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 * [[#Event Formats|Event Formats]]
 * [[#How to Participate|How to Participate]]
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 * [[#See Also|See Also]]
-  | featured_title   = Gameplay
+  | featured_title   = Guide to Organized Events
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-Organized events are community-run battles that bring regiments and public players together across multiple regions (NA, EU, AU, AS).
+== What are organized events? ==
-For public event announcements see: [https://discord.com/channels/306195621373542400/613794041850626049 Event Noticeboard].
+Large-scale, community-run battles bringing regiments and public players together across global regions (NA, EU, AU, AS).
-== Event Formats ==
+Public event announcements are posted on the Event Noticeboard in the Official Holdfast Discord.
 ; Line Battle 🪖
-: Infantry, skirmishers, cavalry, and artillery fight in massive engagements emphasizing teamwork, volleys, and tactical movement.
+: Massive engagements with infantry, cavalry, and artillery focusing on volleys and tactical movement.
 ; Naval Battle ⚓
-: Ship-versus-ship engagements. Players crew vessels together, firing broadsides, managing sails, and boarding opponents.
+: Ship-versus-ship combat where players crew vessels to fire broadsides.
 ; Siege 🏰
-: Attackers storm a fortified position while defenders hold the walls. Heavy use of fortifications, choke points, and artillery.
+: Attackers storm a fortified position held by defenders.
 ; Skirmisher Only 🎯
-: Light infantry–only battles with looser formations, faster movement, and an emphasis on ranged fire and maneuver.
+: Light infantry battles emphasizing ranged fire and fast movement.
 ; Artillery Only 💥
-: Events focused entirely on cannons, mortars, and rockets, where artillery crews dominate the battlefield.
+: Events focused entirely on cannons, mortars, and rockets to dominate the battlefield.
 ; Cavalry Only 🐎
 : Fast-paced, horse-based combat with dragoons and hussars, emphasis on cavalry charges.
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 : A hybrid mode where ships assault fortified coastal positions, combining naval gunnery with land defenses.
 ; Frontlines ⚔️
-: A territory-control mode. Teams fight over sequential objectives, pushing the front line forward until one side dominates.
+: Territory-control mode where teams fight over sequential objectives.
-== How to Participate ==
+== How do I participate? ==
 * '''Join a regiment''': Private events allocate slots by regiment and generally don't allow non-regimental players. Regiments handle their own rosters, sign-ups, and rule enforcement.
-* '''Public events''': Anyone can join public events by checking the [https://discord.gg/DrsTkrn5Ps Event Noticeboard] in the Official Holdfast Discord.
+* '''Public events''': Anyone can join public events by checking the Event Noticeboard in the Official Holdfast Discord.
 ** Players are not required to sign up individually, but large regiments are encouraged to do so to help admins with balancing and special allocations.
 ** Regiment leaders may request the "Events Enjoyer – Regiment" tag in the Holdfast Official Discord. See: [https://discord.com/channels/306195621373542400/613784269713834034 Enlistment].
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 : Organized by regiments or communities with their own admins, rules, and optional mod use. These can vary widely in style and format.
-== Hosting an Event ==
+== What is required to host an event? ==
-Communities can host official or unofficial events. At minimum, plan for:
+Communities can host official or unofficial events. Hosts need to plan for a minimum of:
-* '''Server''' – Dedicated server with stable performance and correct config (map rotation, max players, pings/regions).
+* '''Server''' – Dedicated and stable with the correct configuration.
 * '''Staff''' – Admins; clear escalation for rule breaches.
-* '''Ruleset''' – Brief, readable, and pinned (formations, firing rules, ship limits, round/time caps).
+* '''Ruleset''' – Brief, readable, and clearly posted.
-* '''Sign-ups''' – Regiment headcounts, special requests (Artillery, Skirmishers, Cavalry)
+* '''Sign-ups''' – Regiment headcounts and special unit requests (e.g., Artillery).
-* '''Comms & Briefs''' – Start-time, server/password, map list, faction balance, and any mod requirements.
+* '''Comms & Briefs''' – Clearly communicating server details, start time, and mod requirements.
 * '''After-Action''' – Screenshots, results, feedback form.
 == Player Expectations ==
-* Follow host rules and your officer’s commands.
+* Follow host rules and your officer's commands.
-* Keep comms clear during volleys/boarding; no ear-spam.
+* Keep communications clear (no "ear-spam").
-* No griefing, teamkilling, or deliberate rule lawyering.
+* Do not grief, teamkill, or deliberately exploit rules.
-* Bring issues to admins after the round.
+* Report issues to admins after the current round is over.
-== Mods & Custom Maps ==
+== Are mods or custom maps used? ==
-Some events use Workshop content or SDK-built maps.
+* Yes, but only in Private Events.
-* Ensure you’re subscribed/downloaded before start.
+* Players must ensure they are subscribed to and have downloaded all required Workshop content before the start time.
-* Hosts should publish a mod list and build IDs in advance.
+* Hosts must publish a list of mods and their build IDs in advance.
 == See Also ==

