Ars Amandi: It’s Like Boffers For Sex
Do you long for more romance at your larp? Come to METATOPIA and attend my workshop on Ars Amandi, a Nordic method for simulating sex.
Author Archives: Lizzie Stark
Gary Alan Fine Endorses Leaving Mundania
Author and sociologist Gary Alan Fine endorses Leaving Mundania!
How To Assemble A Great Larp Costume
It’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.
Red Cloud Rising: Theater or Game?
Last Saturday I went to Red Cloud Rising, an interactive theatrical experience put on by Brooklyn’s Brick Theater, essentially a pervasive game or alternate reality game (ARG) in theatrical clothing. Continue Reading →
Advice for First-Time Game Designers
Start simple. Be bold. And do your homework. The third installment of the first timers’ guide.
Larp + Reality TV = World of LARP
A documentary-style TV show that follows a larp competition? Sounds interesting…
Go Buy Nordic Larp Right Now
Have you ever wanted to larp in a real submarine? What about an abandoned nuclear reactor? Or maybe you’re interested in fighting a giant dragon that actually breathes real fire? Continue Reading →
Advice for First-Time Roleplayers
It’s OK to be scared. But talk to players you haven’t met anyway.
Advice For First-Time GMs
The first installation of tips from my new series on gaming, Advice for First-Timers. Experts advise noobs on how to GM a larp or tabletop game.
Zombie-Lord, Part II
In which Michael Pucci, head of the zombie apocalypse larp Dystopia Rising answers a couple more questions, including, “what is a splatter mod?”