I started only this year, and something I did on my 1st trip was pack cooking supply's and food so I could prep my own meals, and a kettle for tea. Not a bad thing per say but at least at Empire LARP food is plentiful already, with street food and IC food around, and while you can cook your own food to save money it then takes up time that eats up into the time you should be spending out having fun. Also bring cash, out in the countryside those portable card readers don't always work.
Been in it for about a year, and the one thing I wish I knew at the beginning is "Save your money for the things you want." I spent too much on bad boots, a cramped tent, and weapons that weren't safe to play with. ALWAYS check if a weapon is going to pass a safety check BEFORE you order it. Save your money for good boots made for larping. Get the biggest, nicest tent you can afford.
@@himonightbreeze Yes! Definitely good tips! Rules can vary between games, and it is rather sad if you spend your money and can't even use it. And boots need to be comfortable. Either spend enough money for a good quality pair, or use non-larping specific boots. I'd prefer comfortableness over complete in-game-ness for boots. Or maybe use shoe covers!
@@MarisArmoury I got a pair of flat reenactment boots with ZERO cushion. I was ready to cry before opening announcements the first time I wore them. I should've just saved the money for solid boots made for walking though the woods for hours. Since then I've had to go back to a pair of heavy work boots that took forever to get the right insoles for and I can't really run in for very long, but they at least look the part.
Tips I wish I had known: Pack a small essential bag to set near myself, like on the picnic table where my props are. My first few LARP events, I was rummaging to find my sunscreen, chapstick and my comb. Heading back to the tent to find something that I stored in my clothing suitcase was not fun.
There is a story in my neck of the woods, that when the local larp tavern opened, the owner did a twirling sign dance in front of it to advertise, but the signs where shaped like axes. The white and blue paladins were still called because the neighbors only saw a madman flailing axes about. He tells that story often laughing so hard
Heh, I can imagine it is indeed a funny story to look back on in hindsight. But it does show why you should be careful with weapon-shaped things in public.
Our LARP has adopted a post-Pandemic approach of "Go small and show up" and I find that it works perfectly for new players and veterans alike. Don't make a big deal, find the best way to jump into the action with the minimal amount of stress, and grow from there.
A major tip that can break apart entire groups or individual friendships is if you get pissed off at someone in character, don’t take it out of character! There are a few characters that my character doesn't get along with, but don’t bring it out of game. The last event I was at, some Druid stuff happened which was new to our town and us as a town screwed up and the Druid character who was doing there own major personal plot that we screwed up was pissed off at all of us and screaming. To the point a couple people pulled her off to the side to make sure she was good out of game, which she was, just good at rp. And as soon as game ended we were laughing about the whole thing and joking. Another example is there is one character who is a absolute prick who thinks he's the best thing since sliced bread and his personality pisses me off out of game, but I have to be sure that I'm getting pissed of at the character and not the player, because the player has a much different personality, just excels at that type of role.
I think the most important thing I had to learn was "Don't be put off by big egos". It's related, but not quite identical to, tip number 9. Just because someone thinks they're the best thing since sliced bread and some people treat them that way doesn't mean that you should let them dictate what you can and can't do. Do what's fun for you, not what someone else thinks you should do. Chances are you'll meet other people who also just want to have fun and ignore the people who have overinflated opinions of themselves. Though, as a note, if that kind of behaviour is ruining your experience of the larp and the organisation isn't willing to step in (or worse, the organisers are the ones displaying that kind of behaviour) there's nothing wrong with deciding that a particular event isn't for you. Here in the Netherlands, at least, there's plenty of choice, and if you keep trying out different events chances are you'll find one that clicks for you. Don't let one bad experience ruin your potential enjoyment of the hobby (and that goes for new players and veterans alike). However as a final caveat, also don't be afraid to admit that maybe larp isn't for you. Not every hobby is for everyone, and not everything that sounds cool on paper works for you in real life. If you don't find something that works for you, that's also fine. Don't force yourself to keep looking when you already know you're not going to enjoy the experience, and instead enjoy the positive experiences that you did have while looking.
That was quite the essay 😂. But absolutely, larp is still a social activity which means you will have to work with people, and not everyone will understand what works to make it the most fun for everyone. Mention it to the organisation, and try to play around them. And the last tip is also a good one. I have said it before: larp is not a hobby for everyone, but.. I do think larp is suited for more people than they might initially believe.
