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Characterization in a Hurry: From Laban to Larp
The Laban efforts are a method of describing movement used by dancers and actors. They can also be used in larping to create a distinct character quickly.
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The Impact of Social Capital on Larp Safety
We cannot discuss exploring outside of our comfort zones in larp without taking into account imbalances of social capital, influence, and power.
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The Brave Space: Some Thoughts on Safety in Larps
As well as safety from unpleasant or triggering experiences, larp needs safety to lean in, to be brave, and to get the play we crave. We need brave spaces.
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Writing an Autobiographical Game
Designing an experience that explores autobiographical themes through metaphor while also incorporating characters based on real people.
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I’m Not Too Fat For Your Larp
So why do so many games still have atmospheres where people who are fat are mistreated? Where being fat marginalizes the positions you’re allowed to have?
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Larp Design Glossary
The original version of this glossary was published in the 2019 book Larp Design: Creating Role-Play Experiences. 360° illusion Larp design idea where what you see is what you get. The environment is perceived as authentic, everything works as it should affording participants to engage in authentic activity for real, and participants perform immersive role-play.…
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The Butterfly Effect Manifesto
This manifesto describes our preference for playing, designing, and facilitating larp experiences with the purpose of encouraging transformative impacts.
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A Manifesto for Laogs – Live Action Online Games
Laog is short for live action online game – and that says it all, doesn’t it? We can larp – live action role-playing – when being behind our video camera.
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10 Pieces of Advice for an Autism Friendly Larp
There are many things you can do to make sure that your larp is more inclusive of autistic people. This article offers several pieces of advice.
