Introduction
Taking on the role of Autocrat for an event can be one of the most frustrating adventures you can imagine, but it can also be one of the most rewarding and satisfying experiences as well. It is my favorite way to give back to this organization that has given me so much; the society and company of like-minded people.
This web site is meant to give you access to information useful when organizing event. It will not give you all the information necessary for you to be successful. How successful you will be is entirely dependent on how diligent you are in asking questions, finding answers and following through on the details.If you are thinking about volunteering to autocrat an event, here are some things to consider (and be realistic here):
| - Will your life (work, friends and family) allow you enough time to
do a good job? - Are you willing to commit several months to one project (for Crown events it could be a year or more)? - Do you have the temperament to work with all the people that you will interact with? - How is your health over a stretch of 6+ months? - How adaptable are you when plans go awry? - How do you act/feel/behave under stress? |
If you answered positively to these questions, you will find much information on this site that will be useful as you explore event management.
The links at the top will take you to information on getting started, who's who in the An Tir autocrating community, links to autocrating resources and announcements from SCA corporate and Kingdom officials as well as answers to some of autocrating's trickiest questions.