Solmukohta Ahoy
After my stop in Denmark for Fastaval, I headed to Helsinki to participate in Solmukohta, the Finnish installation of the Knutepunkt conference that rotates its way around the Nordic capitals, Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Live-action role-playing games
Five Things US Conventions Could Steal From Fastaval
Yesterday, I riffed on Fastaval, an awesome Danish roleplay convention I attended as part of my two-week Nordic roleplay junket. Today, I want to talk about a few favorite elements of Continue Reading →
One-Shot Larps v. Campaigns
Do you prefer one-shot or campaign larps? The experts weigh in on what they like and why.
Larp TV: Nordic Larp Talks
Check out the Nordic Larp Talks, which relate deep thinking about the hobby in truly compelling fashion.
How To Develop Your Character In Game
So, you’ve created a character and rolled up to your local larp: what then? Experts from the U.S. and beyond talk about how to create a satisfying character arc.
Link Love: Larp Magazines
A thrilling compendium of larp magazines the world over. By which I mean live European magazines, and dead American ones.
How To Create A Fun Larp Character
The experts guide you through the sticky wicket of character creation in this first-timers guide.
In Defense of “Larp”
“Larp” sounds weird and gets a bum rap from pop culture. But you should use it anyway. Viva la “larp”!
Advice For First-Time Larp Scholars
If you’re writing about larp, Finnish game researchers are your new best friend. Oh, and you do know other people have written about roleplay, right? A first-timers’ guide.