Somethings I've heard a LOT from veteran LARPers are: 1.) Bring many socks. If you think you have enough socks, bring more. Everyone's nose will thank you (this also includes other cleanliness items, but socks specifically since they'll bet sweaty and smelly the fastest) 2.) Bring comfortable shoes. You're not going to have a good time if your feet hurt within an hour of a 3 day game 3.) Always have a water carrying container on you. An ER trip from dehydration and/or heat stroke is very not good
Yes! And the multiple socks are also important for another reason, if your socks are wet you will be cold. Being able to swap them for dry ones is the best thing. during 'normal' weather I always bring at least the amount of days + 1 pairs of socks. If the forecast is very wet I bring two pairs per day. With that, if it is cold, I also have dry socks to wear at night.
"I'm a country bumpkin and this is my first time I've left my village. This armor? I found it in my attic. I think it belonged to my grandfather. Do you know anything about him? I'd like to know more." Basically, invite your faction to help you develop your back story!
Nice collection of tips. Good for new players to know ... and important for all the people who pretend that they know what they are doing for many years ... always remember that we are all there to have fun
I experienced myself the number 3 rule, albeit not in LARP. I'm not from the Netherlands, but I studied there and speak the language and live the culture. One thing I didn't know was, it was rather illegal if you practice weapon based martial art (I practiced Nunchaku-do) in your FRONT YARD!! Being an Asian, this is completely new to me and I got shouted by my friends an neighbours about it! Luckily they can understand me and It went over peacefully. Phew
@@MarisArmoury definitely. The Netherlands is my second home country. I'm from Indonesia. So the connection is even stronger and just like a good warrior, tested by time :) I enjoy your videos. I subscribe to your channel. Hartelijk bedankt van mij.
I've recently started LARPing with a group in western Sydney (3 weeks only so far and loving it!). These tips are spot on! Different groups hold events in slightly different ways, but have learned a lot from you, and can confirm that these basic tips are valid for any kind of LARP groups. I had a basic character idea before my friend started telling me more about the lore, but it wasnt until i played my first secenario that i started to streamline some of my ideas, and I know it is only going to grow.
Thank you! Larps can indeed be very different all around the world, but I do my best to give tips that can be applied in most places, so good to hear this! And having larp characters grow and develop event after event is one of my favourite things about larps. It often goes in unexpected directions, but it is amazing how the characters really can become their own thing.
Thank you! Many people found larp through ttrpg, there can be many similarities. At the end of the day we are all geeks, in one way or another, and just there to have fun.
You can not visibly transport your larp props? I LARP in Germany for over a decade and this though never crossed my mind. For guns okay (I mostly do fantasy), but for swords bows and that kind? I am realy courius. This seems to so strange to me. someone has first hand experience here?
I haven't had it happen to me personally. But people on larps I attend had the police called on them when visibly transporting a latex sword in public transport.
@@MarisArmoury Thanks for the answer. Follow-up question: Did something bad come from it? Apart from the forced interaction with the police, of course.
@@wagenkinder3208 In that specific instance it did not. But as said in the video it has happened that news outlets pick it up. Which usually means yet another story about how larpers are weird, and I would like to prevent that as much as possible. Also in general I would prefer as little 'larpers are weird' interactions as possible, which also means not giving people a reason to make them feel like they need to call the police on us in the first place.
For some years, many even, I am interested in larp. Never done anything with it, but now I am single and have the time to dive into it :) So I love this channel popped up in my recommended videos. And who knows, I will join a larp in 2024!
Just don't hesitate to try something new and "scary" in-larp. You can discover a whole-new experience in that! The tricky part is to distinguish a "scary" activity of an obnoxious one. The first will bring you great fulfillment via overcoming difficulties. The last will leave you that "why I did this to myself?" feeling.
4:00 this doesn´t apply to Morelia Michoacan Mexico, because there are the downtown recreations of the colonial past so there are people working with a sword in a belt and other historical costumes and there are a con comic every three months so there are people are making the cosplay of the next character so is relative common see people in costume and with weapons of that
What is it that interest you in larp? In general it is a social hobby, so just as with things like DnD you will need social interaction to play it in the first place. If you don't like big amounts of people, maybe you can try to see if there are smaller larp groups near you?
