03.25 - Important Safety Field Ruling – Effective March 28, 2025
Good evening, everyone,
We would like to announce a new Safety Field Ruling that will take effect on March 28, 2025.
Players who choose to be non-combatant ("non-coms") for personal reasons, or those designated as non-coms by a Safety Response Team member, will retain this status for a mandatory 24-hour period. During this time, players must notify one of the Safety Staff members—Safety 1st, Safety 2nd, or Safety 3rd. The current Safety Staff members are as follows:
Parisa Anahid – Safety 1st
Melissa Jones – Safety 2nd
Marcus Schwimmer – Safety 3rd
In cases where a Safety Staff member is unavailable on the field, non-coms are required to inform a member of the Board of Directors (BOD).
Should a player wish to reduce their 24-hour non-com period, they must discuss the matter directly with one of the Safety Staff members mentioned above.
Additionally, Non-Com sashes are available in the Safety Shed and will be distributed to players as needed. These sashes must be returned to the Safety Staff once the player's non-com status is no longer applicable.
Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.
Parisa Anahid, Safety 1st
03.20 - Worldbook Update
The Worldbook team has also been hard at work over the winter, and we’re pleased to say we’re on schedule with the first few stages of creating reference materials for our game world! So far our new features include:
A grid overlay for the Kingdom map, making it easier to find locations throughout Novashan and keep track of where your adventures are happening.
Location information pages for towns and cities in the Kingdom, including information about populations, local resources, attractions, specialty schools, and research libraries.
Alpha-stage Between-Events Governing systems to track and reward players’ Governing signouts.
The next stage for our Location pages is to ask you, the players, to help us compile lists of local historic events from the plots and adventures we’ve had over the last 40 years. One of Kanar’s biggest strengths has always been the memories we take home with us; this will be your chance to help us collect those memories in one place so they can be incorporated into the stories we tell today.
We’ll make an announcement when we’re officially open for player contributions, so keep an eye out!
03.19 - New player revamp
Hey everyone! Quick update on the New player revamp!
Thanks to everyone that has been peer reviewed, or helped create pieces for this new process. We hope to continue the hard work and have something to show around the March event.
This new look will include:
An updated web approach - focusing more on the digital advantages we have.
A new mentorship program.
An extensive New Player help guide - working with the hard work some awesome members already did, and adding updated information and topics requested by members. Including a work instruction for sign outs and crafting!
We hope that this will make new player experiences just that much better! More updates to come. And we cannot wait for your feedback!
03.19 - Crafting Overhaul
We hope you’re getting geared up for the season, which is just a few short weeks away. Don’t forget to start prepping your kits, cleaning out your cars, and packing your gear for the fun year we have in store for you! We have a lot of updates coming this year, which we hope will make gameplay more smooth and enjoyable for everyone.
Starting off, we have an announcement about the crafting system overhaul that we’ve been working on over the winter. Our crafting team has been plugging away at our updated crafting system, but unfortunately we will not have it ready to playtest by the first event of the season. We want to make sure we have a complete, comprehensive guide before we begin our playtest, so we do not want to release a partly finished product. However, we do have a few little sneak peaks for you. Our crafting update will include:
● Updated and standardized material list
● Updated on-field crafting rules
● Recipes for each craft and item creation skill
● Update and standardization of gathering materials
● And more!
This will be a major change to our economics system, so we will be announcing when the playtest will begin and release information to the membership before the event we plan to start the playtest. We will also host a town hall meeting over Discord for those who wish to ask questions or get clarification before the playtest begins. Please wait to give feedback on the new crafting system until after the first event playtest.
03.10 - BLD Workday on 3/16/25
Hello everyone! There will be another double BLD XP workday this Sunday the 16th from 10am until 4pm. Come on out and help drag brush and stack wood and get you some of that satisfying double BLD XP! I will also be willing to teach others how to use the chainsaw, if you want to learn.
We are watching the weather to see if we are going to do a workday on Saturday the 15th. Right now, it looks like rain, but we will keep you informed via this post as the week goes on.
Remember to bring a pair of gloves if you have them because your hands will thank you later!
Let's make a day of it!
See you on field,
Marcus Schwimmer
BLD 1st
03.06 - From the Desk of CBM1st
Hello everyone!
Just your CBM crew here to let you know, with the exception to a few clarifications, your character sheet updates for the November 2024 live event have been completed!
As always, if you find something of concern or issue or you didn't get an update, please feel free to reach out to us at cbm@kanar.club and I am sure we can work together to get it taken care of!
That being said, I hope everyone had a great winter break and all is well! Here we are, just weeks away from the opening event for the 2025 Kanar Gaming Season! Your CBM team is looking forward to seeing everyone and we can't wait to get out there get some RP on! I am sure it’s going to be a great season!
All of that aside, have a great rest of the week and we will see you all on-field soon!
Glen "Rath" Adkins, CBM1st
03.05 - Second Double BD XP Workday
Hello everyone! There will be another double BLD XP workday this Saturday 8th from 10am until 4pm. Come on out and help drag brush and stack wood and get you some of that satisfying double BLD XP! I will also be willing to teach others how to use the chainsaw, if you want to learn.
