Jan 13 Parking Info

PARKING: DO NOT PARK BEHIND THE LODGE.

Today the Masons need the Mason-owned spots, let’s respect out generous hosts.

The credit union is becoming a dispensary and fresh new “Tow Zone / Customer Parking Only” signs went up in November so please respect signage.

Park at the lot by the Speedway gas station – GPS address 71 Hadley St, Cambridge, MA 02140. Park at the back by the fence.

PRONOUNS PINS
I can’t find them right now. So try to collect up any you accidentally took home over the past year and bring them for today. I will either find or replace them before February but that’s not gonna get sorted before games today.

2024 Sign Up – NEW FORM

https://forms.gle/rtgkimrWS2pj8Bw98

Sign in just ONCE per player, the same form covers all games. Site fees are Paypal or Cash.

January Game Announcement

Shattered Antiquities returns to its regular time and place!

World of Darkness LARP is live in Boston! The Modern Enigma Society (MES) is hosting both our Werewolf: the Apocalypse and Vampire: the Masquerade LARPs. We are actively recruiting new players, and there’s plenty of room in our games for all kinds of character concepts. Our next game is January 13th, 2024 at the

MASONIC LODGE OF CAMBRIDGE
1950 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

Werewolf: the Apocalypse
12pm – 5pm, with game on at 1pm

Vampire: the Masquerade
6pm – 11pm, with game on at 7pm

Site fee: $15 (one or both games). New players, your first game is free!
We accept Paypal or cash.

Save time and paper work – sign in here!

Note: We want our LARP to be financially accessible to all. Site Fee is always “Pay What You Can” with a suggested fee of $15. The money goes to our venue rental and to expenses like insurance and this web site.

First Game?
We welcome all our new players and hope to see you there this month!

If you need help creating a character before January 13th, please email nhma.dc@gmail.com and CC the Storyteller:
Werewolf – boston.apoc.vst@gmail.com
Vampire – nhma.masq2020@gmail.com

There will also be pre-generated characters you can play!

If this will be your first game, please RSVP to Wendy so we can be ready to welcome you.

December Game Announcement

Reminder: Game on Dec 9th is at a DIFFERENT LOCATION.

Odd Fellows Friendship Lodge #20

16 Maple St, Belmont, MA 02478

Shattered Antiquities returns to it’s regular time, with a new location for this month!

World of Darkness LARP is live in Boston! The Modern Enigma Society (MES) is hosting both our Werewolf: the Apocalypse and Vampire: the Masquerade LARPs. We are actively recruiting new players, and there’s plenty of room in our games for all kinds of character concepts. Our next game is December, 9th 2023.

Werewolf: the Apocalypse
12pm – 5pm, with game on at 1pm

Vampire: the Masquerade
6pm – 11pm, with game on at 7pm

Site fee: $15 (one or both games). New players, your first game is free!
We accept Paypal or cash.

Save time and paper work – sign in here!

Note: We want our LARP to be financially accessible to all. Site Fee is always “Pay What You Can” with a suggested fee of $15. The money goes to our venue rental and to expenses like insurance and this web site.

First Game?
We welcome all our new players and hope to see you there this month!

If you need help creating a character before December 9th, please email nhma.dc@gmail.com and CC the Storyteller:
Werewolf – boston.apoc.vst@gmail.com
Vampire – nhma.masq2020@gmail.com

There will also be pre-generated characters you can play!

If this will be your first game, please RSVP to Wendy so we can be ready to welcome you.

November Game Announcement

Shattered Antiquities returns to it’s regular time and place!

World of Darkness LARP is live in Boston! The Modern Enigma Society (MES) is hosting both our Werewolf: the Apocalypse and Vampire: the Masquerade LARPs. We are actively recruiting new players, and there’s plenty of room in our games for all kinds of character concepts. Our next game is November 11, 2023 at the

MASONIC LODGE OF CAMBRIDGE
1950 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

Werewolf: the Apocalypse
12pm – 5pm, with game on at 1pm

Vampire: the Masquerade
6pm – 11pm, with game on at 7pm

Site fee: $15 (one or both games). New players, your first game is free!
We accept Paypal or cash.

