Alliance LARP Colorado

12/01/2025

Howdy, folks! Katie here with a couple of important updates. Here at ACO, we hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving with lots of food and lots of friends and family! Sorry this survey has been so late coming, its been nonstop busy since the last event wrapped - but I'm happy to finally release our XXL Seaason feedback survey! This survey is intended to encompass your experience with the entire season, so please try to balance your memories and feelings of all events as we roll it out. As a reminder, everyone who completes this survey will recieve 60 goblin stamps as a thank you for taking the time to fill it out - enough for two monthly blankets to keep your character growing over the winter. Huge thanks to everyone who attended any event during ACO's season 1 and made it an awesome experience!
https://forms.gle/xUPEkstk3jyUDiHo8

Additionally, its time to relay the details of the end of 2025 balance pass to Alliance rules that has gone live today! With no ACO events until next year none of these items should be pressing, but we want to get people used to them sooner rather than later. These balance changes were all voted through at Alliance's bi-annual owners symposium - a process which Soren and myself were both actively engaged with. If anyone has questions or concerns about anything below, pleas reach out so we can address your needs.

First up:
The big one that has been on everyone's minds is the Eviscerate ability replacement. This will see the Eviscerate skill replaced with the new Taunt ability. All details are in the post - please note that if you have Eviscerates which you do not want to be taunts, DO NOT sell them back yourself. Rather, read the post for instructions on how to get your card rewritten for free.
link - https://alliancelarp.com/forum/threads/upcoming-removal-of-eviscerating-blow-and-spirit-temper-options-for-affected-players.45950/

Next:
A batch of lower impact changes has been scheduled for a variety of skills and items, including Panacea, Store Ability, and Eat Me Not. For the details on these balance changes, please read the following:
link - https://alliancelarp.com/forum/threads/december-1-2025-balancing-changes.45927/

Thank you for your attention, and have a great week!

Hello Alliance Players! We have a batch of rules updates coming on December 1, 2025. These changes will be less sweeping than the last few large rules updates like 2.0 and 2.1. These updates will be more akin to balance patches that are applied in other games. We understand that people may...

09/26/2025

While you were sleeping, the Logistics and website fairies were hard at work, and they left a present (accepting presents from the fae is definitely a good idea, after all...) for you! Pre-reg is now open for ACO's season closer, Engines of War, at https://db.alliancelarp.com/ and tickets are on sale at https://www.alliancelarp.co/store !

Did you know that last event, EIGHT people checked in after prereg window closed, resulting in paying more for tickets, missing out on the meal plan and goblin stamp orders - and worse of all, getting a BOMBASTIC side eye from Claire and Soren? Avoid such a terrible fate for yourself by checking in and purchasing your tickets today, or reaching out to [email protected] to let us know in advance you'll need to buy a late ticket!

Join us for the 2025 Season of Alliance LARP!

09/25/2025

Howdy, folks! I hope everyone’s been enjoying their between event downtime - if you haven’t submitted your IBGA ( https://forms.gle/WR64QXvhjQqHwWWQ8 ) or your post event feedback survey ( https://forms.gle/oo3KDJ2sAXRWT6NZA ) , please make sure to do so - its free, and both will directly improve our ability to provide you with a great experience at your next event! Submissions for both will close on October 5, so make sure to lock it in before then!

Look out for ticket sales coming up soon for our October 17 Season closer! This Friday, 9/26, tickets will go on sale; prereg will last until October 10.

Finally, an important announcement from our beloved Logistics Mistress, Claire… effecting starting with the October event, we will be following a new, more thorough (and more thoroughly documented) onsite check-in and logistics procedure. Please make sure you are ready to show up and help things run smoothly by reading that new procedure here: https://www.alliancelarp.co/logistics-procedures .

Looking forward to seeing everyone real soon! Expect posts coming up soon with the Dining menu, as well as a block detailing more information about the upcoming event!

Thank you for attending our recent game! In order to represent some of the actions that your character is taking during the downtime, we will be offering In-Between Game Actions (IBGAs). Your character will get to take two actions: - One major action, such as a project that you'd like to work on, or...

08/07/2025

Hello, everyone!
DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU ONLY HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY TO BUY YOUR TICKETS AND CHECK IN at a discounted rate? You should probably do that!
Today’s blog post is full of all of the VERY IMPORTANT information you need to know before you come to the game. I’m not going to give a proper TL:DR for this one, simply because the blog is dense with IMPORTANT INFORMATION that NOBODY should skip on reading.

*These bullet points are here to attract your gaze and then remind you to read the blog post
*Seriously, read the blog post, its important
*BLOG POST :D
*Blog link: https://www.alliancelarp.co/blog/august-2025-event

Please do not hesitate to direct questions to [email protected]!

Alliance LARP Colorado’s August 2025 Event Information!