This was a very very welcoming and helpful video for someone that is toying with the thought of beginning to LARP for quite a while now. Thank you very much for your friendly, funny and clear attitude in the video. Probably a dumb question, but is it necessary to have experience with table top rpgs first before getting into LARP? I'd rather directly get into LARP haha.
Funnily enough my favourite event at the moment is one just across the border in Belgium. But the orga is dutch so it is still sorta dutch ;) . It is the scifi larp frontier. I have mentioned it before in a few videos!
Hi! First of all loved the video, I’m brand new to larp and am in the process of finding groups around me. A question I have is regarding larp armor, my craft skills are subpar to say the least. So I wanted to know if buying an armor set was the way to go, and if there were any places or person you’d recommend if so. Thank you again this video definitely helped with some of my questions!
Welcome! And no worries, most people buy their armours, making them (properly) is rather difficult so not a lot of people do it. Recommendations depend a lot on where you are from and whether you are looking for leather or metal. People might be able to help you if you make a post on the r/larp subreddit with where you are roughly located and what exactly you are looking for!
lie, we do bite if asked to Tricks: in germany we use the Frau Kleinschmidt system, if you dont want to so something because of OOC reasons you just tell that Frau Kleinschmidt told you not to do it or like to sit down because you as a person ned it now have a little sewing kit, first aid kit and some sugary snacks at hand for all the little problems if you dont like how someone handles things just avoid playing with them, its no use getting youre experience ruined because of them, but if they are pushing youre boundaries go to the gamemasters
Only if asked very nicely~ I love to see how systems like what you call Frau Kleinschmidt exist in multiple places but called different things. In the sci-fi larp I play at the military has the 'is that an order sir?' reply if someone is given an order they don't want to do. The answer to 'is that an order sir?' is always 'no, it is not'.
I am from Prattville alabama. I have been trying to find a group Nearby. If anyone knows any information please let me know. It can be an alabama or any surrounding state. Or any state I love to travel a lot. So let me know where I can find one.
You can see if the r/larp subreddit knows any groups in your area? Just put up a post with the location, any genres you might be interested in, and anything else that might be relevant. There are quite a few US larpers in there so they might be able to find you something!
at 4:20 she talks about guns that looks like real guns even if they are larp. And she mentions nerf guns etc. I would like to add on to that even further. Today kriminals are making weapons using 3d printing. They look like toy guns, but they are real. So take her tip seriously. Do not show any gun like thing openly. And when you enter into customs, explain what you have with you when you scan your bags.
We just started our third campaign. Decided to go completely different than my last two characters. Full on healer and potion maker. Bought myself a healers's bag of Etsy, costuming, good boots for hiking. The new players I've met have great enthusiasm. A few have asked "should I go on this mid?" I tell them to go for it. Meet new people. Get involved. The only thing that you lose is maybe half an hour, and the people you go with might become your new go to party.
My favoirte piece of advice I got was to make your own fun. People who are active and get out there generally get more out of an experience based event!
At least where I am there are no covid restrictions anymore, so often nothing really. That said, there have been a few leftovers, like testing before going when you suspect having covid, and some larps have kept using a 'I am ok/not ok with physical contact' flagging system with, for example, coloured wristbands. But generally, larp is an activity where you will come into close proximity with a lot of people. Do keep in mind, that this answer is specific to where I larp, do ask your local event if they still have precautions, because that can differ.
@@MarisArmoury I'm not concerned about restrictions because it really doesn't matter. What's more important is covid is still out there and anyone can get it. So like you said, I'm gonna have to see what safety precautions a place I'm interested in has before I go. If people are just running around without masks when they are talking or yelling at each other to stay in character or socializing in a camping environment without social distancing then I'll have to decline attending. I'm not going to pretend covid doesn't exist because I want to role play.
My personal advice, don't create a character you won't be able to play convincingly at first. Later on when you have experience it's ok to take bigger challenges but to ease in go with something natural to you so you don't have to force your rp clumsily. It makes having fun initially much easier.
Yes! If just starting out, playing a character that stays closer to yourself isn't a bad thing at all. Also makes it a lot easier to stay in character.
It’s been over 20 years since I have been to a larp I’m planing on joining the one I left after high school I still have my old character sheet for Thok-knok the white so I might join and start a new character Kored Axehand!
