We had an interesting discussion here about a year ago about whether reality-TV in general was a LARP, and if this represented LARP going mainstream....
... I got hooked on Survivor from the beginning, in part because I realized just how well LARPers could do in such a game against non-LARPers. The people on...
Interesting. Back when I had this arguement before, my main point was reality shows aren't Larps because of the audience. You want to watch someone eat bugs,...
... I don't know about that. Sure, a wandering audience member wouldn't be able to see all the internal characterization, but an audience member can have a ...
... I once had a drama professor who used to like telling us about plays that started mass protests. I always got the idea that deep in his heart of hearts he...
I got hooked on Survivor from the beginning, in part because I realized just how well LARPers could do in such a game against non-LARPers. The people on the...
... Ah, those were the days... the opening night of the originl performance of Ubu Roi, when the audience rioted after the first *word*, then when they were...
... Heh. You should've suckered him into floor-GMing. ;-) >> I had a similar experience video taping some 30+ games and being there behind the scenes was a...
At 11:27 AM 5/2/03 -0400, Charley wrote: At 09:52 AM 5/2/2003 -0400, Joe wrote: I got hooked on Survivor from the beginning, in part because I realized just...
... Ubu Roi, when the audience rioted after the first *word*, then when they were finally calmed down, the actor came out and repeated the word... I studied...
I've not really been much into reality series until "Scare Tactics" aired on Sci-fi. Now *that's* a show worth taking notes from for games. (admittedly more...
I'm so glad other people revel in Scare Tactics besides myself. It is my favorite reality and/or hidden camera show on tv. You get studies in peoples...
I don't like the idea of scare tactics. I have told Jim that I would ________ kill him and I would never sign any releases to have the show aired if they did...
Coming to GenCon Indianapolis in July of 2003: A Good Day to Die: Live Action Role Play in a Star Trek universe. Captain Korthon is on his final voyage aboard...
Intercon D, the seventh annual New England all-LARP, multi-genre convention is looking for games! We're looking for more LARPs for the weekend of March 12-14,...
Jeff Diewald
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May 5, 2003 2:59 am
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I played a somewhat under-registered run of the game at Intercon C, and had a BLAST!!! I can only imagine what insanity will ensue with the full complement in...
<< I played a somewhat under-registered run of the game at Intercon C, and had a BLAST!!! I can only imagine what insanity will ensue with the full complement...
The games are planned. The GMs are eager. The plots have been written, characters have been finalized, and the hotel is ready. All we're missing is you! I18:...
Hello! I just joined this yahoo group by running across it by chance. I live in the Austin/San Marcos, Texas area and am a very large fan of the Live Action...
Welcome ellipses! You may be the first person from Texas on this list. What is the state of LARPing in Austin? Lots of WoD and live combat (boffer) games?...
Well, my group does a lot of World of Darkness, such as our current Changing Breeds LARP. It is frustrating for us to get new people though, because we run in...
Texas is the birthpalce of Amtgard (www.amtgard.com) As live combat games go, its not bad. They are celebrating their 10th year in business in 2003. "Row!...
Join the players and cast of After The Fall Roleplaying in only two weeks (May 23-26) for the ONLY fully immersive futuristic larp in New England! ATF is a...
Intercon D is going to announce the most amazing slate of games Real Soon Now - and it's not too late for you to get your LARP into that incredible lineup of...
The Vortex of Chaos
diewald@...
May 15, 2003 6:19 am
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Hello all, just joined the group and would like to put out the word that Starting Saturday, May 17th, MMIT (Mid Missouri Impromptu Theatre) will be starting...
Well Hey! Not a problem at all to email you. We Larp bi-weekly and just had our opening night on the 17th. It turned out great and was an extreme amount of...
Calling all writers... The LARPer, LARPA's very own on-line publication, is bound and determined to put out a new issue - or possibly mini-issue - before ...