Imagination can only get us so far... Specifically built props and costumes add depth to the worlds we find ourselves in  and make much easier to immerse ourselves in our characters.  Travelling through a Stargate means we literally get to step through the Gate.  If  we're searching for the Lost Ark there will actually be one to find at the other end.  And if we're told we're about to confront a crashed shuttlecraft full of aliens, then  that's exactly what we get. Sometimes we have to let our imagination fill in the  blanks though.  A lot of time and effort is devoted by the game runners to building the props that  add realism to their worlds, and they always end up amazing the players as a result.  The players in return will go to great lengths to create costumes befitting their role,  whether it's a leprous zombie or the Brigadier himself.  The amount of dedication on  both sides helps make it an incredibly enjoyable experience for everyone, and one  not soon forgotten.  If you’re a new player don’t worry about not having the right costume, you will get to  play!  www.firefight.org.uk (c) UKLTA 2011 / Made with Xara