FAQ

 

Charmed! Frequently Asked Questions

Charmed! 2027 will be held in Maryland on Jan. 14-17, 2027 (MLK Weekend)

Section 1. Con Server

Can I have camera play permissions for the 2027 Charmed server?

We prefer you keep that to DMs.

Which classes will be posted online after?

The simple answer is “the one taught by instructors who have given us permission to stream and post them.” But things really are up in the air regarding what’s online in 2027 until we get a better idea what Discord is planning.

Podia was supposed to open two hours ago and it isn’t open yet, what happened?

Probably either a tech thing or a tech team day job thing. Please be patient.

For the moment, the answer to all other con server, class playback and online con questions is “We have to see what Discord does.”

When can we get on the server for the 2027 con?

How long will podia be up for 2027 Charmed?

When does Podia open?

When does it close?

How do I contact the tech team?

Section 2. Registration

When will registration open?

July 5, 2026. If today is July 5 and you don’t see it, chillax. We’re on it and you still have six months. You won’t be registering after anyone else is. 

When will Charmed open for volunteer applications?

Same day. 

What about tech crew?

Same, likely? But this one is TBA.

When is the deadline to register for Charmed 2027?

December 31, 2026

What time will badge pickup be onsite?

It’s close to the con and I can’t find my vaccine record. What should I do?

Some pharmacies keep them online, some states do too. 

It’s a few days before the con and I’ve never gotten any e-mails about it. I think I might have a typo in the e-mail I gave you?

Reach out to charmedreg@br.org. 

What if I’m going to be late?

As a courtesy to our staff, please don’t arrive after registration closes and try to get your badge. We did allow this last year and it got out of hand. 

What if I lose my badge and badge pickup is open?

Go by badge pickup again and get it reissued

I have extra masks/tests? Can I donate them?

We always want them. Please drop them off at registration or Ops. 

Where’s Ops? 

At the end of the lower hallway. Things are often really busy there, so we will thank you for what you’re dropping off but may not be able to hang out. If you have a message for the tech team or a report for ops, reach out online. 

Is testing required during Charmed! 2027 or just before registration?

For 99% of attendees, testing daily during the con is not required but is highly recommended. People who are interested in testing daily and need tests should be able to pick some up from Ops until our supply runs out. If it’s required for you, you know who you are. Please bring enough of them for yourself.  As of June 2026, enough Covid tests for the four days of con and one for a few days later are $30 here: https://www.amazon.com/iHealth-COVID-19-Authorized-Non-invasive-Discomfort/dp/B09NY9MMS3

What counts as an electronic vaccine card?

It has to have:
Your legal name*

Date of vaccination

An indication it was a Covid vaccination

If it uses your preferred name instead, contact: @katiebee

It’s after December 31, 2026 and I missed the registration deadline. Can you give me an exception?

No, sorry, if you missed the registration deadline, we aren’t giving exceptions.  See you at Charmed 2028. 

Section 3. Scheduling

A class I wanted to attend isn’t on the schedule anymore. When is it?

Probably cancelled. That happens sometimes, often because at the last minute, the instructor couldn’t make it to the con. 

When can I see a class schedule?

There’s usually the first draft around Thanksgiving. We’d love to say that’s the last draft and it’s more work for us but classes will change after that. 

Can I show my friend who hasn’t registered the schedule?

Yes! But you cannot show your friend recorded classes. 

Can I teach a class on…

Probably? Ask us. Some things we don’t accept classes on (topics related to therapy, for example) and we always have too many class proposals for the amount of room we have. But the guarantee that we won’t have a class is if no one proposes it. 

Section 4. Hotel

I’m not staying onsite. Can I park at the hotel?

Yes, and it’s free. 

Which hotel is hosting Charmed 2027?

We will tell you the hotel’s name when you register. If you’ve been to Charmed in the last five years, it’s the same one.  

Can we rent the entire hotel so we can run around naked?

No. Because the hotel doesn’t allow it and for many other reasons. 

There’s a couple making a lot of noise in the room next door and I need to sleep. What should I do?

You’ve got a couple of options. 

  1. Call in a noise complaint to the front desk. They don’t mind, it’s part of the job, and that will probably be the fastest way to get the problem resolved. 
  2. AskJeeves is on discord and she will handle the situation if you’d prefer that but it’s not impossible she’s sleeping if it’s the middle of the night. She keeps her phone on, and is willing to deal with it if she can. 

I’m arriving Thursday but my paycheck doesn’t hit until Friday. Will the hotel charge me before I leave on Sunday? 

Probably not, but they will check to see if the money to pay for the room is in your account. Pretty much all hotels do this. The easiest way around it is to make sure everybody who is staying with you pays you over Paypal a few days before the con at latest, that way you have enough money in your account that when they check on Thursday, it will be there. 