07/28/2025

Have you heard? Signups are open for our August 15-17 Event! Read more here:

Alliance Colorado August tickets are now on sale!

06/02/2025

Hello, Alliance Friends, and happy Pride Month! We have some exciting news today;
ACO and our friends at Dystopia Rising Colorado have officially been approved to make our glorious return to Denver FanExpo for the 2025 event!

Denver FanExpo is our game’s #1 opportunity every year to bring new folks into the community, so it is a huge opportunity to fight for.Signups are now open for volunteering at the event. Player volunteers are the beating heart that keep our efforts at the con running smoothly.

Signups are open here: https://forms.gle/MDoRJiDYUUNChHxr8

There are opportunities for everyone to shine as a volunteer at the event, no matter what your skillset is - whether you want to run tabletop modules, wander around as a quest-giving NPC, or train rookie fighters in the boffer ring! Signups are by the half-day, with a 9am to 2pm and a 2pm to 7pm shift. Please don’t commit to a shift if you cannot be there punctually as coordinating the handout of con badges is always a challenge. Priority will be given to full day signups.

What’s in it for you if you turn up? Participants will get Goblin Stamps, Dragon Stamps, Silver Scales, and more - You will also enjoy a free badge into the event for the shifts you volunteer with ample chances to wander the floor, and a free bag lunch every day. Pretty good deal!

Before the fun of FanExpo begins, we have one more event coming up, though! Everyone is invited to join us on June 14 for ACO’s Ren Faire invasion! Gear up for the State’s biggest celebration of fantasy and history as we enjoy opening weekend. We’ll be meeting at the Globe Stage at 11am - expect a classic Ren Faire day with some extra activities like group show attendance, light in-character RP, and even a special scavenger hunt to take you through the day!

Can’t wait to see you there, folks!

-Katie

Fill this out if you are interested in volunteering at FanExpo 2025 with Alliance LARP Colorado!

05/12/2025

Howdy everyone! Making this post a little later than I planned, which is my bad - but we have all the details you might need about Next Saturday’s Epic Day of Service at Camp Tumbleson Lake - a fantastic chance to give back to the community - right here: https://www.alliancelarp.co/blog/epic-day-of-service-2025

Please also sign up on their page at https://www.epicdayofservice.org/clubs/united-states-5450-boulder/projects/brc-ymca-camp-tumbleson-lake-project-b858cb282

And let us know you’re coming by filling this quick survey out if you don’t mind: https://forms.gle/nqBnLwJjGgMFiVqP6

Don’t forget that the party keeps going on Sunday, with a get-together at Thane’s Table on Sunday the 18th, from 2pm-7pm! Come in costume if you can and expect ample opportunities for both light RP and OOC interactions, as well as a great chance to promote our game to the space’s other patrons!

As always, just reach you if you have any questions. I’ll see you there soon!

Hey friends! If you're planning to attend the Rotary Club's Epic Day of Service where we help make Camp Tumbleson Lake, our main play site, just a little more amazing on May 17, please fill this form out to confirm your interest!

04/28/2025

Good afternoon, everyone. Katie here with some important updates about our May event, and an exciting announcement of our summer community day schedule! For the full details, please read the below blog post - if you don’t have time, here’s a TL:DR:

BLOG HERE - https://www.alliancelarp.co/blog/may-event-update

*April Game Experience Survey closes tomorrow - fill it out here before then if you can! https://forms.gle/1Q5SwGLDDxNZGLBX9

*Unfortunately, we have made the decision to cancel our May 18 day game due to low staff availability. This does NOT impact our planned August, September, or October full weekend events!

*May 18 is being repurposed for a community event day, so keep your calendars clear! Here’s the summer community day schedule:

*May 17 - Epic Day of Service at Camp Tumbleson Lake (Sign up here: https://www.ymcanoco.org/events/epic-day-service )

*May 18: Thane’s Table Takeover, 2pm-7pm. More details in the blog, and even more to come in an announcement next week

*June 14: ACO Ren faire trip! A beloved tradition resumes on opening weekend.

*July 3-6: Denver Fan Expo! ACO and DR:CO will be working together to host a community zone booth again. DM Katie if you want to help plan, and keep an eye open for volunteer signups.

*Expect more posts and clear communication on everything coming up soon. ACO remains committed as ever to transparency.

Questions? Concerns? First, read the blog post and see if your questions are answered there. If not, reach out on discord or shoot an email to [email protected]!

Join us May 17 for a volunteer day at Camp Tumbleson Lake with Boulder Rotary and the Y!

