The first stop on my crazy Nordic tour was Fastaval, a convention devoted to board-gaming, larps, and freeform games. What are freeform games, you ask? No one knows for sure. They are sort of like tabletop games, except you sometimes get up and act out scenes rather than simply narrating them. And on the whole, [...]... Read More
So, you've created a character and rolled up to your local larp: what then? Experts from the U.S. and beyond talk about how to create a satisfying character arc.
... Read MoreThe experts guide you through the sticky wicket of character creation in this first-timers guide.
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If you're writing about larp, Finnish game researchers are your new best friend. Oh, and you do know other people have written about roleplay, right? A first-timers' guide.
Want to game for a living? Here's some advice from people who have tried it. The sixth first timers' installment.
... Read MoreIt's all about the pockets. Why you should vacuum in costume and other tips from the fourth installment of the first timers' guide to larp.
... Read MoreStart simple. Be bold. And do your homework. The third installment of the first timers' guide.
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