What is Outbound Hope?

The Outbound Hope Mission is a multi-day, live-action role playing event intended to give players the realistic, immersive experience of being aboard a space-bound starship.

Hosted within the interior of the decommissioned USS Edson in Bay City, MI, players will be engaged in four days of exciting science-fiction adventures and missions. For the duration of the event, the  Edson will be outfitted to serve as the Flame of Liberty, a 23rd-century starship proudly leading a fleet of colonists in the unknowns of space. With a crew of more than 100 individuals, players will need to work together to fulfill duties and objectives unique to their character.

The Outbound Hope Mission is a live-action roleplaying game, commonly referred to as a “larp.” For participants unfamiliar with this style of gameplay, it is easily comparable to many popular tabletop games or video game RPG’s– but with a powerful element of full immersion and a tangible environment.

As in a murder mystery event, a player is physically present in a space and actively participating in the events around them. Because of this, participants should expect full and active immersion into a fictional world. Players will be able to embody characters and allow them to experience a world of adventure and excitement.

As a member of the Outbound Fleet, your decisions will direct your path, and your actions may dramatically impact those around you – including the ship as a whole.