Ars Amandi: The Post-Coital Review
Lessons learned from a stateside Ars Amandi workshop. Six brave gamers tried out this Nordic mechanic for simulating romance and sex in larp, and raised a number of interesting questions about the technique.
Category Archives: Features
What Is Larp?
For all the writing I’ve done about larp, I haven’t made much effort to define it in this space. Larp, or LARP, is an acronym for “live action role play”; Continue Reading →
Advice For First-Time Convention Organizers
Budget extra time and give a shout out to your volunteers. Tips from experts in this installment of the first-timers’ series.
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.
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.
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.