Twisted Mind Productions
P.O.Box 6134
Greenville, SC 29606
Linda

It's the goal of Twisted Mind Productions to make you feel as if you've actually stepped out of the mundane world and in to a small unexplored corner of the Firefly/Serenity 'Verse and can be people who perform thrilling heroics. Now to take some time out and answer some frequently asked questions.
1: Will I have to share a cabin with someone?
Yes, odds are good you'll have to share with someone unless you're bringing a group of 4 folks.
BUT...we'll try to be as accomodating as possible of your needs and make sure you get space with nice like minded folks. If you don't like your cabin mates - come talk to the folks in charge and we'll try to work something out so that everyone's shiny.
2: How do I come up with a character?
Well... think of your favorite characters from the show...and from just about any other book or movie you can come up with. No doubt among the many wonderful characters out there in fiction you'll find a good jumping off point for your character. We have a handy-dandy template that should offer some help
You can download it here.
3: Do I need to Costume?
It helps. Larping is a full-immersion thing. The more real the props, set dressings and clothing looks the bigger and better the magic.
Luckily Firefly is one of the easiest things in the 'Verse to costume for - My NPC's clothing is actually all coming straight out of my current closet - I'm just mixing things up differently and adding a coolie hat and an apron.
If you don't trust your own closet we will have a couple of vendors there with clothing for sale - they're playing too...but they're playing merchants. you could say that they're method actors.
So bring a bit of extra Cashy money just like you would for a Con - there will be pretties for sale.
4: Are there really going to be whores?
Are you kidding me?
Red Annie's is a pretend whorehouse... not a real one. The folks manning...er..womaning it are to be treated with complete respect and courtesy they're valued tax payers in New Haven so the local law protects them.
(They're also providing a whole bunch of local color and making things full of firefly-y goodness and paying to do so ---- just like y'all--- so the game master likes 'em lots!)
If you can convince one of them to, um... take roleplaying to a whole new level, then bless your heart...and I don't wanna hear about it.
Just keep it tastefully naughty in public.
I do know that there will be um...services for sale that take place behind shrouded doors
(Massages - God love em they're bringing a massage table and a foot bath and all manner of other lovely pampering things).
5: Do I have to pay money for my food and things like favors at Annie's
Yes, but we have in-game cashy money.
Each Character will start out with some money (unless they pick dead broke - in which case they will have to earn money). Your Cashy Money can be used at Annie's, Eatz (yup you have to pay for your meals), The doctor's office, the smithy's and for some things at Miss Mandy's Merchantile.
The 'real world' items for sale with the merchants will require good ol' American greenbacks.
Cashy Money (game money) is also useful for gambling..and payin' bribes....not that there are any dishonest town officials.
Come to think of it..Greenbacks are useful for bribes, too. *grin*
6: Where do I send my character/ reservation money?
Twisted Mind Productions
P.O. Box 6134
Greenville, SC 29606
7: Is it too late to get the $150 rate?
No, $150 is the rate until April 5th- after that it's the at-the-door-rate.
8: You said there's a discount for Armed Forces Vets and members of the 76th?
Yes, there is. Please email us for the details.
linda@bigdanglarp.com
9: Do you need staff?
This time around we're pretty well staffed. If you come and play and love it - well...who knows what the future will hold? We're hoping to grow the game and that this will be the first of many adventures in New Haven.
10: Are there still spaces available
Yes but they are limited - so contact us asap and get your $ in soon! The price goes up to $250 per membership after April 5th. If you've contacted us follow up. We really do need a nose count to assign cabins and buy food and such by. If your life is hectic (mine is) and you're not sure you'll be able to make it...you're more than welcome to come pay at the door - you just risk not having a cabin and you'll be paying the at the door cost.
11: I can only come for a day...is it worth it and do you give discounts for day trippers?
Yes, and yes please contact us for details.
12: I have kids...can they play?
Are there children in the 'Verse? Yes...of course kids are more than welcome! We love kids (they're especially good with a little garlic and rosemary)! They just have to abide by the same rules of behavior as the taller folk and there are certain places that they will not be allowed in or out of game. Red Annie's is a kid free zone. Noone under 18 without a responsible tall person and noone under 16 period. It costs just the same for youngins as it does for adults..unless you're carrying them in your arms. then they're free. If you bring your crumb grubber and he or she misbehaves then you're expected to attend to them immediately.
I have been known to sit other people's youngins in the corner.... been known to do it to tall folk too...and even put myself there when a time out is required.
Xie Xie!
Twisted Mind Productions is made up of Browncoats, experienced gamers, and LARPers from all walks of life. We're artists, artisans, computer geeks, medics, scientists, clerical workers, accountants, engineers, cooks, costumers , theater folks and writers who love Firefly as much as you do and who think it'd be just shiny to play in the 'Verse for a while.
SO..we created a town and wrote some adventures and we're inviting you to come join us for a long weekend of fun in the upstate of South Carolina.
Twisted Mind Productions
P.O.Box 6134
Greenville, SC 29606
Linda