I'm a foreigner in Netherlands that wants to give LARPING a try but I don't know where to start or how to find a group since I don't speak dutch myself.
Welcome! It is definitely possible to larp in the Netherlands without speaking dutch. A few groups have their entire game in english, but pretty much all games can be attended, players are often very willing to switch to english for you. The easiest way to find games is to check out larp-platform.nl, it has a big list of nearly all dutch larps and an associated discord where you can ask for suggestions on games that will fit you.
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And for anyone who has done any sort of LARP before, which tips do you wish you would've known before starting?
I started only this year, and something I did on my 1st trip was pack cooking supply's and food so I could prep my own meals, and a kettle for tea.
Not a bad thing per say but at least at Empire LARP food is plentiful already, with street food and IC food around, and while you can cook your own food to save money it then takes up time that eats up into the time you should be spending out having fun.
Also bring cash, out in the countryside those portable card readers don't always work.
brilliant, but then it might be expected that i know how to play 😜
Been in it for about a year, and the one thing I wish I knew at the beginning is "Save your money for the things you want." I spent too much on bad boots, a cramped tent, and weapons that weren't safe to play with. ALWAYS check if a weapon is going to pass a safety check BEFORE you order it. Save your money for good boots made for larping. Get the biggest, nicest tent you can afford.
@@himonightbreeze Yes! Definitely good tips! Rules can vary between games, and it is rather sad if you spend your money and can't even use it. And boots need to be comfortable. Either spend enough money for a good quality pair, or use non-larping specific boots. I'd prefer comfortableness over complete in-game-ness for boots. Or maybe use shoe covers!
@@MarisArmoury I got a pair of flat reenactment boots with ZERO cushion. I was ready to cry before opening announcements the first time I wore them. I should've just saved the money for solid boots made for walking though the woods for hours. Since then I've had to go back to a pair of heavy work boots that took forever to get the right insoles for and I can't really run in for very long, but they at least look the part.
Tips I wish I had known: Pack a small essential bag to set near myself, like on the picnic table where my props are. My first few LARP events, I was rummaging to find my sunscreen, chapstick and my comb. Heading back to the tent to find something that I stored in my clothing suitcase was not fun.
Good one! Or have a belt pouch for items like this. Bonus is that belt pouches are also a nice visual accessory if you have many.
There is a story in my neck of the woods, that when the local larp tavern opened, the owner did a twirling sign dance in front of it to advertise, but the signs where shaped like axes. The white and blue paladins were still called because the neighbors only saw a madman flailing axes about. He tells that story often laughing so hard
Heh, I can imagine it is indeed a funny story to look back on in hindsight. But it does show why you should be careful with weapon-shaped things in public.
Our LARP has adopted a post-Pandemic approach of "Go small and show up" and I find that it works perfectly for new players and veterans alike. Don't make a big deal, find the best way to jump into the action with the minimal amount of stress, and grow from there.
Good one! The best way to get started is to actually join an event.
LARPers are a lot like D&D players: The only thing they love as much as the game is introducing new players to the game.
A major tip that can break apart entire groups or individual friendships is if you get pissed off at someone in character, don’t take it out of character! There are a few characters that my character doesn't get along with, but don’t bring it out of game. The last event I was at, some Druid stuff happened which was new to our town and us as a town screwed up and the Druid character who was doing there own major personal plot that we screwed up was pissed off at all of us and screaming. To the point a couple people pulled her off to the side to make sure she was good out of game, which she was, just good at rp. And as soon as game ended we were laughing about the whole thing and joking. Another example is there is one character who is a absolute prick who thinks he's the best thing since sliced bread and his personality pisses me off out of game, but I have to be sure that I'm getting pissed of at the character and not the player, because the player has a much different personality, just excels at that type of role.
I think the most important thing I had to learn was "Don't be put off by big egos". It's related, but not quite identical to, tip number 9. Just because someone thinks they're the best thing since sliced bread and some people treat them that way doesn't mean that you should let them dictate what you can and can't do. Do what's fun for you, not what someone else thinks you should do. Chances are you'll meet other people who also just want to have fun and ignore the people who have overinflated opinions of themselves.
