The Wanderers

Julie said:

As a note, Wanderers wouldn't be camp-bound. They are more like roaming referees. They settle disputes, throw offenders out of the game, have radios in the event of serious trouble, etc. Didn't we also talk about them having special items on their person if they are spotted outside of a battle?

This is true. Some aspects of this game may be easier to understand if you've ever played an MMO or LARP, or really any RPG. The wanderers are much like NPCs (non-player characters). Depending how into it we get, they may play out their roles with some zeal. Some of them are mostly there to go camping. Others are more active in the game. The folks organizing the event will usually be Wanderers, to help things run smoothly. Under most circumstances, the Wanderers are not to be fired upon.

Ya know, let me elaborate on that MMO connection there. Now, we don't want this train of thought to go too far, but you could think of GGE much like World of Warcraft or Everquest. Most people are players, their enemies other players. There will be a few folks taking other roles. Let us say that Colorado Matt and I are sorta in charge of a particular game. He may take up the role of "Indian Shaman," 'cause he looks the part, and we want to move the game and story along. If you find "magic charms" in the woods, you may be able to bring them to him for some reward. I might take up the role of the Wendigo. If I catch you in the wild, I chase your ass down (assuming you have the stamina of Luc after half an Aloe-Vera handjob). Shoot me as much as you want, you'll only piss me off. I catch you, you dead. Go back to the Wanderer's Camp and hope there's a way to get back in the game.

I think the cool thing about GGE is that you could really play up whatever strengths you want. Those who like hiking and camping will get to do a damn lot of that. Those who like a good long game of airsoft get do plenty of that, too. Those who dig role-playing games (stop snickering, those people are hella cool!) can get into their roles for a good Live-Action game, only without jackasses with plastic fangs and bad accents. They get cowboy hats instead.