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A '''Park''', more commonly called a '''Chapter''', in [[Amtgard]] are local groups of Amtgardians, [[contract]]ed as an official group by [[Amtgard International]]. Chapters can belong to a [[kingdom]], or be a [[freehold]]. Chapters of Amtgard are found all over the [[:Category:Places by State|United States]] and [[:Category:Canada|Canada]], and occasionally found in other countries around the world.
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==Definition==
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{{rule|<onlyinclude>In order to play Amtgard, one must have other people to play with. Parks are groups of people that get together on at least a bi-weekly basis to play the game and spend time with one another. All Parks start as a Freehold, by signing a Freehold Contract with Amtgard International. Most Freeholds will become a Sponsored Park by joining a Kingdom, allowing them to progress in name as their size increases. Your local Kingdom corpora will provide specific details about the names and privileges of increasing Park sizes.
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Parks typically have the same leadership positions as kingdoms do and are elected on the same six month schedule.
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Not all Parks need to have all positions filled at all times. Some smaller Parks only need a monarch while larger groups need a full complement of officers.</onlyinclude>|{{CurrentRulebookNumber}}}}
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===Becoming a Park===
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[[File:Alona Greenwood keep to barony.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Elevation of [[Greenwood Keep]] to the status of [[barony]], created by [[Alona Twotrees]] ]]
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To qualify as an Amtgard chapter, a group of people must play in the same location at least twice per month, at a regularly scheduled day and time, and hold a [[contract]]. They must also create a name for their group that does not match another chapter's name, and design a park [[heraldry]].
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Chapters that wish to become a part of a [[kingdom]] must speak with a kingdom representative. Parks usually join kingdoms that are geographically close to them, though parks in an [[Amt-void]] might seek to join a kingdom that is hundreds of miles away.
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Chapters are given designations based on attendance. Most kingdoms count the number of unique individuals that attend in a given month, while others average number of people who play each week. Chapters can go up and down in status every six months. Parks that never join a kingdom, and therefore choose to remain a [[freehold]], cannot have any designation besides [[shire]]. Different designations allow for different executive privileges, such as the ability to bestow higher level [[awards]].
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Each chapter has its own [[officers]], who are responsible for running all aspects of Amtgard play. All parks have a local [[monarch]], who handles the weekly affairs required to maintain a park. If there are enough members, other offices might be created, such as a [[regent]], a [[prime minister]], a [[champion]], or local [[guildmasters]].
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Chapters are required to sign up with the [[ORK]], Amtgard's online record keeper. Park officers can use the ORK to keep track of attendance, awards, titles, and other records. If park members visit other chapters or kingdoms, their records will be simultaneously updated and backed up.
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===Chapter designations===
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The following are chapter designations, used to assign permission to different chapters based on size. The exact number of people required varied depending on which kingdom they belong to. Freeholds are always considered shires, no matter the number of members.
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*[[Shire]]: 0 - 5 players
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*[[Barony]]: 15 - 20 players
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*[[County]]: 21 - 30 players; only used in the [[Golden Plains]]
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*[[Duchy]]: 30 - 40 players
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*[[Principality]]/[[Grand Duchy]]: 60 - 75 players; some kingdoms require subgroups as well.
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*[[Kingdom]]: 75+ players required, as well as several other factors
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Chapters can only advance in designation with the blessing and consent of their Kingdom Monarch. Each kingdom has different requirements for advancement, which may extend beyond the number of active players.
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Multiple chapters are joined together to form a [[kingdom]]. You can only be created as a kingdom if you are approved by both your supporting kingdom and the [[Circle of Monarchs]].
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====Changing chapter names====
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Any group considering changing their name must contact Amtgard Inc. to do so. If a group's name changes, their contract is not valid until they can update the contract paperwork.
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===Links===
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*[[Starting your own Park]]
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*[http://www.amtgardinc.com/bldocs/newbie.pdf Beginner's Guide to Amtgard], a guide for new players
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*[http://www.alonatwotrees.com/amtgardpark/ Starting and maintaining a park], by [[Alona]]
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*[http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/start_a_park.pdf Starting a Park] by [[Raven the Muse]]
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*[http://www.crownandflame.com/Articles/principles.htm Principles of Growth: From Shire, To Duchy, To Principality] by [[Celdic Fitz Caliston]]
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*[http://www.crownandflame.com/Articles/build.htm Tips for Building a Better Amtgard Park] by [[Matthias O'Lachon]]
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*[http://www.crownandflame.com/Articles/keepem.htm Keep 'Em Coming Back for More…] by [[SAM Nemoralis]]
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*[http://www.crownandflame.com/Articles/starting1.htm Things You Need to Know When Starting a Group] by [[Sir]] [[Squeak!]]
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*[http://www.electricsamurai.com/main_page.pl?action=view_article&file=20020121100248-Guests.txt&dir=General How to get along with your parent kingdom] by [[Francis]] of Ravensholm
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*[http://www.electricsamurai.com/main_page.pl?action=view_article&file=20020701094924-Guests.txt&dir=General Sublands?] by [[Aramis]]
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*[http://www.electricsamurai.com/main_page.pl?action=view_article&file=20040720115034-Guests.txt&dir=General Upkeep of A Land] by [[Arminius]]
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*[http://www.electricsamurai.com/main_page.pl?action=view_article&file=20070208000000-Guests.txt&dir=General Shire Troubles and Learning to Let Go] by [[Promethea]]
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*[http://www.electricsamurai.com/main_page.pl?action=view_article&file=20100113000000-Guests.txt&dir=General Building and Evolving Larger Group Awareness and Identity] by [[Dame]] [[Sindari Elfstone]]
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Latest revision as of 15:42, 21 February 2025