Save time and paper work – sign in here!

Note: We want our LARP to be financially accessible to all. Site Fee is always “Pay What You Can” with a suggested fee of $15. The money goes to our venue rental and to expenses like insurance and this web site.

First Game?
We welcome all our new players and hope to see you there this month!

If you need help creating a character before November 11, please email nhma.dc@gmail.com and CC the Storyteller:
Werewolf – boston.apoc.vst@gmail.com
Vampire – nhma.masq2020@gmail.com

There will also be pre-generated characters you can play!

If this will be your first game, please RSVP to Wendy so we can be ready to welcome you.




October Not-A-Game Announcement

SUNDAY OCT 22 at the Masonic Lodge of Cambridge

(There is no game on Oct 14. There is no game in October for either Vampire or Werewolf.)

Please join us from 1pm – 10pm for social time, board games, and member education activities. You can drop in / drop out any time.

Are you thinking of joining our LARP but aren’t quite sure how to get started? Come hang out and get to know us! We can help you create a character and make character ties!

Have friends, spouses or partners and want us to meet them? Feel free to bring them. Guests are welcome at this October Social, however, attendees must still be 18 years or older.

October 22nd will be the last day to vote in the VST election, we will have a computer you can use to cast your vote.

Bring you favorite games, snacks, and (non-alcoholic) beverages.

Site fee: Standard is still $15 “Pay what you can” from $0 to as much as you want is always an option.

October LARP SWAP
We are going to do a LARP costume and prop swap!

Bring your gently used costumes, accessories and props that you bought for that one character or that one LAPR and swap it!

Rules:
No sales. Give away or swap only.
If it came with you, it leaves with someone, even if that’s you. (Please do not stick me with cleaning up a bunch of unwanted stuff at 10pm at night!)

**You may bring crafting supplies / materials and I will be taking donations for https://www.diycraftandthrift.com/ – items MUST be placed in the designated bin and please make SURE they conform to the guidelines! https://www.diycraftandthrift.com/what-we-accept

If you have questions, reach out to Wendy at nhma.dc@gmail.com

September Game Announcements

Next Game is Saturday Sept 16

All games will be held at:

The Cambridge Masonic Lodge, 1950 Mass Ave, Cambridge. (Right across from Porter Square)

Parking is available, but for any questions, please contact Wendy at nhma.dc@gmail.com Game is held on the 2nd floor in the big conference room.

The site opens at high noon (12pm) and Werewolf will be kicking off at 1pm. It’s a little early to howl at the moon, but that’s not all they do! Come join the fun!

Check in for Vampire begins at 6pm, and game starts at 7pm. Come early to get checked in and enjoy some social chat before the game.

Don’t forget, there are changing spaces available, should you have need, and it always helps to wear comfortable shoes. There’s plenty of seating, but be prepared to be on your feet.

Game ends at 11pm sharp to accommodate everyone’s travel needs.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Wendy at nhma.dc@gmail.com

If this will be your FIRST game please RSVP to Wendy at nhma.dc@gmail.com

Thanks so much, everyone, and I look forward to seeing you there!

MESCon 2023 NSS/VSS’s, Registration Reminder, COVID Policy

Hello MES!

We are two weeks out from MESCon 2023!! Here are a bunch of updates and reminders. 

1. The VSS for each Venue and the NSS are now up on the MESCon 2023 website. And please don’t forget to pre-register for the convention, both purchasing your tickets as well as submitting your character sheets. As the Approvals Database is still down, all sheets must be submitted via the Google form provided by the NST on the MESCon 2023 website. Sheets submitted will be considered the official copy of your sheet. And the NST has asked that links not be submitted, so you will need to copy/paste your sheets into the form. Those who pre-register are eligible for both Prestige and VIP. 

https://mesnca.com/mescon

2. New Orleans has been dealing with an intense heatwave. You will hear me talking about proper hydration a lot when we get down there. So please plan accordingly, your safety is of paramount importance. 

