Items within this VSS represent alterations to common methods and avenues from the general Camarilla. It is required that all members attending SERE 2009 and portraying any character AT ANY TIME during the weekend read, understand, and comply with the guidelines detailed below. Attendance and portrayal at SERE 2009 constitutes understanding and acceptance of the guidelines regardless of agreement or understanding. Theme

Rules Section
SERE 2009 uses all White Wolf books and secondary resources described as sanctioned within the Camarilla Global Addenda and Camarilla US Addenda. Any alterations, additions, or removals from this addenda will be detailed below or in the style sheets for the specific venues.
Character Records
Players are required to bring two printed copies (neatly handwritten ink is acceptable, but pencil is not) of all character sheets with them. One of these will be given to the In Character Check-in Team and the other is for player use during the event.
Character Sheets are required to have the following:
Players name, Camarilla membership number, storyteller name, email address, and Camarilla membership number on the title section
A complete Experience log that includes a creation log, Experience awards, and all required approval numbers required by your affiliate. Approvals must include any approval requirements as well as relevant comments by approving officers.
Detailed listing of all mechanics applicable to their character from sources not found in the core genre or World of Darkness (blue) books. If you do not have these mechanics on hand, they will not be accessible to your character.
Approval Restrictions
Gadgetry: Things that belong in a James Bond/Cyberpunk movie will not be allowed. If the effect is a material or item intended to duplicate existing abilities in game (such as miniature hand-held cameras to spot those using Obfuscate, etc.), they will also not be allowed. Consult the Lead Venue Storyteller to see if the items you have are considered exceptions to this rule. Items that fall under this aspect will be removed from character sheets at check-in if they are not approved before the event.
Non Player Characters on site must be approved with the Lead Storyteller in advance of the event. This includes having retainers on site, Dominated "skin-suits", and other merit-based NPC's. If these are not approved prior to the event, they will not be allowed. Exceptions will not be made to this rule.
Storytellers may petition to incorporate their plotlines and/or NPCs into SERE. If approval is not obtained, plot effects and items are considered out of play or "switched off" for the duration of SERE.
Off Site Limitations
Players who are on the physical location of the game site yet "off-site" in terms of play represent a breakdown in the continuity of the game and will be limited as much as possible. Those events that have been designated as off-site will be clearly marked on the schedule or by storyteller announcement. In some cases participating in these events may limit your ability to participate in the regular venue. IC locations will be clearly marked on the entrance to each room.
Experience Awards
The standard experience award for SERE will be 4 Experience per full session played. The Experience may be divided between characters if more than one character is played during a session. Over cap experience will be determined on a by-genre basis and will be detailed within the genre specific genre VSS.
Storyteller Empowerment
Mass combat and scenes with over six participants, because of their tendency to escalate quickly into time freezes that will tie up characters, will be carefully monitored. A Storyteller may pull a large scene off the main floor and into the ST Scene Resolution room. The Storyteller is empowered to determine when and how other characters are allowed to enter such scenes. If any players argue with any of the Storytellers, or otherwise disrupt the flow of the scene, that player can be asked by a Storyteller to hand their character sheet over to the them and leave the game, at which point the PC will be scripted out of game in a manner fully at the discretion of the Lead Storyteller. The Storyteller staff's main priority is to get through the entirety of the game with as little time consuming challenges as possible and there will be little tolerance for disruption of game flow. Any and all ST's or narrators have authority over how the game is run and on-site rules calls. Any arguing or disruption of game will not be tolerated.
Venue Destructive Effects
Actions, effects, and mass destruction effects have the potential to end the In-Character reason for the gathering prematurely. Any effect that could result in the mass exodus of characters from the area, or items that have the potential of doing so must be approved though the Venue Lead before they are taken.
Player Advisory
The World of Darkness is not a happy place. From time to time, the Lead Storytellers in a venue may use adult themes, vivid descriptions, and contentious social issues to bring the World of Darkness to life. For those familiar with the White Wolf tabletop material, some plot elements or themes could be considered "Black Dog" material. Such themes and issues may include racism, sexism, bigotry, prejudice, sexual assault, and extreme violence. If, at any time, a player feels uncomfortable with a scene, the player should immediately inform the Storyteller running the scene. The Storyteller will either tone down scene so that the player is once again comfortable participating in it, or will excuse the player from the scene and hand the PC to a Narrator or other designated representative to finish out the scene without breaking continuity.
Appeals
Appeals resulting from SERE will be accepted via email up to 30 days after the last session of play by emailing the Regional Storyteller. If the ruling was made by the Southeast Regional Storyteller, notification of an appeal will be made to the National US Storyteller.

Christian Stephenson
SE Regional Storyteller