What to Bring to a NERO Event

Whether you're PCing or NPCing, you'll probably need:

• Warm bedding - sleeping bag, blankets, pillow, etc - but be sure you know whether you'll be camping in heated facilities or not, and what to expect of the region's weather

• Water, if none is available on site (all the NERO Mass sites have running water unless otherwise noted)

• Extra Socks

• Wigwam Stretch Solaris Silk Liner Socks

• Towel, Toothbrush, and other assorted bathroom supplies

• Hiking Boots or Other Sturdy Walking Stuff

• Hiking Boots

• Some Cash for Post-Game Food Runs - lots of folks go out to eat together after events

• Gelled Pocket Flashlight

• Lights - Flashlights by MAGLITE

• Gels - ROSCO

NPCs Should Bring:

• Basic Black Costumes (no logos, no modern looking stuff)

• Belt pouch or belt with hanging bag/pouch

• A Watch

PCs Should Bring:

• All character garb, props, tags, and in-game items

• If you do combat, you'll want your weapon reps

• and maybe a Weapon Repair Kit, including:
  Open-cell Foam, Closed-cell Foam, Duct Tape, Sharp Pointy Tool, Scissors

• If you play a makeup race, or if there is no running water on site, you'll want Baby Wipes for cleanup

• BABY WIPES

• Makeup

  • Mehron

  • Jack Stein

If you're a spell caster or alchemist, you'll need Packet-Making Materials:
Fabric scraps, rubber bands, birdseed (WITHOUT sunflower seeds!)

Some Stuff You May Want on Hand but Don't Need

• Non-perishable foods (i.e., foods that will outlast a nuclear holocaust)

• Pudding Cups

• Twinkies, Ding-Dongs, Ring-Dings, and other obscene sounding not-quite-baked products

• Twinkies!

• PopTarts

• Candy. Any kind.

• eCandy

• CandyStore

• Gatorade

• Tang powder

• Water in a jug

• High-caffeine beverage products (NPC favorites appear to be Jolt and Mountain Dew, with coffee a universal second) - remember, though, caffeine dehydrates, so drink plenty of other liquids, too!

• Coffee

• Jolt Cola: Keeping you wired!

• The Mountain Dew Page

Whatever you do, check out the chapter and campground policies before you get there - find out if grilling is allowed, whether food will be served, if there's running water, and so on.

Also - Don't forget, if you need some brownie points or even some Goblin Stamps, most chapters are desperate for NPC packets and weapons - sometimes even props and costumes...call ahead to see what's needed, but it's pretty likely you'll be the hit of NPC camp if you come strolling in with some two-handed weapon reps and a bag o' orange spell packets!

What NOT to Bring to a NERO Event

• Alcohol

• Illegal drugs

• A bad attitude!