Though, as a note, if that kind of behaviour is ruining your experience of the larp and the organisation isn't willing to step in (or worse, the organisers are the ones displaying that kind of behaviour) there's nothing wrong with deciding that a particular event isn't for you. Here in the Netherlands, at least, there's plenty of choice, and if you keep trying out different events chances are you'll find one that clicks for you. Don't let one bad experience ruin your potential enjoyment of the hobby (and that goes for new players and veterans alike).
However as a final caveat, also don't be afraid to admit that maybe larp isn't for you. Not every hobby is for everyone, and not everything that sounds cool on paper works for you in real life. If you don't find something that works for you, that's also fine. Don't force yourself to keep looking when you already know you're not going to enjoy the experience, and instead enjoy the positive experiences that you did have while looking.
That was quite the essay 😂. But absolutely, larp is still a social activity which means you will have to work with people, and not everyone will understand what works to make it the most fun for everyone. Mention it to the organisation, and try to play around them.
And the last tip is also a good one. I have said it before: larp is not a hobby for everyone, but.. I do think larp is suited for more people than they might initially believe.
Somethings I've heard a LOT from veteran LARPers are:
1.) Bring many socks. If you think you have enough socks, bring more. Everyone's nose will thank you (this also includes other cleanliness items, but socks specifically since they'll bet sweaty and smelly the fastest)
2.) Bring comfortable shoes. You're not going to have a good time if your feet hurt within an hour of a 3 day game
3.) Always have a water carrying container on you. An ER trip from dehydration and/or heat stroke is very not good
Yes! And the multiple socks are also important for another reason, if your socks are wet you will be cold. Being able to swap them for dry ones is the best thing. during 'normal' weather I always bring at least the amount of days + 1 pairs of socks. If the forecast is very wet I bring two pairs per day. With that, if it is cold, I also have dry socks to wear at night.
"I'm a country bumpkin and this is my first time I've left my village. This armor? I found it in my attic. I think it belonged to my grandfather. Do you know anything about him? I'd like to know more."
Basically, invite your faction to help you develop your back story!
Don't be afraid to offer to help! I came home from my very first exposure to a LARP with major recognition because I offered to help.
Nice collection of tips. Good for new players to know ... and important for all the people who pretend that they know what they are doing for many years ... always remember that we are all there to have fun
I experienced myself the number 3 rule, albeit not in LARP. I'm not from the Netherlands, but I studied there and speak the language and live the culture. One thing I didn't know was, it was rather illegal if you practice weapon based martial art (I practiced Nunchaku-do) in your FRONT YARD!! Being an Asian, this is completely new to me and I got shouted by my friends an neighbours about it! Luckily they can understand me and It went over peacefully. Phew
Haha, yes. Having any sorts of weapons out can give plenty of raised eyebrows😅Hope you enjoyed your stay aside from that😉
@@MarisArmoury definitely. The Netherlands is my second home country. I'm from Indonesia. So the connection is even stronger and just like a good warrior, tested by time :)
I enjoy your videos. I subscribe to your channel.
Hartelijk bedankt van mij.
I've recently started LARPing with a group in western Sydney (3 weeks only so far and loving it!). These tips are spot on! Different groups hold events in slightly different ways, but have learned a lot from you, and can confirm that these basic tips are valid for any kind of LARP groups. I had a basic character idea before my friend started telling me more about the lore, but it wasnt until i played my first secenario that i started to streamline some of my ideas, and I know it is only going to grow.
Thank you! Larps can indeed be very different all around the world, but I do my best to give tips that can be applied in most places, so good to hear this!
And having larp characters grow and develop event after event is one of my favourite things about larps. It often goes in unexpected directions, but it is amazing how the characters really can become their own thing.
loved this video. i really love ttrpgs but larp is still kinda outside my comfort zone, but videos like this really help motivate me to try it out
Thank you! Many people found larp through ttrpg, there can be many similarities. At the end of the day we are all geeks, in one way or another, and just there to have fun.
uk your still allowed to show a larp weapon or a REAL sword as long as you notify the police in the area first and have a liance (for the real ones)
You can not visibly transport your larp props? I LARP in Germany for over a decade and this though never crossed my mind. For guns okay (I mostly do fantasy), but for swords bows and that kind?
I am realy courius. This seems to so strange to me. someone has first hand experience here?
I haven't had it happen to me personally. But people on larps I attend had the police called on them when visibly transporting a latex sword in public transport.