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 Organized events are community-run battles that bring regiments and public players together across multiple regions (NA, EU, AU, AS).
 For public event announcements see: [https://discord.com/channels/306195621373542400/613794041850626049 Event Noticeboard].
-*'''Be on time and ready''': Arrive early and load the server when announced.
+== Event Formats ==
 == Public vs Private Events ==
 ; Public Events
 : Run by developer-approved server admins under the official developer rules. Mods are not used in public events.
 ; Private Events
 : Organized by regiments or communities with their own admins, rules, and optional mod use. These can vary widely in style and format.
 ==Hosting an Event==
 Communities can host official or unofficial events. At minimum, plan for:
-*'''Server''' – Dedicated server with stable performance and correct config (map rotation, max players, pings/regions).
+* '''Server''' – Dedicated server with stable performance and correct config (map rotation, max players, pings/regions).
-*'''Staff''' – Admins; clear escalation for rule breaches.
+* '''Staff''' – Admins; clear escalation for rule breaches.
-*'''Ruleset''' – Brief, readable, and pinned (formations, firing rules, ship limits, round/time caps).
+* '''Ruleset''' – Brief, readable, and pinned (formations, firing rules, ship limits, round/time caps).
-*'''Sign-ups''' – Regiment headcounts, special requests (Artillery, Skirmishers, Cavalry)
+* '''Sign-ups''' – Regiment headcounts, special requests (Artillery, Skirmishers, Cavalry)
-*'''Comms & Briefs''' – Start-time, server/password, map list, faction balance, and any mod requirements.
+* '''Comms & Briefs''' – Start-time, server/password, map list, faction balance, and any mod requirements.
-*'''After-Action''' – Screenshots, results, feedback form.
+* '''After-Action''' – Screenshots, results, feedback form.
 ==Player Expectations==
-*Follow host rules and your officer’s commands.
+== Player Expectations ==
-*Keep comms clear during volleys/boarding; no ear-spam.
+* Follow host rules and your officer’s commands.
-*No griefing, teamkilling, or deliberate rule lawyering.
+* Keep comms clear during volleys/boarding; no ear-spam.
-*Bring issues to admins after the round.
+* No griefing, teamkilling, or deliberate rule lawyering.
-==Mods & Custom Maps==
+* Bring issues to admins after the round.
 Some events use Workshop content or SDK-built maps.
-*Ensure you’re subscribed/downloaded before start.
+* Ensure you’re subscribed/downloaded before start.
-*Hosts should publish a mod list and build IDs in advance.
+* Hosts should publish a mod list and build IDs in advance.
 ==See Also==
-*[[Server_Hosting]]
+== See Also ==
-*[https://discord.gg/holdfastgame Official Holdfast Discord]
+* [[Server_Hosting]]

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 **Regiment leaders may request the "Events Enjoyer – Regiment" tag in the Holdfast Official Discord. See: [https://discord.com/channels/306195621373542400/613784269713834034 Enlistment].
-*'''Be on time and ready''': Arrive early, be in the correct voice/text channels, and load the server when announced.
+*'''Be on time and ready''': Arrive early and load the server when announced.
 == Public vs Private Events ==

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 ==How to Participate==
 *'''Join a regiment''': Private events allocate slots by regiment and generally don't allow non-regimental players. Regiments handle their own rosters, sign-ups, and rule enforcement.
 *'''Public events''': Anyone can join public events by checking the [https://discord.gg/DrsTkrn5Ps Event Noticeboard] in the Official Holdfast Discord.
 **Players are not required to sign up individually, but large regiments are encouraged to do so to help admins with balancing and special allocations.
-** Players are not required to sign up individually, but large regiments are encouraged to do so to help admins with balancing and special allocations.
+**Regiment leaders may request the "Events Enjoyer – Regiment" tag in the Holdfast Official Discord. See: [https://discord.com/channels/306195621373542400/613784269713834034 Enlistment].
 *'''Be on time and ready''': Arrive early, be in the correct voice/text channels, and load the server when announced.

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 *'''Join a regiment''': Private events allocate slots by regiment and generally don't allow non-regimental players. Regiments handle their own rosters, sign-ups, and rule enforcement.
 *'''Public events''': Anyone can join public events by checking the [https://discord.gg/DrsTkrn5Ps Event Noticeboard] in the Official Holdfast Discord.
 ** Players are not required to sign up individually, but large regiments are encouraged to do so to help admins with balancing and special allocations.
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 *'''Be on time and ready''': Arrive early, be in the correct voice/text channels, and load the server when announced.
 == Public vs Private Events ==
 ; Public Events