Larping Lonely

For some people signing up for a larp alone is scary, especially if you suspect no one you know will be there. I started larping when I was fourteen, and since then I have mostly signed up for larps alone. Often I didn’t know anyone at the larp, but usually I had a fantastic time …

Organizing a hiking+gaming convention

A golden eagle decided to grace us with its presence and Ola Jentzsch took a photo of us admiring it. In this article I will address how to organize a small gaming convention that combines gaming with hiking, why it is awesome and how the experience differs from regular gaming conventions. The text is based …

Playing Nasty Characters

In this article, I will address some things to keep in mind when playing certain types of characters: villains, cruel bastards, heartless manipulators, unsympathetic types, mighty evil overlords or schoolyard bullies. For simplicity’s sake, I will just call them nasty characters. You might want to play such characters for various reasons, because the story needs an evil emperor as well as heroic rebels, or because you want to explore the psychology behind cruel actions. Or perhaps just because it’s a fun acting challenge.

All the feels! – how to max out your emotions while larping

When I larp I want to feel. A lot of emotions. Intense emotions. No matter if those emotions are infatuation or fear, I love feeling my heart racing in my chest. This post presents techniques on how to create and intensify emotions. It will give you some tips on how to use your breathing and …

Starkare känslor på lajv

När jag lajvar vill jag känna, mycket och starkt. Oavsett om det är rädsla eller förälskelse så gillar jag när hjärtat bultar i bröstet. Det här inlägget presentera tekniker för hur man kan skapa och förstärka känslor på lajv. Hur du kan använda din andning och dina tankar kan stärka känslor i stunden. Om du …

Self Care Comes First: A Larp and Convention Policy

In this post I will outline the effects of stressing the importance of self care at larps and gaming events. The post will discuss both the effects on the safety and comfort of the players, as well as how it affects the overall event in other aspects. The post is aimed at larp and convention organizers …

Högstatusroller – Vad kan vi lära av Lejonkungen?

I det här inlägget vill jag vill lyfta två olika sätt att spela högstatusroller. Å ena sidan kan man spela en högstatusroll som känner sig trygg i sin position och respekterar och bekräftar andra. Å andra sidan kan spela en högstatusroll som upplever sin position som hotad och trycker ner andra.  För att tydligöra skillnaden …

Playing high status characters – What can we learn from The Lion King?

In this post I will address two different approaches to playing high status characters. On one hand you can play a high status character who feels secure in their position, who respects and acknowledges others. On the other hand you can play a high status characters who feels that their position is threatened and deals …

Samåkningsguide för lajv

När man ska iväg på lajv så är det vanligt att man samåker med andra som ska på samma lajv. Samåkning är bra för plånboken, miljön och kan ofta vara riktigt trevligt, men för att samåkning ska funka bra finns det en del att tänka på. Den här guiden ger tips på hur man kan …

Larp technique – Post-it notes in the bathroom

This is a fun and useful technique that can used for most kinds of larps. It is easy to implement and players tend to love it. It is also very simple. You need a pen, and a pile of post-it notes (or a notebook, if it isn’t optimal to use post-it notes at your location). …