Come out of the larp closet in three easy steps: explain it to non-gamers using analogy, own it and forget about the haters, documentation doesn't hurt. Advice from seasoned gamers.
... Read MoreAfter my stop in Denmark for Fastaval, I headed to Helsinki to participate in Solmukohta, the Finnish installation of the Knutepunkt conference that rotates its way around the Nordic capitals, changing its name according to the local languages. The event features larps, workshops, run-downs of completed or upcoming games, and tons of talks on larp [...]... Read More
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
Why on earth do people larp? Lots of reasons. Hear them from the giant, animatronic horses' mouths.
... Read MoreDo you prefer one-shot or campaign larps? The experts weigh in on what they like and why.
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You've got to know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em. Tips from experts on how to know when it's time to retire your character.
... Read MoreSo, 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.
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