Introduction to the Spanish Larp Scene
Today’s post comes to us from Spanish larp designer Mirella Machancoses. I was so flattered to be asked to write a post on larp in Spain—such a compliment! However, the topic Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Features
The Experience Design of Protests
This year in the US has seen a bunch of large and small, well-planned and hastily put together protests. I’ve been to a few. From an experience design standpoint, some Continue Reading →
Practical Tips for Writing Larp Critique
This is a little bonus advice from Alex Roberts and Lizzie about the nuts and bolts of writing larp critique. It’s loosely connected to our recent three-part series on larp Continue Reading →
The Player Organizer Contract
Today’s post began as a joint talk between Norwegian designer Tor Kjetil Edland and me at Knutepunkt 2017. This is a narrative writeup of our notes. What is the player Continue Reading →
Getting Larpy at IndieCade 2016
I spent this past weekend in Los Angeles at IndieCade 2016, a festival for independent games. IndieCade is many things—a hub for independent digital developers, a Sundance-style festival of indie games Continue Reading →
Larp’s Oral Tradition Is Dying
As the art form gets older, larp is increasingly moving from an oral tradition to a written one. That has consequences.
Game Design: The Inside/Outside Story
Want to make your roleplaying game or larp more resonant? Here’s how the literary concept of inside and outside stories can help.
Game Design: Finding the Premise
Finding the premise is essential to designing a tight, narrative larp or freeform game. Come learn why it’s important, and how to do it.
How to Diversify Your Game, Larp, or Con
I get the question, “How do I get more diverse people to show up to my event?” a lot. Here’s my answer on how to foster inclusivity in gaming.
Three Ways to Organize a One-Shot Larp
Ever wanted to write and organize your own one-shot larp? Here are some different ways to structure the design team.