new player, we ask that you please get us your new character sheet info in before the event at CBM@kanar.club. We wanna make sure you are fully set with your character sheet prior to the event and help you with any questions you may have.

CBM parking lot time: Friday 5pm- 8pm Saturday: 10am- 12pm, 5-8pm

CBM 1st Melissa Jones

03.18 - Craft Rework Update

Hey members, we looked at your questions and feedback for the crafting packet, and we're going to make a few changes:

Item Creation Skills (Alchemy, Potions, Scrolls, Toxins, Traps) will now be on field craftable up to level 5 if you're a normal crafter. If you have the Artificer or Artisan Subclass, you can on field craft using Item creation skills up to level 8 per the subclass text. Item Creation Skills level 9 wont be craftable on field

Change: We added #13 in the On Field Crafting section that reads "You may only craft levels 1-5 on the field, unless noted otherwise."

We added a blurb in the Craft Skills section that says "Items created between events require presentation of the relevant recipe at time of pick up from the Econ staff." That means if you created an item you need to have a recipe associated with it. Don't worry about items you crafted over winter, you wont need to present recipes for those. You can use a recipe book with any number of different crafts. Recipe books are a lot like spellbooks, but they hold recipes instead of spells. They will still need to have all of the relevant information in them just like a spellbook would.

Change: Every craft will require a recipe book

We've also updated the armor smithing chart and the armor smithing text to coincide. "The Crafter can repair damaged but not broken armor on field without cost at a rate of 1AP/5 min, with that AP increasing by 1 for every level that the Armor Smith has to a max of 5AP/5 min."

Here's our updated release with the changes. Thank you for your patience and support!

See the updated craft pack: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JKVEfXtzYqAH6TWua_fDCP4EX9LWfTxB?usp=drive_link

--Kay, GM 2

03.18 - Econ announcement

Hello everyone,

Econ 1 James Awbrey has decided to step down from the position. We on the gm team would like to extend our gratitude for the long volunteer hours he has given to the club.

As part of this staff change, we are excited to welcome Jason Cooley as the new Econ 1! We are looking forward to working with him in the coming months and seeing what he can bring to the position!

We are looking forward to a running start to the 2026 season, can’t wait to see you at the march event!

Thanks, The GM staff

03.14 - Fire Boxes

Hello all!

A big thank you to those who came out and assisted with the Safety Work Day. You are greatly appreciated! We were able to accomplish some pre-game tasks, that will ultimately make the first event run more smoothly.

Site Caretakers, I have inspected all fireboxes. Once I have the approved fire pit list from BLD, I will send emails to those caretakers whose fireboxes need upkeep.

As a reminder, Fire boxes are NOT garbage bins. There are only 3 things permitted in the fireboxes, so that they are easily accessible in case of an emergency

  1. First aide kit
  2. Fire blanket
  3. Fire extinguisher

Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Looking forward to seeing you all at the first event.

Parisa Anahid Safety Department 1st

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New Crafting system for 2026

Hey members, it's the moment you've all been waiting for! The new crafting packet is officially done! We hope you're excited. We want to thank you all for your patience as we worked diligently to make this update happen. We worked hard to make this packet comprehensive, easy to understand, and easy to utilize. Recipes will be released separately from the packet as its own documents, so watch for that coming very soon.

The play test for the new crafting rules will begin this March event and continue through at least the May event to work out any bugs. If you have questions or comments, for now please email them to gm@kanar.club or econ@kanar.club and please email them as we are likely to forget if you tell us at the events.

Some key updates you need to be aware of: •ALL weapons will be tagged now, if you have a phys rep for a weapon you will be able to receive a tag for it by going to econ and getting a temp tags, then submitting a request to econ via the item creation form. You MUST have a phys rep to receive your weapon tags. •Profession synergy skills have been added. If you are a new player and someone asks "what do you do?" you now have an answer for them if you have at least 1 skill in a profession you like •Creation time on field had been reduced, and you now have 3 crafting actions per event •Gathering has been added, you can now gather materials between events •As you might have seen at feast, some materials now have special effects. All the effects are listed in the new packet

I'd like to give a huge shout out to everyone who worked on this packet, who poured hours and hours of hard work into making something we are truly proud of. We could not have done it without your teamwork and dedication. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all!