04/17/2025

With game on in just 48 hours, its time for some last minute reminders about our site and the event! First and most important, there is a proper cold front moving in towards our site right now with nighttime temps dropping as low as 14 degrees, so please pack for the cold! Here are some tips to stay toasty:
1) As with almost anything else, stay hydrated! Dehydration generally makes everything worse
2) pack extra changes of socks. Being able to change your socks a couple times a day in cold, wet weather is near essential to staying warm and keeping all your piggies.
3) Wear layers! multiple layers of clothing allow you to add and remove pieces to regulate your temparture throughout the day. Wearing layers of modern technical materials underneath your genre outfits is a good way to go about it.
4) Hot hands to put in your gloves are a really cozy luxury to enjoy if you're planning to be outside for an extended amount of time.
5) Wear shoes with a good tread and good insulation (even if it means being slightly less genre). We might see some precipitation causing hills around site to be slippery and don't want anyone falling over.
6) Cabins are heated, so you shouldn't need to worry too much about insulated bedding, but if you are planning to camp, make sure to bring a good insulating ground layer, a cold weather sleeping bag, and warm pajamas. If you were planning to tent and change your mind, we have plenty of cabin space so don't be afraid to come in from the cold 🙂

Site Sky High Ranch, located at 30924 N State Highway 67, Woodland Park, CO, 80863. Please make sure to avoid route 76 on your southbound commute for an easier drive. Players are welcome on-site at 5pm.

If you plan to bring your own food or snacks, please plan on storing all food items in the tavern - fridge space will be restricted to staff meal plan, so please bring a cooler for any cold goods. There WILL be a microwave available!

The available cabin sites are in the Lucky Circle and Greenwood cabin areas - the two cabins designated for NPCs will be clearly marked on their doors. There are no assigned bunks, so please feel free to stake out a claim when you arrive. Please be accommodating to other players who may wish to stay in your cabin and do not spread out onto multiple bunks until it is clear they will be available.

That should be all for now! Please review our last pair of blogs at https://www.alliancelarp.co/blog/ if you want more information, or ask any questions right here on discord. Can't wait to see you all soon!

04/10/2025

We're coming up on our last TWO FULL DAYS of prereg, we have some important additional announcements! Please check the blog out for last minute event reminders, and a very special announcement about a chance to win a pair of legendary weapons! https://www.alliancelarp.co/blog/win-tristans-treasure

04/02/2025

Check out the menus that the amazing Shy is putting together for this game's meal plan! I'll also be typing the menus out at the bottom of this announcement. Remember- prereg closes next Friday on April 11... time is ticking to get those tickets, and its time for you - yes, I mean you - to stop procrastinating! You can get your tickets at https://www.alliancelarp.co/store.

Another new fun fact: did you know you you can buy a blanket for a second character every event at a cost of $10 per Logistics period? The proceeds from this go directly into funding event running for the game, so it's a fantastic way to support the chapter a little extra while also gaining a nifty benefit for your alt! This is now available as an add-on in our shop.

See you on the 18th! In the meantime, if you have any questions, the fine folks on our staff team are here to support you. -Katie

Standard Menu:
Friday night - Chicken Alfredo, Asparagus, Rolls
Saturday breakfast - Waffles, Bacon and sausage , Fresh fruit
Saturday lunch - Brats and burgers, Potato salad , Pasta salad
Saturday dinner - Pulled pork sandwich , Baked beans, Mac N Cheese
Sunday breakfast - Bagels, Yogurt, Fresh fruit

Vegetarian Menu:
Friday night vegetarian - Spinach artichoke Alfredo , Asparagus , Rolls
Saturday breakfast - Waffles, Vegetarian Bacon and Vegetarian sausage , Fresh fruit
Saturday lunch - Vegetarian Brats and vegitarian burgers, Potato salad , Pasta salad
Saturday dinner - Pulled jackfruit sandwich , Baked beans, Mac N Cheese
Sunday breakfast - Bagels, Yogurt, Fresh fruit

02/22/2025

Hello, everyone! Our team has been hard at work for the last couple of months, and as winter turns to even more winter, we’re exciting to be dropping the announcement you’ve all been waiting for - We have dates confirmed for ACO’s Season 1! As Chiaroscuria crumbles and our heroes flee before the storm, the stage is set for a season of discovery in a whole new world - and perhaps the redemption of a little more of the old, thanks to an additional stash of Time Amber. This year, we are aiming to host a total of four full weekend events, plus one day game!

Our season opens on April 18-20 with a weekend Sky High Ranch! Following that, we’ll be returning to Camp Tumbleson Lake for a tentative day game on the 18th of May, and two confirmed weekend events on August 15-17 and September 12-14. Finally, we’re aiming to cap the season off with one last weekend event in October - this event is also tentative, and the date is very much TBD. Over the next couple of weeks, expect a veritable blitz of posts, blogs, and information - We’ve been doing a LOT of work over the winter, and now that we have dates, we’re going to hit the ground running. Coming tomorrow: a blog with even more details about our event schedule, plus some exciting news like new open staff positions, over the winter IBGAs, and more!

Keep your eyes to the void, adventurers… the end is coming soon, and with it, new beginnings.