A Park, more commonly called a Chapter, in Amtgard are local groups of Amtgardians, contracted as an official group by Amtgard International. Chapters can belong to a kingdom, or be a freehold. Chapters of Amtgard are found all over the United States and Canada, and occasionally found in other countries around the world.

Definition

In order to play Amtgard, one must have other people to play with. Parks are groups of people that get together on at least a bi-weekly basis to play the game and spend time with one another. All Parks start as a Freehold, by signing a Freehold Contract with Amtgard International. Most Freeholds will become a Sponsored Park by joining a Kingdom, allowing them to progress in name as their size increases. Your local Kingdom corpora will provide specific details about the names and privileges of increasing Park sizes.

Parks typically have the same leadership positions as kingdoms do and are elected on the same six month schedule.

Not all Parks need to have all positions filled at all times. Some smaller Parks only need a monarch while larger groups need a full complement of officers.
Amtgard Organization
Circle of Monarchs · Kingdoms · Parks · Reeves · Companies and Households · Awards and Symbols · Code of Conduct · Age of Combatants
V8 Rulebook
Introduction · V8 Made Easy · Organization · Role-playing · Combat Rules · Armor · Weapons · Weapon Types, Shields, and Equipment · Equipment Checking · Magic Items · Battlegames · Classes · Magic, Abilities, States and Special Effects · Magic and Abilities · Rules Revision Process · Common Misconceptions · Award Standards · Kingdom Boundaries & Park Sponsorship · Annexure


Becoming a Park

Elevation of Greenwood Keep to the status of barony, created by Alona Twotrees

To qualify as an Amtgard chapter, a group of people must play in the same location at least twice per month, at a regularly scheduled day and time, and hold a contract. They must also create a name for their group that does not match another chapter's name, and design a park heraldry.

Chapters that wish to become a part of a kingdom must speak with a kingdom representative. Parks usually join kingdoms that are geographically close to them, though parks in an Amt-void might seek to join a kingdom that is hundreds of miles away.

Chapters are given designations based on attendance. Most kingdoms count the number of unique individuals that attend in a given month, while others average number of people who play each week. Chapters can go up and down in status every six months. Parks that never join a kingdom, and therefore choose to remain a freehold, cannot have any designation besides shire. Different designations allow for different executive privileges, such as the ability to bestow higher level awards.

Each chapter has its own officers, who are responsible for running all aspects of Amtgard play. All parks have a local monarch, who handles the weekly affairs required to maintain a park. If there are enough members, other offices might be created, such as a regent, a prime minister, a champion, or local guildmasters.

Chapters are required to sign up with the ORK, Amtgard's online record keeper. Park officers can use the ORK to keep track of attendance, awards, titles, and other records. If park members visit other chapters or kingdoms, their records will be simultaneously updated and backed up.

Chapter designations

The following are chapter designations, used to assign permission to different chapters based on size. The exact number of people required varied depending on which kingdom they belong to. Freeholds are always considered shires, no matter the number of members.

Chapters can only advance in designation with the blessing and consent of their Kingdom Monarch. Each kingdom has different requirements for advancement, which may extend beyond the number of active players.

Multiple chapters are joined together to form a kingdom. You can only be created as a kingdom if you are approved by both your supporting kingdom and the Circle of Monarchs.

Changing chapter names

Any group considering changing their name must contact Amtgard Inc. to do so. If a group's name changes, their contract is not valid until they can update the contract paperwork.

Links

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