Remember to bring a pair of gloves if you have them because your hands will thank you later!
Let's make a day of it!
See you on field,
Marcus Schwimmer
BLD1st
03.02 - BLD Tree Management
Tomorrow (Sunday) from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm there will be a double BLD XP workday. Come and help us drag brush and stack wood.
My 76 year old father will be out and that's always a good time as you watch him telling me I am using a chainsaw wrong. I overdid it today so I realistically have 2-3 hours of chainsaw work in me so I will be HAPPY to teach others how to do it.
See you on field!
Marcus Schwimmer
BLD1st
02.27 - Pre-Season Reminders and Book Keeping
Hello everyone, I hope everyone has wintered well.
With the March event fast approaching I wanted to remind everyone of the following
- The Building and Land Director 1st position is open until April 13th, if you have any interest in the position please read over the positions standard operating procedures and then email the board. Requirements apply, please read them under section 7 of 1.3-KGE-SPS 25.01
- 2025 Season passes are available.
Remember "Purchase of a Season Pass comes with the benefits associated with attendance." So if you have a season pass and miss an event you will still be able to complete a sign-out for experience, between event actions, and learning skills in town. Seasson Pass
- Annual Registration Form and Membership.
Please fill out your ARF and purchase your Membership so you can participate in club activities. They both must be done before you can participate, ARF & Membership
- Our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) updates.
Our SOP's have been updated and reconciled with changes made in the January board meeting if you missed Januarys board meeting here are the Minutes.
- The 2025 Season experience changes are now in effect.
P.S. Remember to review our rulebooks, and anything important for your character before you hit the field in March. It will make things a lot easier if you take a look now, and from personal experience finding your kit now instead of the day before will save you a major headache.
Looking forward to a wonderful season full of fun and adventure.
~Christian Colarossi, K.A.N.A.R. Corporate Secretary
02.10 - 📢 January Board Meeting Summary! 📢
📢 January Board Meeting Summary! 📢
Hey everyone! The January BOD meeting has passed, and we’ve got plenty of updates for you! You can read the minutes in full at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h8dt91Be4Bb3jqs_6ZI-utvV98dyHOvgTR5L5LwMj1Y/
🔥 First, a Huge Thank You! We set a new record for post-season survey responses! Your feedback is invaluable, and we’re actively reviewing everything.👏
🛡️ Key Updates & Announcements
💠 Special Interactive Encounter Delay & Compensation
Due to timing and ongoing plot needs, the planned all-field interactive encounter (including perks for 2024 Season Pass holders) didn’t happen as expected. While we’re still keeping some details hush-hush, 2024 Season Pass holders now have a choice of:
- Any three consumables (e.g. three 9th level potions) OR
- One material up to Demi 3
- An email will be sent with instructions!
💠 Thank You to Our BLD 1st!
Our current BLD 1st, Marcus, is stepping away from the position. Thank you for your time and dedication! 🙌 The position is now open for applicants. Interested? Learn more here: kanar.club/blog-posts/building-and-land-director-1st-open-staff-position-2025
💠 2025 RPOE Dates Are Set!
📅 Mark your calendars for Roleplay-Only Events (RPOE) next year: April 11-13, May 30-June 1, September 5-7, and October 3-5
💠 Weeklong Pricing Update
💰 Weeklong will cost the same as a regular event! No price increase!
💠 Game Policy & SOP Updates
K1 Policy 007 Update – NPC & Immersion Guidelines
- To ensure a cohesive and immersive game world:
- All NPCs & encounters must be approved by Game Master staff.
- NPCs must follow given stats & purpose—improv is encouraged, but major deviations aren’t allowed.
- NPC loot & items must be used or returned after encounters.
- NPCs must sign in/out for tracking event stats.
Roleplay-Only Events Policy Updates
- RPOE remain mechanics-free and are capped at four per year. Key points:
- No combat mechanics (sparring/tournaments without damage are fine).
- Non-combat skills (like languages & lore) can be used.
- Staff attendance is NOT required.
- Alcohol is only allowed at KGE Member Caretaker Sites per Michigan law.
- New members can attend with a Member in Good Standing vouching via email.
- Sign-outs are due by Wednesday (11:59 PM) after the event.
- 10 XP granted with valid sign-out—skills can be learned but won’t be usable until after a regular event sign-out.
KGE-POL-001 is now simply called "Alcohol" and has some wording updates.
📅 Next Board Meeting: April 13th!
Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, feel free to email any questions or thoughts! 🎭🔥
~ Tashina O.
Odd Year Player Rep
oddyearrep@kanar.club
01.25 - Building and Land Director position is now open
Marcus Schwimmer has announced that he is stepping down from the position of BLD 1st ,the Building and Land Director Position is now open will be open until April 13th. Please send any applications or questions to the email bod@kanar.club
I would like to extend a great deal of thanks to Marcus, on behalf of the Board and the Kanar community, thank you for your decade of dedicated service as BLD 1st and 2nd. Your commitment is something that many of us should strive to match. I am grateful to know that while you are stepping down you intend to continue to help the club in a variety of ways.