See all the new crafting materials: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JKVEfXtzYqAH6TWua_fDCP4EX9LWfTxB

--Kay, GM 2

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Safety Work Day on 3/14/2026

03.04 - Safety Work Day

HA big hello to our Community! I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the first event of the season!

The Safety Team will be having a work day on March 14th starting at 11am. Plans include to clean out the safety and kerosene shed, set up torch holders, clean up fire pits and check fire boxes. Hope to see you all there!

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Weapon Marking Playtest

03.02 - Weapon marking playtest

Hello Players Welcome to the 1026 Kanar year

The playmaster staff is going to be playtesting a new procedure of marking weapon materials this year.

As many of you may know, there are new materials dropping this year. With these new materials, items still need to be marked appropriately as the new material. The old way of marking materials was to use two different color bands of tape to identify the material (as seen per the chart in the rulebook).

The new playtest is going to implement one of two methods to mark weapons. A player may use tape on their weapon, with the material name written on the tape in letters that are easy to read; or players may take a white ribbon, write the material name in easy to read letters, and tie it to their weapon.

This playtest is so that players may have a diversity of options when marking weapons, while making room for the variety of new materials being dropped. If a weapon’s material currently exists in the rulebook, players may continue marking weapons the old way, while this playtest is ongoing, but weapon materials that don't have a specific color sequence still need to be marked.

As always, tag checks may occur at random. A player found not marking their weapons’ material appropriately will be found as not being in compliance with tag policy and their tags are subject to forfeit.

Jeremiah Klabis -PlayMaster 1st

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February 2026 Announcements

02.26 - Event tickets are available!

Event tickets are now available at: https://kanar.club/payments

Due to limited quantities, single event C tier tickets are available on the last monday before events at 5:00pm.

Don't forget your membership dues and to fill out your ARF: https://forms.gle/883dfduKKtyA8DZ58

We look forward to seeing you on field!

02.25 - Feast Committee 2027

Hello everyone, the board would like to announce that we are opening up the Feast Chair for Feast 2027. This appointment will be discussed at the April Board meeting. As Always if you have interest please email the board of directors at Bod@kanar.club

We would like to extend a grand thank you to both Leigh W. and Marcus S. for their work on Feast 2026!

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New GM1 Appointed!

Congratulations to the newly appointed Game Master 1:

Josh B!!

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QM 1st Projects

Hey QM 1st here There's a few projects that we're looking for help to accomplish this year and anyone who helps will be compensated with sweet, sweet xp (up to 100pts) of course

Some projects that I'd like to get done are the following:

  • More boffer Swords and Axes
  • Green Sash Bags (these especially, please)
  • A movable weapons rack
  • Potential NPC garb like dresses and tabards

Please reach out to the QM@KANAR.CLUB email before starting anything. I want to make sure projects are getting done, but we don't need too many hands working on the same projects.

If you have an idea (not on the list) that you think would be useful to improving the QM Department and the overall atmosphere of the game feel free to reach out as well

Just a friendly reminder that if you are the crafty/artsy type, come introduce yourself to a QM staff member (Atrum Viscus, Adam Reeve, Astro Hyde). We're always looking for more potential staff members to help with things; Astro specifically has some plans that we will need extra hands to implement.

On a side note, our lost and found is getting cluttered and that means we will be throwing things out soon. Lost and found will be moving to a three month "claim it or lose it" policy starting at the March event. We will hold an item for three months max, after two months we will be posting the lost item pic on the lost and found thread that goes out after every event, and if someone doesn't reach out by the end of the next event the item will be removed from lost and found. That said if you do reach out but are unable to physically pick up the item, we will hold onto it for you to come and get during your next attending game.

Any found items can be turned over to an appropriate member of staff. If you find an item but cannot find a member of staff, feel free to send an email and/or hand it to us during the next event; but please refrain from posting pictures online of found items. Thank you for your time and consideration Hope to see everyone during March's event.

Quartermaster 1st Atrum Viscus

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2026 Feast Photographs are now available!

I'm pleased to announce that the photographs from Feast 2026 are now available! Check them out here: https://lhphotoandvideo.pixieset.com/kanarfeast2026/

I want to extend my thanks to Luke for his wonderful photographs.
If you'd like to learn more about his work, please check out his website: https://www.LHPhotoandVideo.com

If you'd like to say thanks more directly, you can extend your gratitude via: https://ko-fi.com/lhphotoandvideo

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2026 Feast Survey now available

The 2026 Feast Team would like to thank everyone who came and participated in the event. It truly was a night to remember!

