Different people will refer to participation in the SCA in different ways. You'll often hear it as "playing", though some people prefer terms like "participate" to avoid gaming analogies. At a high level, to participate in the SCA means to engage in virtual and in-person SCA spaces. You don't have to engage with every activity. You don't have to come to every event. You don't have to do tons of research. You don't have to make things. To participate or play in the society means to engage with us, to pursue shared interests, to have fun, and to do this in safe spaces. Everyone participates in different ways and to different degrees. Whether it's volunteering, creating, competing, teaching, or just enjoying the ambiance, find the activities that interest you, and join in!