Best wishes as you embrace your next projects we can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve next!
With gratitude,
Christian Colarossi
Kanar Secretary
01.17 - Forestry Update
Hello!
Starting early next week, loggers will be on the property and will be working for approximately 3 weeks, weather depending. Their focus will be on NPC land, on our northern property line.
If any member is going to be on field at this time, please do not block any of the roads or interfere with their work. Please, take their direction if they request you wait for them or move, etc. We are currently unsure if they will be taking up room in the parking lot, but for safety reasons be sure to speak with a worker before driving onto the field.
Thank you for your time!
BLD Department
01.13 - Crafting for Coin Change
Hello everyone!
Good news from the Econ Staff! We have been discussing ways we can improve the economy in our game. Our first solution is to increase the pay received from crafting between events. Since we released this change after the item creation form was due, we are accepting changes to winter crafting for those who want to make coin instead of what they previously submitted. If you would like to change to “crafting for the kingdom,” please email us at econ@kanar.club and submit a new item creation form by January 20th.
Previously:
Novice: 4 silver between monthly events and 20 silver over winter
Trainee: 8 silver between monthly events and 40 silver over winter
Apprentice: 12 silver between monthly events and 60 silver over winter
Journeyman: 16 silver between monthly events and 80 silver over winter
Master: 20 silver between monthly events and 100 silver over winter
Updated:
Novice: 8 silver between monthly events and 40 silver over winter
Trainee: 16 silver between monthly events and 80 silver over winter
Apprentice: 24 silver between monthly events and 120 silver over winter
Journeyman: 32 silver between monthly events and 160 silver over winter
Master: 40 silver between monthly events and 200 silver over winter
Yours in fellowship
The Econ staff
01.10 - 🎟️ Winter Feast Tickets Are Now Available! ❄️
🎟️ Winter Feast Tickets Are Now Available! ❄️
We sincerely apologize for the delay in this announcement and the short timeframe leading up to the event on February 1st. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we finalized preparations for what promises to be a memorable feast.
The wait is over—tickets for our Winter Feast are officially on sale! Join us for a day of food, fun, and community.
📅 Date: February 1st
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: HorseFeathers 2345 Equus Hls Dr, Pinckney, MI 48169
✨ For full event details and ticket links, please visit: https://kanar.club/calendar-month/kanar-winter-feast-2025
Have questions? Feel free to email me directly at oddyearrep@kanar.club. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟
~ Tashina O.
01.08 - 🎉 Winter Feast Tickets Available Friday! ❄️
Get ready for an evening of food, fun, and festivities! Tickets for our highly anticipated Winter Feast go on sale Friday—don’t miss out!
📅 Event Date: February 1st
📍 Location: HorseFeathers in Pinckney
Join us for an unforgettable night with great company, delicious food, and exciting activities.
Stay tuned for ticket and additional details dropping Friday! Let’s make this Winter Feast one to remember. 🌟
12.10 - 🌟 Post-Meeting Summary for October and July 🌟
🌟 Post-Meeting Summary for October and July 🌟
Hello! Here’s an update from the latest Board of Directors meeting to keep everyone in the loop and a reminder that our next Meeting is scheduled for January 12th. Members are welcome to attend.
Exciting Updates:
👏 In July we filled our open staff roles, let’s give them a round of applause!
🎉 C. Cunninghame is now our Quartermaster 1st!
📜 K. Brassuer has been appointed as Game Master 1st!
🛡️ P. Anahid has joined the team as Director of Safety!
🎨 Our new logo has officially been approved! Look out for it appearing soon and reminder to those who reached the final stages of the contest to email the Treasurer about your free event if you haven't already.
✅ All Standard Events and BOD meeting dates for 2025 are approved and on the website. The RPOE events will be decided during our January meeting. https://kanar.club/calendar
💰 Staff don’t forget the Budget Approval Meeting is set for December 15th.
Approved Proposals:
1️⃣ Proposal 2024712-1: Simplified ticket names (A, B, & C where applicable). We hope this helps lessen confusion about ticket names.
2️⃣ Proposal 10052024-1: XP policy update: Event XP cap stays the same, but XP for assisting staff is now separate.
3️⃣ Proposal 10052024-2: Late sign-outs won’t lose NPC XP but may have updates deferred to the next cycle.
Friendly Reminders:
📋 Post-Season Survey: Your chance to share your thoughts and help shape the future of our game! Keep an eye out for the link coming soon—your feedback is invaluable.
🍗 Feast Announcements: Delicious details about our upcoming feast are just around the corner. Stay tuned so you don’t miss the chance to snag your spot and join in on the fun!
Let’s keep building a better game world together! If you have questions, feel free to reach out directly to the board or staff.
Thanks for reading, and we’ll see you at the next event or meeting! 🌟
— Tashina O, Odd Year Rep