Our community came out in force and showcased that KANAR has some of the best LARP roleplay around. From the players to the NPCs, everyone helped make the night feel alive.

To gather information that will help us improve future Feast events, we have created a short survey. The survey responses will be completely anonymous unless club members choose to include their name at the end so they can be contacted for further discussion if the Feast Team needs more information.

This data will help us make better‑informed choices next year so we can deliver the best experience possible.

Please access the survey below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTbssioDS4DS75aLjt_jp4GAVrh-IEPj64-pm6bb5uJJR1eA/viewform?usp=header

This survey will close on 2/23/26, so don't delay!

With thanks, The 2026 Feast Team

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📣 Help us build the next year of Kanar! Your voice = Our roadmap. 🗺️

Right now, only 16% of the membership has weighed in on the post-season survey 😭 We are making big decisions this year regarding NPC requirements for everyone and to keep or change the existing ticket tiers. We don't want to make these decisions in a vacuum.

We want your honest feedback, and we know privacy matters. 🛡️ We’ve just published a deep dive into the backend system that explains exactly how your survey responses are anonymized and protected.

📅 New Deadline: February 14th

👉 2025 Post Season Survey: https://forms.gle/UqkvGpr6TDHUUUot9

🔗 Survey & Privacy Breakdown: https://www.kanar.club/blog-posts/2025-membership-survey-transparency

Odd Year Rep
~ Tashina O.

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How Your Survey Data is Processed

We want to be transparent about how the yearly membership surveys are handled, who sees it, and the technical steps we take to ensure your feedback is used effectively without compromising your privacy.

1. Data Isolation and Alphabetical Sorting

When you submit a Google Form, the data is automatically imported into a master table in Airtable. However, staff members never see this master table. Instead, the system uses a Summary Tab for internal review.

In a standard spreadsheet, all of your answers are linked across a single row. To prevent staff from "tracing" your identity across multiple answers, we use an automated Summary Tab.

  • Independent Sorting: The system takes every column (question) and sorts it alphabetically, independent of the others.

  • Data Isolation: By breaking the row, individual answers stand on their own. Even if a staff member recognizes a specific comment or if you included identifiable details in one answer, they cannot look across the table to see what was said in response to other questions.

Please note all of the responses seen in the below screenshots are for example purposes only and not actual responses. 

[Snapshot of how the overall summary view]

[Rollup field that alphabetizes responses and adds ⚪ to each new response]

[Example Formula used to parse the input into categories]

[Additional example of the formulas used to parse the input into formatted summaries]

2. Targeted Departmental Views

We don't show the entire survey to every staff member. Instead, we use filtered views so departments only see what is relevant to their work. Examples being:

  • Media Team: Sees website feedback and technical suggestions.

  • Game Master: Sees story preferences and NPC feedback, along with oversight for sub-departments like Econ and Mystic Quill.

  • Staff Reviews: Each department only sees reviews pertaining to their specific team or sub-department.

This ensures that the people responsible for making changes are the ones reading the relevant feedback.

[Department specific views with only their relevant questions]

3. The Follow-Up System

Occasionally, a staff member may want to reach out to a respondent to clarify a suggestion or address a specific concern. We use a "double-blind" automation for this:

  1. The staff member submits the response they want to follow up on into an internal form.

  2. The system searches the master database and identifies the associated email.

  3. An automated email is sent to you along the lines of: "[Staff Department] wants to contact you regarding your response: [Your Quote]. If you are open to a conversation, you can reach them at [Staff Email]."

The staff member never sees your email address. You have total control over whether or not you choose to reply. If you choose not to respond, the staff member has no way of knowing who you are.

4. Accountability and Conduct

Accountability in this system is a two-way street.

  • Protecting Respondents: This system is designed to ensure you can provide honest, critical feedback about the organization and its staff without fear of retaliation. If you ever feel a staff position has been misused, please follow the conflict resolution steps outlined in our Step-by-Step Guide.

  • Protecting Staff: While we protect your privacy, this system is not a shield for illegal or unwarranted abuse. Feedback should be constructive or critical, but it must remain within the bounds of community conduct. Harassment, threats, or telling a staff member to self-harm will not be tolerated.