@@MarisArmoury Thanks for the answer. Follow-up question: Did something bad come from it? Apart from the forced interaction with the police, of course.
@@wagenkinder3208 In that specific instance it did not. But as said in the video it has happened that news outlets pick it up. Which usually means yet another story about how larpers are weird, and I would like to prevent that as much as possible.
Also in general I would prefer as little 'larpers are weird' interactions as possible, which also means not giving people a reason to make them feel like they need to call the police on us in the first place.
Thx, for the advice girly....I wanna be a fairy ninja!🤗💫
Thank you, it very helped. Good advice and I love your pleasant voice 😄
For some years, many even, I am interested in larp. Never done anything with it, but now I am single and have the time to dive into it :) So I love this channel popped up in my recommended videos. And who knows, I will join a larp in 2024!
Just don't hesitate to try something new and "scary" in-larp. You can discover a whole-new experience in that! The tricky part is to distinguish a "scary" activity of an obnoxious one. The first will bring you great fulfillment via overcoming difficulties. The last will leave you that "why I did this to myself?" feeling.
Yes! Absolutely! Larp can be a great place to experience new things.
Great tips. Thank you.
4:00 this doesn´t apply to Morelia Michoacan Mexico, because there are the downtown recreations of the colonial past so there are people working with a sword in a belt and other historical costumes and there are a con comic every three months so there are people are making the cosplay of the next character so is relative common see people in costume and with weapons of that
These are such great tips! All absolutely true from my experience ❤️
Those are very practikal tips all true 😊
These are all around great tips, very good resource to go off of!
Thank you!
I would like to larp but I don't like people. how do I have fun?
What is it that interest you in larp? In general it is a social hobby, so just as with things like DnD you will need social interaction to play it in the first place. If you don't like big amounts of people, maybe you can try to see if there are smaller larp groups near you?
WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THE FMA SHIRT?!
Came for the video, commented for the FMA t-shirt
I like my (not so) subtle reference shirts ;)
I’m from Texas and we can open carry sharp steel swords here. Be sure to check your local laws.
Bedankt voor de tips
This was a very very welcoming and helpful video for someone that is toying with the thought of beginning to LARP for quite a while now. Thank you very much for your friendly, funny and clear attitude in the video. Probably a dumb question, but is it necessary to have experience with table top rpgs first before getting into LARP? I'd rather directly get into LARP haha.
Thank you for the very kind comment! These are absolutely my favourite kinds
@@MarisArmoury Thank you very very much!!!!
What is your favorite LARP event in The Netherlands? I am completely new to LARP but it looks so cool
Funnily enough my favourite event at the moment is one just across the border in Belgium. But the orga is dutch so it is still sorta dutch ;) . It is the scifi larp frontier. I have mentioned it before in a few videos!
I play a character from a country far, far away, who is a loser trying to be a winner
Hi! First of all loved the video, I’m brand new to larp and am in the process of finding groups around me. A question I have is regarding larp armor, my craft skills are subpar to say the least. So I wanted to know if buying an armor set was the way to go, and if there were any places or person you’d recommend if so. Thank you again this video definitely helped with some of my questions!
Welcome! And no worries, most people buy their armours, making them (properly) is rather difficult so not a lot of people do it. Recommendations depend a lot on where you are from and whether you are looking for leather or metal. People might be able to help you if you make a post on the r/larp subreddit with where you are roughly located and what exactly you are looking for!
I like your ideas, very good tips.
This is really helpful. Thankyou :)
lie, we do bite if asked to
Tricks:
in germany we use the Frau Kleinschmidt system, if you dont want to so something because of OOC reasons you just tell that Frau Kleinschmidt told you not to do it or like to sit down because you as a person ned it now
have a little sewing kit, first aid kit and some sugary snacks at hand for all the little problems
if you dont like how someone handles things just avoid playing with them, its no use getting youre experience ruined because of them, but if they are pushing youre boundaries go to the gamemasters
Only if asked very nicely~
I love to see how systems like what you call Frau Kleinschmidt exist in multiple places but called different things. In the sci-fi larp I play at the military has the 'is that an order sir?' reply if someone is given an order they don't want to do. The answer to 'is that an order sir?' is always 'no, it is not'.
thank you this really should help
I am from Prattville alabama. I have been trying to find a group Nearby. If anyone knows any information please let me know. It can be an alabama or any surrounding state. Or any state I love to travel a lot. So let me know where I can find one.