What if someone needs a certain room or a certain type of room for a medical reason? (E.g. A room with a shower for folks with disabilitie or someone with trouble walking and requires a room near the elevator?)
Reach out to @AskJeeves and she will connect you to the Event Liaison who works for the hotel. 

What if I want to have the room next to my friend but don’t have a medical reason?

It really won’t matter 99 percent of the time the hotel isn’t that big, you can visit each others’ rooms or just hang out at the con. If it’s really important you can either DM askJeeves or ask the hotel front desk when you are checking in. You will need the legal name that’s on the reservation for both you and your friend. 

Section 5. Dress Code and Mask policy

Can I decorate my mask?

We don’t have a problem with it as long as the door dragons can still tell it is within the rules.

Can I wear a mesh shirt?

In conspace, yes. Outside of conspace, you’d need to cover up. 

Section 6. Liaison Matters

I’m autistic with ADHD. I know there’s disability liaison. Can I reach out to that person?

Sure!

Section 7. Volunteer Matters

How do I contribute to the volunteer raffle?

Please DM the volunteer coordinator.

Section 8. Dungeon

What absolutely isn’t allowed in the dungeon?

Disrespect of Safe Words

Playing under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol 

Penetrative Acts

Oral, digits, toys, genitalia, etc.

Exchange of fluids/messy play

Examples include, but are not limited to: scat, watersports, rainbow play, ice, wax, sharps with the intent of cutting/drawing blood (and blood play in any form) etc.

Fire Play → We cannot legally do fire play inside. 

Needles

Physical Breath Play

Hypnotic breath play is allowed. Airways and blood flow must remain physically unobstructed at all times due to safety concerns. 

Excessive Noise.

Examples include, but are not limited to: excessive cracking of whips, airhorns, stun guns/tasers, etc. If you think a toy will be too loud, please see a DM on duty.

Taking off your mask for any purpose other than to drink water/there is a medical episode. No biting, licking, kissing, etc, THROUGH YOUR MASK OR OTHERWISE.

How far apart should my scene be from the next scene over?

Six feet.

What are the house safewords?

Red means stop; yellow means proceed with caution and green means “I’m having a great time, keep going!”

What’s a safeword?

It’s how people playing in the dungeon signal if a scene is getting too intense. If you’re asking this question, you might want to talk it over with a dungeon monitor. They have lots of experience and can clarify things.

Are there “house tops” to play with you if you don’t have a partner?

No. Can we suggest the “looking for play” board and a long negotiation?

I want to do a scene where my partner acts really scared and screams. Is that ok?

Sure is. We suggest reaching out to our dungeon coordinator before the con. At least, ask a DM in the dungeon itself. 

Do scenes have to be negotiated in advance?

All scenes must be previously negotiated. Do not involve yourself in a scene and/or interrupt someone else’s scene without prior established consent. Do not touch anyone, their property or their scene without prior established consent.

What about screaming in the dungeon when I’m not in a scene?
Respect scenes and the space. Limit conversation, crowding, and screaming in the play area. If onlooking is consented to for that particular scene, please keep a respectful distance as toys being used could have larger ranges. When in doubt, ask! We reserve the right to remove those who consistently violate the noise policy.

What about demonstrating a cool new tie?

Go for it, but if you’re so popular you disrupt other’s folks’ play, we might ask you to demonstrate in on a clothed person downstairs in con space first so other folks have room to play.

My partner looks gorgeous tied up. Can I get a picture of our scene?

The Charmed! 2027 privacy policy applies in the dungeon. NO PICTURES, VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING CAN BE TAKEN OF ANYONE OR ANYTHING IN THE DUNGEON AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON.

Is this a hypnosis-free space?

No. Hypnosis is welcome.

Can I leave the dungeon unclothed?

You must be clothed in street clothes or a cover up until you come in the dungeon doors. Then, you may dress (or undress) to your comfort level. You must be clothed again when you leave the dungeon. 

Can I play in the aftercare zone?

No.

Section 9. Misc

I don’t know if my issue is a consent issue or a security issue. Who should I ask?

Anyone on the concom or consent team.

I’m good with poi, can I bring them?

Fire poi is against our fire play policy. Electronic poi would need to happen in a place where it will be clear from hurting anyone. The hypnoCirque while you’re doing an act seems like the mostly likely place. 

Number of people each classroom seats will depend on classroom setup. Also we’re going to be a little tougher on firecode since security got that complaint last year. 

Can we all bring musical instruments and jam?

Please don’t, we’re pretty sure it would get out of hand and we’ve had a bad experience repeatedly having to police musical instruments outside of classrooms where they could be heard.