Why Your Input Matters

Your feedback directly determines our policy shifts, staff reviews, and project priorities for the upcoming year. For example, when discussing policy changes regarding NPC requirements this year, we were able to reference feedback from a previous survey.

By using this system, we ensure the data gets to the people who can actually implement your suggestions while maintaining a professional boundary between staff and respondents.

If you have any suggestions or feedback please contact the BOD with your thoughts at bod@kanar.club. 

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We’d Love Your Input — Club Survey Open Until Valentine’s Day

Hi Kanar,

I’m reaching out to invite more members to share their thoughts through our club survey. The questions focus on BLD, GM, and PM as we start thinking ahead to 2026, and your feedback will really help shape where we go next as a club.

As a Board, we read every survey thoughtfully and discuss how to act on the feedback. We also use these insights in our staff reviews to make sure we’re aligning our efforts with what members value most. Speaking personally, I see the surveys as signposts — they show me where to focus and how I can better serve the club.

The survey will close just before Valentine’s Day, so if you haven’t had a chance yet, I’d love for you to take a few minutes to complete it. Your perspective truly does make a difference.

Thank you for helping us keep the club moving forward together.

Warmly,
John Wells
Even Year Player Rep

👉 Survey Link: https://forms.gle/UqkvGpr6TDHUUUot9

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⏰ 2025 Post Season Survey Reminder ⏰

⏰ Survey Reminder ⏰

This is a reminder to please complete the 2025 Post-Season Membership Survey if you have not already. The survey is open to all members including veteran players, newer players, and those who did not return this season.

Your feedback directly helps guide staff reviews, policy updates, and future planning for the game. There are questions this year about required NPC time, ticket tiers, and general staff and BOD feedback. The feedback from this survey will directly impact policy for next year.

👉 Survey Link: https://forms.gle/UqkvGpr6TDHUUUot9

Thank you to everyone who has already participated. Your time and input truly matter!

Odd Year Rep
Tashina O. ✨

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GM1 Position Open

Hello everyone,

There is currently open position that we are taking applications for: Game Master 1st

The position is open for application and will close February 15, 2026.

Applications for this position should be sent to the Secretary or Board of Directors email addresses, secretary@kanar.club and bod@kanar.club respectively. Applications will then be reviewed and the President will schedule interviews with the applicants. Approved applicants will then be motioned for discussion and approval at the Board of Directors meeting.

Applicants who do not submit both a cover letter and applicable resume will not be considered for the position.

Members desiring to apply for this position must meet the following general requirements:

  • Currently hold Veteran KGE Membership Status and be a KGE member in Good Standing.
    • As a reminder, returning Inactive members are Probationary members for 1 year, and not eligible to run for election until they return to Veteran status.
  • Not have been released from any other KGE position due to disciplinary action in the last five years.
  • Have a current and working telephone number.
  • Have a working e-mail address with access on a daily basis.
  • Have a current and valid mailing address.
  • Have participated at least (1) scheduled work day or work day activity as approved by the BLD or QM in the last 12 months.
  • Have attended at least one scheduled Board of Directors meeting within the last 12 months.

Thank you, KGE Board of Directors

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New Year Announcements (1.11)

1.9 - Media and CBM positions Last chance to apply

Hello everyone, the positions of Media 1st and Character Book Master 1st have been open. We currently only have 1 applicant for the media 1st position and no applicants for the character book master position.

Tomorrow is our January board meeting, if you wish to apply please get any applications in by 10 am tomorrow.

I look forward to seeing everyone at feast. ~Christian Colarossi KGE Secretary

1.9 - January Board of Directors Meeting

Hello everyone! I wanted to send a reminder that tomorrow January 11th is the board of directors meeting which will take place as per usual at 1 PM on the KGE discord Server.

https://discord.gg/kB9qgkSx

~Christian Colarossi KGE Secretary

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📣 The Yearly Membership Survey is Now Open! 📣

📣 2025 Post Season Kanar Membership Survey Is Live! 📝

The 2025 Membership Survey is now open, and we want to hear from everyone — veteran members, new players, and even folks who didn’t return this past season. Your feedback helps shape the future of the game and guides decisions moving forward.

🗓 Survey closes February 6th
Every voice matters, and this is one of the best ways to make sure yours is heard. Thank you for taking the time to help us continue to improve Kanar together. 💚

👉 Survey Link: https://forms.gle/UqkvGpr6TDHUUUot9

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