Save the Munbax!
It’s been a while, but I’m back, baby (…and with a new baby). I’ve taken time away from the blog to focus on new acts of creation, like literal childbirth, Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Larp
Performing the Real
My three-part essay, “Performing the Real,” is out on the Peabody Essex Museum’s website for their forthcoming exhibit Playtime. I had the pleasure of consulting on Playtime last year. The essay explores Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
How to Write Good Larp Critique
Welcome to the final part of designer Alex Roberts and Lizzie’s three-part series on larp critique. Previously, we defined larp critique, particularly in contrast to reviews and criticism. We went Continue Reading →
A Template for the Player Organizer Contract
Previously, Tor Kjetil Edland and I wrote about some mysteries around the player organizer contract. Today, I offer up the template I’ve developed over time as an event-runner. It’s not Continue Reading →
Why Larp Critique Is Awesome
This week’s post is a collaboration between Lizzie and crack designer Alex Roberts. It’s the second in a series of three posts about larp critique. In our first post we Continue Reading →
Notes Toward Larp Critique: Exploring Critique, Criticism, and Review
One evening, over a post-con glass of wine, Alex Roberts and I started talking about larp critique, and what might be possible with a strong, healthy constructive culture. We continued Continue Reading →
The Local Larp Manifesto
Today’s post comes from a conflagration of writers. It also comes with some companion posts, including Tips for Starting a Local Community and some explanations over at Notes on the Local Continue Reading →
Tips for Starting and Running a Local Larp Community
Today’s post of tips on starting local larp communities comes to us courtesy of the Local Larp Manifesto authors. Check out the manifesto here, and the explanation of the manifesto Continue Reading →