3. I have booked one of the 2nd floor conference rooms for the Friday and Saturday of the convention. All three Q&A’s as well as the live auction will be held in that room, and I will be adding the location to the convention schedule (though likely not until next week). The layout guide for the hotel can also be found on the MESCon 2023 website. 

4. Volunteers needed!! Mostly to assist with registration as well as setting up and breaking down decor, but there will be a lot of little jobs to handle as well at the con. If you are able to help please email me: nca@nca.modernenigmasociety.org. Assisting at the convention will earn you Prestige and VIP. 

5. COVID-19 Policy: We are maintaining the same policy as we did in 2022, outlined below. 

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required to attend the 2023 MES Conventions. Presentation of a vaccination card, image of vaccination card, or medical records application that shows proof of COVID-19 Vaccination will suffice. Those seeking a medical exemption from the vaccination requirement will need to provide clear documentation (such as a doctor’s note) at least seven (7) days before the convention to be considered. To obtain this, please email documentation to the Board of Directors (board@modernenigmasociety.org). 

If you approach a fellow member and they ask you to wear a mask in close contact, described as in a distance of 6ft or less, you will be required to do so or provide at least 6 feet of distance. Convention staff may also require you to wear a mask (n95) should an area become crowded or when entering small contained spaces such as small rooms for side scenes. Therefore, you should carry a mask on you at all times. There will be n95 masks available from staff in instances where staff require a member to wear one. Refusal to wear a mask and/or leave the space when requested to do so may be considered grounds for Investigation or Disciplinary Action.
Thank You, Jeremy “Geo” GiannettiUS2016080080
Modern Enigma Society National Convention 

Administrator

Aug 12 Game Announcements

Next Game is Saturday Aug 12

All games will be held at:

The Cambridge Masonic Lodge, 1950 Mass Ave, Cambridge. (Right across from Porter Square)

Parking is available, but for any questions, please contact Wendy at nhma.dc@gmail.com Game is held on the 2nd floor in the big conference room.

The site opens at high noon (12pm) and Werewolf will be kicking off at 1pm. It’s a little early to howl at the moon, but that’s not all they do! Come on out to join the fun!

Check in for Vampire begins at 6pm, and game starts at 7pm. Come early to get checked in and enjoy some social chat before the game.

Don’t forget, there are changing spaces available, should you have need, and it always helps to wear comfortable shoes. There’s plenty of seating, but be prepared to be on your feet.

Game ends at 11pm sharp to accommodate everyone’s travel needs.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Wendy at nhma.dc@gmail.com

Thanks so much, everyone, and I look forward to seeing you there!

MESCon 2023 Online Charity Auction & Expanded Room Block

Hello MES!

I am happy to announce that the online charity auction for MESCon 2023 has begun!! As always, 100% of all money raised will be split eveningly with the MES Scholarship Fund and one charity organization of our choosing. We have decided upon the Shriners Children’s Hospital for this year. In addition to the online auction, there will also be a live auction held at MESCon 2023, and those items will be made available at some point during the convention itself.
Some of the items are listed as usable for the convention only, so please be aware of that when you bid. We have also implemented anti-snipe settings so that everyone will be able to have a fair opportunity to place bids. Once the auction is over, please note you will have about two weeks to get your applications in should you want to use your items at the con itself.

Charityauction.bid/mescon2023 
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en
In addition, I’ve managed to get a few more rooms set to the room block rate at the Hilton Garden Inn in New Orleans. The link to our convention’s room block can be found below. 

All of these links are also up on the MESCon 2023 website

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/msygigi-hilton-garden-inn-new-orleans-convention-center/

https://mesnca.com/mescon

Jeremy “Geo” GiannettiUS2016080080
Modern Enigma Society National Convention 

Administrator