Just One Game

Kari Lidelse – November 2nd, 2013: All-Hallows

I gaze, from the tree line of town centre, across the large open field of Majik Morn farm in Lindsay; where Jericho, Underworld’s Toronto game, takes place.  My costume consists of a thin, cotton long-sleeved shirt over an old white tank top and my great grandmother’s green, brown, and cream past-the-knees kilt. A long, thick woollen scarf does laps around my neck. I clutch the strap of my messenger bag with warm, suede, hand-me-down gloves. My feet roast in wool socks, crammed into wool-lined, knee-high, brown leather boots. And an oversized brown fur cloak shrouds it all.

PVC Shortbow Tutorial

This easy-to-follow 9-step tutorial makes a 49.5 inch bow.  For LARP, it should have around a 26 pound draw.  I have used this type of bow many times and it is great fun even for non-larpers.  I suggest pairing it with rubber-tipped arrows that can be bought online rather than making your own foam-tipped ones.

Is this really what LARP is like?

If you are somebody who does Live Action Role-Playing then you have probably heard about the YouTube series called LARPs.  There is a vast audience for the Montreal based, fantasy-style drama show, including LARPers and non-LARPers.  Almost all who watch the series seem to fall in love and crave more but; some viewers rebuke the web series, stating that it is not a good representation of real Live Action Role-Playing.

Boffer Cross-guard

This post is an add-on for How To Make A Boffer.  Cross-guards are not usually a necessity but they make your weapon look more unique and it helps protect your hands from getting whacked by rogue boffers.

Safe Thrusting Tip For Boffers

This is an elaboration on the tutorial I made on how to make a boffer.  I felt that the thrusting tip is the most important part when making a safe boffer and that it needs its own tutorial.  These are 9 easy, cheap, and quick steps to make yours and others LARPing experiences safer.  Happy LARPing!

Making A Foam Stiletto

My guide for making a foam stiletto.  This design passes at Underworld LARP.  It is a cheap and easy weapon to make, only five steps!  Meant for all the players out there who want to get up close and person to stab a monster (or another player) in the back.  Best paired with a shield.

10 Steps To Make A Shield

Ever wondered how to make a cheap shield for LARP?  Here’s how!  Just 10 easy steps to help anybody make a foam shield.

What To Keep In Your Bag

 

When going to LARP, it is a good idea to have a bag.  This way, you can always have important items that belong to your character, as well as yourself, on your person at all times.  Now, you do not need to carry around every weapon, trinket, or coin that your character owns.  There are ways to hide your character’s non-essential items, so that you do not get robbed.  But, some items are too important to leave behind.  So, I want to talk to you about the belongings I think are the most important.  And, if you are worried about being able to find a bag that fits the genre of your LARP or which suits your character, do not fret, there are many options.

Types of LARPs

The question, “What types of LARPs are there?” is one that many people interested in LARP and veteran LARP players ask every day.  And, this is a question that many others struggle to answer because the question is more vague than most think.  LARPs cannot be categorized by ‘type’.  Instead, I have found four ways in which LARPs can be compared: the style, their resolution systems, the genre they fall under, and age restrictions.  In this post, I hope to clarify each of these ways in which LARPs can be compared and make things a little easier for people when they are trying to decide what kind of LARP suits them best.

23 Steps To Make A Boffer

What Is a Boffer?

Boffer:  A weapon, usually made from foam or latex, used for simulating combat.