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We Can Tell Dangerous Stories Safely

December 6, 2019December 6, 2019Leave a comment

(Trigger Warning: This blog discusses topics of racism, hate crimes, and sexual violence under a separate cut warning at the end. Do not read if any of that content is triggering for your mental state.) (Featured photo by Bret Lehne of Velvet Noir II. Models: Dann Lynch, Jason Brunett, and Victoria Lai.) Safe spaces don’t exist … Continue reading We Can Tell Dangerous Stories Safely

Villainy: Tips and Tricks for Black Hatting in Larp

November 7, 2019Leave a comment

(Feature photo by Mor Shani on Unsplash A guest post by Emily Randall, wonderful fellow larper, IT nerd, and creative writer.) Playing a villain is far from easy. You have to plan out all sorts of horrible things to do to your victims and proper motivation for doing them, which is harder than it sounds … Continue reading Villainy: Tips and Tricks for Black Hatting in Larp

On the Boundaries of Game Runners

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019Leave a comment

Today we discuss how game runners need to feel comfortable using their safety mechanics just as much as players.

The Emergent Larp Recipe

September 26, 2019September 26, 2019Leave a comment

If you've heard us use the term 'Emergent Larping', this is the blog to read to figure out what we mean! From faction play, to sandboxes, cultural leads, and workshops, this is the recipe list to make your own Emergent Larp.

Safety Mechanics: an Essential Larp Tool in Action

September 12, 2019September 12, 20192 Comments

Safety mechanics allow a larp to play with more dangerous, risky themes while knowing the players are emotionally self caring, but what are the best ways to put them in your system? Read here to find out more...

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