Getting Started/Join the Community
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What you'll cover
- Join the Discord and Facebook communities
- Find your nation's channels and groups
- Introduce yourself and start meeting people
- Understand how the community works between events
Where to Find Us
Menhirs Fate has an active community across several platforms. The two main spaces are:
Discord is the heart of the community. It's where most day-to-day conversation happens, where news and updates are shared, and where you'll find channels for every nation, general chat, and newcomer support. If you only join one thing, make it the Discord.
Facebook has the main Menhirs Fate page alongside nation-specific groups where players organise, share costume inspiration, and chat about their characters. It's a great complement to Discord, especially if Facebook is already part of your routine.
You can also find Menhirs Fate on YouTube for event videos and content.
Find Your Nation
Once you're on Discord, look for your nation's channel. This is where the people you'll be camping, fighting, and scheming alongside hang out between events. Nation channels are a brilliant place to:
- Ask questions about costume, character concepts, or lore
- See what experienced players are working on
- Get a feel for the culture and personality of your nation
- Start putting names to faces before you arrive on the field
Facebook nation groups serve the same purpose and are worth joining too if you're active on that platform.
Introduce Yourself
Do this. Post a quick hello in your nation's channel. Something like "Hi, I'm new, I've just booked my first event and I've picked [nation]" is all you need. The community is welcoming and people genuinely enjoy helping newcomers find their feet.
You don't need to have everything figured out. You don't need a finished character or a complete costume. Just saying hello opens the door, and you'll likely get a flood of friendly responses, advice, and offers to help.
Going solo?: If you're coming to your first event without knowing anyone, the community is your secret weapon. A few weeks of chatting on Discord can turn complete strangers into people who'll save you a spot by the fire and lend you a spare sword.
How the Community Works Between Events
Menhirs Fate currently runs three event weekends per year, and the game happens at those events. Between events, the online community is a social space rather than a gameplay space. Here are a few things worth knowing:
Keep it OC (out of character). The online spaces are for chatting as yourself, not roleplaying as your character. The game is designed to be played on the field, and keeping things OC between events makes sure everyone gets to experience the story as it unfolds in person.
Assume good faith. Tone is tricky over text. If something reads oddly, give the benefit of the doubt. The community works best when people are generous with each other.
Stay on topic. The Menhirs Fate spaces are for Menhirs Fate. Keep discussions relevant, and be respectful of others at all times.
Don't spoil the game. Plot and story developments happen at events. Sharing too much online can rob others of the experience of discovering things in play. If someone asks about something that happened in game, encourage them to seek people out at the next event. That generates more game for everyone.
Need help?: If you ever have a concern or need to raise an issue, you can open a mod ticket on the Menhirs Fate Discord. For more serious matters, email conduct@menhirsfate.com.
The Benefits of Connecting Early
Joining the community before your first event is one of the single best things you can do to make your experience brilliant. Players who arrive already knowing a few names and faces settle in faster, feel more confident, and have more fun from the very first hour.
It also means you'll have people to ask those last-minute questions: "What should I bring?", "Where do I park?", "Can someone help me with my character sheet?" The community has heard them all and is happy to help.