Answer 1.1: Current Expenses

"1.1) In an effort to help you determine your costs, what do you normally spend on a weekend for an event? Average."


That really varies on a lot of factors. Depends on if I'm riding by myself or not. Whether people chip in on gas. Where the event is. Will Con be traveling with me. Site/Feast/Camping fees. Whether I bring food, eat out, or eat feast. Will there be merchanting (ie. Kris Kinder) that I'm interested in. And whether I have to make anything specifically for the event (garb, armor, camping, etc.)

Wars are an exception though. They definitely cost more than regular events, but they also don't happen every weekend, and you can plan for them. If I won Crown, the only war during my reign will be Estrella.

Gas is the biggest expense by far. For an average event, not including gas, I can do it under $50, easy. Even with Con. If I just do the basics, which I can and have done, I can do an event for just the site fee. But that usually means day tripping it, bringing my own food or eating at home. With gas nowadays, I can probably expect double that unless I'm riding with someone who is willing to go in on gas.

So really, your question is hard to answer. There are a lot of variables.