====== When and Where ======

===== Sessions =====

The game will consist of 5 [[uptime|sessions]], plus an initial character creation session and an end-of-game debrief. These will take place fortnightly on Wednesday evenings. The venue will be open to us from **7pm**, with sessions **starting at 7:30pm and finishing at 10:30pm**. Sessions will all be hosted in the [[https://maps.app.goo.gl/BGBB6AdNzPHWoPw7A|Asian Cultural Centre]] (Manzil Way, Oxford, OX4 1GH), in a ground-floor room.

The character creation session is both an OOC social event to come and meet the GMs and fellow roleplayers, as well as an opportunity to collaborate with both GMs and other players to establish your character's place in the community of Little Avoning. For this game, player characters are encouraged to be integral parts of their community and may, if they wish, take positions of authority and influence within the town. The character creation session is therefore optional but **strongly recommended**. We will also be hosting a Costume Swap event at Character Creation -- bring any costume parts or craft material you no longer want, and swap them with other people to make the costume you want for Echoes!

^ Session ^ Date ^
|Character Creation and Costume Swap |17/09/2025  |
|Session 1 |01/10/2025  |
|Session 2 |15/10/2025  |
|Session 3 |29/10/2025  |
|Session 4 |12/11/2025  |
|Session 5 |26/11/2025  |
|Debrief |10/12/2025  |

===== Getting Here =====

The Asian Cultural Centre is located just off Cowley Road and is easily accessible with most methods of transport. Please note that the Asian Cultural centre is well signposted, and is located a little further down the road than the Mosque.

The closest bus stop to the Asian Cultural Centre is [[https://maps.app.goo.gl/QRPkg3Hqg1z9m1yXA|Manzil Way]]. Regular buses are available here to/from the centre of Oxford (including the rail station), as well as out towards Temple Cowley. There is also a nearby bus stop on [[https://maps.app.goo.gl/pveARAFGKDE7ccD5A|Morrell Avenue]].

There is car parking at the venue, however you will need to move your car if you are going to the post-session social. There is also plenty of on-street parking available from 6:30pm, on Manzil Way and in many of the nearby streets.

Additionally, there is paid parking available at the [[https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qm1DB2E1zUyzsdxY6|Union Street Car Park]] nearby.

===== Accessibility =====

Our space is located on the **ground floor** of the Asian Cultural Centre. There is level access. There are gendered toilets, with the ladies' on the ground floor and the gents' on the first floor; there is also an accessible toilet on the ground floor.

The hall we have available is a single room. Due to the space, it may become loud and echoing during sessions. We do not have any other rooms in the venue booked, however there is corridor space and two staircases that are used to access the venue if you need to take a break. We are also able to use the grounds outside (though noise should be kept to a minimum).

If you have any concerns, questions, or suggestions regarding accessibility, please contact the GM team.

===== Post-Session Social =====

For those of you who want to socialise after the session, there will be an informal gathering at [[https://maps.app.goo.gl/TKNuWqayjXYEipL5A|Sundaes]], around a 5 minute walk from the venue. This is an informal, alcohol-free social. This can be a great chance to get to know your fellow roleplayers, especially if you don't know many other OLS members!