You can see if the r/larp subreddit knows any groups in your area? Just put up a post with the location, any genres you might be interested in, and anything else that might be relevant. There are quite a few US larpers in there so they might be able to find you something!
Thank you, that helped!
at 4:20 she talks about guns that looks like real guns even if they are larp. And she mentions nerf guns etc. I would like to add on to that even further. Today kriminals are making weapons using 3d printing. They look like toy guns, but they are real. So take her tip seriously. Do not show any gun like thing openly. And when you enter into customs, explain what you have with you when you scan your bags.
We just started our third campaign. Decided to go completely different than my last two characters. Full on healer and potion maker.
Bought myself a healers's bag of Etsy, costuming, good boots for hiking.
The new players I've met have great enthusiasm. A few have asked "should I go on this mid?"
I tell them to go for it. Meet new people. Get involved. The only thing that you lose is maybe half an hour, and the people you go with might become your new go to party.
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My favoirte piece of advice I got was to make your own fun. People who are active and get out there generally get more out of an experience based event!
It would be so cool if you could make a torturial for a landsknecht costume for larp.
Oh yes, landsknecht is a costume that has been on my 'maybe I'll make one some day' list! So, who knows!
Im really interested in getting into this but I need to know being that covid exists what do people do to stay safe from it while LARPing?
At least where I am there are no covid restrictions anymore, so often nothing really. That said, there have been a few leftovers, like testing before going when you suspect having covid, and some larps have kept using a 'I am ok/not ok with physical contact' flagging system with, for example, coloured wristbands. But generally, larp is an activity where you will come into close proximity with a lot of people. Do keep in mind, that this answer is specific to where I larp, do ask your local event if they still have precautions, because that can differ.
@@MarisArmoury I'm not concerned about restrictions because it really doesn't matter. What's more important is covid is still out there and anyone can get it. So like you said, I'm gonna have to see what safety precautions a place I'm interested in has before I go. If people are just running around without masks when they are talking or yelling at each other to stay in character or socializing in a camping environment without social distancing then I'll have to decline attending. I'm not going to pretend covid doesn't exist because I want to role play.
Im just getting into LARP because my boyfriend introduced me. This video is really helpful so far but im still kind of nervous to actually go tho😅
Trying big new things like this is scary indeed, but if you are joining your boyfriend it might go even smoother as he can introduce you to others :)
Really great video, I think it will help the new larpers a lot!
My personal advice, don't create a character you won't be able to play convincingly at first. Later on when you have experience it's ok to take bigger challenges but to ease in go with something natural to you so you don't have to force your rp clumsily. It makes having fun initially much easier.
Yes! If just starting out, playing a character that stays closer to yourself isn't a bad thing at all. Also makes it a lot easier to stay in character.
This was so helpful thank you!!
Hoeveel/welke larp events zijn er in nl
Een hele hoop, je kan hier kijken voor welke er aankomen: www.larp-platform.nl/evenementenoverzicht/
Flying to conquest of mythodea tomarow for the first time cant waite!!!
Oohh conquest is immediately a big one for a first! Good luck and lots and lots of fun!
It’s been over 20 years since I have been to a larp I’m planing on joining the one I left after high school I still have my old character sheet for Thok-knok the white so I might join and start a new character Kored Axehand!
Exciting! A lot has changed in 20 years, curious how you like being back! Have fun!
@@MarisArmouryI honestly plan to have fun I’m trying to get my girlfriend in to it.
I'm a foreigner in Netherlands that wants to give LARPING a try but I don't know where to start or how to find a group since I don't speak dutch myself.
Welcome! It is definitely possible to larp in the Netherlands without speaking dutch. A few groups have their entire game in english, but pretty much all games can be attended, players are often very willing to switch to english for you. The easiest way to find games is to check out larp-platform.nl, it has a big list of nearly all dutch larps and an associated discord where you can ask for suggestions on games that will fit you.
@@MarisArmoury Amazing! Very helpful and I'll see where I can get from here. Thank you very much! 👍
@@daina012 Good luck finding one you like! and who knows, maybe see you there.
Pockets are a modern invention, and they bracke immersion more offen then not.