Come Sunday morning, the air was warm and still, the lake calm, and Requiem was quiet. But the blood that soaked the muddy ground told a story of the war that had raged and ended just a few hours prior, as the survivors dealt with the threat of the Jones Collective once and for all. But victory came with a price, and with Requiem balanced on the razor’s edge, what comes now that Jones is gone?

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The staff of Dystopia Rising New York wishes to express support for the tremendous number of individuals whose rights to bodily-autonomy are under siege today, and express our unequivocal support for reproductive rights.

Join us Thursday at 7 pm for our Future of Requiem discord chat, where the staff of Dystopia Rising New York will engage with our players to talk about our plans for the next few months and beyond. This is a steering session, where we explain our thoughts as storytellers, solicit feedback, and engage in conversation about what will happen after the current plot-line, and during our premier event in August, Honor’s Fall.

The war with the Jones Collective hit critical mass during the Reign of Terror, as Requiem endured constant artillery shelling while striking back at the Reverend Jim Jones and his legion of fanatics. Even as the other Families of the Fold maneuver to restore order after the disappearance of Anton Anastasia, the survivors of Requiem prepare for the endgame, struggling to find a way to resist the grasp Jones has over those of Faith.

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We’ve updated our webpage to include all items from the Family trade lists. Check them out here.

Remember, you can join any of the Families of Requiem in character gain access to their basic trade list item. Learn more about their mechanics here.

The following is an in-character report on the Reverend Jimmy Jones, compiled by the Gravetech Draven Phtysicus during the last event, and distributed between gatherings.

In case you haven’t heard, Requiem was shelled at our last event by train-born artillery, as the Jones Collective declared war on the fold. The firepower of the train struck every hour on the hour, ensuring that our local doctors would have plenty of work. Next month, it’s time to do something about it, which can be summed up in two words: train job.

Locals and visitors alike got to experience The Anarchy, and realize how bad the situation is in Requiem. We learned what happens when the alliances of the Fold tumble off the razor’s edge, and one rival gains an advantage over the other. In this case, it wasn’t just the chaos that followed the death and disappearance of Anton Anastasia, but the emergence of the Reverend Jimmy Jones as the would-be dictator.

What does March have in store for you? Read on to find out!

We’ve updated our Local Mechanics for March! Here’s some of the calls you can expect to hear during the event… Tangled, Unstoppable, and Compulsion.

As Dystopia Rising New York continues to grow, we also need to grow our staff. As such, we’re announcing our 2022 Guide Drive, were we’re recruiting up to 23 new guides.

This past weekend, players in Dystopia Rising New York (DRNY)’s January event witnessed the beginning of a major plot arc we’re calling The Reckoning. It started with the assassination of Anton Anastasia and could lead to major changes for the setting of Requiem and the Fold. At the start of this arc, we want to offer our players some out-of-character expectations, as well as the chance to provide feedback about their excitement, their goals, and their concerns in regards to this arc. We’ll go over three of our expectations, and then explain the best way to offer feedback.

Despite the freezing temperatures and winter weather warnings, Dystopia Rising New York had its largest event since its return last August. That Which Was Taken was about the loss of things you may have never even known you had, such as peace balanced on the razor’s edge" For those of you who missed the event, here’s a recap of what happened, as well as some important announcements.

As announced at the end of our January Event, Dystopia Rising New York has decided that our next event - The Anarchy - will be in March, not February. We had an amazing experience and succeeded despite challenges including weather, lack of water, and the pandemic. However, with a two week turn-around until our next scheduled event, we’ve decided not to hold an event in February.

We’ve packed our next Event, That Which Was Taken, with all sorts of antagonists and special events for you, including fallout from the Dead Waters National Event and several unique zed. Saturday night, we have a particular surprise in response to player actions that we’re sure will have consequences for a long, long time. Check out what we have planned for January…

Dystopia Rising New York (DRNY) has always focused on the sketchy side of the wastes, with Requiem being home to thieves, assassins, and all manner of criminals. As we’ve incorporated national plotlines into our setting, it’s grown rich with layers of detail and possibilities for conflict. However, it can also confuse players… so here’s a quick guide to how crime works in Requiem.

As we prepare for January’s event, That Which Was Taken, we want to remind you that our February Event will follow only two weeks after. To get ready, we’re opening Early-Bird sales up this Thursday, and will continue until the Sunday of our game.

Coming in January? With the additional protections we’re putting in place for COVID, the logistics around our water situation, and our travelers, we’ve had a number of announcements for you this past week and a half. Here they are, all in one place.