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\large\textbf{\textit{\textrm{\color{#ffffff}{Our Core Framework For Teamwork}}}}
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"Let's all understand each other. There will be lots of people with different personalities and experiences in playing games. It's cool because we get to work with lots of different people, each with their own special ways. We want everyone to show their personality, but we also need to be nice to each other. So, let's set some rules on how we can work together towards our goals!”
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\Large\textbf{\textit{\textrm{\color{#e4a149}{The Reality of 30-Day Scheduling}}}}
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Life happens. People get sick, families have emergencies, jobs demand unexpected overtime. We plan for this because we care about you as a person, not just as a player:
Communication That Helps Everyone:
- 2+ hours notice for cancellations gives us time to find coverage
- Medical and family emergencies are always understood and supported
- Technical failures get a 30-minute grace period while we help troubleshoot
- Three no-shows require us to reassign your slot to protect the marathon chain
Flexibility With Boundaries:
We want to accommodate everyone's needs while maintaining the integrity of our world record attempt. That means:
- Working with you to find sustainable participation levels
- Adjusting schedules when life demands it
- Protecting the continuous nature of our marathon
- Supporting you through difficult periods
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\large\textbf{\textit{\textrm{\color{#e4a149}{CARING FOR OUR MARATHON FAMILY}}}}
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Thirty days of intensive gaming is a physical challenge as much as a mental one. We've learned from other endurance events and built support systems specifically for gamers:
Healthy Habits That Make Heroes:
- No more than 12 hours of play per day (we'll lovingly remind you when it's time to rest)
- Minimum 6 hours of sleep per 24-hour period (your brain needs this to process the epic stories)
- Regular hydration and nutrition breaks (we'll schedule these into sessions)
- Physical movement between sessions (even a short walk helps enormously)
- Eye rest periods to prevent strain (your vision matters for spotting traps!)
Recognizing When Your Body Needs Care
The signs are often subtle at first:
- Difficulty concentrating on details (dangerous when traps lurk everywhere)
- Increased irritability with fellow adventurers (stress affects everyone differently)
- Physical discomfort from extended sitting (your body is talking to you)
- Emotional overwhelm from intense scenes (perfectly normal and nothing to be ashamed of)
Mental and Emotional Wellness
Rappan Athuk isn't just physically challenging—it's emotionally intense. Character deaths, moral dilemmas, and the pressure of contributing to a world record attempt can affect anyone:
Creating Emotional Safety:
- Permission to step away from intense scenes without explanation
- Debriefing opportunities after particularly challenging sessions
- Recognition that everyone processes stress and excitement differently
- Community understanding that vulnerability is strength, not weakness
Community Response to Crises
When someone in our community faces real-world challenges:
- Immediate support and understanding without questions
- No questions asked on your recovery time
- Community resources to help however we can
- Long-term support because friendships last beyond marathons
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\Large\textbf{\textit{\textrm{\color{#e4a149}{Behaviors That Weaken Our Bond}}}}
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We're human, and 30 days is a long time. Sometimes stress makes us forget our best selves:
Things That Hurt the Experience
- Public arguments with GMs (private discussions after sessions work so much better)
- Disrupting other players' moments of triumph or tragedy
- Going silent without letting your party know what's happening
- Excessive out-of-character conversation during intense roleplay moments
- Trying to "win" against the game instead of playing with the story
How We Help Each Other Improve
When someone struggles, we don't abandon them—we help them find their way back to their best self. Sometimes that means:
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Gentle conversations about how actions affect others
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Reminding each other that we're all tired and stressed sometimes
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Taking breaks when emotions run high
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Focusing on solutions rather than blame
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\large\textbf{\textit{\textrm{\color{#e4a149}{The Progressive Path of Community Support}}}}
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When Someone Needs Gentle Guidance:
We start with care and understanding:
- A friendly conversation about what happened and how to move forward
- Support for staying engaged with their current session
- Recognition that everyone makes mistakes under stress
- Commitment to helping them succeed in our community
When Patterns Need Addressing:
Sometimes people need a brief pause to reset:
- A 24-hour break from Discord to recharge mentally and emotionally
- Missing one scheduled session to reflect on community impact
- Check-ins from leadership to provide support and clarity
- A clear path back to full participation with renewed understanding
When Serious Issues Emerge
Occasionally, deeper intervention becomes necessary:
- A one-week break to address underlying concerns thoroughly
- Temporary removal from the current session for everyone's wellbeing
- Collaborative work with leadership on sustainable solutions
- Clear expectations for successful return to the community
When Community Protection Is Require
Very rarely, we must prioritize the safety and wellbeing of our entire community:
- Removal from the marathon after repeated serious incidents or major safety violations
- Recognition that this specific event may not be the right fit, even though the person has value
- Every effort made to exhaust other solutions before reaching this point
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