Adventure Guide Guild
Adventure Guides help bring GEOTL to life — creating games, stories, and unforgettable moments for everyone attending. They give their time to help make the convention possible, whether by hosting games as Game Masters (GMs/DMs) or supporting the event in other ways.
Great Escape on the Lakes would not be the same without the incredible Adventure Guides who help make this event such a memorable gathering.
Thank you for being part of what makes GEOTL so special.
If you’re interested in helping as an Adventure Guide — whether by hosting games or supporting the event in other ways — we would truly appreciate your help.
Are you interested in joining the Adventure Guide Guild?
Applications must be submitted prior to August 1st by emailing your request to:
GEOTL@GreatEscapeAdventures.net
You may also apply through the GEOTL Discord application.
Adventure Guides must commit to at least 4 hours of approved activities and agree to the guidelines below.
Planning Games
Adventure Guides hosting games must submit them for approval and scheduling through Tabletop.Events.
Please submit your games as early as possible to allow time for player signups and event planning.
Event Participation & Raffle Tickets
Players participating in scheduled games should receive:
1 free raffle ticket per game played.
Adventure Guides must pick up raffle tickets from the GEA merchant store in the castle prior to their scheduled events.
Event Host Responsibilities
Adventure Guides hosting events must:
• Schedule events online through Tabletop.Events
• Arrive at their assigned table early
• Prepare and set up their games 10 minutes before players arrive
• Make a good faith effort to run the full scheduled duration of their event
Meeting these expectations ensures eligibility for the Guild’s Recognition Tiers.
Event Sign-In Sheets
Adventure Guides must have players sign in for each event.
Completed sign-in sheets must be turned in daily to Registration (Dining Hall) so events can be properly credited.
Sign-in sheets that are incomplete or submitted late may not be credited.
No-Show Player Policy
Adventure Guides will receive credit for scheduled events with player no-shows as long as:
• There was at least one prior online signup
• The Adventure Guide attempts to fill open seats for 15 minutes
Sign-in sheets must clearly note this and still be submitted.
Event Adjustments
To help keep the convention running smoothly, GEOTL may occasionally make adjustments as needed, including moving event locations, canceling events with no signups, or removing Adventure Guide privileges when Guild guidelines are not followed.
Guild Recognition Tiers
4+ Hours – Guild Initiate
♦ GEOTL event T-shirt (while supplies/sizes last)
♦ Recognized publicly in the GEOTL Convention Guide as a member of the Adventure Guide Guild.
♦ Entered in GEA’s Adventure Guide giveaway (randomly drawn on Discord).
♦ Raffle tickets for leading games — 1 per hour of scheduled events.
♦ GEOTL pen.
♦ Grab a bottled water before each game you lead.
6+ Hours (Min 2 unique games) — Guild Guide
♦ All previous items plus:
♦ Single Day Event Admission.
♦ GM-exclusive collectible lanyard pin (must have led games).
12+ Hours (Min 3 unique games) — Master Guide
♦ All previous items plus:
♦ GEOTL Mug
♦ Event Admission – a second day!
18+ Hours (Min 4 unique games) — Grand Adventure Guide
♦ All previous items plus:
♦ Full Event Admission
♦ Swag Bag
Legendary Adventure Guide — By special decree of King Dragonius
A rare recognition given to those whose leadership, character, humility, and service help shape the culture and future of GEOTL.
Reserved for individuals who consistently go above and beyond to help the convention succeed — including volunteering during both setup and teardown, assisting wherever needed throughout the event, and demonstrating exceptional care for the people and spirit of Dragonia.
♦ All previous items plus:
♦ Full-event lodging — one bed in Retreat Center 1 or 2
(or a $125 credit toward lodging of your choice)
♦ Recognition at Great Escape on the Lake — Redux (Sept. 22-23, 2026 on Lamoka Lake), during our annual planning, brainstorming, and leadership meeting that formally kicks off planning for the following year — GEOTL27.
♦ Dinner Catered – Mon Load-in
♦ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Catered – Tue Setup
♦ Dinner Catered – Sun Load-out
♦ Sun evening – Exclusive Blood on the Clocktower Party!
♦ Breakfast Catered – Mon Load-out (Latest Checkout Noon)
* Guild Ranks are a prestigious and hard-won recognition within the Kingdom of Dragonia.
A guild rank is never guaranteed, for with recognition comes responsibility, trust, and a reputation earned through consistent service to others. For with such recognition comes a sense of deserved prestige, and a status earned through consistent and loyal service to the people of Dragonia.
A guild member is not eligible for consideration for promotion until they have first proven themselves worthy to the people of Dragonia, for a guild rank is an honor. Only then may they stand for review before the King.
But, alas, the King’s eyes search deeper still, for he looks for hidden wisdom and a steadfast character. For all throughout the kingdom, it is known, that guild ranks are hard won by proving loyalty to the people of Dragonia time and again. These are they who remain unmoved in the heat of the most trying challenges. They carry themselves with unwavering positivity. They give others respect freely, and they honor the traditions of others. Time and again they go above and beyond, not for recognition, but because they care deeply for the happiness and fellowship of the people around them.
These are the ones the bards sing of in the great hall.
For they give little thought for themselves, but have demonstrated again and again their undying loyalty, affection, humility, and devotion in serving the needs of others. These are the ones the King’s eyes search for; these are the ones he longs to promote. Those who have humbled themselves and given of themselves unconditionally for the sake of the people of Dragonia without seeking personal reward — these are those of whom the legends speak.
For the King loves a joy-filled people, and his solemn quest is found and fulfilled in their happiness, their fellowship, their adventures, their quests, and the stories they create together throughout the kingdom.
* Admission and lodging must be purchased in advance unless other arrangements have been agreed upon. Refunds will be processed following the event.
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