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About Kingdoms of Novitas

Information on the nonprofit behind the game, its charitable status, and how staff run things.

Questions and Feedback

Look here to figure out who to talk to when you have a question or suggestion.

Technical Links and References

This is mostly for Shauna and Frank- links to DB, DB Schema, random notes of things so we don't forget how we coded something together with duct tape.

Game Resources

Work-in-progress for Resources for game volunteers. Might be better on a different shelf.GMs can go to GM Toolkit

Camp Kingsley

Information about the site event takes place at.

Between-Game Activities

Your character's story doesn't pause between events. This section covers what you can do in the downtime, from living your character's life to requesting plot, crafting items, and sharing event feedback.

Crafting & Production

In-Game Locations

XP and Growth

Garb & Gear

FAQs

Player Outreach & Education Workgroup

Workgroups

The Player Outreach & Education (Player Outreach or PO&E) workgroup acts as the primary support system for our community. They manage the onboarding process for new players, keep veterans updated on rule changes, and help mediate disputes. In addition to educa...

Plot & Continuity Workgroup

Workgroups

The Plot & Continuity (Plot) workgroup manages the Game Masters (GMs) who tell the story of the Kingdoms of Novitas. They oversee event shifts and coordinate Non-Player Characters for plot encounters. They also handle the administrative side of the game's narr...

Props & Atmosphere Workgroup

Workgroups

The Props & Atmosphere (P&A) workgroup sets the visual tone for the game. They are responsible for establishing prop and garb standards, managing the makeup table, and designing or repairing the costuming that brings our NPCs and creatures to life. They also t...

Rules Committee

About Kingdoms of Novitas

The Rules Committee maintains the game’s core mechanics and ensures they remain balanced, clear, and fresh. After each event they review how the rules actually played out and clarify anything that caused confusion, and between events they design new content an...

Adrastea Inc.

About Kingdoms of Novitas

Kingdoms of Novitas is run by Adrastea Inc., a charitable not-for-profit organization based in New York. The game was founded in 2004 by MVGC Inc. and sold to Adrastea Inc. in December 2022. Adrastea Inc. legally does business as (DBA) Kingdoms of Novitas, so ...

Tax Deductions

About Kingdoms of Novitas

As a charitable not-for-profit organization, some things related to Kingdoms of Novitas are tax deductible. Not everything is, so it's worth knowing the difference when filing. Not Tax Deductible Event entry fees (you're receiving something in return) M...

"Who Should I Talk To?"

Questions and Feedback

Use this guide to help figure out which person is the right person to speak with: The First Marshals: Christina Mevec, James Vertucci, and Ryan Green To report a serious injury that needs immediate attention To report serious issues, such as a crime. To ...

Feedback Guide

Questions and Feedback

Staff always welcomes feedback from players. When delivering that feedback, there is some advice on how to make it have the most impact. Be direct: Tell us what you like or dislike about a specific thing. Stating "I think that the inn should have bbq sauce ...

Staff Retreat

About Kingdoms of Novitas

Staff gather each year for Staff Retreat, where the First Marshals, Marshals, and Seconds review the past year and set plans for the year ahead. Most major rules decisions are made at the retreat and then announced at the following public event, typically Feb ...

Workgroup

Wiki Style Guide Templates

{Blurb about the workgroup} Purpose {Workgroup} Marshals Volunteering {Extra Workgroup Information}

Poppy

Game Resources Makeup and Costuming

Red hair, red contacts, bad attitude

Kazavk

Game Resources Makeup and Costuming

mantle, mask, ruff ruff

Orc

Game Resources Makeup and Costuming

face paint, mantle, sword, yell loud

PB&J

Game Resources Inn Recipes

put peanut butter on a slice of bread throw out jelly eat the peanut butter bread

Mac and Cheese

Game Resources Inn Recipes

go to the store and obtain a box of kraft per zach, throw the entire thing out, make a beshamel or however it is spelled, and put macaroni in it

Event Timeline

Event Information

All standard events follow the same timeline, laid out below by day. Special events such as Founder's Feast and Harvest Fest change this timeline; see the Special Events for details, and watch the Community Discord and Player Facebook Group for dates and anno...

Check-In

Event Information

Each event, all attending players check in at the logistics desk in the logistics building. Check-in opens at 7pm — please wait until then to do so. You may see logistics staff behind the desk before 7pm. That window is one of their best chances to get on-sit...

Convergence

Magic

Every 6 hours starting at midnight Friday night, there is a 'Convergence' in game. From a narrative perspective this is the leylines pulsing with energy, recharging magical abilities and some items. We call the time between two convergences one 'Game Day'. The...

Special Events

Event Information

Alongside our standard monthly gatherings, we run a variety of special events through the year. Some are yearly traditions; others only come around every few years. Yearly Feb Feast (OOC Event) Held over the winter break, Feb Feast is our big out-of-chara...

Staff Roles

About Kingdoms of Novitas

The game's leadership, often referred to as Staff, is organized in three tiers: First Marshals The First Marshals are the top of the ladder, overseeing all of staff and the game as a whole. Christina Mevec James (Jimmy) Vertucci Ryan Green Mars...